Mom Friends Laura Gimbert & Remi Ishizuka

In this episode we go through some updates from Remi's end of the second trimester, including her glucose test and baby shower.Then we move forward with some early third trimester mind and body tips, and discuss our weight gains so far in our pregnancies and how that can fluctuate and vary so much.We end the episode with the NEW Mom Friends Chat, a section of questions from YOU that we will start including at the end of every regular update episode, to make sure we keep responding to your que...

In this episode we find out more on Laura’s first trimester, all of the socially projected fears set in her subconscious that she had to work through and break along exactly how, and future plans. Including:- When is she due?- What age differences will the kids have?- Fears of a bigger age gap?- Is she planning on finding out the gender before birth? What does she think she is having?- What is she, the kids and Nathan all hoping for?- Will Laura still be able to support Remi's labor and deliv...

In this episode we finally open up about the secret we have been keeping for a while: Laura is also pregnant!Laura tells us about the thought process behind deciding on having baby number three (something she had been going back and forth for years), how her third pregnancy first trimester experience has been comparing it to the other two pregnancies, new pregnancy lessons, all of the wild symptoms and much more, including how she told Remi and the kids!Tune in and catch up to speed.Send us a...

In this episode we go through all of the different possibilities of how a partner (your husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, mom or sister) can help you through all different stages of labor: from early labor at home, through the car ride to the hospital or birth center, active labor, pushing and immediate postpartum.A great episode to listen with your partner and be able to have open conversations about options and goals before labor even begins.Remi also explains some lessons she learned from ha...

In this episode we continue going through the birth plan options including pain relief techniques, labor nutrition, labor and pushing positions and all of the immediate postpartum options that we have to choose from.Remi also explains some of her goals and details of her very own birth plan.Tune in and take notes!MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY!!We will be giving away a package of beauty & self care products to one lucky mama on Mother's Day! All you need to do is follow us on @momfriendspod and sta...

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 it ahead.We also start talking about Remi's birth plan (part 1) where we cover all of her goals and wishes for early labor including induction, room ambiance, when to go to the hospital and more.Another great episode to listen to with a pen and paper. Enjoy!Products mentioned in this epi...