Preparing for Postpartum Part 7

Shortly after her third child was born, Erin decided to make her health (physical and mental) a priority and signed up for a marathon.

It seems evenyone, especially those living in Ontario, are languishing. Every time Renee shares about her "blah" feelings on Instagram, so many of you tell her that you are feeling the same.

Renee breaks down the basics of the parent-child attachment bond.

Renee shares how she prepared for postpartum recovery, her must-have postpartum products, and tip and tricks! Doula, Royah Loie joins Renee and chats about how a doula can prepare for postpartum and help you through those early postpartum days.

Jon Gustin, aka Tired Dad on TikTok, and Renee have a candid conversation about the conundrum that is parenting! Do Dads experience guilt? Are screens really that bad? Why do we love our kids one second and want to run away the next? We know you will be nodding your head in agreement while listening to this one!

Why do we have a tendency to reject help or "suffer" in silence? Why is it hard to ask for help or tell someone what it is that you need in order better your well-being? Renee tells us about a recent experience where she wanted to respond to her husband as a martyr would.

Founder of Our Mama Village, Jessica VanderWier, shares her own pandemic birth story and explains how pandemic parenting has lead to feelings of burnout, dysregulation, and feelings of guilt and shame for many parents. Renee and Jess discuss how important it is for parents to fill their own cup and take care of themselves during these difficult parenting moments. 

Can you believe it is June 2021? Renee gives us a life update and chats about her plans for the summer, her sister's IVF journey, The Mom Room merch update, current favourite products (expect a rant on strollers), and Milo's dentist appointment.

Renee has been open about her love of Botox on social media. After recieivng so many questions about Botox, she decided it was time to get a professional on the podcast. Trish Lafantaisie has been a registered nurse for over 30 years.

Renee gives an update on how Milo is doing since ditching the pacifier. She explains how they weaned him off it and why she thinks that method worked so well. After many teeth brushing battles, Renee's worst nightmare has come true.