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With the school year behind us and long sunny days ahead, how do we keep our sanity while managing our kids' behaviors?
The Summer break can be a beautiful time for making memories with your family but sometimes, the change of routine and lack of structure can create changes in your children’s behavior
In today’s episode, Yamel is joined by Rebecca Ryan, a board certified behavioural analyst and licensed behaviour consultant with over a decade of experience in the behaviour field, to share her expert insights.
In this episode, Yamel and Rebecca discuss:
some of the common behavioural challenges you may see in your children during this more unstructured time,strategies for tackling these behaviors and what you can do to minimise the impact of these,common issues during Summer break such as how to handle balancing screen time with screen-free activities, sibling squabbles and meltdowns and how to mitigate these,the importance of having realistic expectations and giving yourself grace as you navigate some of these changes,… and much more!
This episode is jam-packed with practical advice to help you maintain calm and enjoy a fun-filled Summer with your family.
This is the last episode of this season of The Motherhood Kit, before Yamel takes some time off to enjoy her Summer break with her family. She will be returning with more great episodes in August, so make sure you’re following the podcast on your favourite podcast App so you don’t miss it when The Motherhood Kit returns!
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereTo download your Family First Aid Kit list and join the TMK party, click hereTo join the Childbirth Preparation Virtual Course, click here
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In today’s episode, continuing on the theme of Summer break, we are discussing travelling with other families. Many of us do it, and it can be a beautiful way of enhancing your Summer holiday - it’s a win for you and your adult friends, and it can be so much fun for our little ones too.
However, vacationing with other families can sometimes bring its challenges and obstacles, so in today’s episode, Yamel shares her essential tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable vacation for everyone involved from start to finish. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a long vacation, Yamel’s insights will make your experience more memorable and stress-free.
In this episode, Yamel explores:
what you can be doing at the planning stage of the trip to ensure a successful trip,what she finds to be the most important elements of a successful triphow to strike the balance between alone time and time spent all togetherhow to navigate potential difficult situations (including different opinions and rules when it comes to your kids’ screen time while away!)… and much more!
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This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereTo download your Family First Aid Kit list and join the TMK party, click hereRelated episodes
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With Summer break upon us, many of us are preparing for our family vacations and Summer adventures. However, sometimes the thought of travelling with your children and the extra challenges it can bring can be enough to make you refrain from booking that trip altogether.
In this episode, Yamel shares her top travel tips, helping you sufficiently plan and prepare for your vacation so that you can make the most of your Summer break.
Travelling with your children not only expands their horizons but also allows you to create beautiful family memories that you can treasure forever, so if you’re planning your family Summer vacay right now and want to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible, then this episode is for you.
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereTo download your Family First Aid Kit list and join the TMK party, click hereIn this episode, Yamel covers:
The importance of starting your planning early - keep notes in your phone of where you want to visit and consider a spreadsheet to keep everything organized and in one place. Delegating someone in the family to be across travel documents and, importantly, make sure your passports have 6-months of validity or this could scupper your travel plans! Preparing for different eventualities is key, from checking the local weather of your destination, packing things for your kids’ entertainment should there be a flight delay and ensuring you have potential medication on you should someone get sick. Grab your Summer Medicine Toolkit Guide here.The importance of flexibility! Keep in mind things take longer when travelling in a family group and prepare for the unexpected - you may have delays or changes of plan but keeping an open mind and staying flexible will ensure Summer success.And much more!
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Although we all love Summer fun, we all also want a tidy space and sanity in our home and, let’s be honest, Summer break can bring some challenges.
When school is out and the kids are home for the Summer, there’s a definite change in the flow of our day and our tidy home may experience a little more mess. So if you find it difficult to keep a tidy home, this is the episode for you.
Today, Yamel is joined by Angie Jacobson, who is a professional organizer and mom to three beautiful children. Together they discuss what Angie does as a home organizer and share their tips and strategies to maintain an organized home during Summer break. They also discuss the mistakes you might be making that are leading your home to be more chaotic than it has to be.
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This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereTo download your Family First Aid Kit list, click hereIn this episode, Yamel and Angie discuss:
Angie’s background, how she got into home organization and what the process of working with her looks like - from a judgement-free consultation, where Angie learns what is bothering you about the space, through to her either working with you on the project, or taking care of it herself to get your space organized. Angie’s top tip when it comes to having an organized home during Summer break is to include your kids by turning it into a game, or by involving them in the decluttering process and allowing them to make the decisions as to what to keep, donate or toss.Manageable strategies you can employ to stay on top of the mess, such as doing a quick clear up every night before bed, and even setting a timer to keep yourself focused. The importance of instilling responsibility in your children, and ways to incentivise them to help keep the house organized. Angie’s advice regarding the things that you might be doing wrong that could be contributing to chaos and clutter in your home, including introducing a toy rotation and delegating the toys to one area of the house so they don’t take over your whole home.To connect with Angie, you can access the below resources:
Organize with Angie website - https://www.organizedangie.com/Angie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/organizedangie/Angie’s Facebook - organizewithangie1Related episodes
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker recently sparked controversy following his commencement speech at a private girls school a few weeks ago, where he encouraged the women to embrace their roles as “homemakers”. Today on The Motherhood Kit, Yamel is joined by Dr. Laura Tillman and together they dive deep on this current topic of identity beyond motherhood.
Together, Laura and Yamel discuss the impact of Butker’s words, societal norms, and the importance of breaking down these limiting views of women’s roles. They also share personal stories of times when we felt identified solely by our role as mothers, and how they navigated those experiences to reclaim their broader identities, as well as sharing valuable strategies that you can use to prioritise your mental wellbeing, especially in a society that tends to overlook our value beyond mothering.
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereTo download your Family First Aid Kit list and join the TMK party, click hereIn this episode, Yamel and Laura discuss:
Butker’s speech and how he diminished women to a singular role of being “home-makers”, when they are capable of so much more.The importance of bringing curiosity to these matters to understand the root of perspectives like Butker’s, and the social norms that play into these.The importance of moms maintaining and nurturing their identities beyond that of being a mother, not just for their own fulfilment but also to enable them to be the best versions of themselves for their children. Experiences from their own lives where they have felt societal pressures to conform to the sole identity of ‘mother’ and how they dealt with this.How societal expectations can be isolating, and how the narrative that women should find complete fulfilment solely in domestic roles can be detrimental.Laura’s advice for moms who might be feeling the pressure of these social expectations to communicate with their support system and surrounding themselves with those who champion their identities both inside and outside of mothering.To connect with Dr. Laura Tillman click here
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Why are we so quick to talk about the negative sides of motherhood and yet hold back on sharing the many beautiful sides of the experience?
Today on the podcast, Yamel is diving into the topic of the taboo of enjoying motherhood. You too may have noticed a trend in people sharing negative reflections of motherhood, and of people having adverse reactions to those online or in real life who are sharing the joys of their journey. In this episode, Yamel explores this increasing trend, societal expectations that might be playing into this, and the importance of cherishing the good times so that we can celebrate the joys of raising our children, as well as holding space for the harder moments too.
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This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereTo access the One Love First Aid Checklist, click hereIn this episode, Yamel discusses:
Her observations that online creators who are sharing the joys of motherhood often receive a negative reception, which was a sentiment mirrored in the article ‘It’s Become A Taboo To Admit You Enjoy Motherhood” The various factors playing into this increasing trend including not wanting to be seen as gloating or showing off and, as professor Esther Dermott points out in the article above, the fact that it’s often the negative and worrisome sides of motherhood that parents all have in common, whereas the positive perspectives are often more individual. Societal expectations surrounding motherhood that Yamel has observed and the way that these intersect with the unspoken joy of motherhood, because there is a pressure to portray a perfect image but then when you do, you can be vilified and judged for this. The importance of community, vulnerability and having a space to share the hard sides of motherhood, whilst also being able to portray a balanced and authentic view of your own experience, so that we as mothers can enjoy all the richness that this spectrum of experience brings. The power of reframing the negative into the positive; for example, for Yamel, she has the job of doing her girls’ hair in the morning and although it is a time-consuming job, she’s reframed the task into being a beautiful moment she can share with her daughters.To connect with Nikki, the TikTok creator Yamel mentions in this episode, click here
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Welcome back to another episode of The Motherhood Kit where today Yamel is diving into the hot topic of safeguarding your children from common summer illnesses. As the warmer weather approaches, it’s essential that we as mothers are armed with knowledge and strategies to keep our little ones healthy and happy.
Today, Yamel is joined by Jennifer Boyd, Founder of House Call For Kids, a concierge paediatric urgent care service that specialises in house calls and telemedicine, offering a distinctive healthcare experience. Together, they discuss how to avoid everything from sunburn, insect bites, swimmer’s ear and more, as well as sharing their tips for the essentials you need in your summer medicine cabinet.
And you can grab your free Summer Medicine Toolkit here!
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereIn this episode, Yamel and Jennifer discuss:
The reason summer can bring with it a whole host of different illnesses including diarrhoea-type illnesses, stomach bugs, hand, food and mouth and impetigo.The importance of hydration when it comes to keeping your children healthy this summer, and tips for what dehydration signs you should be looking for in your children, including chapped lips or dry mouths, not using the restroom as much as normal, or crying without tears. How to avoid swimmer’s ear, including using ear drops that contain a little hydrogen peroxide to help dry out the canal of fluid after swimming, or ear plugs if the problem persists. Precautions to keep your children healthy when they’re going to summer camps and will be mixing with lots of new people, such as educating them about increased hand washing (with soap if possible), reapplying their own sunscreen throughout the day, and taking off their shoes when they get home.What to have in your summer medicine cabinet to make sure you’re fully prepared! Grab your free Summer First Aid Home Checklist list here!To connect with Jennifer, you can access the below resources:
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Today Yamel is joined by Danielle Cobo to discuss the importance of breaking the stigma around maternal mental health. Danielle is the best-selling author of the book, ‘Unstoppable Grit: Breakthrough The 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals’, a military spouse and mother to 6-year-old twin boys.
Today Danielle shares her story of postnatal depression, the warning signs to look out for, and her advice on what help to seek and how to navigate your way out of these dark times.
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This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereIn this episode, Yamel and Danielle discuss:
Danielle’s story of experiencing postpartum depression and the series of events that led her to reaching out for support from One Love Doula. Some of the misconceptions surrounding maternal mental health and postpartum depressionWarning signs to look out for if you are concerned that someone you love may be suffering from postpartum depressionThe importance of looking after yourself as a mother to then allow you to look after your babies. You need the foundations of self-care - sleep, nutrition, water, etc - to then be able to care for your babies.Strategies you can use to help overcome the obstacles of postpartum depression, including asking for help and creating a team to help share the load, like Danielle did when she sought our support at One Love Doula to have help during the nights, and seeking therapy.Related episode - Overcoming Postpartum Mood Disorder - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-kit/id1674367787?i=1000619363890
How to tell the difference between postpartum blues and postpartum mood disorder -https://www.onelovedoula.com/blog/postpartum-blues-vs-postpartum-depression-whats-the-difference?rq=postpartum%20blues
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Welcome back to another episode of The Motherhood Kit. With mothers day approaching, today we are bringing you a rebroadcast of our popular Mothers Day episode from last year. I’ll be sharing the answers I got from the moms in my audience when I polled them on social media about what they really want for Mothers Day, and I’ll be sharing some thoughts from my own children about what mothers day means to them.
So, if you’re currently thinking about what you’d like this Mothers Day, this episode is for you - and it might also be one to share with your loved ones too to drop some hints!
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● If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE
● You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
● Visit One Love Nanny’s website here
In this episode, Yamel discusses:
● Mothers Day is the highest selling holiday for flowers and plants and also the busiest day of the year for restaurants and, whilst moms appreciate these gestures, there are often other things that they’d want even more (and some may surprise you!)
● From Yamel’s feedback, she deduced that what moms really want can be broken down into three themes:
- The gift of time - this could look like a day where they get some precious alone time or a day when everything's been sorted in advance for them so they don’t have to manage everyone else’s needs.
- Pampering - even if you don’t have a big budget, it can still be possible to make the mom in your life feel special and pampered. You could even involve the kids in creating some at-home treatments, or shop around for an offer that mom can enjoy at a later date.
- Well thought-out gifts - rather than running out last minute to grab a card and a rushed present, spend some time thinking about what the mom in your life would truly appreciate, to show her that you care.
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Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is discussing the topic of toddler sleep challenges. Once the new-born phase is over, it can sometimes seem like you’re just starting to get into a good sleep rhythm, when issues with your toddler’s sleep then come out of nowhere!
Today Yamel is joined by Jayne Havens, a certified sleep consultant who runs her own practice, Snooze Fest. Jayne is a leader in the industry and trains, mentors and certifies others to do this work too.
In this episode, Yamel and Jayne discuss tips on transitioning your child from a crib to a toddler bed (and why you may want to delay this), how to regain control over the sleep situation in your home, gentle parenting and how this applies to sleep, how to create a calming bedtime routine, and the power of consistency when tackling toddler sleep issues.Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
● This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
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● If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE
● You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
● Visit One Love Nanny’s website here
In this episode, Yamel and Jayne discuss:
● What is happening for toddlers around this age and how these factors affect sleep, including the underlying fact that they may not have ever learnt how to sleep, and the role that other life events that often happen around this time can play, for example by increasing separation anxiety.
● Transitioning your child from a crib to a bed, and Jayne’s advice to keep children in their cribs for as long as possible! Plus, the importance of communicating to your child the rules and boundaries regarding transitioning to a bed when the time comes.
● The power struggles that can arise between parents and their children around sleep, and the importance of retaining control in this area, and dealing with it with confidence and consistency.
● Strategies to help create a calming bedtime routine for your toddlers, such as good communication, setting expectations, role-playing sleep time, and the importance of shifting your mindset with regard to your toddler's sleep.
To connect with Jayne, you can access the below resources:
● Snooze Fest on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoozefestbyjaynehavens
● Snooze Fest: https://thesnoozefest.com/
● The CPSM: https://thecpsm.com/
● Becoming A Sleep Consultant Podcast: https://thecpsm.com/category/podcast/
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Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is discussing how to choose the perfect summer camp for your child. As summer break approaches, it can sometimes seem like a daunting task to navigate the endless options, and so today we break down what camps there are available, when to start planning, how much you should budget and how to ensure your kids get the most out of the experience.
Yamel is joined by Laura Byrne, the editor of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, which has published its own Summer Camp guide, helping parents and their children to choose what camp is the best fit for them this summer. Laura is also a proud mommy of two little boys.
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
● This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
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● If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE
● You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
● Visit One Love Nanny’s website here
● A guide to finding Summer camps near you just enter your child’s activity interest and your zip: https://www.summercamps.com/
● Yamel’s girls attended an art camp, want to learn more? https://www.instagram.com/reel/CucaQmTA8Dh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
In this episode, Yamel and Laura discuss:
● The importance of getting your child involved in the process of choosing a summer camp, and keeping their interests top of mind whilst also encouraging them to try something new. It's also important to do your research and check the qualifications of the staff at the camps to find one that you feel comfortable with.
● The huge variety of camps available, from outdoor-based ones such as snorkelling experiences or ones at zoo’s, to gaming camps or ones where they get to make a movie! Explore your options and use summer camps as an opportunity for your children to explore new hobbies and experiences.
● Budgeting, and what you can expect to pay. There also some wonderful programs that are income-based so if budget is a difficulty for you, explore options that may be able to give your children great experiences at a lower investment.
● Much as your children may want to go to the same camp as a friend, there are advantages to going somewhere new where they have to exercise their social skills and make new connections.
To connect with Laura, you can access the below resources:
● The Tampa Bay Parenting website and their Summer Camps edition.
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Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is exploring the world of vaginal steaming, a practice steeped in history and tradition and increasingly embraced in modern wellness circles.
In this episode, Yamel is joined by Lyani Powers, owner of the Modern Herbal Apothecary here in Tampa Bay, and together they explore the origins, benefits and potential considerations surrounding vaginal steaming, shedding light on the ancient ritual and empowering you to make informed choices about your holistic wellbeing.
Lyani has studied clinical herbalism and ethnobotany since she was a child, starting under the skirts of both her grandmothers by watching how they used plants to create remedies. She also has certifications in pregnancy, postpartum and nutrition, and as an ayurvedic postpartum doula.Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereIn this episode, Yamel and Lyani discuss:
Alternative names you might have heard vaginal steaming be referred to as, including V steaming, yoni steaming, wormwood steaming and sacral steaming.Vaginal steaming as an ancient ritual that has been documented in a myriad of cultures across the world, and has gained increasing popularity in recent years due to an increasing awareness and emergence of holistic wellbeing. What vaginal steaming is and the ways you can do it, from experiencing it in a spa-like setting, to doing it yourself at home as part of your self-care ritual. The benefits of vaginal steaming, including it being an act of honouring yourself and connecting to the lineage of women who have been doing it throughout history, and also the benefits of steaming to postpartum women, due to how it can help the shrinking of the uterus after birth, and can help heal cuts and tears that might have occurred during birth. Cautions and things to consider when looking into vaginal steaming, including being careful the steam isn’t too hot to prevent burning, precautions to take if you are prone to yeast infections, and being aware about the blend of herbs used if you are allergic to any. Always seek advice from an expert or trained provider, and make sure the place you choose to do it has good hygiene procedures in place.To connect with Keli Garza, @steamychick: https://www.instagram.com/steamychick
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Today on The Motherhood Kit, Yamel explores why adding a touch of massage magic to your prenatal and postpartum journey isn’t just a luxury, but an essential ingredient in your recipe for wellness.
In this episode, Yamel is joined by Katrina Turco, an experienced mobile massage therapist who specialises in massage therapy for women. Katrina is a licensed massage therapist and certified medical massage practitioner, specialising in prenatal, postpartum, medical and lymphatic drainage massage. She is also the owner of a mobile clinic called Tampa Bay Mobile Massage Clinic.
In this episode, Yamel and Katrina explore the question of is prenatal massage safe, how to identify an experienced massage therapist who can support your journey, and explore the benefits of both prenatal and postpartum massage.
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This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website hereIn this episode, Yamel and Katrina discuss:
Katrina’s story of how she went from being a doula to a massage therapist, supporting women in both prenatal and postpartum phasesSafety around prenatal massage, and Katrina’s advice that she tends to advise having them from your second trimester, and steering clear if you have blood clots or other conditions such as placenta previa, but how otherwise it is perfectly safe - so enjoy!The benefits of prenatal massage, including helping you to relax, improved sleep, triggering the release of the happy hormone oxytocin and generally making you feel more comfortable and easing aches and pains. The practicalities of massage during pregnancy and the kit Katrina has to make sure moms are comfortable during the experience. Katrina emphasises that the most important thing is open communication and that her clients feel able to tell if they are comfortable or not.The importance of prioritising your own wellbeing and self-care, both in the lead up to your birth and afterwards. With so many physical and emotional demands on your body as a mom, it’s important to take time to slow down, and massage can force you to do just that.To connect with Katrina, you can access the below resources:
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Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit, where today Yamel is joined by special guest Megan Metzler, discussing the world of Nanny Know How.
Megan is an experienced business owner and certified business consultant, and her passion for childcare led her to establish a successful nanny agency, Preferred Childcare (PCC), which has provided quality childcare in the Triad for over 22 years. She is also mother to four children, Hunter, Emma Grace, Lily and Mason).
In this episode, Yamel and Megan discuss all things nanny - from where to find the perfect nanny to how to retain one, and they explore the all-important question of how to work out what’s the right choice for support in your family.
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
● This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
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● If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.
● You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
● Visit One Love Nanny’s website here
● Check out our ‘Navigating The Nanny’ Interview here
● To read the Buzzfeed article reference by Yamel, click here
In this episode, Yamel and Megan discuss:
● Megan’s story of how she went from being a babysitter to organising 25+ babysitters while she was at college, to creating her business before she graduated! And her decades worth of experience
● The difference between a professional nanny and an au pair, what factors might come into play when choosing what’s right for you
● The role a nanny can take within your family, the duties and responsibilities they can assume, and the cost implications of choosing a nanny to support your family
● Megan’s expert advice on some do’s and don'ts when it comes to retaining your nanny! Including showing your appreciation, respecting their time, and not being guilty of job creep
● How seeking support does not in any way diminish our role as a mother - rather, it serves as a proactive measure to safeguard against burnout and preserve our wellbeing. Embracing this mindset fosters resilience and empowers us to navigate the joys and challenges of motherhood with grace.
To connect with Megan, you can access the below resources:
● Megan’s Website: https://www.meganmetzgerconsulting.com/
● Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganmetzgerconsulting/
● Email Megan at: [email protected]
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Welcome to a special episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast where Yamel is joined by not one, but two, incredible moms, Gaetane Joseph and Melissa Wolfe, to talk about what they wish they’d known when they started out on their mothering journeys.
Between them, Yamel, Melissa and Gaetane have mothered 12 children, and in this episode they share their wisdom on what advice they would give their younger mom selves, how their perspectives have shifted along the way and what they have learnt on their mothering journeys.
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
In this episode, Yamel, Gaetane and Melisssa discuss:
The importance of maintaining your individual self and identity when you’re a mother, and for your children to see you honouring yourself and your needs as well as theirs, as this models a healthy way of being to them too.Releasing yourself from the expectations of others, as this will ultimately allow you to trust yourself more fully and to develop alongside your child, as you too are on a journey of change and growth as a mother. The shifts in perspective we’ve experienced, including the importance of slowing down, enjoying the moment, and knowing we’re all winging it and figuring it out as we go; motherhood is an evolving journey so enjoy the ride and embrace learning. The importance of having boundaries, and communicating these in a strong but kind way, and the importance of giving yourself compassion and allowing yourself to be vulnerable in sharing about the struggles and the harder sides of motherhood too.And much more!
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Welcome to a very special episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast, because we are celebrating one whole year of the show!
Over the course of the last year, we’ve discussed everything from how to handle life transitions as mom, how to engage with your teens, how to help your infant sleep, how to provide nutritious meals for your family and even how to prepare for birth, and in this episode, we are revisiting some of the amazing moments from our first year.
Thank you for all your support over the last year and for joining us every week. To celebrate one whole year of The Motherhood Kit podcast and to give back to you, our listeners,, we are doing a special giveaway, where you can win a $100 Target voucher because what mom doesn’t love Target?!
To enter, all you have to do is:
Follow me on Instagram at @yamelbelenFollow me on TikTok @themotherhoodkitShare your favourite episode of the podcast on your Instagram stories and make sure to tag me so I see it!The Giveaway will end on March 20th, and I’ll be announcing the winner shortly afterwards. The Giveaway is open to all US residents.
If you want to dive deeper on any of the topics explored in this special anniversary episode, you can listen to the whole episodes at the links below.
Episode 1: Can Moms Have It All? With My Daughters, Bryanna and Tatianna - Listen here
Episode 4: A Guide To Life’s Hurdles, with Dr. Laura Tillman - Listen here
Episode 8: An Adoption Story - Listen here
Episode 20: Mom Life, Hot Wife: Navigating Motherhood and Keeping The Spark Alive With Your Husband - Listen here
Episode 39: Healing In Motherhood, with Guest Julissa Edwards - Listen here
Episode 43: Mom Mind Matters: Navigating Mental Wellness and Saying No To “Mum Guilt” - Listen here
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This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here. -
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Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast where Yamel is joined by Gina Mundy, an attorney that specialises in childbirth cases. For over two decades, she has analysed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery and, drawing on this knowledge, she has authored the bestselling book - “A Parent’s Guide To A Safer Childbirth” to help parents prevent these mistakes and have a healthy baby. This is based on her own experiences of cases, as well as her extensive research, meticulous analyzing and the dissecting of countless studies pertaining to childbirth. Rather than merely getting involved after the unfortunate mistake was made, Gina has taken a proactive approach by getting involved before childbirth.
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
In this episode, Yamel and Gina discuss:
Gina’s journey to writing a book, based on the many situations she has been part of as an attorney specialising in childbirth cases, and how she wanted to share her knowledge to empower and help people prevent these mistakes from happening.The many benefits of hiring a doula, which Gina views as a primary action that a pregnant person can take to help them safeguard them in their birth experience, and the hugely important role of education in the preparation to your birth. Gina’s opinion on some of the main factors involved in births that end of having bad outcomes, including some cases she has seen involving the use of Pitocin and it not being administered slowly and safely enough. Creating a birth dream team around you, and the importance of advocating for yourself to make sure you’re surrounded by people you trust and feel safe with during your birth. How equipping yourself with this information in the preparation of your birth can be hugely empowering, allowing you to step more confidently into your birth experience.And much more!
To connect with Gina, you can access the below resources:
Gina’s Website: www.ginamundy.comGina Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9KFNPNQGina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginamundy/Gina’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093989808329Gina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-mundy-70318554/Gina’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GinaMundy_ -
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Welcome to The Motherhood Kit podcast where today Yamel is talking all about how to adequately prepare for your birth experience so that you can navigate your birth with confidence. Childbirth is a sacred rite of passage, and has the power to transform us in ways we’ve never imagined, allowing us to tap into a reservoir of strength, courage and resilience.
Yamel herself was a teenager when she became a mother but, despite her youth, she threw herself into the preparation for her first birth, enabling her to be an active part of her birth experience.As an Doula, RN, and IBCLC, Yamel now helps other women prepare for their childbirth journeys, and in this episode she shares her insights with you. By adequately preparing for your birth, you can make informed decisions for yourself and your baby, and can step into your birth experience with confidence.
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.Click here to access Yamel’s Birth Plan template.
In this episode, Yamel covers:
The importance of taking the time to research your birth prenatal provider, as this is an important element of your birth experience (and you’ll be spending a lot of time there in the lead up and for the birth itself) so take your time to visit and ask people for their experiences, to check it aligns with what you envisage for your birthHow knowledge is power, so take the time to research, read, listen to podcasts and educate yourself, so that you can have a fuller understanding of the decisions along the way and the conversations you’ll be having with the medical practitionersThe importance of taking a course to prepare for your birth, and in making sure it’s by someone qualified in the area. Click here to access Yamel’s Childbirth Preparation Course. What it means to be an active participant in your birth experience, and how this can empower you to advocate for yourself, and the importance of including your partner in the preparation process tooTuning into your intuition and using positive affirmations within the preparation of your birth experience and in the birth itselfAnd much more!
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On today's episode of The Motherhood Kit Yamel is joined by two guests to talk all about empowering birth advocacy.
As well as being an RN, Yamel is an IBCLC and a Doula, supporting birthing people in various settings throughout their labour and birth experiences, and today she is joined by two midwives - Amy Reinke, a hospital-based midwife and Mary Catherine Hamelin, a home-birth midwife. Together with Yamel, they dive into the crucial topic of navigating the complexities of childbirth advocacy in the United States, discussing how you can be an active part of your birth experience, the importance of having a birth plan (download your Birth Plan Template here) and how to build your team in order to have a positive birth experience.Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
● This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
● For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community.
● If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.
In this episode, Yamel, Amy and Mary Catherine discuss:
● Amy and Mary Catherine’s backgrounds in doulaing and how this intersects with their midwifery careers, and what the roles of a midwife includes
● The importance of informed consent in birth - how this includes being given a thorough explanation of the situation at hand, being told the benefits and the risks, and being given the space to then reflect and come to your own decision.
● The role of a doula and how they can help empower you to advocate for yourself in your birth experience, and the power of coming into your birth with adequate knowledge so you can be an active participant in the experience
● The importance of having a birth plan and of thinking of it as a set of preferences but to also allow for an element of flexibility within this. Amy, Mary Catherine and Yamel also break down what makes a good birth plan, including doing research beforehand and using pictures for clarity. Please see here for your birth plan template, to empower yourself with the tools to navigate your birth experience with confidence and ensure your voice is heard every step of the way.
● The importance of doing adequate research in the choosing of your birth location, and of making an empowered choice based on their set up and what you want for your birth experience.
● The importance of diversity within care teams, and how you have the right to build a birth team that you feel supported by and safe with. And more!
To connect with Amy and Mary Catherine, you can find out more about them here:
- Mary Catherine - you can find out more about her work at her website here.
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Welcome to today’s episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast. On this special Valentine’s edition of the show we are celebrating love, self-acceptance and the beauty of embracing our bodies as they are. We are discussing all things self-acceptance and body positivity, and how you can choose to love yourself more this Valentine’s day.
Today, Yamel is joined by Heather Fletcher, an accomplished fitness professional and wellness advocate with over 15 years experience. She holds a BA in health and physical activity and a master’s degree in exercise physiology, offering a comprehensive perspective of health and wellness. Heather manages the blog thefitfoodielife.com, extending her reach beyond conventional settings to educate and motivate busy professionals to prioritize their health on a global scale. This is a rich episode with so much goodness for you to enjoy!
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
● This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
● For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community.
● If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.
In this episode, Yamel and Heather discuss self-love and body positivity, including:
● Heather’s journey in the health and wellness space, including her experience of being a competitive body-builder which led to her having to re-learn how to fall in love with fitness again
● How intimidating the fitness world can be for beginner’s, and Heather’s expert advice on this, including her tips on how to get started, such as taking at-home online classes to build up your confidence before going to in-person ones
● The role social media and the internet play in perpetuating unrealistic standards of fitness and beauty, and ideals that are often not even healthy, & how to shift your perspective to knowing that these are edited photos and not the whole situation
● The mindset of viewing fitness and working out as something to do purely to look good, and the importance of shifting this to instead see it as the end goal being feeling good and increased functionality.
● Redefining body positivity in terms of seeing how your body looks as just one small part of the equation, and being grateful for everything else your body provides for you in terms of functionality and health every day
● The power in changing the way you compliment people, to deemphasize looks and to mention other aspects of their character or personality, & how this can be used within our parenting of our children to encourage them to value themselves for all their gifts, not just their looks.
To connect with Heather, you can access the below resources:
● Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherfitfoodie/
● Heather’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherfitfoodie
● Heather’s website: https://www.thefitfoodielife.com/
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