Military Mom Collective

Below are short, 10-20 min videos about all subjects around pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood. There’s no manual on how to be a mom. Mix that with military life, and it can feel overwhelming. So consider these videos your guide on how to be a military-connected mom.

We carefully sourced experts in various fields around pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood to bring you these videos. We always say, “You don’t know what you don’t know until you know.” Many of us on The MilMC Team didn’t know and had to learn the hard way. So we are thrilled to bring you the On-Demand Learning Library! 

You can watch these videos on your own time while propping your feet up, folding laundry, doing dishes, feeding baby, or while furiously taking notes! But don’t worry – these videos will be available to you for the entire month of August! 

Many thanks to USAA, The Military Birth Resource Network, InKind Boxes, and all our partners for their support and time to specially curate these videos just for YOU, the Bloom attendee! 

The military provides all service members with life insurance, but is it enough? Life insurance is an important building block of your family’s financial future that all parents need to have. In this video Sean Scaturro from USAA covers the basics of life insurance, and why all parents need it. 

USAA is your organization for insurance, banking, investing and advice. We offer benefits, products and discounts for U.S. military members and their spouses, as well as children of USAA members. We’re committed to providing our members with exceptional service.

Diapers, wipes, and food are expensive, but so is college! In this video USAA walks you through the breakdown of how to budget not only for a baby, but for a lifetime. 

USAA is your organization for insurance, banking, investing and advice. We offer benefits, products and discounts for U.S. military members and their spouses, as well as children of USAA members. We’re committed to providing our members with exceptional service.

The military provides all service members with SGLI and veterans are eligible for VGLI. But is that enough? Sean Scaturro from USAA walks us through the cost analysis of each life insurance option to help you make the best decision for your family.  

USAA is your organization for insurance, banking, investing and advice. We offer benefits, products and discounts for U.S. military members and their spouses, as well as children of USAA members. We’re committed to providing our members with exceptional service.

InKind Boxes have curated a gift box filled with natural and organic bath and personal care items that will help a new mama and baby get off to a great start. Every box sold gives one box to a mama in need! In this video Maria explains the most important items to include in your hospital bag.

The Military Birth Resource Network provides support to fill the gaps from the start of pregnancy all the way through the postpartum stage. In this video, MBRN co-founders, Linda and Amanda, share the best tips for changing your birth providers as you PCS and how The Military Birth Resource Network can help.

Whether you are CPR certified or not, CPRWrap® takes the guesswork out of performing CPR in an emergency. In this video CPRWrap® founder, Felicia, gives you the life-saving tips that every parent needs.

Dr. Theresa Roman, a clinical psychologist and military spouse, unpacks some of the more common mood disorders associated with pregnancy, postpartum, and in motherhood. She gives you signs to watch for and how to get the help you need. 

Military Mommies works with Tricare beneficiaries to assist them
in obtaining their pregnancy and postpartum related medical supplies. Watch this video to learn how Military Mommies can support you and to learn more about the breast pumps you are eligible to receive. 

The Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs provides education, resources, and support just for military spouses to start, scale, and sustain their businesses. In this video Amie, AMSE Chapter Leader for Western WA, gives three essential things every mom needs to build a business with a baby. 

Courtney is a trained mental health counselor and certified relationship coach. She helps high achievers become as successful in their relationships as they are in their careers. In this video, Courtney outlines the various ways to foster intimacy and a healthy sexual relationship with your partner during pregnancy and postpartum. 

Yoga Traveler is an Online Yoga Studio specializing in Pain Management and Relief through Yoga. In this video Abby walks you through a yoga flow to ease pain and discomfort during pregnancy and labor.

Yoga Traveler is an Online Yoga Studio specializing in Pain Management and Relief through Yoga. This video will help you ease your tired body that is working hard to produce new life! Use a bolster or a pillow to rest your tired body.

Ailana J. provides nursing + pumping apparel for the cool, modern mama. In this video Jeannine gives her 5 top tips to dress confidently in the postpartum period and feel like your best self.

Jennifer Bassman is a boundaries and burnout coach who advocates for moms in the workforce. In this video, Jennifer goes over four habits to avoid burnout as a mom.

A talk about why and how we should talk about the things we don’t usually talk about– by Meirav Zur, creator & performer of the comedy Inconceivable: The Totally True One-Woman Semi-Fertile Quasi-“Musical”.

Move beyond baby weight with realistic, simple solutions that work for the busy mama and lead to a life of food freedom with the Baby Weight Nutritionist, Kristen Noriega, MS, RDN, LD.

This ebook is curated just for YOU, the new or expecting military mama. It is filled with encouragement, inspiration, quotes, and advice from milspouse and mom Wendy Hively, founder of Charliemadison Originals.

StrollerCoaster is the smart, fun, must-listen podcast for parents of kids of all ages. Created by Munchkin Inc.

Hosted by Faith Salie (CBS Sunday Morning, NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!), each episode features inspirational stories, fascinating guests, innovative parenting tips, and tons of “Wow, I have been there” moments.

Alongside StrollerCoaster comes StrollerCoaster STORYTIME! A short-form podcast with a modern take on your favorite children’s stories. It’s perfect for kids. And parents too! Directed by kids!