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Today Yamel is joined by Danielle Cobo to discuss the importance of breaking the stigma around maternal mental health. Danielle is the best-selling author of the book, ‘Unstoppable Grit: Breakthrough The 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals’, a military spouse and mother to 6-year-old twin boys. 


Today Danielle shares her story of postnatal depression, the warning signs to look out for, and her advice on what help to seek and how to navigate your way out of these dark times. 


Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. 
This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website here

In this episode, Yamel and Danielle discuss: 


Danielle’s story of experiencing postpartum depression and the series of events that led her to reaching out for support from One Love Doula. 

Some of the misconceptions surrounding maternal mental health and postpartum depression

Warning signs to look out for if you are concerned that someone you love may be suffering from postpartum depression

The importance of looking after yourself as a mother to then allow you to look after your babies. You need the foundations of self-care - sleep, nutrition, water, etc - to then be able to care for your babies.

Strategies you can use to help overcome the obstacles of postpartum depression, including asking for help and creating a team to help share the load, like Danielle did when she sought our support at One Love Doula to have help during the nights, and seeking therapy. 

Related episode - Overcoming Postpartum Mood Disorder - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-kit/id1674367787?i=1000619363890

How to tell the difference between postpartum blues and postpartum mood disorder -
https://www.onelovedoula.com/blog/postpartum-blues-vs-postpartum-depression-whats-the-difference?rq=postpartum%20blues


Download your 4th Trimester workbook & learn more about postpartum warning signs, how to prepare and set up your support system and even access some nourishing postpartum recipes 


To connect with Danielle, you can access the below resources: 
Email daniellecobo@daniellecobo.comConnect  - https://linktr.ee/DanielleCoboBuy Daniell

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Welcome back to another episode of The Motherhood Kit. With mothers day approaching, today we are bringing you a rebroadcast of our popular Mothers Day episode from last year. I’ll be sharing the answers I got from the moms in my audience when I polled them on social media about what they really want for Mothers Day, and I’ll be sharing some thoughts from my own children about what mothers day means to them.
 
So, if you’re currently thinking about what you’d like this Mothers Day, this episode is for you - and it might also be one to share with your loved ones too to drop some hints! 
 
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. 
 
●      This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
●      For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. 
●      If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE
●      You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
●      Visit One Love Nanny’s website here
 
In this episode, Yamel discusses: 
 
●      Mothers Day is the highest selling holiday for flowers and plants and also the busiest day of the year for restaurants and, whilst moms appreciate these gestures, there are often other things that they’d want even more (and some may surprise you!)
 
●      From Yamel’s feedback, she deduced that what moms really want can be broken down into three themes:
 
-       The gift of time - this could look like a day where they get some precious alone time or a day when everything's been sorted in advance for them so they don’t have to manage everyone else’s needs.
 
-       Pampering - even if you don’t have a big budget, it can still be possible to make the mom in your life feel special and pampered. You could even involve the kids in creating some at-home treatments, or shop around for an offer that mom can enjoy at a later date. 
 
-       Well thought-out gifts -  rather than running out last minute to grab a card and a rushed present,  spend some time thinking about what the mom in your life would truly appreciate, to show her that you care. 
 

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Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is discussing the topic of toddler sleep challenges. Once the new-born phase is over, it can sometimes seem like you’re just starting to get into a good sleep rhythm, when issues with your toddler’s sleep then come out of nowhere!
Today Yamel is joined by Jayne Havens, a certified sleep consultant who runs her own practice, Snooze Fest. Jayne is a leader in the industry and trains, mentors and certifies others to do this work too. 

In this episode, Yamel and Jayne discuss tips on transitioning your child from a crib to a toddler bed (and why you may want to delay this), how to regain control over the sleep situation in your home, gentle parenting and how this applies to sleep, how to create a calming bedtime routine, and the power of consistency when tackling toddler sleep issues.
  
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. 
●      This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
●      For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. 
●      If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE
●      You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
●      Visit One Love Nanny’s website here


In this episode, Yamel and Jayne discuss:
●      What is happening for toddlers around this age and how these factors affect sleep, including the underlying fact that they may not have ever learnt how to sleep, and the role that other life events that often happen around this time can play, for example by increasing separation anxiety.
●      Transitioning your child from a crib to a bed, and Jayne’s advice to keep children in their cribs for as long as possible! Plus, the importance of communicating to your child the rules and boundaries regarding transitioning to a bed when the time comes. 
●      The power struggles that can arise between parents and their children around sleep, and the importance of retaining control in this area, and dealing with it with confidence and consistency. 
●      Strategies to help create a calming bedtime routine for your toddlers, such as good communication, setting expectations, role-playing sleep time, and the importance of shifting your mindset with regard to your toddler's sleep.
 
To connect with Jayne, you can access the below resources: 
●      Snooze Fest on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoozefestbyjaynehavens
●      Snooze Fest: https://thesnoozefest.com/
●      The CPSM: https://thecpsm.com/
●      Becoming A Sleep Consultant Podcast:  https://thecpsm.com/category/podcast/

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Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is discussing how to choose the perfect summer camp for your child. As summer break approaches, it can sometimes seem like a daunting task to navigate the endless options, and so today we break down what camps there are available, when to start planning, how much you should budget and how to ensure your kids get the most out of the experience. 
 
Yamel is joined by Laura Byrne, the editor of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, which has published its own Summer Camp guide, helping parents and their children to choose what camp is the best fit for them this summer. Laura is also a proud mommy of two little boys. 
 
Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. 
●      This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
●      For more motherhood resources, join our private community on Instagram. 
●      If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE
●      You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
●      Visit One Love Nanny’s website here
●      A guide to finding Summer camps near you just enter your child’s activity interest and your zip: https://www.summercamps.com/
●      Yamel’s girls attended an art camp, want to learn more? https://www.instagram.com/reel/CucaQmTA8Dh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
 
In this episode, Yamel and Laura discuss:
 
●      The importance of getting your child involved in the process of choosing a summer camp, and keeping their interests top of mind whilst also encouraging them to try something new.  It's also important to do your research and check the qualifications of the staff at the camps to find one that you feel comfortable with. 
 
●      The huge variety of camps available, from outdoor-based ones such as snorkelling experiences or ones at zoo’s, to gaming camps or ones where they get to make a movie! Explore your options and use summer camps as an opportunity for your children to explore new hobbies and experiences. 
 
●      Budgeting, and what you can expect to pay. There also some wonderful programs that are income-based so if budget is a difficulty for you, explore options that may be able to give your children great experiences at a lower investment.
 
●      Much as your children may want to go to the same camp as a friend, there are advantages to going somewhere new where they have to exercise their social skills and make new connections.
 
To connect with Laura, you can access the below resources: 
●      The Tampa Bay Parenting website and their Summer Camps edition. 

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Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is exploring the world of vaginal steaming, a practice steeped in history and tradition and increasingly embraced in modern wellness circles.


In this episode, Yamel is joined by Lyani Powers, owner of the Modern Herbal Apothecary here in Tampa Bay, and together they explore the origins, benefits and potential considerations surrounding vaginal steaming, shedding light on the ancient ritual and empowering you to make informed choices about your holistic wellbeing.


Lyani has studied clinical herbalism and ethnobotany since she was a child, starting under the skirts of both her grandmothers by watching how they used plants to create remedies. She also has certifications in pregnancy, postpartum and nutrition, and as an ayurvedic postpartum doula.


Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. 


This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HEREYou can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website here

In this episode, Yamel and Lyani discuss:


Alternative names you might have heard vaginal steaming be referred to as, including V steaming, yoni steaming, wormwood steaming and sacral steaming.

Vaginal steaming as an ancient ritual that has been documented in a myriad of cultures across the world, and has gained increasing popularity in recent years due to an increasing awareness and emergence of holistic wellbeing. 

What vaginal steaming is and the ways you can do it, from experiencing it in a spa-like setting, to doing it yourself at home as part of your self-care ritual. 

The  benefits of vaginal steaming, including it being an act of honouring yourself and connecting to the lineage of women who have been doing it throughout history, and also the benefits of steaming to postpartum women, due to how it can help the shrinking of the uterus after birth, and can help heal cuts and tears that might have occurred during birth. 

Cautions and things to consider when looking into vaginal steaming, including being careful the steam isn’t too hot to prevent burning, precautions to take if you are prone to yeast infections, and being aware about the blend of herbs used if you are allergic to any. Always seek advice from an expert or trained provider, and make sure the place you choose to do it has good hygiene procedures in place. 

To connect with Keli Garza, @steamychick: https://www.instagram.com/steamychick


To connect with Lyani, you can access the below resources: 
The Modern Herbal Apothecary Website: https://modernherbalshop.com/The Modern Herbal Instagram:

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Today on The Motherhood Kit, Yamel explores why adding a touch of massage magic to your prenatal and postpartum journey isn’t just a luxury, but an essential ingredient in your recipe for wellness. 


In this episode, Yamel is joined by Katrina Turco, an experienced mobile massage therapist who specialises in massage therapy for women. Katrina is a licensed massage therapist and certified medical massage practitioner, specialising in prenatal, postpartum, medical and lymphatic drainage massage. She is also the owner of a mobile clinic called Tampa Bay Mobile Massage Clinic. 


In this episode, Yamel and Katrina explore the question of is prenatal massage safe, how to identify an experienced massage therapist who can support your journey, and explore the benefits of both prenatal and postpartum massage. 


Keep in touch and in the loop with Yamel on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. 


This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.For more motherhood resources, join the private Motherhood Kit community. If You are in Tampa and interested in Holistic Postpartum Support for your Mothering Journey, contact One Love HERE.You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.Visit One Love Nanny’s website here

In this episode, Yamel and Katrina discuss:


Katrina’s story of how she went from being a doula to a massage therapist, supporting women in both prenatal and postpartum phases

Safety around prenatal massage, and Katrina’s advice that she tends to advise having them from your second trimester, and steering clear if you have blood clots or other conditions such as placenta previa, but how otherwise it is perfectly safe - so enjoy!

The benefits of prenatal massage, including helping you to relax,  improved sleep, triggering the release of the happy hormone oxytocin and generally making you feel more comfortable and easing aches and pains. 

The practicalities of massage during pregnancy and the kit Katrina has to make sure moms are comfortable during the experience. Katrina emphasises that the most important thing is open communication and that her clients feel able to tell if they are comfortable or not.

The importance of prioritising your own wellbeing and self-care, both in the lead up to your birth and afterwards. With so many physical and emotional demands on your body as a mom, it’s important to take time to slow down, and massage can force you to do just that. 

To connect with Katrina, you can access the below resources: 
Katrina’s LinkedIn: click hereKatrina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tampabaymobilemassageclinic/