Postpartum Prep Podcast

If you're pregnant and wondering how to cope with the fear of motherhood, you're not alone. Becoming a mother can bring excitement, joy, and anticipation - but it can also bring fear. In this Q&A episode, Ceridwen is joined by Vanessa from Matrescence in Color to explore some of the most common fears expectant and new mothers experience. Together, they discuss what it means to lose you...

Becoming a mother is one of the biggest transitions a woman can experience, yet many women feel completely unprepared for how much it changes them. In this episode, therapist Vanessa Leville explains why motherhood can transform your identity, relationships, nervous system, ambitions, and sense of self - an experience that is more common than most people realize. Together, they explore why becomin...

Welcoming twins can be a beautiful experience - but it can also bring unique challenges that many parents don't feel prepared for. In this Q&A episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen sits down with Alaina from Nurturing Twins to discuss what postpartum really looks like with twins and how parents can prepare before their babies arrive. Together, they explore essential twin postpar...

What if having twins didn't mean giving up the parenting experience you dreamed of? In this episode, Ceridwen is joined by Alaina, founder of Nurturing Twins, to explore a radically different approach to twin motherhood - one rooted in attachment, responsiveness, and connection. Together, we discuss: • The "Motherbaby Triad" and why twin families need a different framework than the traditional mot...

What should you actually eat during postpartum recovery? Are “superfoods” necessary? Should you avoid cold foods after birth? And is it okay to follow postpartum cravings? In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen is joined by Carla from Carla Sage Birthwork for a deeply grounding conversation about postpartum nutrition, healing, energy, and recovery after birth. Together, they answ...

What really helps postpartum recovery? In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen speaks with postpartum care provider Carla Sage about the emotional and practical preparation that can support a smoother postpartum recovery after birth. This conversation explores: Postpartum rest and healing The emotional “inner work” of postpartum preparation Why asking for help can feel difficult T...

What should you actually be eating after having a baby - and how often? In this postpartum nutrition Q&A, we’re answering your most common (and sometimes surprising) questions about nourishing your body during recovery and breastfeeding. I’m joined again by prenatal nutrition expert Lily Nichols to break down practical, evidence-based insights on postpartum healing, energy, and milk production...

In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen sits down with registered dietitian, researcher, and bestselling author Lily Nichols to uncover one of the most overlooked pieces of postpartum recovery: nutrition after birth . Most moms are told what to eat during pregnancy - but few are prepared for the reality that your nutrient needs are even higher postpartum . Whether you're plann...

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in spiraling thoughts after having a baby? In this episode of The Postpartum Prep Podcast , Ceridwen is joined by mindful breastfeeding practitioner Adele from The Mindful Mama Mentor for a gentle, grounding Q&A on postpartum stress relief and calming techniques you can use in real life - even while you're holding your baby, doing the dishes, or runni...

Breastfeeding is often talked about as something natural - but that doesn’t mean it always feels easy. In this episode, I’m joined by mindful breastfeeding practitioner Adele Moore to explore how to prepare for breastfeeding in a way that goes beyond latch and positioning. We talk about the emotional, mental, and relational side of breastfeeding - and why the support you have around you can shape...

If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to night wean… or hoped it would finally fix your baby’s night wakings… this episode is for you. In this Q&A episode of The Postpartum Prep Podcast, I’m joined by Rachael Shepard-Ohta of Hey Sleepy Baby to answer real questions from parents about night weaning, night waking, and how to know what’s actually normal when it comes to baby sleep. We dive int...

How much sleep do babies really need - and what if your baby isn’t following the “rules”? In this episode of The Postpartum Prep Podcast, I’m joined by Rachael Shepard-Ohta of Hey Sleepy Baby , a leading voice in biologically normal, attachment-focused infant sleep. Together, we break down one of the biggest sources of stress for new parents: baby sleep. If you’ve ever Googled “how much should my...

Becoming a mother is one of the most meaningful transitions in life - but it can also feel like an emotional rollercoaster. In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, we talk about preparing for the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood so you can enter this life change with more understanding, self-compassion, and realistic expectations. I’m joined by matrescence coach and motherhood mentor...

Becoming a mother isn’t just about having a baby. It’s a profound transformation called matrescence . In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast , I’m joined by matrescence coach and motherhood mentor Genevieve , founder of A Mama Friend . We talk about the emotional, psychological, and identity shifts that happen as women move into motherhood, and why understanding matrescence can make postpa...

What should dads actually be doing during postpartum? In this episode of The Postpartum Prep Podcast, I’m joined by Antonio of @WawaLifter — a babywearing educator from Peru who advocates for active, nurturing fatherhood — to talk about how new dads can organize postpartum chores, cleaning, and daily routines in a way that truly supports the mother-baby dyad. We cover: • Why fathers are not observ...

Can dads babywear? And how can fathers truly support postpartum recovery? In this episode of The Postpartum Prep Podcast, I’m joined by Antonio of @wawalifter — babywearing educator and father from Peru — for a powerful conversation about babywearing for dads, postpartum support, and how fathers can build deep connection with their newborns from day one. We talk about: How babywearing supports pos...

Navigating the early weeks of parenthood can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast , I’m joined by Amy Brown, Professor of Maternal and Child Health at Swansea University, to answer all your questions about postpartum support and building a postpartum village . Amy has spent over 20 years researching how first-time moms and new parents...

Are strict baby sleep routines actually helpful? Or are they just increasing stress, feeding challenges, and self-doubt for new parents? In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast , I’m joined by Professor Amy Brown , a leading maternal and child public health researcher at Swansea University and one of the most influential voices in infant feeding, breastfeeding support, and perinatal mental...

Preparing for postpartum isn’t just about baby gear and birth plans - it’s also about preparing mentally for one of the biggest identity shifts of your life. In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast , Ceridwen is joined by maternal mental health therapist and neuroscience-based infant sleep specialist Gabrielle Ferrara for a deeply grounding conversation on how to prepare emotionally and men...

Why do so many babies struggle to sleep alone — even when parents plan not to bed share? And why does closeness feel so instinctive for both mothers and babies? In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast , Ceridwen is joined by Gabrielle Ferrara , nurture neuroscience practitioner and perinatal mental health therapist, to explore the biology, neuroscience, and emotional foundations of infant s...

If you're currently pregnant, you might assume you'll never co-sleep or bedshare. Maybe you've heard that the only option is for babies to sleep in a crib. But in reality, most families do end up co-sleeping at some point, often unintentionally. In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast , we’re talking about why families co-sleep , why so many parents change their minds after birt...

Is babywearing always safe? When should you not babywear? What if you have a plus-size body or a baby with medical considerations? In this Q&A episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast , I’m joined by babywearing consultant Jaclyn Fiedler to answer some of the most common - and important - questions parents have about babywearing. We talk about when babywearing may not be appropriate, how to thin...

If you’re pregnant and preparing for life after birth, babywearing is one of the most supportive tools you can learn before your baby arrives. In this episode of The Postpartum Prep Podcast , I’m joined by Jacqueline Fiedler , certified babywearing consultant and founder of Your Babywearing Bestie , for a deeply grounding conversation about babywearing for pregnant moms - what it is, why it matter...

In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast , Ceridwen is joined by doula and biological infant sleep educator Claire Fagan to explore how pregnant moms can set up their homes in ways that truly support the motherbaby dyad. Preparing for postpartum starts long before your baby arrives. Creating a baby-friendly environment can make those early weeks feel more intuitive, connected, and calm. This...

In this episode, Ceridwen sits down with postpartum and birth doula, biological infant sleep educator, and mother Claire Fagan , founder of Regenerative Motherhood . Together they explore what new parents truly need in the early weeks and why so many common struggles come from cultural expectations - not parental failure . Claire shares how becoming a mother transformed her approach to postpartum...