Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support

In this podcast episode we talk with Kallista Andersen about how we can put our life on autopilot during the postpartum period. Kallista helps pregnant mamas get ready for their baby by preparing their self, space, and significant other. She does so through her podcast, The New Mom Boss Podcast, as well as coaching, and online courses. Kallista is a Registered Nurse, a Certified Lactation Counselo...

In this episode, we explore the vital connection between nutrition and postpartum mental health. Discover the impact of PMADS (postpartum mood and anxiety disorders) and the harmful "bounce back" mentality. We discuss the internal factors that affect us, such as lack of sleep, nervous system imbalance, emotional dysregulation, and, notably, lack of nutrition. Discover the link between vitamin defi...

Discover nourishing tips for pregnancy, bone broth benefits, and postpartum wellness. Join Alysa Seeland, mom of 5 and FOND Bone Broth CEO, as we explore body listening and building a supportive mom community. Let's nurture mental wellness together! 3 Postpartum Must Haves Connect more with Alysa Seeland: Website: FOND Bone Broth (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off) Instagram: fondbonebroth Connect mo...

In this podcast episode I was a guest on the Mompreneur Guide Podcast and we talked about what it means to us to be a mom. I think this is such a great interview to listen to as we prepare for mothers day this year and look back on what our relationships with our own mothers looked like and how that shapes the relationships we are building with our own children. We dive in on what kind of mom are...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the most common complication that can arise during pregnancy or after childbirth - postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS). May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we aim to break down the stigma, misinformation, and misunderstandings surrounding PMADS. We discuss how it's common to project our feelings and interpretations onto others, leading to a "c...

April is Cesarean Awareness Month and in this episode we talk with the host of the Birth Trauma Stories podcast, which is a place that holds space and sheds light on perinatal trauma, Cathy Garrett. She shares her experience with AFE (amniotic fluid embolism), stroke, and postpartum endometritis. From having a cesarean with her first, attempting a VBAC for her second, and ultimately experience ano...

April is Cesarean Awareness Month and in this episode we break down 6 ways to physically and emotionally recover from a cesarean delivery. It’s important to acknowledge where we are on our recovery journey and to take the time to listen to our bodies and connect to what we need as an individual. This episode is created utilizing my personal experience to give you insight on what this type of proce...

April is Cesarean Awareness Month and this is an episode from another podcast called Thyme in the Studio that I guest appeared on. We talk about my journey of having an unplanned cesarean and then preparing for and having an unmedicated VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did creating it and if you liked this idea of podcast swap and hearing episodes tha...

April is Cesarean Awareness Month and in this episode I discuss the history of cesarean delivery and the reasons why cesareans are performed in the United States. We explored the most common indications for cesarean delivery, including failed labor progression, multiple gestation, maternal hypertension, fetal distress, and other medical reasons. We also covered the risks and benefits of Cesarean d...

March is Women's History Month and in this episode we briefly cover the history of women’s health in American the culture. It's fascinating to look at history and see what it has taught us. This knowledge can be used to build off of and create new outcomes for the future.  The Farmer and the obstetrician  Postpartum University   Episode 110 - Shelley Rahim  Episode 116 -  Dr. Jodi Pawluski 3 Postp...

March is Women's History Month and in this episode we cover the history of working mothers in the American culture. It's fascinating to look at history and see what it has taught us. This knowledge can be used to build off of and create new outcomes for the future.    3 Postpartum Freebies Postpartum University   Books: Opting Out?: Why Women Really Quit Careers and Head Home by Pamela Stone   Mod...

In this episode we talk with Rachael Brown about her book, For Fork's Sake , which shares her journey of how she learned to heal herself and the planet through a plant-based way of eating. We discuss how plant based can actually help with your grocery budget and be a lot easier to maintain then you may think for you and your family as a busy mom.   3 Postpartum Freebies Postpartum University - Nut...

In this episode we talk with Helen Thompson who is a past childcare provider and now teaches baby massage. We go into how baby massage can help not only with bonding but also social skills, digestive issues, teething, and vital developmental skills. As a parent who works and utilizes childcare I am all about utilizing my time with my baby more efficiently and learning how to best bond with them in...

Hey Mamas! In this episode we talk with Alissa Alter about her journey into motherhood and the shocking truths she found out about her own body during the process.   3 Postpartum Freebies LoveHeld Ring Sling Carriers Postpartum University - Nutrition Plan   Connect more with Alissa Alter: Website: alissaalter.com Instagram: alissaalter Facebook: Mom's Club Podcast: Alter Your Life and Myth of Moth...

This episode is an update of where I’m at one year postpartum after my VBAC with my second child. Find the freebies on our website for useful hack, items, and tasks to help navigate in the first year postpartum. Listen to the full episode to get a deep dive on what’s going on one postpartum with baby number two.   10 Postpartum Tasks - How Others Can Help 80 Postpartum Items - What You Need the Fi...

In this episode we talk with Alyson Caffrey about how we can take control of our maternity leave and be more intentional about the time we take off from work. We specifically cover how she helps small business owners along this journey so that they can leave their company for a short period of time without having to shut down anything or feel guilty for leaving in the process. If you are not a bus...

In this episode we talk with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy about how burnout shows up in motherhood, how it affects us, and how we can avoid it. Elizabeth is a stress coach for moms. She is the host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast and a mom of 4. Elizabeth is super passionate about mental health and emotional wellness in motherhood. She helps overwhelmed moms reduce the mental stress so they ca...

Hey mamas! I know we’re a bit late into this whole new years resolutions state but I’m here to bump up that dip you might be feeling. We are back fully rested, revamped, in full force and bringing it to you like never before! Hit that subscribe button, message me, email me, call me, beep me, you know how to reach me!  We’re doing this mamas, so excited to catch you here next week! This is your one...

Hey mamas! This is a simple bonus episode to let you know that the Entering Motherhood podcast is taking a short break. We will be back in the new year with new topics, new guests, and as always, I’ll be sharing information with you that I’ve been lucky enough to obtain since becoming a mom.   Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast: Instagram:  entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger...

Baby boy has arrived and in this series of episodes I'm sharing whats been going on in the months after his birth. In this episode specifically I share from 7-10 months postpartum. I am now pumping almost exclusively because of biting issues and we have introduced formula into our feeding routine. We took a big trip this month and I also had to spend a weekend alone without my partner since he too...

118: Free Birth and Radical Motherhood with Dr. Kayla Abeid In this episode we talk with Dr. Kayla Abeid about her experience with free birth and what the journey of motherhood has looked like for her. This conversation was so insightful to listen to while we were actually recording. I hope you are able to pull so many empowering pieces from Kaylas journey because it truly is a beautiful perspecti...

117. Why Movement and Community is Important in Motherhood with Lisa Druxman   In this episode we talk with Lisa Druxman who is the founder of Fit4Mom about how we can use movement to help us navigate motherhood and how finding community and determining our priorities is vital along the journey. Lisa is not only the founder of Fit4Mom but also a mom of two herself and also the author of two books;...

116. The Neuroscience Behind Motherhood with Dr. Jodi Pawluski   In this episode we talk with Dr. Jodi Pawluski who is a neuroscientist and therapist about her research that focuses on how the brain changes in motherhood and perinatal mental illness. Although others are doing similar research it is important to talk more about the findings and continue to open up the conversation surrounding what...

In this episode we talk with Lindsay Blair about her journey of infertility and how she is now advocating and helping those who are dealing with similar situations that she went though as she was entering motherhood. Lindsay is currently a mother to two visible children however she has experienced 9 pregnancy losses along her journey of becoming a mother. Early on she had experienced multiple misc...

In this episode we talk with Sara Rose Whaley on ways to drop the shame, guilt, and resentment we feel in the toddler stage by implementing gentle parenting strategies to bring more joy for everyone in the family. If those feelings of guilt, resentment, shame, and other emotions have come up for you when dealing with toddlers this episode is going to help. We discuss toddler behaviors like hitting...