MOMPowered

MOMPowered Episode 5: IVF Pregnancy Journey with Julie Lauscher On this week’s episode I chat with Julie, a stay at home mama of 1, who used her postpartum depression as an outlet to start her beautiful shop @littlefawnhandmade 💗 We dive deep into her journey to pregnancy, which includes multiple rounds of IVF. For her... three was the magic number. But a hard journey to getting pregnant, didn’t end in an easy pregnancy or labor. Listen in as she shares her hardships getting pregnant and her feelings of guilt during pregnancy. She recommends talking to someone during the entire process, and remembering... YOU ARE STRONG. YOU ARE CAPABLE. Your story might be different, but if you relate to anything she said, feel free to follow her & chat more with her about her journey! She’ll gladly pull out all her folders! 😆 She’ll even send you a funny meme or two. Share this with mama who needs the extra support during this tough journey, or needs to know there’s a rainbow at the end of the storm.

MOMPowered Episode 4:Comparing an OB Birth & a Midwife Birth with Cyndi Ray On this week’s episode I chat with Cyndi, teacher, future @rowhouseutc trainer & mom of 2. We dive deep into the differences between her first birth with an OB & Doula, and her second birth with the @midwivesofnj ! Listen in as she shares both birth stories, and how one was filled with trauma, and the other was filled with the strength she knew she had within her all along. She recommends taking the time, those 9/10 months of pregnancy, to research what might be best for you & your family. Most midwives take transfers well into the 3rd trimester! And remember that you are capable of anything! Your own story might be different, but if you relate to anything she said, feel free to follow her & chat more about her journey - @filthyfit_cleanbeauty ✨ Share this with a mama who needs the courage to advocate for herself, and baby, and know she has what it takes to change things up from the norm if that is what she truly wants.

MOMPowered Episode 3: FTM of Twins & Postpartum Fitness with Haylee Brown On this week’s episode I chat with @hayleecbrown, first time mom of twins, & a fitness coach, about being pregnant with twins, coping with the stress that comes with having two newborns at once, and how she found fitness again. Listen in as she shares her story of grace over perfection, allowing her body the time it needed to heal before getting back into the routine of working out again Your own story might be different, but if you relate to anything she said, feel free to follow her & chat more about her journey - @hayleecbrown ! Share this with a mama who needs to hear all that this brave mama has to say.

MOMPowered Episode 2: Postpartum Conversations with Kelsey Gunn Listen in to this week’s episode of MOMPowered where I talk with @kelseyy.gunn, a mom of 1 (soon to be 3 as she is pregnant with twins!) & fellow pre & postnatal fitness specialist, about keeping her baby out of the NICU, brain aneurysm surgery for herself & other postpartum struggles. Listen as she speaks her story from the heart, and remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Your own story may be different, but if you relate to anything she said, feel free to send her a message - @kelseyy.gunn 💗 She says, “if she can get through all of this, you can get through it too, just remember the most important part is a healthy & happy baby and mama.” Share this with someone struggling who needs to hear this incredible mama speak.

For moms, by moms.  I wanted to start by opening my heart, and sharing my own birth story with everyone. I figured if I'm asking women to tell their story, I had to start with my own. Listen in to find out why I never got into the birthing tub, and how I coped with having a baby during a pandemic. The books I read to help prepare myself for an unmedicated labor and delivery: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin The Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood - and Trusting Yourself and Your Body by Erica Chidi Cohen Birth Without Fear: The Judgement Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum by January Harshe Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method by Marie F. Mongan My favorite pregnancy affirmation cards - Mama Natural Pregnancy Affirmation Cards If after listening, you want to learn more about my story, or have questions - reach out to me on Instagram @kgentile_fitmama or send me an email to [email protected]. Every Monday, I'll feature a mama's story focusing on her pregnancy, birth, and/or postpartum. My wish is that it empowers more of you to listen to your gut in pregnancy, make choices for yourself in labor & delivery, look for support in postpartum, and always advocate for yourself and baby throughout the entire journey.  At the end of each episode, you will know you are not alone, and you may find more connections that help you relate to another woman's story than you even realized.