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I'm Joanne Ilaqua.
a.k.a MamaSoup
I’ve spent about 20 years serving women as a nurse, doula and Lamaze educator. I also have 4 kids so I know first-hand how lonely and isolating it can be to be a mama. That’s why I created Mamasoup.
Most days you can find me working away in my home office (without a bra on), bopping out to Hip Hop (which I’m WAY to old to listen to, btw- but I just can’t quit it!) and searching my teenagers’ rooms for all the plates and bowls.
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Take Mama's Sex Quiz
As part of a new series, “Let’s Dish,” we’ll be sharing interactive quizzes related to a number of mom topics that will give you a bit of ‘virtual girl talk’ by revealing answers of other moms once you've completed the quiz yourself.
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5 Commonly Missed Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Don't miss out on this incredible information on pelvic floor health from Jessica Dalliday of Pilates on Demand (POD), along with FREE video access, a printable to help fix the dysfunction and a fabulous deal to get you started on POD!
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5 Things First Time Moms Wished They'd Known Before Giving Birth
If you’re pregnant with your first baby, this information is for you, Mama! This post is full of information and helpful (& FREE!) printables to help prepare you for the incredible birth of your baby!
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How to Succeed at Breastfeeding in the First 48 Hours
Breastfeeding is something every mom should have the best chance at - and the foundation of a great breastfeeding journey stars in the first 48 hours of baby's life. This post has incredibly detailed instructional printables that will help you succeed at breastfeeding!
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Our Favourtie Teaching Tool for Childbirth Professionals
Did you know that MamaSoup has an online shop filled with essential tools to help you teach successful birthing classes? These 3D printed fetus skulls are a popular item sold to prenatal educators, midwifery and medical students and even colleges and universities.
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What it Feels Like to Have a Baby: Labour from Start to Finish
Over the years, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is, "How does it really feel to deliver a baby?" While no two labours are identical, they typically all follow a straightforward path. Read more if you're wondering what contractions feel like and how to manage them.
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10 Birth Affirmations (Printable) you Need for a Confident Pregnancy and Stress-Free Birth
Birth affirmations are catching on and with great reason! But what are positive birth affirmations exactly, and how can our printables help you during labour and delivery?
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C-Section Recovery Tips for the First Few Days
Having a c-section isn’t the easy way out of birth. In fact, it’s the harder way to have a baby. I have about 20 years serving women as they become moms and I’ve never yet seen a woman breeze through a caesarean.
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The Ultimate Guide to Your Postpartum Body
Hey, Girl? I know you’re a little surprised at how big your body has grown during this pregnancy. Did you ever think your stomach and boobs could s t r e t c h like that? And how about those cankles? I’m sure you’re wondering if all of this will ever go back to it’s original place.
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12 Ways to Have a Better Birth
There are some things that you can do to set yourself up for your best birth possible. Finding support, informing yourself and reading about other moms' experiences can all help you decide what kind of birth you want.
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