The Postpartum Plan

On today's episode, I come to you solo to give you the full rundown on all thing swaddles. When it comes to products and overwhelm, I think swaddles take the cake! Everyone wants to get the "best one" but which one is the best? Tune in to hear about all the swaddles I recommend and those that you should skip out on! Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling w...

On today's episode, Shelly Taft comes back on the podcast to tackle the topic of bottle refusals with me! Bottle refusals can cause so many families stress and understanding the yellow flags before they become an issue can be key. Shelly Taft Website: shellytaftibclc.com Social Media: @ShellyTaftIBCLC Podcast: https://www.shellytaftibclc.com/podcast/ Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Conn...

On today's episode, Ciarra Morgan joins me to tackle all things postpartum prep! We all know preparing for postpartum is important but did you know there are so many classes out there for you to take and learn from in order to feel truly prepared for your postpartum? Together we tackle all things postpartum classes so that you know what is available & what is worth it! Ciarra Morgan Websi...

On today's episode, Dee Ubhaus joins me to talk about balancing your identity after becoming a mom. So often parents, and more specifically moms, forget they are more than just 'Mom' and struggle to find time for their own identity. As a mom of 4, Dee shares her tips & tricks on how to make this balance a little more manageable. Dee Ubhaus Website: www.restfulhaus.com Social Med...

On today's episode, Jessica Rector joins me to chat all things "Nanny". Together we discuss the different roles of a nanny vs other domestic household staff, how placement agencies work & what to ask when you are hiring! Jessica Rector- The Baby Boss Social Media: @babybossnyc & @thebabybossagency Website: Thebabyboss.com Reach out to Jessica for your free family consult to...

On today's episode, I welcome back Jayne Havens to help me tackle all your sleepy related questions! If you haven't already taken a listen to the first episode Jayne and I did together head back to episode 8, The Stigma of Sleep Training, to hear us chat more about all the sleep related things! Jayne Havens IG: @SnoozeFestByJayneHavens Sign Up To Be A Sleep Consultant: https://9785339367...

On today's episode, I am joined by Heather Segal as we talk all things infertility and a few of the options that people have utilizing ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology). Heather is able to not only pull from her own experience but also shares from a professional standpoint as a full spectrum doula supporting others through their ART journeys & beyond! Heather Segal Website: https://w...

On today's episode, I am thrilled to have Todd Kaylor joining me. Todd is a past postpartum client of mine and an amazing husband and dad to 2 little ones. Together we talk all about the postpartum period and he shares what it is like going from being single, to married, to having children and how the postpartum period feels from a partners perspective. Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep C...

On today's episode, Karen Tanso and I tackle one of if not the most controversial episode we have had thus far on the podcast...THE SNOO! With Karen's expertise as a pediatric PT & mine as a postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant we talk the good, the bad & the ugly about the Snoo. Karen Tanso- Inchstones PT, LLC Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical...

On today's episode, Julie Brill joins me to talk all things breastfeeding. Together we share and talk all about the basics of breastfeeding like how to do it, what it should look like, how to know your baby is full & so much more! It's a great place to start if you are new to the breastfeeding world, or a great refresher for those of you who have been in the breastfeeding world for a...

On today's episode, Katlyn Boucher joins me to share her birth and postpartum story. As a healer, Katlyn has a home water birth planned hoping to enjoy and experience all that comes along with that. However, when things took a turn she ended up in the hospital having an emergency C-Section followed by her little one going through medical intervention as they healed multiple brain bleeds. Katl...

On today's episode, Dr. Krista Jenny joins me to discuss Pelvic Floor Therapy and all that goes along with the topic. She shares some of the common, but not normal, things that people experience during the perinatal period and share some tips and tricks on how to work on making yourself feel better. Dr. Krista Jenny Instagram: @Dr. Krista_PelvisRestored Website: www.pelvisrestored.com Offerin...

On today's episode, I am joined by the amazing Alyssa Sylvester! Alyssa is a good friend and was such an amazing guest to have on the podcast as we talked all about her birth and postpartum experience as a daughter to a birth doula, mama to 2 breech babies that she was able to flip using spinning babies, childbirth educator and now a birth doula herself after having her babies. Alyssa Sylvest...

On today's episode, Emily Greenslit joins me to talk about the initial postpartum period. We discuss what to expect immediately after delivering your baby through the first few days of life.  Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here . 📝 Create Your Postpartum Pla...

On today's episode, you get me real and raw showing up to ramble on about postpartum planning and why it is so important. I keep it short and sweet as I take on creating a postpartum plan, why it is important and just a few examples of what it may include! Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your fam...

On today's Episode, I am joined by Paige from @ShesAPaigeTurner to talk all about the mental load. Paige uses her social media platforms as a place to share the real struggles as a mom of 4 helping other advocate for themselves within their family and relationship to have better and happier lives! Paige TikTok/Instagram: @sheisapaigeturner Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call...

On today's episode, Liza Kaplan Montanino joins me to discuss the hot topic of floor beds. We talk about when floor beds are a good option and when they are not. Explaining why floor beds for infants and young toddlers are not only not safe but also make it more challenging for your child to sleep through the night. Liza Kaplan Montanino Website: www.rockabyebabysleep.com Social Media: @ liza...

On today's episode, I am joined by Samantha Martin who is a LICSW. Together we chat about PMAD and the things to look out for when you may be struggling postpartum as well as tips & tricks on how to combat it! Samantha Martin Website: Www.martinwellnessgroup.com Instagram:  @martinwellnessgroup Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep?...

On today's episode, Dr. Jillian Campbell joins me to talk about how chiropractic support and dry needling can truly help you both prenatally and postpartum. Together we navigate the most common reasons people go to receive this kind of support and also discuss how pelvic floor dysfunction often plays a hand in postpartum back pain as well. Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call...

On today's episode, I have Kenzie Radigan joining me to chat about charting your cycle, hormones and all that comes along with FEMM! She shares her experience with charting as well as explains a bit about how to get started on your own. She also dives into myth busting the fact that you may NOT need to be put on a hormonal birth control at your 6 week postpartum visit! Kenzie Radigan Website:...

On today's episode, I have Lo Nigrosh join me to talk about all the different boundaries that come up when breastfeeding. So often we hear that breastfeeding is just an instinctual thing that will be so easy and painless when if fact many find the opposite to be true. Together we discuss some of the things that can impact your feeding experience from your earliest childhood memories, to hospi...

On today's episode, I am solo to tackle the topic of short newborn naps & how sleep cycles, or rather lack thereof, can often be a big contributor! Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here . 📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey w...

On today's episode, Alecia Kernus joins me to tell her unique birth and postpartum story. After struggling with infertility and becoming pregnant via IVF, to an emergency hysterectomy & eventually having a 2nd child via surrogate, Alecia's story truly shows that everything happens for a reason. Alecia Kernus Sleep Consulting Website: seacoastpediatricsleep.com Facebook: @Alecia Kernu...

On today's episode, Dr. Brenda Sacino joins me to talk about how to play with your infant! What to do with your infant during their awake times can be overwhelming as you don't know what is too much or too little & want to assure that you are meeting their developmental milestones. Dr. Brenda shares tips & tricks to help you know what to do when your child is awake & how to t...

On today's episode, Lisa Villani joins me to talk about how to truly set up the best baby registry. We talk about the things that you truly need and what you can wait on ordering. She shares input on what brands are truly worth the money and what is just a crazy price tag thanks to social media! Lisa Villani Website: www.empoweredbirthcoaching.com Social Media: @empoweredbirthcoaching 1-1 Con...