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 Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
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:
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@entering.motherhood (IG)
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Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
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)
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
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
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Join Sarah-Marie Bilger as she walks through how to prepare for a home birth, focusing on creating a calm, comfortable environment, what your midwife typically provides, and the key supplies to have on hand before labor.
This episode offers a concise checklist covering birth-space setup, water birth and pool tools, postpartum recovery items, newborn basics, and practical doula tips to help you feel confident and prepared.
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
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Host Sarah Marie Bilger talks with Taylor, a holistic doula, about preparing for the final weeks of pregnancy, especially for home birth. They cover the hormonal progression before labor, shifting your mindset from doing to allowing, boosting oxytocin through rest and connection, and simple physical practices (gentle movement, Spinning Babies, prenatal bodywork).
Taylor also shares concrete home-birth logistics: organizing birth supplies, prepping your birth and postpartum space, clear partner instructions, nourishment plans, and essential items to have on hand for the first few days after birth. The episode blends emotional support with actionable advice to help you feel calm, supported, and ready.
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
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
In this episode Sarah Marie Bilger walks through a clear, practical hospital bag checklist: when to pack, what hospitals usually supply, and which personal items will make labor and postpartum more comfortable.
Key tips include packing two smaller bags (one for labor and one for postpartum/baby), prioritizing essentials like ID and chargers, and bringing comfort items, snacks, toiletries, nursing items, and baby outfits.
Final encouragements focus on keeping packing simple, checking with your hospital, and remembering that it’s okay to forget something — the goal is to feel prepared and supported, not perfect.
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
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
In this episode Sarah Marie walks through practical ways to prepare for the postpartum period, including meal planning and freezer meals, creating nursing stations, stocking healing supplies (peri bottles, pads, nipple cream), and organizing helpers with clear lists and expectations.
She also discuss emotional and professional support, lining up lactation consultants, pediatricians, doulas, and therapists, setting visitor boundaries, and small comforts to make those early weeks easier.
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
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Host Sarah Marie Bilger talks with Lindsay Taylor (The Food Doula) about realistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, covering Lindsay’s new cookbook and practical strategies to make nourishing your body simple and sustainable.
They debunk myths about relying only on soups, highlight one-handed savory snacks, prepped proteins (meatballs, egg squares, salmon bites), meal train tips, and the importance of healthy fats, hydration, and warm broths for healing and energy.
This episode gives actionable, easy-to-follow ideas for prepping food ahead, using freezer-friendly components, and building habits that support recovery and family life well beyond the first few weeks postpartum.
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
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Sarah Marie Bilger shares practical guidance for late-pregnancy preparation, covering birth bags, comfort items, birth plans (including cesarean and NICU contingencies), and the differences between home, birth center, and hospital births.
She offers actionable tips—using a doula, prenatal check-ins, chiropractic care, red raspberry leaf and dates, and a birth vision planner—to help you feel informed, empowered, and ready for birth and the early postpartum period.
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
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Host Sarah Marie Bilger guides listeners through how to build a birth team that supports your emotional and physical needs during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. She explains the difference between medical providers and support roles, why boundaries matter, and how doulas and other helpers can improve birth outcomes.
The episode covers options for hospital, birth center, and home births, tips for setting expectations with family, and creative roles like sibling doulas, photographers, and postpartum support. It’s a clear, encouraging guide to choosing the people who will help you feel safe, respected, and empowered at your birth.
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