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Mom Friends

Two long-time friends; Laura, a pregnancy and postpartum doula and mom of two, and Remi, a first-time mom-to-be, get together to discuss the journey from preconception, through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Raw conversations with educative content as well as relatable struggles and challenges on how this life-changing event impacts all areas of live!

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
73
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Ep. 33: Birth Plan Part 1. Mindset, Induction, Ambiance & early labor goals

Ep. 33: Birth Plan Part 1. Mindset, Induction, Ambiance & early labor goals

In this episode we go through some of  the techniques Laura has been teaching Remi to get her mindset ready for labor, and Remi explains some of the things she has been doing lately to practice for i…

00:26:23  |   Tue 30 Apr 2024
Ep. 32: Pregnancy Q&A with Nate! Pregnancy challenges, excitement and fears on raising a girl, parenting and more!

Ep. 32: Pregnancy Q&A with Nate! Pregnancy challenges, excitement and fears on raising a girl, parenting and more!

We get Nate back on the pod to now answer some pregnancy questions including:

  • Have you always wanted kids?
  • How did you feel about choosing the gender through IVF process, did you have a preference at f…
00:38:56  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
Ep. 31: Remi's gender reveal & Anatomy Scan Experience

Ep. 31: Remi's gender reveal & Anatomy Scan Experience

In this episode Remi shares the gender of the baby and the story behind selecting that embryo for this second transfer. Was the other embryo the same gender? Was it different? She finally opens up ab…

00:25:31  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
Ep. 30: Baby Registry Special part 2. Baby gear, feeding and extra essentials!

Ep. 30: Baby Registry Special part 2. Baby gear, feeding and extra essentials!

In this special Baby Registry episode, part 2, we go through all of the baby items, and rank them on an essential scale, taking into account mamas lifestyles and different needs. We also go through w…

00:24:40  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
Ep. 29: Baby Registry Special part 1. Clothing, bathing, nursery essentials? What's worth the spluge?

Ep. 29: Baby Registry Special part 1. Clothing, bathing, nursery essentials? What's worth the spluge?

In this special Baby Registry episode, we go through all of the baby items, and rank them on an essential scale, taking into account mamas lifestyles and different needs, while Laura also advises Rem…

00:39:50  |   Tue 02 Apr 2024
Ep. 28: Week 19 update, Pregnancy weight gain, Lowering stress in pregnancy & Pregnancy Affirmations

Ep. 28: Week 19 update, Pregnancy weight gain, Lowering stress in pregnancy & Pregnancy Affirmations

This episode gives you an update on week 19 including an OB appointment, we talk about pregnancy weight gain, the risks of having stress in pregnancy, as well as options to lower our stress levels in…

00:27:20  |   Tue 26 Mar 2024
Ep. 27: Pregnancy update weeks 13-17, Second trimester tips & Baby shower plans

Ep. 27: Pregnancy update weeks 13-17, Second trimester tips & Baby shower plans

In this episode we go through all updates from week 13th to 17th, including the new OBGYN Remi shifted to and why, 2nd trimester tips, the start of the baby registry, what Remi has bought so far for …
00:34:54  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
Ep. 26: First trimester weeks 8-12, Telling parents & Choosing the right OBGYNs

Ep. 26: First trimester weeks 8-12, Telling parents & Choosing the right OBGYNs

In this episode Remi goes through her symptoms during the last weeks of the first trimester, weeks 8 through 12,explains how it was telling her parents, and her experience graduating from shots & fer…

00:35:00  |   Tue 12 Mar 2024
Ep. 25: Special Pregnancy QA: How far along? Any names picked? How much was IVF?

Ep. 25: Special Pregnancy QA: How far along? Any names picked? How much was IVF?

On this week's special pregnancy QA episode we get back to so many of your questions regarding Remi's pregnancy so far including:

  • How far along is she?
  • How many eggs did she retrieve each time?
  • Does she…
00:37:38  |   Tue 05 Mar 2024
Ep. 24: Remi is pregnant!

Ep. 24: Remi is pregnant!

YES. REMI IS PREGNANT!

In this episode we update you from week 4 to 8. We go through the BETA pregnancy test blood work results, and first handful of baby scans confirming the pregnancy was progressin…

00:38:37  |   Tue 27 Feb 2024
Ep. 23: Post embryo transfer symptoms, Home pregnancy test results

Ep. 23: Post embryo transfer symptoms, Home pregnancy test results

Remi is 9 days post embryo transfer, and we go through all of her potential pregnancy symptoms, mindset struggles, as well as the first pregnancy home test results!

Is Remi pregnant again? Tune in and…

00:23:08  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
Ep. 22: IVF Embryo Transfer #2 and Remi's husband joins us to chat IVF from a male perspective, biggest lessons, tips & more!

Ep. 22: IVF Embryo Transfer #2 and Remi's husband joins us to chat IVF from a male perspective, biggest lessons, tips & more!

On this episode Remi transfers her last embryo and Nate joins us to chat all about his IVF experience. 

He shares his perspective, thoughts, lessons and tips navigating IVF, miscarriage, failure, and …

00:29:13  |   Tue 13 Feb 2024
Ep. 21: Second embryo transfer preparation, Reiki for TTC & other spiritual and mental practices

Ep. 21: Second embryo transfer preparation, Reiki for TTC & other spiritual and mental practices

As Remi is getting ready for embryo transfer number two, her last embryo, she steps up her game and lets us know everything new that she is trying to ensure this is IT!

She goes deep into mind & soul…

00:31:40  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
Ep. 20: Spirit Babies: How to know they are here, How To Communicate, Our readings with Emily Greene

Ep. 20: Spirit Babies: How to know they are here, How To Communicate, Our readings with Emily Greene

In this episode we bring in Emily Greene, a spirit baby expert who is able to connect with the soul's of the children that we are meant to have. She answers all of our questions in detail including:

H…

00:58:37  |   Tue 30 Jan 2024
Ep 19. Q&A: Our parenting styles, Where to find a doula, Minimizing diastasis recti & more

Ep 19. Q&A: Our parenting styles, Where to find a doula, Minimizing diastasis recti & more

Another Q&A episode answering all of your personal, doula and journey questions including:

- How did Remi and Nate meet
- Where to find a doula
- Best type of belly wrap support for postpartum
- Tips for…

00:43:14  |   Tue 23 Jan 2024
Ep 18. Polyp Removal Hysteroscopy & Logistics Checklist Before Pregnancy

Ep 18. Polyp Removal Hysteroscopy & Logistics Checklist Before Pregnancy

In this episode Remi explains her experience and recovery from polyp removal surgery.

While Laura provides us with a list of logistic things to do, things to think about, and conversations to have wit…

00:31:20  |   Tue 16 Jan 2024
Ep 17. Third egg retrieval or second embryo transfer? Tips on manifesting your dream life

Ep 17. Third egg retrieval or second embryo transfer? Tips on manifesting your dream life

We finally have Remi's update on her choice: will she be doing another round of egg retrieval (her third!) or, will she be transferring one of her very few embryos left?

She also opens up about exactl…

00:34:57  |   Tue 09 Jan 2024
Ep 16. New Year Special: Our 2023 accomplishments, Our 2024 new goals

Ep 16. New Year Special: Our 2023 accomplishments, Our 2024 new goals

In this special episode we go through all of what we have achieved in 2023, personally and professionally, because looking back and acknowledging the wins is important to be grateful and celebrate ev…

00:57:10  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
Ep. 15: Unexpected second egg retrieval experience, Devastating news

Ep. 15: Unexpected second egg retrieval experience, Devastating news

This is a wild update on Remi's journey with many unexpected news and experiences.

The episode starts off with a potential miscarriage reason discovery, and next steps to take care of that before a fu…

00:37:11  |   Tue 26 Dec 2023
Ep. 14: Human Design. Living in alignment, Being the mother you're meant to be, With Leah McCloud

Ep. 14: Human Design. Living in alignment, Being the mother you're meant to be, With Leah McCloud

This is an incredible self-awareness episode where you will be able to learn about yourself and how YOU were designed to be.

You will be able to understand your energy type and how to use it as a grea…

00:59:52  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
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