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
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)
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
In this episode we talk with Rachael Brown about her book, For Fork's Sake, which shares her journey of how she learned to heal herself and the planet through a plant-based way of eating. We discuss how plant based can actually help with your grocery budget and be a lot easier to maintain then you may think for you and your family as a busy mom.
Postpartum University - Nutrition Plan
Connect more with Rachael Brown:
Website: forforkssakebook.com (Sign up for the newsletter and get a printable guide to cooking and baking without oil)
Facebook: forforkssakebookcom
Instagram: forforkssakebook
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 Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
In this episode we talk with Helen Thompson who is a past childcare provider and now teaches baby massage. We go into how baby massage can help not only with bonding but also social skills, digestive issues, teething, and vital developmental skills. As a parent who works and utilizes childcare I am all about utilizing my time with my baby more efficiently and learning how to best bond with them in the time that I have with them. This conversation is full of benefits that correlate to baby massage and learning how we can discover more about our babies and build a relationship with them even as an infant.
First Time Mum's Podcast Episode with Sarah Marie Bilger
Connect more with Helen Thompson:
Website: mybabymassage.net
Podcast: First Time Mum's
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhoodPodcast
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 Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Hey Mamas!
In this episode we talk with Alissa Alter about her journey into motherhood and the shocking truths she found out about her own body during the process.
Postpartum University - Nutrition Plan
Connect more with Alissa Alter:
Website: alissaalter.com
Instagram: alissaalter
Facebook: Mom's Club
Podcast: Alter Your Life and Myth of Motherhood
Connect more with The Entering Motherhood Podcast:
Instagram: entering_motherhood and sarah_marie_bilger
Facebook: EnteringMotherhoodPodcast
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)