Embark on a transformative journey through motherhood with the Entering Motherhood podcast, hosted by Sarah Marie Bilger. As a mom of two, wife, certified birth and postpartum doula, and passionate advocate for intentional motherhood, Sarah Marie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every episode. Join us as we delve into mindful healing, holistic parenting practices, and reflective exploration of generational impacts. From preconception to postpartum, Sarah Marie guides us through intentional conversations, sparking curiosity and empowerment during pregnancy, birth, and the often-overlooked postpartum period. Our mission is to equip you with the tools you need to heal, thrive, and embrace motherhood while staying true to your own individual identity. Join us as we empower you to become the mother you aspire to be, with confidence and authenticity!
Episodes
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
In this episode we talk with Carrie Creed about how she learned to take control of what she could control and the power of what can happen when we chase our dreams and share our story with others.
From dealing with a history of health conditions Carrie was considered high risk and unsure how pregnancy would go but successfully first entered motherhood in 2015 with her son which resulted in a cesarean birth at 38 weeks due to him being breech.
Since the first pregnancy had gone relatively smooth, they tried again for a second and then at 20 weeks they found out she had placenta previa. Knowing she was planning on having a repeat cesarean anyway she wasn’t too concerned but after a few weeks she found herself hemorrhaging while out at a store, called 911, immediately went to the hospital, and ended up staying in the hospital for 65 days on bed rest.
When Carrie found out she needed to stay in the hospital until the birth of her baby she realized that she needed to take control of the things she could control while she was there and stay positive as best she could. As days went by, issues progressed and she found out she now had placenta accreta which resulted in needing to have a hysterectomy at the time of delivery.
While holding on to hope, she continued to persist and her baby was born at 34 weeks, needing a few days of NICU care. She talks about how she felt like her body failing and it was her fault this was happening to her daughter. She was also torn that she had to be under general anesthesia and miss the birth.
She encourages moms to be honest and tell others how they can help out. She knows it’s hard to think about what we need but deep down we really do know but may just be afraid to ask. She goes on to say that she’s learned that we need to give ourselves grace and don’t beat up on ourselves.
Once she came home from the hospital she saw a large drop in support since everyone believed they were fine and all safe now. It’s important to remember that once mamas come home from a traumatic birth or experience it does not end there and support must continue when they come home.
She now believes everything truly happens for a reason and she was able to come out of this and make it through because of her past medical history. When asked how can we take control and find out what we truly need she encourages us to dig deep, figure out what our internal body triggers are, and then determine what helps bring them down and makes us feel better.
Carrie is a true example of someone who saw an opportunity to share their story and use it to help others. She has created a community where mamas who have experienced trauma can come together in order to feel supported and validated. She wants them to know that once the experience is over, its not really over, it’s actually just the beginning.
Connect with Carrie Creed:
Website: https://carriecreed.com
Instagram: carriecreedspeaker
Facebook: carriecreedspeaker
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Baby boy has arrived and in this series of episodes I'm sharing everything that's been going on in the months after his birth. In this episode specifically I share his birth story and first month postpartum. More updates to come as baby continues to grow and things progress along the way.
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook Group: Entering Motherhood
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In this episode we talk with Jessi Sletten about how we can begin planning for our postpartum so that we feel more supported and prepared once baby is here. She really focuses on helping moms learn to thrive rather than just survive in the postpartum period.
During her own personal journey into motherhood she was faced with challenges dealing with breastfeeding so she made sure to properly educate herself on the topic and became certified in lactation consulting so that she can be there for moms facing the same issues she once had.
We go over the 5 pillars of her masterclass which are self-care, infant feeding/bonding, household support, family/relational support, and creating your postpartum village. If you enjoyed listening to this conversation and want to work with Jessi you can begin by accessing her free masterclass and reaching out to her for more information through the link below.
Contact Jessi Sletten:
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
In this episode we talk with Laura Spencer about processing the transitions of motherhood, learning to understand ourselves more, and figure out what we truly need in postpartum. With so many shifts and changes occurring in our lives as we enter motherhood it can become a very challenging time in out lives.
We talk about the contradicting emotions that come up like how you can love your baby but you’re also burned out and are frustrated with them. We acknowledge how we all may be entering motherhood but it brings up different things for each of us and things surface differently for all of us.
She goes on to point out that we all deserve to process these emotions on our own time and how she is able to hold a space for moms to be able to get the most out of this precious time.
This episode helps remind us that there is support, there are others who have felt similar emotions you might be having, there are people who can guide you and help you navigate these moments, there are those that want to help you process these feelings and hold that space for you, and you are being introduced to a time in your life that you have never experienced before.
Listen along to the full episode to learn more about Lauras personal journey of entering motherhood and how she uses her own experience to now support moms along their path of healing during pregnancy and postpartum.
Contact Laura Spencer:
Instagram: lauraspencercoaching
Facebook: Motherhood Mentoring
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
In this episode we talk with Sarah O’Rourke about breastfeeding and how reaching out to a lactation consultant might be the right option for you along your journey. We talk about how to prepare, what to look out for, and learning when to ask for help. We also dive into common issues that might come up along the way and resources you can turn to that might help during the transition of starting to breastfeed.
Mentioned in Episode:
Book: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Resource: Infant Risk Center
Contact Sarah O’Rourke:
Website: http://risingsong.weebly.com
Facebook: Sarahclcibclc
Instagram: sarah_clc_ibclc
Email: sorourke315@gmail.com
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
We are excited to announce that baby #2 is on the way and in this episode I'm sharing everything that's been going on from 35-40 weeks. More updates to come as baby continues to grow and things progress along the way.
If there are any updates or more information you would like to hear about during the updates please reach out to me!
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook Group: Entering Motherhood
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
In this episode we talk with Molly Alesch about her connection with the moon as she entered motherhood and the journey that led her to write a children’s book called Moon Juice.
Contact Molly Alesch:
Website: https://moonjuicemama.com
Instagram: moonjuicemama
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
In this episode we talk with Ali Levine and dive deep into her own personal story of entering motherhood and how we can begin awakening to our true potential. We discuss how confidence is our best accessory and how so much unfolds when we become more authentic and own motherhood in our own unique way.
Ali is a mom of 2 girls first in foremost and also wears many hats outside of motherhood. She is a blogger, podcaster, content creator and how she says it is “all about sharing everything real and raw”.
We get real on the spiritual side of motherhood and the shift that changes as we progress further into our journey of motherhood. This is an episode you don’t want to miss and is packed with so many empowering takeaways for moms at any stage of motherhood. Come take some time for yourself and soak up all this conversation has to share.
Mentioned in Episode:
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November Entering Motherhood Event:
30 Ways in 30 Days Heal Your Trauma Mama
Contact Ali Levine:
Website: https://www.alilevine.com
Instagram: alilevinedesign
Podcast: EVERYTHING with ALI LEVINE
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
We are excited to announce that baby #2 is on the way and in this episode I'm sharing everything that's been going on from 30-35 weeks. More updates to come as baby continues to grow and things progress along the way.
Head back on over to Episode 4 to get a recap on chiropractic care during pregnancy and postpartum.
Listen to the following episodes to learn more about doulas:
Episode 68: What is a Doula and Why Would You Need One
Episode 3: Encouraging Your Support System
If there are any updates or more information you would like to hear about during the updates please reach out to me!
Tidy Up Thursday Challenge: Be sure to use #mamatidyupthursday and tag @entering_motherhood on instagram if you are nesting, decluttering, or just cleaning up in your motherhood journey!
Join the Heal Your Trauma Mama 30 Day Event: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/healyourtraumamama
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook Group: Entering Motherhood
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
In this episode we talk with Dr. Jane Shomof about perinatal and postpartum mental health and how she helps moms navigate the early postpartum period. Dr. Jane Shomof is a licensed psychotherapist, perinatal mental health specialist, substance abuse & addiction specialist, a doctor of clinical psychology, and the founder and CEO of Bloome.
We discussed her journey of entering motherhood and how she did “all the things” and had a very specific birth plan that she was handing out to everyone only to have her first birth, back in 2011, not go according to plan. At that point postpartum depression was the only diagnosis but she knew something else was going on. She had dealt with a combination of postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD and learned over the course of a 6 year span in birthing her children that not much had changed.
She now works to guide moms on a path to better understand maternal mood disorders and really rework their mindset for both birth and the postpartum period. She mentions how a birth experience that doesn’t quite go according to plan can lead to thoughts of failure in parenthood and be the perfect place for a mood disorder to occur.
Listen in on the full episode to hear more information on postpartum mood disorders, how we can help ease into the transition of motherhood, and what we can do to better prepare for the postpartum period.
Mentioned in Episode: Postpartum Planning Guide
November Entering Motherhood Event:
30 Ways in 30 Days Heal Your Trauma Mama
Contact Dr. Jane Shomof:
Instagram: momsinbloome
Website: https://www.momsinbloome.com
Email: drjane@momsinbloome.com