The Postpartum Plan

On today's episode, I am joined by Krystal Keller who is the owner of Kinder Cloth Diapers! Together we tackle to topic of cloth diapering, breaking the stigma of "what do you do with the poop", explaining the different options that you have, and overall talking about why you may be interested in cloth diapering with your family! *BE SURE TO USE CODE 'SERENEMOMENTSDOULA' F...

On today's episode, Natalie Homem joins me to tackle the dreaded 4 month sleep regression. We touch upon what a sleep regression is, how to tackle it, if you should sleep train your little one during this regression, and so much more! Natalie Homem Website: Sleepyonhudson.com Social Media: @sleepyonhudson Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s...

On today's episode, I have Maya Dubinsky joining me to discus increasing milk supply. As a lactation consultant, sleep coach & creator of Milkcare (a wellness online shop providing breastfeeding supplements), Maya is able to bring a unique point of view to this topic. She shares information on how to tell if you truly have a low supply or not as well as many different ways to increase you...

On today's episode, Ren Riedel joins me to talk all things babywearing. This can be such an overwhelming topic especially when you are deciding what carrier to purchase or put on your registry. Together, she and I talk about all the different options & how to find the best one for you and your  family! Ren Riedel Social Media: @thepandamama Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection...

On today's episode, Amber Matteson joins me to chat about birth plans and how a good birth plan can help you to truly prepare for your postpartum experience. Together we chat about creating a birth plan that is all about settings and feelings and some of the things you should think of when curating your perfect postpartum plan too! Amber Matteson Social Media: @intimateconnectionsdoula Websit...

On today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Stephanie Dueger as we talk about new parenthood as a couple. Did you know the divorce rate is highest in the 1st year of having a child? We dive deep into the relationship struggles that happen after having a baby and Dr. Dueger shares some tips & tricks on how to navigate this new struggle. Dr. Stephanie Dueger Social Media: @PreparedForParenthood...

On today's episode, I come on solo to chat all things child care! As a prior nanny, infant teacher & daycare manager I am so excited to finally talk about all of this with yall! I share info about daycares, home daycares, nanny's, nanny share's & family care. I give tips and tricks on what you should ask when tourings and talking to daycares and even dive into a bit of the f...

On today’s episode, Suzanne Yatim Aslam joins me to talk about her postpartum story and more specifically her experience with Postpartum Depression. She shares what her experience is like and how she wrote a book about it for others to feel supported and understood. She also shares information on how you can help those around you who are postpartum and help support people who may be experiencing p...

On today’s episode, Danielle joins me to continue our convo about adding a little one to the family! Together we tackle the conversation of bedtime, which can often be one of the most overwhelming and frustrating parts of the day as a parent. We share tips & tricks that you can utilize in your bedtime to make bedtime with multiples a bit easier! Danielle Ubhaus Website: www.restfulhaus.com Soc...

On today’s episode, Flora McCormick joins me to talk about how you can prepare your older children for a new sibling. We discuss prenatal preparation as well as how to handle situations when the baby has arrived. If you are interested in finding out more about Flora’s parenting support you can check out her website and podcast for more info! Flora McCormick Website: Https://sustainableparenting.co...

On today’s episode, Ruth joins me to discuss the loaded topic of screentime. We dove into what studies say about screen time while also touching upon the reality of it all. When talking screen time we easily got carried away into talking about parenting guilt as well as the two often go hand and hand! If you are interested in doing more research on the topic, Ruth recommends checking out the books...

On today’s episode, I had the amazing pleasure of not only having my first duo join me but also my first guests from Canada! Amy & Elizabeth from the Doula Duo came onto the podcast to talk about all things boundaries & communication with me. We share tips & tricks to help you set up boundaries and communicate effectively with family, tools to use when talking to your partner and even...

On today’s episode, Bec joins me to talk all about meditation & yoga and how you can integrate these practices into your daily life. She shares how meditation can truly be used as a coping mechanism and help you to accept both the good & bad things going on around you and in your life. She debunks the myth that meditation needs to be something done sitting on a pillow alone and gives you t...

On today’s episode, Adwapa Assenso joins me to tell her birth & postpartum. After experiencing loss, birthing her daughter at 32 weeks and navigating life with a baby in the NICU for 45 days, Adwapa explains how she tried to stay positive and navigate these struggles.  Adwapa will be back in future episodes to share more about her services and expertise, but if you would like to reach out to h...

On today’s episode, Jenn Hough joins me as we mix together an educational episode about inducing lactation with a bit of her & her partner Courtney’s birth & postpartum experience as same-sex parents. 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 Po...

On today’s episode, Katie Millett joins me to share the birth and postpartum story of her daughter Quinn who was born in June of 2022, and how she navigated life after her unplanned C-Section which caused her to experience a large emotional and physical impact on her postpartum. Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right sol...

On today’s episode, Heather Magill joins me as we talk about all things parenting guilt. Together we share our ideas on why parenting guilt is so high and tips & tricks on how to keep those thoughts and comparisons low. Interested in getting in touch with Heather? Follow her info below & check out her free Nesting Journal available on her website, join her free monthly Zoom meetups for new...

On today’s episode, I am joined by Cara Held as she shares her birth & postpartum stories. As a working mom of 2, Owen (June 2018) & Sloane (February 2023), Cara shares her experience of motherhood and what life was like making friends, getting support & going back to work as a woman in the tech industry. Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your littl...

On today’s episode, I am solo to give you all the info you have requested on sibling room sharing and give you some tips & tricks on how to make sibling room sharing a success!  Want more sleep support? You can book a free 30 minute connection call with me and we can get you set up with a specialized sleep plan, along with your kick off and wrap up calls & 2 weeks of virtual support to hel...

On today’s episode, Marissa joins me as we talk about loss, miscarriage and what pregnancy and postpartum can be like after experiencing these things. Marissa also offers a variety of monthly support groups for pregnancy and parenthood after infertility. These groups are hosted at her office in Topsfield, MA and more information on them can be found by following her social media that is listed bel...

On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sam who is a birth & postpartum doula! We discussed all things birth & postpartum as single mom by choice going through IVF! Sam Orta- Rodriguez Social Media: @EndoMadeMiDoIt Website: Endomademedoit.com Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solutio...

On today’s episode, Shelly Taft and I take on all things tongue ties and how your baby's tongue tie can affect their feeding! If you are interested in Shelly’s infant feeding or sleep support you can check out her info below to get in touch! Shelly Taft Website: Shellytaftibclc.com Social Media: @shellytaftibclc Podcast: https://www.shellytaftibclc.com/podcast/ Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a...

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Abby Murphy about her birth & postpartum stories with her 3 little ones! She share everything from her perfect birth, birth trauma, how covid impacted her pregnancy & birth and so much more! 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....

On today’s episode, Dafna Larson and I take on all things sleep and postpartum from the POV of an occupational therapist! She shares her tips & tricks to postpartum, some newborn sleep tips as well as how you can find time to prioritize self-care during this very demanding & giving time period! Dafna Larson Social Media: @dafna_sleepcoach Website: www.dafnalarson.com Let’s Stay Connected!...

On this week's episode I have the amazing Natalie Fay joining me to talk all things newborn sleep, sleep shaping vs sleep training & how flexibility is such a huge factor in all of it! Natalie Fay Social Media: @soundsleepersbynataliefay @9in_9out Website: www.soundsleepersbynataliefay.com Let’s Stay Connected! 📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’...