The Friendly Moms Club | Pregnancy, Postpartum + Parenthood

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Hi! We are Jen and Karlee - the new mom friends you didn't know you needed. We are creating a safe space to talk about all things pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood. Our goal is to bring moms together, lighten the heaviness, and find joy in the everyday moments. Together we will share our own experiences of being new moms while navigating the topics we wish more people talked about. Join us every Monday to hear us skip the small talk and dive right into the uncomfortable.

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Ep. 47 Wtf is Matrescence and Why is No One Talking About It?!

May 20 2024 43 mins  
Join Jen and Karlee as they talk about Matrescence. You may be wondering, what the heck does that mean? Well we will tell you and talk about our matrescence journeys. As promised during the episode - we looked into whether or not this was in the dictionary and its a bit tricky of an answer. Although the word was coined in the 1970's it wasn't officially recognized (and ad

Ep. 46 How to Stop Being a People Pleaser with Self Worth and Boundaries Coach Breanne

May 06 2024 64 mins  
Join Jen and Karlee as they speak with self worth and boundaries coach, Breanne. We talk about everything people pleasing, boundary setting, and how this relates to motherhood. Jen and Karlee have had the chance to hear Breanne present a few times now and are so excited for you all to have the opportunity to listen to her speak about this topic. She is such a lovely person and trul

Ep. 45 Confessions of a Modern Mom Part 1

Apr 22 2024 42 mins  
Ever had thoughts about motherhood that made you feel guilty or alone? Felt like you would be judged for sharing them? There is a 99% chance that whatever you were thinking about, someone else was thinking the exact same thing. We started doing a Mom Truth Thursdays on our instagram account and encouraged our followers to get something off their chest that they have been thinking o

Ep. 44 Sexual Health in the Postpartum Period with Dr. Rachel Ollivier

Apr 08 2024 60 mins  
Have you ever wondered what the '6 week postpartum' appointment is all about?! Join Jen and Dr. Rachel Ollivier, a Nurse Practitioner and women's health scientist based out of the BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre in Vancouver, BC, while they chat all things sexual health in the postpartum period. Lets help normalize these conversations as part of regular postpartum care! We want

Ep. 43 Peyton's Birth Story | Preeclampsia, Emergency C-Section, and Birth Control

Mar 25 2024 44 mins  
Join Jen and Karlee as they talk about Peyton's birth! They discuss Jen's experience with preeclampsia, how her planned c-section turned into an emergency c-section and her decision to choose permanent family planning. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, w

Ep. 42 What You Actually Need for Postpartum with Samantha Garcia | Postpartum Tips + Favorite Products

Mar 11 2024 80 mins  
Have you ever wondered what you actually need for the postpartum period? Tune in to hear Samantha Garcia, the owner of Bellies Inc and Bellies Community Space, doula, prenatal instructor, and mom of three tell us what is really important. Hint: it is likely not what you think and not something you will find on most people's baby shower registry. Samantha discusses who we need

Ep. 41 How to Have a Safer Childbirth with Gina Mundy

Feb 26 2024 40 mins  
*Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of birth injury and birth trauma* Join Karlee as she interviews Gina Mundy who is a childbirth attorney with over 20 years experience. Tune into hear Gina explain from her perspective what we really need to do to prepare for birth. Also, she shares about one very important person who plays a pivotal role in helping moms have safe

Ep. 40 How to Breastfeed While Maintaining Your Mental Health

Feb 19 2024 63 mins  
Breastfeeding is often an unexpected challenge that new mothers face. Moms will spend a lot of time planning a nursery and buying the best baby gear but fail to prepare for their feeding journey. Breastfeeding is dubbed as 'natural' yet it doesn’t always work for everyone and isn’t always supported in society. We are here to share our unexpected tips (and Jen’s second BF expe

Ep. 39 - How to Prioritize Your Health in Motherhood with Naturopathic Doctor Ally Power

Feb 12 2024 51 mins  
Has your health gone right down the pooper after becoming a mom? Have you tried to make a million extreme changes only to get overwhelmed and feel like a failure? You are not alone. Join Karlee and Dr Ally Power where they discuss REALISTIC, tangible and effective strategies for improving your health as a parent. Dr Ally teaches us how to advocate for your health, why your health

Ep. 38 Common Skin Conditions in Babies and Toddlers + Tips for Managing Sick Kiddos

Feb 05 2024 38 mins  
Join us for part 2 where we chat about common skin conditions and birthmarks in babies: newborn rash, baby acne, hemangiomas, stork bites, and congenital dermal melanocytosis. During the second half of the episode we share our best tips for managing a sick baby... Lord know we have had a few opportunities for this! :P Resources: Healthlink BC: Birthmarks Healthlink BC: Newborn R