LezBeMommies Radio | Lesbian Parenting show

LezBeMommies Radio | Lesbian Parenting

Summary: Host Elizabeth Caliva interviews guests on topics related to lesbian conception, pregnancy, parenting and health. Topics include gay parenting, donor sperm, getting pregnant, natural health, the legal issues associated with lesbian parenting, sex in long term lesbian relationships, healthy pregnancy, birthing options, parenting tips, and more.

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 #14: Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Labor and New Baby Health with Jamelle Ryan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:00

Have you ever had a massage that used aromatherapy and loved it?  Aromatherapy is an alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood or health.  There are some really common essential oils that you've probably heard of and used, such as tea tree oil, well known for it's anti-microbial effects.  Essential oils have been used for centuries, but it was in the early 1900's when aromatherapy became a known healing modality.  Essential oils are very powerful things.  Tune in to hear Jamelle Ryan of A Wholesome Home share about using therapeutic grade essential oils to help with pregnancy, labor, new baby health and more. Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/AWholesomeHome and shop for her amazing all natural, non-toxic products at awholesomehome.etsy.com.  

 #13: Yoga for Fertility with Zahra Haji of Yoga Goddess | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:00

Have you heard of the benefits of yoga for fertility?  As lesbians, our choice to conceive is a very conscious one. Given the effort and cost it takes for us to conceive, many of us look for all the ways we can best prepare our bodies for conception and pregnancy. Yoga is an ancient practice for the body, mind and spirit.  Yoga is known to improve hormone balance, reduce stress, improve blood flow, promote a spiritual connection, strengthen and tone the body and quiet the mind.  Yoga can be specifically used to improve fertility and tonight we have the Yoga Goddess on to share with us all the ways we can use yoga to prepare our bodies, minds and spirits for the miracle of conception. Dreamed by yoga goddess and guru Zahra Haji, Yoga Goddess is committed to teaching women how to embrace their bodies and experience new physical and spiritual health. All Yoga Goddess offerings are designed to support women in reconnecting with their essence, potential and beautiful vastness. The techniques used by Yoga Goddess are based on the ancient teachings of Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Find out more Yoga Goddess at http://yogagoddess.ca/ and Moon Goddess at http://yogagoddess.ca/moongoddess/.  

 #12: Newborn Basics for New Lesbian Moms with Nikki Helms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:00

You just had your baby!  Now what?  What do you know about taking care of a newborn? What's that transition like for a brand new mom?  How do you manage those first few weeks of unknown territory, all while being sore and sleep deprived?  Tune in for Newborns 101 with Nikki Helms, Childbirth Educator and Director of Postpartum Education and Family Support at the Birth Education Center in San Diego, California.  Nikki will be sharing with us some of the baby basics, like feeding, diapering, soothing, recovery, getting your home ready for baby and much, much more. Find Nikki online at www.PracticallyPostpartum.com and www.facebook.com/practicallypostpartum.  You can find her classes at the Birth Education Center of San Diego (http://birtheducationcenter.com/). Nikki recommends the book The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp.

 #11: The Power of Hypnobirthing with Care Messer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:27:00

Are you interested in natural, drug-free childbirth but afraid of the pain? What if someone told you you could give birth with little or no pain.  Would you believe them?  Have you heard of hypnobirthing and interested in finding out more?  On LezBeMommies Radio, we will be investigating various methods for managing pain during labor, starting with an exploration of hypnobirthing with Care Messer, owner and founder of the Birth Education Center of San Diego, doula and certified hypnobirthing educator.  Care will explain what hypnobirthing is (and what it's not), how it works, how your partner plays a key role in the process, and what you can expect during labor.  Tune in to see if hynobirthing is right for you! Find out more about Care at sandiegohypnobirth.com and www.birtheducationcenter.com Care recommends the following resources: http://evidencebasedbirth.com/http://www.improvingbirth.org/Anna Verwaal and From Womb to World (http://www.fromwombtoworld.com/)Bucky 40 Blinks Sleep Mask (www.bucky.com/40-blinks-sleep-masks.html)Fetal positioning to reduce labor time and pain (http://spinningbabies.com/)Ecstatic Birth e-Book from Dr. Sarah Buckley (http://sarahbuckley.com/)

 #10: Why You Want a Doula at Your Birth with Ashley Saverino | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:00

You've heard about women who've had a doula present at their birth and you wonder, are they really worth it?  Do they make that much of a difference?  Isn't a doula doing the same thing your nurse in the hospital or your midwife is doing?  What do they really provide?  Tune in to hear (lesbian) doula Ashley Severino share why having a doula at your birth may be exactly what you want.  Ashley will share about a doula's training, the support they offer before, during and after labor and will help you decide if hiring a doula is right for you. Ashely is a birth and labor doula, holistic health practioner and certified prenatal massage therapist at Embracing Labor in San Diego (www.embracinglabor.com).  Find out more about her at http://ashley.embracinglabor.com/.

 #9: Emily Unter-King on Her Journey to Conception | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:00

The path to conception is not a direct one for many of us. Many women have to overcome obstacles in their journey to conception.  That journey can be very emotional, enlightenting, heartbreaking and transformational.  Emily Unter-King is one such warrior who turned her challenges into gifts and ultimately into a healthy pregnancy.  Emily has been an amazing resource for me in my conception journey; I was very excited she accepted my request to share her story to educate and inspire others.  Tune in to share in Emily's journey to becoming a lesbian mom. Find out more about Emily at http://intuitivebodypilates.com/.  

 #8: Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby with Dr. Elana Gelman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:00

Curious about natural methods to treat the morning sickness?  What about consitpation, headaches, food cravings and other ailments associated with pregnancy?  What about help with the birthing process?  Safe treatments for your newborn? Naturopathic doctor Elana Gelman will explaining the power of homeopathy to treat all sorts of conditions, including childbirth, in a safe and natural way.  Tune in to hear why homeopathy can be an excellent treatment for an amazing lesbian mom-to-be such as yourself, as well as your new baby.  On this show Dr. Gelman provides remedies for a number of ailments for pregnant moms, birthing moms, postpartum moms and newborns, empowering you to take charge of your own health.  Have a pen and paper ready to take notes! Find out more about Dr. Elana Gelman at www.DrElanaGelman.com. Call to make an appointment at (858) 531-5279. Find her online videos here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrElanaGelman Dr. Gelman recommends the following books: Homeopathic Medicine at Home by Panos & HeimlichEverybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines by Cummmings & UllmanHomeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants by Dana Ullman  

 #7: Sacred Pregnancy with Starlight Mundy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:00

The journey from maiden to mother is a big transition for any woman.  We go from a life being all about us and our partner to our lives being completely given to this new human being.  It can be an enormous adjustment for many women.  Traditional societies have generally regarded pregnancy as a sacred period in a women's life and have honored this journey, though in our mainstream society much of that has been lost.  Sacred Pregnancy (www.sacredpregnancy.com is about bringing the sacred, the reverent, the spiritual and sisterhood back into pregnancy.  It's an invitation to to create that sacred space in our modern lives and to honor what is beautiful and consecrated in our ability to create life.  Sacred Pregnancy facilitator Starlight Mundy is here to show us the way. Find out more about upcoming classes at http://www.thespiritedapothecary.com/sacred-pregnancy-journey-class-san-diego/.  

 #6: The Complete Journey of a Lesbian Mom with Double O Deb | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:00

Wondering what it's going to be like to live the life of a gay parent? How do you talk to your child about having two mommies?  Are their conversations you're going to need to have with teachers or other parents?  How do you deal with the homophobic reactions and responses that you're bound to encounter at some point in this journey? This week's guest, Double O Deb (b/c she's a secret agent badass), shares her story of getting pregnant in the 90s, living as an out gay family and sending her daughter off to college.   

 #5: Let's Talk About (Lesbian) Sex with Dr. Glenda Corwin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:00

How's your sex life these days?  Could it use a boost (or two)?  You're so in love but that hot, steamy passion from your early days doesn't happen quite as frequently? What's a lesbian lover to do?  Let Dr. Glenda Corwin fill you in on some juicy details!  Dr. Corwin is a clinical psychologiest and author of the breakthrough book Sexual Intimacy for Women - A Guide for Same Sex Couples. (Check out the amazing reviews on Amazon.)  Topics include lesbian bed death, desire discrepancy, orgasm threshold, erotic imagination, 24-hour foreplay and more.  Tune in to hear what you can do to keep it hot between the sheets! Tags: lesbian, lesbian sex, lesbian intimacy, lesbian parenting, lesbian couples, lesbian mom, LGBT

 #4: Getting Primed for Pregnancy the Natural Way with Dr. Heidi Wittmann | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:00

So, you want to get pregnant.  Is your body ready?  How's your diet?  Are you nutrionally sound?  Might a detox be good for you after all those wild nights at the girl bars?  Preparing your body for pregnancy might be a little more work than you think, especially if you're interested in producing the healthiest baby you can.  And I know you're interested in that because you're listening to this show.  Let Dr. Heidi Wittmann, N.D. of Verde Natural Medicine in San Diego offer you a naturopathic doctor's opinion on how you can prime your hot, sexy, fertile body for creating new life...and feel really damn good in the meantime. Topics include diet for pregnancy, supplementation, gluten sensitivity, detox, food allergies, foot sensitivities, naturopathic medicine and more. Tags: lesbian, lesbian pregnancy, lesbian conception, lesbian parenting, naturopathic medicine, healthy pregnancy, lesbian mom, LGBT family, LGBT, natural pregnancy, natural health

 #3: Legal Considerations for Lesbian Parents with Alexis Scott | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:00

So you want to be a same-sex parent?  What does that mean legally?  Do donor contracts work?  Can two moms be on the birth certificate?  Does it matter if we're legally married?  What about second parent adoption?  There are so many legal questions when choosing to become same-sex parents. This week's guest, lawyer Alexis Scott, walks us through the legal terrain of lesbian parenting and helps you decide when it may be a good idea to seek a professional legal opinion that could potentially save you thousands in legal fees and keep you out of 'Baby Daddy' trouble. Topics include donor contracts, second parent adoption, custody issues, lesbian legal issues, same sex parenting and more. Alexis is a partner at Solare and Scott and handles family law cases in the Southern California region.  She can be reached at 619.234.7575. Tags: lesbian parenting, lesbian mom, lesbian, LGBT family, LGBT legal issues, legal issues for same sex parentings, same sex parenting, lesbian legal issues, second parent adoption, sperm donor, sperm donor contracts

 #2: Acupuncture for Fertility and Pregnancy with Jewel Hayes LAc | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:00

Getting poked? What? Acupuncture, of course! You've all heard of acupuncture's benefits for fertility but is it right for your?  How does sticking little needles in your body improve fertility and even treat infertility?  This week's guest Jewel Hayes, LAc, explains how acupuncture  and traditional chinese medicine work and why you might what to give it a try if you're trying to conceive.  Jewel can be found at Herbin Acupuncture in Banker's Hill, San Diego.  She recommends the book Making Babies by Sami David, M.D. and Jill Blakeway, LAc for an eastern and western blended perspective on fertility. Tags: lesbian, lesbian parenting, lesbian conception, acupuncture, acupuncture for fertility, same sex parenting, infertility, fertility, LGBT, lesbian mom  

 #1: Katie Perry on Superstardom and Knocking Up Sir Mixalot | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:00

Curious about the options for lesbian conception and all the prep work involved?  Wonder what it's going to be like to have a pregnant partner? How will it feel to hold your baby in your arms for the first time? Tune in to hear one woman's foray into lesbian conception, pregnancy and motherhood with her wife "Sir Mixalot."  My guest Katie Perry of It's Conceivable shares her story as well as tips and tricks for navigating the unknown world of lesbian parenting. Check out Katie's blog here: http://itsconceivablenow.com/author/katie/ Katie's Book Recommendation for Lesbian Moms: The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy and Birth by Stephanie Brill Tags: lesbian, lesbian parenting, lesbian mom, lesbian pregnancy, lesbian conception, LGBT family, LGBT, IUI, artificial insemination, sperm donor, gay parenting

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