Holly Chandler is on staff at The Pregnancy Network and a great friend of Chloe, host of Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. Join Holly and Chloe as they discuss their breastfeeding journeys, the difficulties they faced, and how to process your breastfeeding journey not going as planned.

• 00:42: Holly's Introduction

• 1:27: Holly's Journey with Breastfeeding Both of Her Kids

• 20:32: Emotions Surrounding Breastfeeding Struggles

• 23:43: Misconceptions About Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding

• 29:28: Holly's Advice for the Breastfeeding Mom Who is Struggling

• 31:30: How Holly's Experience Impacts Her Encouragement for Other Moms

• 33:28: Holly's "Why" for Serving at The Pregnancy Network

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Additional Resources Mentioned:

How to Overcome Formula Feeding Guilt Article: - https://www.momwell.com/blog/overcoming-formula-feeding-guilt

The Formula Mom Instagram Page -

https://www.instagram.com/theformulamom/?hl=en

Amanda Somers joins host Chloe Belk to discuss the ins and outs of newborn care. Amanda is a faithful volunteer at The Pregnancy Network for our Pregnancy 101 class. Tune in as she tackles topics like must-have baby items, infant illness, car seat safety, and more.

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0:30: Amanda's Introduction

1:35: How to Prepare Before Baby Comes

4:08: Must-Have Baby Items

6:53 Need-to-Know Information about Newborns

10:52: Signs to Watch for When Baby Gets Sick

14:51: Burns, Water Safety, and Falls

19:15: Car Seat Safety

21:51: Amanda's Why

Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Site:

https://www.safeguilford.com/

Join host Chloe for a solo episode all about the positive "just wait" experiences of motherhood. It's no secret that new moms get a lot of unsolicited advice, and unfortunately, a lot of it leans negatively. We want to change that. Tune in as Chloe lists and explains some of the best experiences you have to look forward to on your motherhood journey, from one mom to another.

Resources Mentioned:

Labor and Delivery, Breastfeeding, and More | S1E5: Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat

https://youtu.be/qCEVA1bHKXM?si=gIRHfa5R8M1FWgNr

Preparing For Your Hospital Birth | S2E4: Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat

https://youtu.be/1uXculwB98U?si=XuiNe6_shHcTy80w

Lauren Myers is a NICU nurse and staff nurse at The Pregnancy Network. A Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat veteran, she joins host Chloe Belk to share her story with pregnancy and postpartum mental health.

Tune in as she shares her experience with prenatal OCD, seeking healing through counseling and medication, encouragement for parents with babies in the NICU, and more.

• 00:30: Lauren's Introduction and Trigger Warning

• 1:22: What Lauren was Experiencing that Led to Her Diagnosis

• 11:57: A Note on the Postpartum Mental Health Screening

• 14:31: Lauren's Process in Seeking Help

• 22:38: How Long it Took for Lauren to Start Feeling Better

• 24:28: A Quick Tip to Prepare for Postpartum

• 25:49: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues

• 28:47: Lauren's Advice for Someone Struggling During Pregnancy or Postpartum

• 31:01: Lauren's Wisdom for NICU Parents

• 35:56: Closing Thoughts on Mental Health

• 36:45: Lauren's "Why"

Kyndle Connell joins host Chloe Belk to discuss "What to Expect When You're Postpartum". Kyndle is a mother-baby nurse and a faithful volunteer at The Pregnancy Network.

Tune in as she tackles topics like what to expect directly after giving birth, what the hospital provides for postpartum recovery, common misconceptions about postpartum, underutilized resources, and more.

• 00:41: Kyndle's Introduction

• 1:08: How Kyndle Got into Mother-Baby Nursing

• 2:17: Her Favorite Part of Her Job

• 3:36: What Happens Right After Birth

• 6:22: How Long You Can Expect to Be in The Hospital After Delivery

• 8:27: What The Hospital Provides for Postpartum Recovery

• 10:21: Misconceptions about Postpartum Recovery

• 15:46: How Her Work as a Nurse Impacts Her Work at The Pregnancy Network

• 19:48: Kyndle's Advice for Women Who are Scared to Give Birth

• 23:06: Underutilized Resources for Postpartum Women

• 24:12: Kyndle's "Why"

Resources Mentioned:

WIC Episode: https://youtu.be/62hazv43izo?si=wRZBG638Bo-2OaWj

Sarah Dove is the Executive Director of Arms of Grace Pregnancy Resource Center in Burlington. She shares her inspiring story of finding healing after experiencing unplanned pregnancies and abortion. Her recovery journey set her on a path to serve others and make an impact through volunteering, and later found a new pregnancy resource center she now leads in Burlington, NC.

Sarah encourages that God can redeem in beautiful ways: "You may think you're fine. You can be fine, or you can be out of this world amazing. God's abundance is for all of us."

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00:00 Podcast Begins

2:20: When Sarah first shared her story publicly

2:55 Sarah shares her story and the circumstances that led to her unplanned pregnancies

5:33: "'No one can know' - that's the overwhelming voice that I heard."

8:45: Encouragement from her partner, "It's okay we can do this."

10:05: First encouragment to start a pregnancy resource center

10:30: Began volunteering at The Pregnancy Network and began attending recovery program

11:30: Encouragement that if the Holy Spirit guides you to share your story, pray into that

12:15 - Recovery experience "Catapulted me into even understanding that I had a testimony.

12:49 - Forgiving herself

14:04 - What her healing journey looked like; "healing kickstarted with abortion recovery."

15:16 - Sharing her story with her mom, "God is a God of redemption, and he will be in every detail of that redemption."

16:31: "Now you're free."

18:13: "My volunteer journey was my healing journey."

19:39: Sidewalk advocacy

21:10 "Healing doesn't end, it just keeps going."

21:52 - Process of opening new pregnancy resource center in Burlington, NC

26:49 - If you have experienced abortion, there is help.

27:45 - "Life brings upon life…you will find freedom and life."

28:35 - "You may think you're fine. You can be fine, or you can be out of this world amazing. God's abundance is for all of us."

In this episode of Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat, we're diving into the essential do's and don'ts of pregnancy to help you navigate this exciting journey with confidence. We'll break down important steps like taking prenatal vitamins, eating protein-rich meals, staying active, and getting enough rest, as well as the importance of finding the right prenatal care. We'll also cover key things to avoid, such as alcohol, raw meats, and excessive caffeine, to ensure both you and your baby stay healthy. Tune in for practical tips and expert advice on how to have a safe and successful pregnancy!

We spoke with registered nurse and lactation consultant, MaryAnn, about breastfeeding. Did you know breastfeeding provides a long list of benefits for both mom and baby?

Just a few benefits for babies are:

1. Reduced chance of childhood obesity
2. Reduces risk of childhood cancer
3. Building a healthy immune system

For mom:

1. Reduces the risk of uterine and breast cancers
2. Helps mom get back to her pre-pregnancy weight more quickly
3. Protects against heart disease

About Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat
Meet the podcast that's here to equip you for what's next now that Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. Hear from The Pregnancy Network staff and guest experts in their fields on topics like mental health and loneliness, what to do when you don't know what to do, caring for yourself holistically, and making empowered choices.