Are you looking for a podcast that will help guide you along your unique motherhood journey? If so, you have come to the right place! Covering topics related to mindful healing, holistic perinatal nutrition, and generational impact reflection you will feel prepared as you are entering motherhood. Specializing in cesarean recovery and VBAC preparation you will be guided through this season in your life so that you can properly heal and feel empowered as you become the mother you wish to be all while still maintaining you own individual identity along the way. Host: Sarah Marie Bilger www.enteringmotherhood.com
Episodes
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
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 deficiencies (magnesium, iron, and vitamin D) and postpartum disorders like PPD and PPA. Embrace the importance of easily digestible, nutrient-rich foods to enhance mental clarity, reduce fatigue, and promote overall well-being. We also touch on the benefits of incorporating herbs and herbal teas into the postpartum period.
Reflect on your postpartum meals and their impact on your energy levels and emotional well-being. Consider your relationship with food and how it can be a healing resource. Remember, your journey towards optimal nutrition can inspire others and bring positive change to the lives of many.
Stay tuned for upcoming workbooks, courses, and collaborations. We value your feedback and appreciate your support in spreading the message of postpartum wellness. Together, let's reshape the postpartum experience.
Join us on this incredible journey of nourishing your mind and body. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show to help us reach more mothers and transform the postpartum period.
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Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
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Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
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FOND Bone Broth (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off)
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
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!
Connect more with Alysa Seeland:
Website: FOND Bone Broth (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off)
Instagram: fondbonebroth
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
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Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
FOND Bone Broth (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off)
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
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 you and what kind of mom do you want to be? Are you aligned with those two questions? If not, what are a few things you can do to start doing today to truly be the mom you want to be.
We have the ability to shape generations. We can look at how our mothers mothered and from there pick and choose which parts we want to bring into the next generations and even start new traditions moving forward. If we’re open to the idea we can look back on our own childhood and see what we want them to remember and what kind of legacy we want to pass down and also discover new experiences along the way.
We also discuss how this is a joint effort and we have the ability to listen to our children’s desires and allow that to help create a blueprint for our family moving forward. We can start creating a vision for what that will look like and pivot and adjust as needed and we may not be there yet but we certainly have the ability to achieve those goals if we keep pursuing them.
Connect more with Mompreneur Guide Podcast:
Podcast: themompreneurguide.com/podcast/
Website: themompreneurguide.com
Facebook: mompreneurguide
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhood
Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
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 "conspiracy of silence" when it comes to speaking out about our struggles. However, it's important to rely heavily on self-reporting, as the system isn't always set up to catch mental health issues.
We touch on the differences between baby blues, which typically subside within two weeks, and postpartum depression, which can manifest in various ways for different mothers. Under the umbrella of PMADS, it's crucial to recognize if we feel "off” to seek professional evaluation if necessary.
Often, symptoms of PMADS can be masked by the significant identity shift that comes with motherhood. However, if we don't take the time to heal ourselves and work through these issues, it can have a lasting impact on not just us but our children and future generations as well. Tune in to learn what to look for, what to do, and who to ask for help when it comes to postpartum mental health.
Connect more with Susannah Baldwin, MEd, LPC, PMH-C:
Website: reproductivejourney.com
Facebook: reproductivejourney
Email: info@reproductivejourney.com
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhood
Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
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 another cesarean along with need need for a hysterectomy she has faced many birthing situations from her 2 births.
After her second birth, she found herself in a coma for 9 days and over the course of that time she went through 6 surgeries. We explore her perspective and how she has become an advocate in this much needed space. If you are willing and open to this conversation I invite you to listen in and hear how this has shaped her life and opened up her awareness to these rare conditions that need to become more of a priority and talked about more in the motherhood community.
Sarah’s Interview on Cathy’s Podcast: S2 EP. 4 - Birth Trauma With An Unplanned Cesarean
Connect more with Cathy Garrett:
Instagram: birthtraumastoriespodcast
Facebook: BirthTraumaStoriesPodcast
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhood
Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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 procedure can be like and how you can learn to heal during this transition of entering motherhood.
Related Episodes:
11. Healing Your Postpartum Body with Food
19. Prioritizing Yourself as a Busy Mama with Layne Stowell
69. Establishing Good Nutrition Habits and Dealing with Picky Eaters with Stephanie Machecek
103. Healing Your Relationship with Food Through Intuitive Eating with Victoria Yates
110. How to Begin Processing Your Birth Story With Shelley Rahim
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhood
Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
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 that I have been a guest on let me know!
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhood
Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
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 delivery, including the potential impact on maternal and neonatal health. Finally, we discussed the importance of informed decision-making and shared decision-making in the cesarean delivery process, and the need for comprehensive and accurate information about the risks and benefits of the procedure.
[1:44] History of Cesareans
[12:40] Full List of Reasons
[17:25] Failure to Progress
[24:50] Fetal Distress
[27:12] Abnormal Fetal Presentation
[28:25] Breech Position
[30:55] Maternal Hypertension
[34:10] Previous Cesarean Delivery
[36:50] Multiple Gestation
[39:13] Maternal Request
[40:30] Other Medical Reasons
[53:55] Unknown/Not Stated
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhood
Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
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
Episode 116 - Dr. Jodi Pawluski
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhood
Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
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.
Books:
Opting Out?: Why Women Really Quit Careers and Head Home by Pamela Stone
Modern Motherhood: An American History by Professor Jodi Vandenberg-Daves
Double Lives: A History of Working Motherhood by Helen McCarthy
Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times by Elizabeth Wayland Barber
The Women's History of the Modern World: How Radicals, Rebels, and Everywomen Revolutionized the Last 200 Years by Rosalind Miles
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhood
Services: Birth and Postpartum Services
Email: enteringmotherhood@gmail.com
Official Affiliates of the Podcast:
Hypnobabies (MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off)
Made for Mama Shop (ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 15% off)