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
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Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
In this Doula Talk episode Sarah Marie Bilger and co-host Katelyn walk through a range of birthing positions—from all fours and the upright “throne” to asymmetrical lunges, peanut ball use, squat techniques and even the toilet—explaining how each can help labor progress and how to adapt them with or without an epidural.
They share practical tips for staying mobile, switching positions, using supports like sheets or squat bars, and listening to your body so you can feel informed and empowered during 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
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
OBGYN Dr. Jessica Vernon shares her journey into perinatal care, candid postpartum struggles, and collaborative work with midwives.
She discusses perinatal mental health, realistic expectations, patient advocacy, and her book Then Comes Baby to help parents feel informed, supported, and less alone through pregnancy, birth, and 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
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Host Sarah Marie Bilger introduces the O.W.N. framework — Optimism & Ownership, Worthiness & Well-being, Nourish & Nurturing — to help mothers claim agency over their birth and life. Through practical steps like naming your goal, defining ownership, making a micro-commitment, asking for support, and designing your environment, listeners learn how to create the spark, fuel, and conditions for a supported experience. The episode includes three immediate sparks (a 10-minute check-in, a concrete ask, and a tiny ritual) and a guided journaling exercise with reflective prompts to help you take action.
Question 1:
What aspect of your life or birth do I want to O.W.N. right now?
Question 2:
What small, specific step can I take this week to move toward that ownership?
Question 3:
Who can I ask for support, and what will I ask them for?
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
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Join host Sarah Marie Bilger for a Doula Talk episode about the importance of in-person connections during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Learn practical tips on finding doulas, local mom groups, prenatal classes, and how to set boundaries so your support team helps — not hinders — your birth experience.
Plus: resources on combining online education with in-person support and details about the Build Your Village Summit for local connection.
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
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Host Sarah Marie Bilger walks through the “three H’s” of pregnancy—hernias, hemorrhoids, and heartburn—covering what causes them, simple remedies, prevention tips, and a few surprising facts.
This short, relatable episode offers practical strategies to ease discomfort during pregnancy and reassurance that you’re not alone.
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 Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Hosts Sarah Marie Bilger and Katelyn chat about food aversions in pregnancy, sharing personal experiences and practical tips like smoothies, protein alternatives, small frequent meals, and texture-friendly swaps.
They encourage self-compassion, communication with partners and providers, and point listeners to additional resources like their O.W.N. Your Birth course and the Build Your Village summit.
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 Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Host Sarah Marie Bilger guides you through a simple, practical third trimester roadmap covering body care (nutrition, movement, rest), preparing your home and hospital bag, emotional and mental preparation, childbirth education and advocacy, and postpartum planning.
Walk away with a short checklist, resources to support labor and recovery, and encouragement to take small steps so you feel grounded and ready for birth and early 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
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Journalist and novelist Emma Pattee joins Entering Motherhood to share her experience with prenatal depression, intense fears about climate-driven disasters, and how those anxieties shaped her novel Tilt. She talks candidly about home and hospital births, advocating for respectful care, and the emotional and spiritual work of preparing for motherhood.
This episode explores the intersection of climate anxiety and parenting, the realities of childbirth choices, and the transformative — sometimes brutal — love that follows becoming a mother.
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 Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Sarah Marie Bilger explores how affirmations, hypnosis, and positive thinking during pregnancy can calm the nervous system, reduce fear, and support smoother labor and postpartum. She explains how stress affects hormones and shares practical tools like Hypnobabies, affirmation cards, and visualization to build confidence and safety.
Listeners get simple, actionable tips — record your own affirmations, listen to guided tracks daily (even during sleep), curate a positive mental environment, and start anytime in pregnancy. These repeatable practices help reshape thought patterns and create a more peaceful, empowered birthing 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
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Join Sarah Marie Bilger and Katelyn on a Doula Talk episode of Entering Motherhood as they explore popular old wives' tales for predicting baby gender — cravings, morning sickness, heart rate, belly shape, the baking soda pee test, and more.
They share personal stories from their pregnancies, compare results, and invite listeners to try the tests and share their outcomes while highlighting their Own Your Birth childbirth education course.
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