Episode 198: Mid Season Episode Recap

 In this episode Steph and Elana recap the first five episodes of the season to help you reflect on the information share and take action! They share key takeaways about how to safely go back to school during a pandemic and navigate school closures; how to embrace ‘good enough’ as a mom and cultivate a health relationship with screentime; how to feel empowered during pregnancy and birth as a Black mama and things practitioners can do to better serve and work with Black mamas; and how to set yourself up for success before baby arrives. You’ll leave the episode with action steps that will help you along your journey and ones you’ll want to share with others.

Topics Discussed: 

• Main takeaways from the first episodes’ experts
• Steph and Elana’s thoughts on the info shared in the interviews
• Action steps Steph and Elana are taking based on these episodes
• Ways you can use this information to be a calm, competent, confident mama

Show Notes:

• 15 Screen-free Activities https://betterscreentime.com/15screenfreeactivitiestokeepourkidsplaying/
• Batting Over Birth https://www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.org/battling-over-birth
• Steph’s recommendations for computer games: www.smartickmethod.com, www.abcmouse.com, www.hookedonphonics.com 
• Listen to today’s episode on our website https://medschoolformoms.com/podcast/Mid-Season-Episode-Recap
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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