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You may know her from Instagram (and if you don't, you NEED to!) Nikki Bergen from The Belle Method is here this week to help us with common Pelvic Floor & Core Issues! Leaky Bladder? Diastasis? Prolapse? Just missing your abs? WE GO THERE this week! Nikki is an incredible resource and chock full of SO much info they just don't give you at your 6-week check-up (but should.) Book mark this ep!...

Did you know April is Cesarean Awareness Month? To pay tribute, Sarah is giving her ultimate C-Section Recovery guide! There can be a lot of layers to recovery (literally) so she'll give you all the tools and methods she used to help heal physically and mentally from her C-section. Let's go! Some Resources From the Ep: Sarah's Postpartum Amazon List Nemah's Restorative Scar Treatment (Use Code BIG...

What's considered normal when it comes to postpartum blues? Sarah sits down with fellow Podcaster, Cameron Rogers, to discuss her experience with PPD and Postpartum Mental Health. We talk about PPD signs & symptoms, tools to pull you out of the funk, and more! Want more from our guest? Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Listen to the Freckled Foodie & Friends Podcast Find her Labor & Delive...

Woosaaa! Sarah shares three little mantas that help her get through the trenches of new motherhood Want more? Connect with Sarah! Personal Instagram:  @SarahMerrill_Hall The Big Kid Problems humor account  @bigkidproblems ! Find more at www. BigKidProblems.com  Big thank you to our episode sponsor! More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off...

Sleep deprivation is real folks! If you have a new baby at home and are struggling to catch some zzz's, GOOD NEWS! Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker, the Founders of 'Moms On Call' are here to help us out! They have helped thousands of parents navigate their child’s first four years with confidence, clarity, and better sleep, and today they are sharing some of that wisdom and practical guidance wit...

It's inescapable! Life has changed DRASTICALLY and somewhere between cleaning bottles for the 10th time that day and stressing about poop colors, you look up and think "wait, who am I?! My life is virtually unrecognizable!" Welcome to your Postpartum Identity Crisis. Don't worry, Sarah is right there with you and takes you layer by layer through all the changes, why you feel so disoriented, and so...

Your body just went through something WILD. After delivering your baby, your body is trying to physically recover, dealing with blood loss, AND becoming a milk factory to support your baby outside of the womb. It's a lot. It's an underrated tool, but the right nutrition can help fuel your body through all of it! Registered Dietician, Nutritionist, and Co-Author of "The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler...

If you’ve been shocked by the postpartum period, raise your hand! CEO and CoFounder of Anya joins the podcast to talk about how our society views Postpartum and why she created a company to help support moms during this delicate time. We talk about how other cultures handle the postpartum period, some hacks for the first few months to help you through PP discomfort, and more! Learn more about Anya...

BF'ing doesnt work out for everyone. Sarah shares her experience trying and failing miserably at Breastfeeding, battling feelings of guilt and "mom shame" and then shares some tips & tricks for how to wean because that sh*t can hurt! Stay connected with Sarah! Personal Instagram:  @SarahMerrill_Hall The Big Kid Problems humor account  @bigkidproblems ! Need another great podcast? Check out The...

Breastfeeding is a full-time job, and for many, it can be a BIG challenge! Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Mom of 4, Karrie Locher, is on the podcast today and she's here to help us out! Karrie has made a name for herself on social media and has been featured on Good Morning America, Huffington Post (and more) sharing tons of tips and tricks for breastfeeding. In this episode,...

The first week home with a new baby is WILD. Sarah shares details on her hospital stay, bringing home baby, navigating sleep...and a new body, dealing with visitors, and some general survival hacks! Some helpful links mentioned in the episode: Baby Tracker Ap Taking Cara Babies: Will I ever sleep again? Course Want more? Connect with Sarah! Personal Instagram:  @SarahMerrill_Hall The Big Kid Probl...

6 weeks after giving birth, Sarah sits down to tell her birth story for the very first time. *Warning* This episode discusses a c-section and tough birth experience that could be triggering for some. Want more? Connect with Sarah! Personal Instagram:  @SarahMerrill_Hall The Big Kid Problems humor account  @bigkidproblems ! Find more at www. BigKidProblems.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

We're back baby!! After giving birth and living in the trenches of new motherhood, Sarah is BACK and ready to deep dive into all things Postpartum! Connect with Sarah! Personal Instagram:  @SarahMerrill_Hall The Big Kid Problems humor account  @bigkidproblems ! Need another great podcast? Check out The Big Kid Problems Podcast!   Find more at www. BigKidProblems.com  Big thank you to our episode s...

HAPPY DUE DATE!! You Made it!!!! We are coming to the end of this little pregnancy journey and how fitting is it that we end on Mother's Day week?! In this pre-recorded episode, Sarah shares some ways to jumpstart labor, talks you off the ledge, and tells you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list t...

LET'S DO THIS! We are FULL TERM this week and baby is officially cooked! Sarah is giving birth this week and shares her last-minute mantras to get us all in the right headspace for D-Day. She also tells you what to expect when it comes to recovery, common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track! Stay in touch with Sarah! Personal Instagram: ...

Surprise! Just when you thought you couldn't get any more uncomfortable in this pregnancy... you just got more uncomfortable! We're in week 38 and our stomachs (much like our patience) is spread THIN! Sarah talks about customizing your birth plan, and how she is preparing to give birth NEXT WEEK. She also tells you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, s...

We're getting SUPER close to the big day and if you're starting to panic, you're not alone! We're talking about what to expect in the last few weeks of pregnancy (anal swabs, stretch marks, and hemorrhoids OH MY!) Sarah also finds out she's having her baby sooner than later, and tells you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, a TON of...

I'm sorry, are we back in the first trimester? Sarah learns about the return of severe nausea at the end of pregnancy, discusses everything you need in your hospital bag, and tries every crazy method under the sun to flip her breech baby (and I do mean CRAZY). She also tells you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week...

It's a specialty episode with Betches Moms!! If you are unfamiliar with the hilarious @Betches Platform, they recently expanded into @BetchesMoms, a hilarious Instagram dedicated to motherhood WITH an accompanying podcast. Co-Host of the pod and Mom of two, Brittany Levine is here this week to answer all of our unfiltered questions about pregnancy, prepping for birth, and those first few weeks aft...

Pregnancy is hard enough, but what happens when you sprinkle some complications on top of it all? Sarah finds out she's breech this week and learns that labor might get complicated. She shares some ways to flip your baby, combatting Braxton Hicks, and how to wrap your brain around a delivery that might look different from what you planned for. She also talks common Week 34 symptoms, baby's develop...

It's Baby Shower time folks! We're getting towards the tail end of this pregnancy and it's time to CELEBRATE! Sarah shares how to make a baby shower not suck AND gets into the history of why we shower mamas to be. We also chat some weird symptoms you may be facing at week 33 (feeling hot anyone?!), what's going on with baby at this stage, AND some tips and to-do's to keep us all on track Stay in t...

Is that your water breaking or did you just pee yourself (again?) At this stage of pregnancy, it's important to learn the signs of pre-term labor in case that baby wants to make an early appearance! Sarah chats symptoms to look out for and some tell-tale signs birth is near, PLUS baby's development, tips for the week, and a to-do list to help keep us all on track Stay in touch with Sarah! Personal...

Just when things were looking up, our energy is starting to plummet! Sarah shares her week 31 experience and takes some listener questions about registry items, birth plans, drugs, 3rd-trimester cravings, prepping your pet for baby and more. She'll also cover common symptoms for this stage of pregnancy, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track! Stay in...

Surprise! It's a specialty episode with the hilarious ladies of Momtourage! Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro sit down for some VIP Bottle Service this week and get super candid about their pregnancies, birth and all of the fun surprises that come when you're handed that baby! Sarah asks the burning questions you'd really want to know from two moms who have been there - from leaky boobs to kee...

The countdown has begun - only 10 weeks left to go! Now is the time to book those maternity shoots! Sarah changes out of sweatpants and hits the "peak belly cuteness" phase before things start to get scary. She shares her week 30 experience, some sun-care tips (PSST. You are much more likely to experience sunburns in pregnancy!) and tells you everything you need to know at this stage including com...