In this inspiring episode we chat with Mamistad Mom, Marla, who learned she had breast cancer when her second baby was only two weeks old.

But don't think this is a sad hopeless story because even though Marla and her loved ones definitely had some trials, Marla has emerged stronger and full of light and happy to help other moms learn the importance of knowing your risk factors, advocating for yourself, and realizing there's help out there - especially in the form of OTHER WOMEN on the same path! She's also pregnant with her 3rd baby!!

Marla recommends:

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Bright Spot Network: Find support for parents with cancer. Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

Want to be a guest on Mom Chat?

Find me on mamistad.com.

Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

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This episode is one of two dedicated to Autism and the importance of understanding and accepting neurodiversity.

We meet Mamistad Mami, Fabiola, an Astrophysicist by trade. She and her husband learned that their little girl, Elena was Autistic when she was 18 months old. Fabi wanted to learn as much as she could about Autism, and in the process, she learned that she too is Autistic. This knowledge brought her freedom and an understanding and respect for herself and her new community. She shares many of her lessons with us here-including this quote by a 14-year old Autistic person:

Awareness means you know I’m here.
Acceptance means you’re happy to see me.

Autism Spectrum: ⁠https://neuroclastic.com/its-a-spectrum-doesnt-mean-what-you-think/ Temple Grandin: https://www.templegrandin.com/

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.
Want to be a guest on Mom Chat?

Find me on mamistad.com.

Mamistad,
Cynthia
~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast so we can reach more listeners! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast so we can reach more listeners! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

THIS IS A BIG ONE!

In this episode, we chat with Susan Howard, MSN, RN, IBCLC, mother of three and founder and owner of Arlington Lactation & Feeding Therapy, LLC. Susan is a member of the Mamistad Mami Circle - our list of favorite providers!

Susan has over 30 experience as a Registered Nurse, and became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2013 after her 'challenge baby' failed to thrive, refused to eat, and struggled to gain weight. A self-proclaimed "lacto-geek" who has a a special interest in tongue ties and supporting babies with dysfunctional sucking skills. She also loves working with medically-complex mothers and babies, including NICU graduates, reflux babies, slow gainers, and low supply mamas.

We discuss:

• discovering breastfeeding in our own way as new mothers
• the blind date analogy
• the factory metaphor
• the NATURE of breastfeeding
• your hospital stay is NOT LONG ENOUGH to teach you how to breastfeed
• The Well Fed Baby Checklist-breastfeeding positions
• lessons from Mrs. Maisel
• oxytocin parties :)
• when to say WHEN

Learn more about Susan's classes, and The Feeding Flock (a parenting and feeding support group that gathers twice a week in-person or on Zoom​) by visiting https://www.arlingtonlactation.com/
On Instagram and Facebook @susanhowardibclc

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest, let's chat!

Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Find me on mamistad.com.
Mamistad,
Cynthia
~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.