Some are myths, some are misconceptions...they're all unrealistic!

"Don't hold your newborn too much. You're going to spoil them."

If I had a dime for every time, I heard that statement over the course of my life, I'd be a wealthy woman.

Not only is it not true, but it's also impossible to spoil a newborn. At birth, babies don't have the capacity to understand the concept of "being spoiled". And even though they DO desire to be held and close to mommy...there's another reason why.

Tune in today, to find out this and more as I offer 6 unrealistic expectations we have for newborns and specific mindset shifts you can make now so bonding with you baby will be a breeze.

Whether you're relaxing with your favorite Starbucks drink in hand, going for a walk or loading laundry - this episode is sure to delight.

Enjoy!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to this episode.

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Am I Pregnant, Or Not?

Warning, this episode is juicy.

And when I say juicy, I mean jam-packed with early pregnancy symptoms that you may experience shortly after becoming pregnant. 

In fact, these are the most common pregnancy symptoms noted by modern professionals, so let me tell you, they're spot-on!

If you’ve been with me for a while, you know that I like to deconstruct the myths related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding - this conversation does not disappoint. 

In this episode, you’re going to get all the details on the early pregnancy symptoms  – down to the why and the how.

You’ll also learn exactly the best time of day to take a pregnancy test for the most accurate results.

What you’re about to hear will help you to know if you should spend your hard-earned moolah on a pregnancy test – Scout’s honor!

As always, thank you for tuning in to this episode and...

Happy Birthing!

Steph XOXO

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After giving birth and coaching lots of pregnant women through their birth preparation, here’s what I learned.

To call giving birth for the first time a whirlwind would be an understatement. 

My water broke at 5pm on Friday but my son wasn't born until 8:03pm on Saturday (yes, you read that right!).

It was both rewarding and exhausting…and I won’t lie, I had to "lock in" with my focus a few times throughout labor to keep my eyes on the prize - because although the contractions were heavy hitting – hearing my baby's first cry was literally a dream come true for me.

Now if you’ve been with me for a while, you probably know that there's a lot to learn about the entire experience of birth preparation, childbirth and breastfeeding.  

In true Stephanie Poole fashion, I wasn't prepared as much as I could have been, simply because it was my first pregnancy, and I didn't know - what I didn't know!

I’m happy to report that my sweet baby was born happy and healthy – but of course, ther...

4 Things New Moms Should NOT Feel Guilty About

Let's jump right in!

As I go through this episode, I'll be answering the questions laid out at the beginning: what is mom-guilt? Is it a thing? Do all mommies have it? Does it go away?

the best way to understand it is to know that it's rooted in unrealistic expectations of yourself.

Some of the thoughts that can trigger feelings of guilt are:

thinking that everything should be perfect.

-feeling like I needed to be spot on for everything.

-not wanting to say no.

-not being okay with imperfections.

All that is unnecessary weight to bare.

Trust me as a new mom you'll have plenty of things to carry.

Mom-guilt shouldn't be it.

In This Episode you'll learn 4 key things new moms should NOT feel guilty about AND I'll also share a powerful technique that I teach my clients to make a quick pivot to purposeful positive thoughts to do motherhood joyfully!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to my channel.

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After teaching lots of pregnant women how to breastfeed, here’s what I learned,

Breastfeeding is simple...NOT easy.

What do I mean by that? I'm so glad you asked.

The process of breastfeeding has been around for thousands of years...since the beginning of time!

Why is it now that women struggle so much with effectively learning how to breastfeed?

In a world of convenience, the knowledge and simplicity of breastfeeding almost seems to be a lost art.

I’m happy to report that after the shortage of baby formula, there has been a renewed surge of interest in breastfeeding and I'm here to debunk the scary myths that can be overwhelming for new moms

In this episode, you’ll hear the 3 biggest myths, DEBUNKED!, I can guarantee this episode will not disappoint if you are pregnant and want to breastfeed your sweet baby. And what’s great is you can apply the insight I share right from moment of birth. I have two words for you - Miracle Hour.

So, pop in your ear pods, cozy on up and tu...

Flag down on the play...if you're able to recognize these 3 things when it comes to planning for your birth.

If I had a dollar for every time, I heard a new mom say: "Giving birth is hard. I wish I would've know this. I would have prepared more for my birth." - I’d be a very rich woman. And I’ll be honest, one of the most fun (and rewarding) parts of being a childbirth educator is the opportunity to help more pregnant women have a positive birth experience.

In this episode I'll tell you 3 blaring signs to know whether or not you're ready for birth.

So, grab your notebook and be sure to take notes, because what you’re about to hear could save you a lot of time and money When it comes to preparing for the arrival of your sweet baby!

As always, thank you for tuning in to this episode and...
Happy Birthing!

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The step-by-step birth prep system behind my proven program, Bump To Bundle Blueprint®

If you had told me years ago that one day, I would have created a program to help moms prepare for birth, I probably would've called your bluff. 

Creating a program — especially one that I know is going to help lots of women prepare for birth while transitioning into motherhood – is honest-to-goodness a dream come true. 

 There are so many things that I’ve learned about childbirth and what it takes to have a positive birth experience that I could probably write a book about it. 

And I just might do that — but for now, tune in to this episode to get my 4-phase process I use with my clients to get them ready for birth.

You’ll hear about the difference between a birth plan and a birth blueprint, the specific areas I focus on when preparing my clients, and about all of the little birthing nuances that other childbirth educators tend to skip over.

So, if you want to start preparing for birth, o...

REVEALED: Here's the tea on what contractions REALLY feels like.

Warning: This episode is juicy. 

And when I say juicy, I mean jam-packed with labor strategies that you can use to boost your labor comfort when dealing with contractions in a really big way. 

In fact, this is the exact information and strategies that I wish I would've had - not to mention it's exactly what I teach my beloved clients...and let me tell you, this episode is legit fire.

If you’ve been with me for a while, you know that I like to talk about childbirth in a way that is practical and easy to understand.

In this episode, you’re going to get all the strategic details on contractions – down to the why, the how, and what comfort measures to use that'll help ease labor pains for birthing success.

What you’re about to hear will inform you to have a wildly successful childbirth experience – Scout’s Honor!

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You may be wondering....

 Do I really need a birth plan?

• How your birth plan can help you advocate your birth preferences to medical staff.
• What makes a birth plan effective.
• How a birth plan can get you one step closer to a positive birth experience.

If you want the dibs on how to avoid creating a birth plan that DOESN'T work - this episode is for you.

Happy Birthing!

Stephanie

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 People ask me, "Stephanie, what is the purpose of a birth plan?"

Simply put - the purpose of a birth plan is to support you during labor, birth and postpartum so that you are more likely to have a positive birth experience of your choosing.

Now, there are a lot of benefits that stem from having a birth plan and being prepared (which we'll get into in this episode)

But when we get down to business, having a birth plan allows you the privilege to have "birth happen through you and not to you."

In this Oh Baybee! Episode you'll learn:

• How a birth plan will improve the communication with your health provider and healthcare staff
• Why planning will increase your chance of having a positive birth experience
• How your plan will help you advocate for yourself and your baby

Having an effective birth plan may seem insignificant but trust me - (when done well) you'll have a positive birth memory that will last a lifetime.

Happy Birthing!

Stephanie

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