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Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity

Chelsea Barbine INHC, Postpartum Health Coach

The go-to podcast for moms who want to feel less overwhelmed in the trenches of early motherhood.***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ***You did everything they told you to do.You took the birth class.You built the baby registry.You prepped the nursery, the hospital bag-maybe even printed a checklist or two.But somewhere between the gender guesses and the baby pools, no one prepared you for the most important part: the exhaustion, the mental load, the identity shift—life after birth.If you’re

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16:34

What I’d Tell a First-Time Mom If I Wasn’t Afraid to...

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2025/08/16

Send us a text You think you know how to take care of yourself — and you do… but you’ve never done it while keeping another human alive 24/7. In this episode, Chelsea gets real about the massive shift from pregnancy (where everyone’s focused on you) to postpartum (where all eyes are on the baby)… and the part no one tells you: you are still the one responsible for your baby’s growth and development. From the science of co-regulation to why self-care can’t be an afterthought, this is the truth...

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40:55

She Went Home 4 Hours After Birth: What to Know About...

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2025/08/09

Send us a text Curious about what it’s really like to give birth at a birth center—and be home just four hours later? In today’s episode, Chelsea sits down with Brittany, a mom of three, to share her full birth story—from her water breaking in the middle of the night to delivering her baby in a calm, midwife-supported setting. She opens up about choosing a birth center after two hospital births, how this third experience felt completely different, and what it’s like to know with confidence th...

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22:42

The Truth About Breastfeeding Burnout and the Guilt...

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2025/08/02

Send us a text What happens when breastfeeding starts to feel more like a burden than a bond? In today’s episode, Chelsea opens up about the unexpected emotional toll of ending her second breastfeeding journey — and why it was so much harder the second time around. From NICU separation to triple feeding, exclusive pumping, and pump schedules with a mobile infant and toddler at home, she shares the real reasons she chose to stop… and the guilt that lingered long after the final pump part was d...

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35:26

Postpartum or Perimenopause? What Millennials Need to...

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2025/07/26

Send us a text Night sweats, mood swings, brain fog, midsection weight gain and fatigue - are all symptoms of the postpartum transition. They’re also symptoms of perimenopause. In today’s episode, Chelsea is joined by therapist, advocate, former attorney, and author of Millennial Menopause, Lauren Tetenbaum — aka The CounseLaur — to unpack why we need to be talking about the full spectrum of womanhood: from postpartum to perimenopause to menopause. With more women starting and gro...

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16:13

Becoming a Mom vs. Becoming a Mom of Two: Which...

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2025/07/19

Send us a text Is going from zero to one kid harder than going from one to two? In this episode, Chelsea jumps on the social trend and breaks down the emotional, physical, and relationship shifts that happen in each postpartum transition — and ranks which one felt harder for her. Spoiler alert: 0-1 changed her. 1-2 challenged them. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circ...

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55:30

What a Pediatric Sleep Consultant Wants Every Mom to...

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2025/07/12

Send us a text Postpartum sleep deprivation isn’t just about being exhausted — it impacts your patience, your mental health, your milk supply, postpartum weight loss, your relationships — it impacts everything. In today’s episode, Chelsea is joined by pediatric sleep consultant and owner of Your Zen Baby Sarah Bossio to talk about what’s really going on when sleep feels like a never-ending struggle with your children. Together they cover: The truth about sleep training (and why it’s so trigge...

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14:29

Birth Plan vs. Postpartum Plan: Why You Need Them and...

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2025/07/05

Send us a text You’ve got a color-coded birth plan, your hospital bag is packed, and you’ve saved 87 TikToks about labor positions... But what about what happens after birth? In this episode, we’re diving into why having a postpartum plan (beyond your postpartum meals in the freezer and peri bottle) is just as important — if not more — than your birth plan. If you’re pregnant or in the thick of sleep deprivation in newborn life, this conversation will show you exactly how to stop overthinking...

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76:36

Breastfeeding Is More Than Supply and Demand: How to...

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2025/06/28

Send us a text Struggling with low milk supply, pumping frustration, or wondering why breastfeeding feels harder than everyone says? In today's episode, Chelsea sits down with Valene McMorrow, IBCLC, to unpack the real reasons behind breastfeeding challenges—and why milk supply is about so much more than just “nursing more often.” We dive into what actually supports lactation (spoiler: mental health, nutrition, and rest are just as important as the latch), the truth about galactagogues, and h...

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26:46

Postpartum Recovery Simplified: 10 Recovery...

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2025/06/21

Send us a text If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “top postpartum recovery products” at 2am… I see you. And this episode is for you. There’s SO much noise out there telling new moms what to buy, what to prep, what not to forget. But after going through it twice now, here’s what I’ve learned: You don’t need everything.You just need the right things.On this week’s episode of Postpartum Better, I’m breaking down the 10 recovery essentials I swear by—from the physical products that actually h...

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44:05

But Mom and Baby Are “Healthy” - The Truth About...

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2025/06/14

Send us a text Let’s be honest—birth doesn’t always go the way we planned. And even when we can say, “Mom and baby are healthy!”—there’s often still something underneath the surface we haven’t fully unpacked. Maybe it’s guilt. Maybe it’s regret. Maybe it’s a questioned “what if” you haven’t said out loud. Today’s episode is pulled from a live workshop I hosted inside The Cultivate Crew, and from the moment we hit record, I knew it needed to live here on the podcast too. The guest you’ll hea...

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59:23

The First Hours After Birth: Postpartum Recovery,...

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2025/06/07

Send us a text Can you imagine recovering from birth—and not having your baby in your arms? It’s something no mother plans for, but it’s the reality for so many NICU moms. In this episode, Chelsea is sharing what those first hours after birth looked like for her: recovering after birth while her son was in the NICU, navigating pumping, care windows, and bonding from across the hospital. This isn’t a how-to—it’s a reflection on the emotions that surfaced when her postpartum recovery didn't go ...

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57:01

How My Preterm Labor Turned Into a Peaceful,...

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2025/05/31

Send us a text Chelsea Barbine returns to the podcast sharing her peaceful unmedicated hospital birth story, welcoming her second baby, born six weeks early. Chelsea opens up about the emotional journey of a preterm birth, the decisions she faced around induction, Group B Strep, and labor interventions, and how she stayed calm and empowered throughout the experience. She discusses the critical role of her doula support team, the power of birth mindset preparation, and the tools that helped he...

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35:08

The Pregnancy Diaries: Week 33 - Is It Pee or Your...

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2025/01/08

Send us a textHave you ever wondered, "Did my water just break or did I pee?" You're not alone! In today’s episode, Chelsea reflects on her own personal experience navigating one of the most memorable—and confusing—moments of her second pregnancy. Join her as she shares tips on how to know if your water has broken, the key signs to look for, and when to reach out to your provider.She'll also discuss what typically happens next: from initial assessments to the protocols providers follow t...

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58:02

Why We’re Failing Women’s Pelvic Health (And How Moms...

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2025/01/04

Send us a textAre you struggling with postpartum recovery and feeling like you’re not getting the support you need? You’re not alone—pelvic floor health is one of the most overlooked aspects of postpartum care, but it’s crucial for long-term recovery. Whether you’ve had a vaginal birth or a C-section, understanding how to support your pelvic floor and rebuild your core is key to feeling stronger after childbirth. If that sounds familiar, this one is for you!In today's episode Chelsea is joine...

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The Pregnancy Diaries: Week 32 - Get a Free Breast...

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2025/01/01

Send us a textIn this episode, Chelsea uncovers a little-known postpartum resource that every expecting mom should know about: Acceleron. This website streamlines the process of getting a free or discounted breast pump through your health insurance, saving you time and money during the critical postpartum period.Drawing from her personal experience, Chelsea explains why having a backup breast pump is a must-have for new moms. Whether you’re planning to breastfeed, exclusively pump, or use a p...

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Setting New Year Resolutions? 3 Questions to Ask...

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2024/12/28

Send us a textThe postpartum journey is a season of profound change—both beautiful and challenging. In this episode Chelsea reflects on the parallels between setting New Year’s intentions and navigating the transition to life after birth and shares the three key questions every mom should ask herself before. Whether you're an expecting mom preparing for your postpartum journey or a busy mom looking to set meaningful resolutions, this episode offers actionable insights to help you create ...

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The Pregnancy Diaries: Week 31 - The Best Prenatal...

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2024/12/25

Send us a textFinding time for movement during pregnancy can feel like just another task on an already overwhelming to-do list. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or the simple fact that some days it’s hard to muster the energy, exercise might feel like a daunting addition. But here’s the truth: prenatal movement doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming—it just needs to work for you. In this episode, Chelsea shares her personal journey at 31 weeks pregnant, including why she c...

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50:28

Struggling to Breastfeed? What to Know About Tongue...

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2024/12/21

Send us a textIn today’s episode, Chelsea sits down with airway and sleep dentist, Dr. Kalli Hale to discuss her journey from general dentistry to specializing in pediatric growth and development, particularly focusing on the importance of oral health starting at infancy. Together the two dive deep on the impact of tongue and lip ties in breastfeeding and child development as well as signs that may indicate a need for early intervention, the process of treatment and the symptoms of those untr...

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The Pregnancy Diaries: Week 30 - Braxton Hicks? The...

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2024/12/18

Send us a textAre you preparing for labor and wondering how to feel calm and confident about the big day? Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, labor is as much a mental experience as it is a physical one.At 30 weeks pregnant with baby #2, Chelsea felt her first Braxton Hicks contractions—a wake-up call to the mindset work she’d been neglecting this time around. Inspired by Childbirth Without Fear by Dick Grantly Read, Chelsea explores how understanding your body’s natural design and th...

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16:23

Want a Faster Postpartum Recovery? The 5-5-5 Method I...

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2024/12/14

Send us a textPostpartum recovery is more than just physical—it’s a multidimensional process that affects your body, mind, and spirit. In this episode of Postpartum Better, Chelsea introduces the 5-5-5 Method, a simple and effective postpartum recovery plan designed to help new moms prioritize healing after birth.Chelsea shares why this method is one of the best tools for healing your postpartum body and how it supports both physical recovery and emotional well-being. She also provides new mo...

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