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 Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
In this episode we speak with Jo Ingram about the birth of her first daughter and the traumatic experience she had during this time. She experienced postpartum hemorrhaging and ultimately ended up having to receive a subtotal hysterectomy.
She shares her story of finding support during this time for other PPH mothers and how she modeled others journey through surrogacy to take the same route for her life. Taking one step at a time she successfully completed her family with a set of twin girls years after her daughter with the help of a surrogate.
We discuss how it’s important to find a place to share our disappointments and worries as well as our joy. There is such a need to share that early motherhood phase together with other moms who are in the same stage of motherhood. Finding a postpartum support group before the birth of your child can be helpful so that you have that support set in place before the baby comes.
Her own personal mantra in her life and in her business is “I can make the impossible, possible”.
How to contact Jo Ingram:
Instagram: @iamjo.ingram
www.iamjoingram.com
Podcast: Action Taker Tribe
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
This episode is full of so many authentic moments Leah and I have experienced throughout motherhood so far. As a mother of 3 she has had years of transitioning into motherhood and shares what she has found to be most meaningful as she travels along this journey with faith and love by her side.
To best enjoy this episode I strongly encourage you to take a moment to yourself and enjoy listening in on our conversation over your favorite cup of coffee or warm drink of choice. Sharing a conversation and a cup of coffee is one of Leahs favorite things to do and also how we met.
She is a doula in the Greenville area and loves serving women and being there for them during their transition into motherhood.
How to contact Leah Kilmer:
Loving Birth Doula Services on Facebook
@doulaleahdawn
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
We explored the benefits of having a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy and postpartum with Dr. Ashlee De Nooy, owner of Body Works Women's Health and Wellness. Her knowledge on women’s health is so comforting and it was interesting to hear her discuss what we can notice in our own bodies to better improve our health.
Ashlee also explains to us what a first visit looks like at a pelvic floor therapy appointment. She talks about how something as simple as breathing is a core concept that is able to allow us to have better pelvic floor health.
The individualized care is ultimately what makes the difference when going to a specialist and allows for a deeper understanding of what each client is experiencing in their own unique body.
How to contact Dr. Ashlee De Nooy:
Body Works Women’s Health and Wellness
Located in Greer, SC
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
In this episode we talk with Toby Pollack and discuss what you can do to help clear the mental noise associated with motherhood and focus on what matters most in being a mom. She believes that the quality of life is related to mental wellness and is working so passionately to help moms achieve a life that they love and are proud of.
We talk about creating mantras to use in our everyday life that can help us feel safe and heard. One of my favorites were “I am safe and my baby is safe”. This quick and effective tips can make all the difference when we’re struggling and simply need to be reminded how well we’re doing as a mom.
Remember you are not broken, this is normal, and it’s okay to ask for help. You can always ask for help and we strongly encourage you to seek the help you need if something feels off because motherhood does not have to look like how others tell you it is, you have the power to let those opinions all go, and life is what you say it is.
How to contact Toby Pollack:
Instagram: @TobyPollack_
Voxer: @TobyPollack
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
In this episode we talk with Audra Caldwell, a mom to three wonderful kiddos and grateful to be here. We discuss her personal journey during all three births of her children and what it was like during the postpartum period with each of them. Her first being a fully medicated hospital birth, her second was an unmedicated hospital birth, and then her last was a home birth.
Audra is currently in the process of starting her own business and is on a journey that I am so excited to see her pursue. Her insights as a mother and the knowledge she has gained in motherhood are so amazing to listen to and learn from.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
In this episode we talk with Justine, host of the podcast Expecting Rainbow, and we learn what it was like for her to become a first time mom. We hear about her son Steven, who lost his life while in the womb at 22 weeks and the ways Justine still honors her son even though he is no longer physically here. I hope you enjoy this episode and it shows you that we are not alone and even though we all have our own unique stories we are certainly all still mothers and entering motherhood in our own special ways.
Contact Justine:
Instagram @expectingrainbow
hello@expectingrainbow.com
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
In this episode we go over how chiropractic care can help during pregnancy and postpartum. We also dive into long term effects if issues go untreated and how adjustments can help no matter what stage of motherhood you’re at. This episode is fully of so much juicy technical information that you will surly learn something new and want to consider chiropractic care for yourself and your family.
How to contact Dr. Jenny Malkiel
gomodernchiropractic@gmail.com
@modernchirogvl (instagram)
Search for a Webster certified chiropractor in your area
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
In this episode we cover 5 ways on how you can encourage your support system to work for you and make the postpartum period easier for everyone, especially yourself. I hope you find this episode as helpful and informative as I did.
Suggested Books to Read
The First Forty Days by Heng Ou
Nurture by Erica Chidi Cohen
The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Awake at 3 am by Suzannah Neufeld
If you’re in upstate SC and are looking for a birth doula, child birth educator, or postpartum doula you can contact Kirsten through her website.
www.threelittlebirdsbirthservices.com
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
In this episode I discuss a few ways that I have found to best navigate postpartum since becoming a mom. We all have our own unique journeys and what works best for each and every single one of us. I encourage you to be brave and find out what resonates with you the most and continue to do the things that make you feel most like you.
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
This episode breaks down how the idea for entering motherhood was born. I talk about the transition of what it was like for me to become a mom and what ultimately lead me to creating this space where mothers can come together and share their postpartum experiences. I hope you enjoy the story and discover how this journey has changed you.