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Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support

Sarah Marie Bilger - Birth and Postpartum Doula

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

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269. [DOULA TALK] Preparing for Postpartum

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/10/29

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

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268. Making Postpartum Snacking Simple with Lindsay...

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2025/10/27

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,

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267. [DOULA TALK] Preparing for Birth

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2025/10/22

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:

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266. Build Your Dream Birth Team: Choices,...

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/10/20

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

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265. [DOULA TALK] Consistency in Pregnancy

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/10/15

In this episode Sarah Marie Bilger and Katelyn discuss the power of consistency during pregnancy, offering practical tips like checklists, habit-stacking, and accountability to help you stay on track.They cover involving partners, using doulas and apps, prepping essentials (hospital bag, freezer meals, diapers), honoring your capacity and rest, and building routines that carry into postpartum. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for

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264. Adding NICU Preferences to Your Birth Plan with...

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/10/13

Host Sarah Marie Bilger talks with Mary Farrelly, a Level 4 NICU nurse and founder of The NICU Translator, about the realities of NICU care, common myths, and how families can prepare whether a stay is expected or unexpected. They cover NICU levels, separation and bonding, feeding and pumping decisions, communication and advocacy, practical birth-plan options, and resources to reduce trauma and build confidence for parents. Find the Full Show Notes Here:

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21:42

263. [DOULA TALK] Finding out Baby's Gender

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2025/10/08

Hey Mamas, Sarah Marie Bilger and co-host Katelyn discuss everything around finding out baby’s gender — from early blood tests and ultrasounds to surprise reveals at birth. They explore generational differences, creative reveal ideas, the emotional highs and lows (including naming and gender disappointment), and the unexpected freedom of surrendering control. Practical parenting concerns like gender-neutral clothing and family involvement are also covered, all to help you feel informed and confident

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262. Personal Update: Nesting, Birth Plans & Doula Life

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/10/06

Host Sarah Marie Bilger gives a pregnancy update, sharing her home-birth preparations, doula work wrap-up, nesting, and thoughts on postpartum recovery as she anticipates baby #3.She touches on family dynamics, name feelings, prenatal care, and how she’s recording episodes ahead of baby’s arrival while leaning into rest and self-care. 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

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261. [DOULA TALK] Preparing Older Siblings for Baby

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2025/10/02

In this Doula Talk episode Sarah Marie Bilger and Katelyn discuss how to prepare older siblings for a new baby, from when and how to tell them to age‑appropriate conversations, setting expectations, and helping kids bond by feeling kicks and getting involved in care.They also cover logistics and options for the birth, home vs hospital, hiring a sibling doula or trusted caregivers, and practical strategies to reduce stress and make the transition smoother for the whole family. Find the Full Show

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260. Homebirth Stories, Safety & Self-Advocacy with...

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/10/01

In this episode Sarah Marie Bilger speaks with Katelyn Fusco, creator of the Happy Homebirth Podcast, about her journey into home birth, how her personal experiences inspired her to educate and empower mothers, and why home birth feels rare but possible in the U.S.They discuss informed choice, self-advocacy, practical tips for preparing a birth plan, the power of storytelling to heal and connect, and resources for processing birth experiences and building community. Find the Full Show Notes Here:

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259. [DOULA TALK] Cesarean Options

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/25

Join hosts Sarah Marie Bilger and Katelyn for a concise Doula Talk focused on cesarean options, including maternal-assisted cesareans, spinal vs. general anesthesia, and ways to stay present during an unplanned or planned C-section.Learn practical choices you can ask for in the OR: lowering or clear drapes, not strapping arms, music, delayed cord clamping, partner skin-to-skin, and immediate bonding strategies. Hear tips on planning ahead, advocating with your provider, and deciding between

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258. What's the Deal with Due Dates?

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/23

Host Sarah Marie Bilger breaks down how due dates are calculated, why they're often inaccurate, and what an estimated due date really means. She offers mindset shifts, practical self-care tips, and communication strategies to reduce anxiety as the big day approaches, plus guidance on ultrasound dating and induction conversations with providers. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education

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257. [DOULA TALK] Birth Positions Unpacked

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/17

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

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256. An OB/GYN’s Honest Take on Pregnancy, Birth, and...

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/17

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

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255. O.W.N. Your Birth: A Simple Framework to Claim...

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2025/09/13

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

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254. [DOULA TALK] In-Person Connections

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/12

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:

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253. The Three H's of Pregnancy: Hernias, Hemorrhoids...

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/12

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

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252. [DOULA TALK] Pregnancy Food Aversions

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/10

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

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251. Your Third Trimester Roadmap

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/10

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:

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250. Climate, Depression, and the Birth of Tilt with...

Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum... ·

2025/09/05

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

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