Week By Week

80. Second Trimester WEEK 18 and Fertility Support with Dr. Jane Levesque

Spinabiphada, lanugo, hiccups. Dive into all the details of “the quickening” and what to expect from feeling baby’s first movements [4:15].  Celeste and Dave discuss all the statistics of their sweet potato baby as they continue their pregnancy journey in Week 18. They share their results of the California second pregnancy screening, how the baby can now hear music in the womb, and the purpose of lanugo and how it helps protect the baby during development [1:11]. Naturopathic Doctor Jane Levesque joins Celeste in an insightful conversation on:  Empowerment within the pregnancy and fertility journey [17:26] Using “assertive vulnerability” to ask for help and support [25:29] Jane’s fertility journey through her traumatic labor experience and miscarriage [33:00] Mental and physical healing and what Dr. Jane discovered through her recovery [39:11] How “mental flexibility” can be used to prepare for labor [47:37] SHOW NOTES: Dr. Jane Levesque Facebook Dr. Jane Levesque IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Dr. Jane’s Free Natural Fertility Support Group 5 Things You Can Start Doing Today To Optimize Your Fertility Dr. Jane’s Fertility 101 program 1:1 discovery call with Dr. Jane THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

79. Second Trimester WEEK 17 and Eating Disorders with Rebecca Stevens

Vernix caseosa, sciatic nerves, stretch marks. Discover ways to avoid being triggered by motherhood and pregnancy misinformation in the media [42:40].  Celeste and Dave share updates on their pomegranate baby as they enter Week 17 of pregnancy, and discuss how the baby’s heart rate has increased in regularity, the likelihood of an increased appetite, and the emotions that came along with discovering their baby has a velamentous cord insertion [15:00]. Pre Licensed therapist and mother of two, Rebecca Stevens, joins Celeste in an honest conversation on: Rebecca’s thesis and personal history with eating disorder [24:55] Pregnant people healing from eating disorders [40:27] Fear of projecting disordered eating onto children [51:30] How sex changes after children [1:01:27] Advice to make sure both children are getting attention [1:08:00] SHOW NOTES: Rebecca Stevens IG Rebecca Stevens TikTok LifeAfterBirthLA Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Individual Therapy Eating Disorders: The Shadow Over Pregnancy THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

78. Second Trimester WEEK 16 and Pediatrics with Dr. Emeka Obidi

Big boobs, cystic acne, Momtra. Learn about what the second trimester bloodwork scans for, and what each conditions means to the baby. Celeste and Dave cover all the details of Week 16 in their second pregnancy, including their latest ultrasound appointment, pregnancy glow, and how the baby begins to hear inside the womb [1:10]. Pediatrician and father, Dr. Emeka Obidi, chats with Celeste in an informative discussion on: Good questions to ask when looking for a pediatrician [16:02] How parents can best prepare for a baby’s arrival [21:05] 3 common abnormal signs that are normal for babies [32:50] Safest sleep environment for newborns [37:08] Destigmatizing formula vs. breast feeding [45:53] Things to prepare to make the most our of your prediatric visit [55:01] SHOW NOTES: Dr. Emeka Obidi Facebook Dr. Emeka Obidi IG Newborn Prep Academy  Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: How To Choose The Right Pediatrician Confident Mom Resource Guide THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures  

77. Second Trimester WEEK 15 and Relationship Healing with Doula Elle Moran

Varicose veins, sensitive teeth, increased libido. Hear about the different types of doulas and each of the three pillars of doula support. Celeste and Dave discuss week 15 of their pregnancy, including stats on the baby, increased fighting, and Celeste’s worsening pregnancy brain [1:01]. Full spectrum doula and mother, Elle Moran, joins Celeste in a conversation on: Different types of doula positions and their roles for service / education [13:05] Ways to better support moms during labor [18:40] Her experience having hyperemesis gravidarum [30:16] How she coped through her traumatic pregnancy [33:00] Healing from her previous tumultuous relationship dynamic [46:22] Her advice on how to avoid bad tearing [50:25] SHOW NOTES: Estrella Luna Doula Website Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

76. Second Trimester WEEK 14 and Neurodiversity with Dr. Kristen Eccleston

QTIP. Trophy Culture. Round ligament pain. Discover the impact of social-emotional learning within school settings. Celeste and Dave discuss Week 14 of pregnancy, including increased appetite, a craving for hot sauce, developing facial muscles, and checking in on emotions involving disordered eating. Doctor and Education Consultant, Kristen Eccleston, joins Celeste in an insightful conversation exploring the signs children might show they need mental health help and support, the behavioral difference between internalizing and externalizing students, and ways to support moms through maternal and postpartum emotions. Trigger Warning: There are brief mentions of suicide awareness during the interview. SHOW NOTES: The NeuroDiverse Teacher Kristen Eccleston IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures