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Maternity Medical Care: How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby?

Tips to Understand Maternity Medical Costs The joy of pregnancy can also bring anxiety about the medical costs of maternity and childbirth. How do you prepare for the financial expenses that come with bringing a new life into the world? Dr. Ashley Burkman is a naturopathic doctor at Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Manchester, Connecticut. …

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Why Managing Your Mental Health as a New Mom Helps Prevent Burnout

Handling Mental Health as a New Mom Mental health as a new (or experienced!) mom is so important. I suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety when my daughter was born. My reality as a new mama was very different from the “new motherhood bliss” I was expecting. Although I felt alone, I wasn’t. Many women …

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Maternity Leave: How to Confidently Return to Work as a New Mom

Many moms feel anxious about returning to work after giving birth. For some, they are not ready to leave their child. Others feel stressed about the workplace responsibilities they’ll face upon return. Lauren Smith Brody, the author of The Fifth Trimester, shares her experiences and the best tips on transitioning into a working mom. Tips …

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Tips for New Moms: How to Decide What’s Most Important to You

Being a new mama can feel overwhelming. There’s pressure all around you—people telling you how to be a “good mom” while you try to balance all the roles society expects from you. But here’s the thing, mama: You get to decide what matters most to you. And most importantly, you don’t have to do it …

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How to Go From Surviving to Thriving in Any Season of Motherhood

Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Today I’m talking with fellow podcaster and founder of Thriving in Motherhood, Jessica Jackson. After struggling through difficult pregnancies and other health challenges, she has discovered the tools to help moms go from surviving to thriving in any season of motherhood. …

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How to Bounce Back Financially After Divorce as a Stay-At-Home-Mom

Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In today’s episode I’m talking with best-selling author and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Leah Hadley. Leah has faced many challenging life transitions including adopting three kids overnight, divorce, and losing her job. She now uses this experience to help moms …

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How to Chase Debt Freedom and Build a Business at the Same Time

Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In today’s episode, I’m talking with Monica Louie, six figure debt-tackler who has built an ad agency that all started with a blog. Monica and her husband were able to pay off $120,000 in two years on a blue collar …

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7 Simple Ways to Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It has all the warm fuzzies of the holiday season without the financial pressure of buying gifts. Instead we’re focusing on family and gratitude. But there is the cost of Thanksgiving dinner to think about. After getting married, my in-laws suggested that we host the meal at our house. I’ve …

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