Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support

When furlough and a newborn collided with the start of a global pause, one engineer found herself at a crossroads. In this episode, Sarah Marie Bilger walks you through the small, decisive moments, the midnight doubts, the Zoom calls, and even the in-person meetups that nudged her from a structured corporate life into the messy, luminous work of birth and postpartum support. Follow the breadcrumbs of mentorship and community as Sarah names the women who quietly reshaped her identity, taught her business frameworks, and helped her hold two truths at once: mothering fiercely and building with ambition. It’s a candid, human story about learning to choose differently, trust intuition, and redesign a life that fits her children instead of fighting their schedules. Tune in for an honest, hopeful journey of transformation. It's proof that motherhood doesn’t erase your dreams; it can reveal new ones. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Come along with Sarah Marie Bilger as she transforms the mystery of labor into a clear, comforting story. From the first subtle signs like lightening and losing the mucus plug to the unexpected surge of nesting energy and Braxton Hicks. This episode opens with the quiet moments before labor, so you know what to watch out for and how your body may be preparing for the process ahead. Walk through each stage as if you’re moving room by room: the long, gentle settling of early labor at home; the growing intensity of active labor; the raw, fierce panorama of transition; the focused, release-filled pushing stage; and finally the calm closing chapter of delivering the placenta. The episode is filled with practical tips like when to stay home, how to rest, and positions that help. It's all woven into the narrative so you feel anchored, not overwhelmed. Short, reassuring, and vividly real, this episode aims to replace anxiety with confidence. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or returning with a new story to tell, tune in to learn how to listen to your body, trust the process, and step into birth feeling prepared and supported. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Join host Sarah Marie Bilger as she walks you into the delivery room of the mind. Where excitement and anxiety collide, and the simple act of writing a birth plan becomes a doorway to clarity. Through honest stories and gentle prompts, this episode follows a pregnant mother wrestling with two fears: that plans will fail her, or that without one she’ll feel powerless. Listen as Sarah reimagines the birth plan as a living conversation. One that maps values, prepares for detours, and arms your birth team with the language to advocate for you. You’ll hear practical sections to include, questions to ask, and compassionate permission to grieve when outcomes shift. By the end, you’ll come away feeling less controlled by perfection and more empowered by preparation. Leave ready to craft a plan that protects your voice, supports your partner, and keeps you present when it matters most. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Join Sarah Marie Bilger, a birth and postpartum doula, as she traces the arc from panic to power. Unpacking why endless feeds and worst‑case stories leave so many women feeling afraid, and why that fear doesn’t have to be the story you tell about your birth. Through candid reflection and practical rituals, trusted education, building your village, nervous‑system care, and a simple brain‑dump exercise she shows how preparation can transform overwhelm into grounded confidence. This episode is for you if you're ready to stop scrolling, trust your body, and enter motherhood informed, supported, and quietly fierce. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Direct

When contractions hit, clarity is a lifeline. In this episode, doula Sarah Marie Bilger leads you through the exact questions to ask your provider, doula, partner, and yourself so that you enter labor informed, calm, and in control of your choices. Using relatable stories and practical prompts, she helps you rehearse responses, name your fears and non‑negotiables, and build a birth team that understands your hopes. These conversations are designed to reduce surprises and turn stress into presence. Grab a notebook, share this with your partner or birth team, and learn how preparation helps you respond instead of react when the big moment arrives. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Direct

In this episode Sarah Marie Bilger sits down with Chelsea Ann, a former labor-and-delivery nurse turned integrative health practitioner. Chelsea recounts training with legendary midwife Ina May Gaskin, choosing home birth, and a later divorce that pushed her to the edge and ultimately led her back to her true feminine nature. Through vivid stories and practical tools, Chelsea challenges cultural expectations, traces generational patterns of insecurity and manipulation, and shows listeners how to reconnect with intuition, open the heart, and redesign a life that honors true feminine power. She offers simple, actionable practices, like drawing the life you want to create and stepping into your child’s perspective, that make the big work feel possible. This conversation invites mothers and mothers-to-be to reclaim their authority, heal old wounds, and choose a rooted, creative path into conscious motherhood. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Direct

Walk into labor like a story unfolding, not like a crisis to survive. In this episode, Sarah Marie Bilger guides you through a gentle, practical narrative that turns racing thoughts into a clear plan: breathe with intention, rehearse your coping tools, shape your sanctuary, and build a support team that steadies you when the intensity rises. You'll hear how small rehearsals and honest conversations have the ability to transform fear into focused action. Through vivid examples and actionable tips like breath patterns and movement to the moment of transition, Sarah helps you reframe pain as purposeful progress and prepares you to respond, not react. By the end, you'll be invited to step into labor with curiosity, flexibility, and the quiet confidence that whatever happens, you can handle it. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Aimee Minnaugh’s story begins with heartbreak and unfolds into purpose: after multiple miscarriages and the discovery of a genetic mutation that blocked her body’s ability to process folic acid, she refused to accept inadequate prenatal care. In this episode she guides listeners through her personal search for answers, the science that changed everything, and the moment she teamed up with clinicians to design a better prenatal supplement for others. We follow Aimee from the sleepless, confusing days piecing together dozens of pills to the relief of a thoughtfully formulated sachet, and hear practical postpartum wisdom on hydration, pelvic-floor care, and why nutrition before conception matters. If you’re curious, cautious, or craving clarity about prenatal and postpartum nutrition, this episode is honest, hopeful, and deeply helpful. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Sink into this short, honest episode with Sarah Marie Bilger as she speaks directly to the worn, comparing, and over-caffeinated new mama inside you. She paints a small, real scene—coffee, a messy living room, a tiny warm baby in your arms...and invites you to breathe, to let the noise of shoulds fall away, and to choose what actually brings peace to your household. Through quiet encouragement and real-world reassurance, Sarah guides you away from perfection and toward presence: permission to change your mind, to try new things, and to hold your baby without guilt. It’s a gentle story of becoming, a reminder that motherhood is messy, evolving, and perfectly human. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Host Sarah Marie Bilger welcomes Courtney, founder of Le Lolo, as she shares a candid postpartum story, from feeling like a patient in a new body to reclaiming confidence through caregiving and design. Inspired by sterile products that erased her sense of self, Courtney built a line of functional, beautiful accessories that put moms first, offering gentle reminders of worth and resilience in the chaos of early parenthood. Tune in for a warm, light conversation about self-care, social pressure, and how small, intentional choices can transform the hardest days into moments you’ll one day miss. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

At 41 weeks, Sarah’s quiet night shifts from anxious waiting to full-blown labor in one generous breath: her water breaks, there’s unexpected bleeding, and a choice that will shape everything, go to the hospital or stay home. With intuition and a steady birth team, she chooses home, setting the stage for an intimate, wildly human experience. A husband with a to-do list, doulas braiding hair and holding space, a sling, belly lifts, and the hum of tea lights as the tub fills. Between hypnosis tracks and fierce waves, Sarah moves from five centimeters to the unstoppable urge to push in under an hour, surrendering to the body that has carried her through three very different pregnancies. Baby number 3 slips earthside in the early morning, a gasp of relief, a sibling’s sleepy announcement, and the warm, grounding ritual of homemade meals and familiar comforts. This episode is both a recalling birth story and a love letter to home birth: messy, sacred, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Join host Sarah Marie Bilger as she sits down with Christine Eck, a postpartum doula and Ayurvedic practitioner whose own difficult recovery after her first child propelled her into a life of healing work. Through Christine’s story we move from struggle to reclamation, discovering how age‑old practices can turn the postpartum window into a sacred time of restoration. Christine blends personal anecdotes with practical rituals such as warm soups, oil massage, intentional breathwork, and the art of asking for help to show how simple practices can change the trajectory of healing. You’ll walk away with tangible ways to prepare your body, build a support net, and honor this powerful transition. Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or simply curious, this episode invites you to slow down, reclaim lost wisdom, and imagine a postpartum that nourishes both you and your family. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Join Sarah Marie Bilger as she walks you through the quiet revelations that came with baby number three. With vivid memories of labor and the hush of newborn cuddles, she shares the exact moments that shifted her from anxious planner to grounded parent, and she wishes she could hold your hand through it all. Through short, honest stories about messy days, surprising joys, and the slow softening of expectations, Sarah gifts listeners permission to pause, pivot, and trust the wisdom inside. You’ll hear why milestones matter less than the small, ordinary moments, how intuition grows louder with experience, and practical reassurance for choosing the path that keeps you and your baby whole. This episode is a gentle, hopeful roadmap for any mama who’s overwhelmed with choices or afraid of doing the “wrong” thing—listen for a deep exhale, a nudge to slow down, and the reminder that you were made for this. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Walk into a story that begins in a high‑school dressing room with a boombox looking pump, and follow Amber Ginn as she navigates emergency C‑sections, double mastitis, and the dismissal of well‑meaning professionals. This episode is full of raw moments of struggle, a life‑changing encounter with a WIC peer counselor, and the fierce determination that turns painful beginnings into purpose. From a teen intent on having a ‘perfect’ birth to a mother who learns hard truths, then trains as a doula and later an IBCLC to ensure no mom feels unheard. Along the way she shares the small, actionable truths that made parenting survivable and meaningful: how to build your care team, ask the right prenatal questions, and reclaim agency in decisions about your body and baby. Tune in for an honest, hopeful conversation that blends practical lactation wisdom with a human story about resilience, community, and the choices that shape motherhood. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly Connect with Amber: thelatchlinkwithamber @thelatchlink

Join host Sarah Marie Bilger as she unfolds the late-pregnancy mystery of tightenings that feel like everything and nothing all at once. Through candid stories from her three pregnancies, client births she’s attended, and the honest hum of a newborn co-host in the background, Sarah guides you into the difference between practice contractions, prodromal labor, and the real thing. Short, clear cues and simple at-home strategies, such as rest, hydration, position changes, breathwork, and when to call your team, are all woven into a comforting narrative that helps you to trust your body. You’ll leave feeling seen, prepared, and ready to read the signals your body is sending as your baby draws nearer. Listen for practical tools, reassuring stories, and a doula’s perspective that honors every tightening as progress toward meeting your baby, so you can move forward with confidence and calm. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Sarah interviews Fionna, founder of Wellness Womb, about how her own birth trauma inspired her to become a doula specializing in birth, postpartum, and sibling doula care. They explain the role of sibling doulas; relationship-building date nights, on-call support, preparing children for birth, advocacy during labor, and practical tips for building a village when family isn’t nearby. Find Fiona on Instagram and her website for resources and services. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course Learn more about the Build Your Village Summit 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

Host Sarah Marie Bilger explains why fetal positioning matters and how simple movements and positions can help baby settle into an easier, safer path for birth. Learn clear, practical techniques including the Spinning Babies approach (balance, gravity, movement), the mile circuit (open knee–chest, side‑lying, upright open pelvis), peanut ball and birth‑ball positions, hands‑and‑knees, squats, lunges, walking, and using water or a rebozo. Find out when to use these tools during pregnancy, early labor, and active labor, plus gentle reminders to listen to your body, avoid forcing positions, and seek support or further resources if needed. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course Learn more about the Build Your Village Summit 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

He-He, founder of Tranquility by He-He and The Birth Lounge, joins Sarah Marie Bilger to discuss empowering women to use their voice through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. The episode covers consent, respectful communication, understanding medical options, evidence-based information, patients' rights (including EMTALA), and the freedom to accept, decline, or change care decisions. Listeners are encouraged to advocate for their preferences, start building confidence before birth, and parent in ways that align with their values without needing anyone's permission. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course Learn more about the Build Your Village Summit 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

This episode guides partners on how to meaningfully prepare for birth and the postpartum period, covering mental and physical preparation, comfort techniques, logistics, and how to create a supportive environment. Listeners will get practical tips for communication, packing, advocacy, and postpartum support to help the birthing person feel safe, seen, and cared for throughout the journey. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

In this episode Emily Swann, an IBCLC and former labor and delivery nurse, shares her unconventional path from surfing and working in a tattoo shop to becoming a lactation consultant. She opens up about her own painful breastfeeding struggles, the importance of finding individualized support, and how mindset and intuition shaped her births and postpartum experience. Emily offers practical guidance for new moms—setting intentions, minimizing distractions, practicing quiet connection with baby, and choosing the right support—while emphasizing community, confidence, and trusting yourself through the transition into motherhood. She’s currently expecting her third baby and brings insight on prenatal prep, real-world lactation care, and nurturing a positive postpartum experience. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course Learn more about the Build Your Village Summit 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly