Pregnancy is just the beginning - but who’s helping you prepare for life after birth? The Postpartum Prep Podcast guides expecting and new moms into motherhood with confidence and support.
Hosted by postpartum doula Ceridwen | https://motherbabywellbeing.com
The podcast offers evidence-based insight and compassionate conversations on the journey from birth, through the fourth trimester, and beyond.
Topics include: postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn sleep, maternal mental health, identity shifts, and building your support system - so life after birth feels smoother, more nourishing
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Things Nobody Tells You About the First Few Weeks With a Newborn (Episode 48)
Episode 48
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 25:20
What are the first few weeks with a newborn actually like?
Before having my baby, I thought I knew what to expect after birth. I knew newborns woke at night. I knew breastfeeding didn't always go to plan. I knew having a baby would a lot of work. But there were so many things I simply didn’t realize I would experience until I was living them.
In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, I’m sharing the things that made me think, “Why did nobody tell me about this?” during those first few weeks postpartum.
We’ll talk about:
How much of your day can revolve around feeding your newborn
Why newborns may wake far more often than you expect
What it can be like when your baby doesn’t want to sleep in their crib
Why basic self-care like eating, showering, and brushing your teeth can suddenly become surprisingly difficult
How much support you may actually need after birth
Why simply leaving the house with a newborn can take so much planning
The unexpected emotions and incredible joy that can come with becoming a parent
Why it’s possible to find the newborn stage both incredibly challenging and incredibly beautiful
If you’re pregnant and wondering what life with a newborn will really be like, this episode is for you. My goal isn’t to scare you about postpartum - it’s to help you feel more prepared for the realities of those first few weeks, so you can go into them with realistic expectations and a plan for support.
And if listening leaves you thinking, “Wait…now I have even more questions,” that’s exactly what my Postpartum Prep Workshop is for. It’s a live Q&A designed to help expecting parents prepare for the practical realities of life after birth, including newborn care, feeding, sleep, relationships, and postpartum wellbeing.
Because birth is just the beginning - let’s get you ready for what comes next!
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Got a burning question about life after birth?
Join our upcoming Postpartum Prep Workshop for pregnant mamas-to-be, where you can ask Ceridwen your questions about preparing for life with baby.
Do You Really Need a Nursing Bra? The Truth About Breastfeeding Bras From Real Moms (Episode 47)
Episode 47
Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 25:13
Are nursing bras actually necessary for breastfeeding? Or are they just another postpartum product that new moms are told they need?
In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, we’re exploring the real-life experience of wearing nursing bras while breastfeeding. Real moms share whether they felt nursing bras were essential, what they loved about them, and why some moms chose to skip them completely.
We’ll talk about:
Why some breastfeeding moms swear by nursing bras
Breastfeeding in public and the importance of easy access
Leaking milk, breast pads, and overnight breastfeeding realities
Comfort, engorgement, changing breast size, and sore breasts postpartum
Whether regular bras, bralettes, or sports bras can work instead
My personal experience trying different nursing bra styles postpartum
The features that actually make a nursing bra worth buying
If you’re preparing for breastfeeding, building your postpartum essentials list, or wondering what you truly need after birth, this episode will help you make an informed choice without unnecessary pressure.
Plus, I share the nursing bra that finally worked for me after trying multiple styles.
The Postpartum Prep Podcast is all about preparing for life after birth — from newborn care and breastfeeding to postpartum recovery, mental health, and creating a more supported transition into motherhood.
How to Cope with the Fear of Motherhood | Losing Yourself, Trusting Yourself & Becoming a Mom (Episode 46)
Episode 46
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 18:16
If you're pregnant and wondering how to cope with the fear of motherhood, you're not alone.
Becoming a mother can bring excitement, joy, and anticipation - but it can also bring fear.
In this Q&A episode, Ceridwen is joined by Vanessa from Matrescence in Color to explore some of the most common fears expectant and new mothers experience. Together, they discuss what it means to lose yourself in motherhood, why fear is a normal part of the transition into motherhood, and how to begin trusting yourself as a mother when you've never done this before.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✨ Is it normal to be scared about becoming a mother? ✨ Why excitement and fear often exist at the same time ✨ The truth about "losing yourself" in motherhood ✨ How matrescence changes your identity ✨ Why grief can be a healthy part of becoming a mother ✨ How to trust yourself as a new mom ✨ The difference between instinct, intuition, and learned parenting skills
Whether you're pregnant, preparing for postpartum, or navigating early motherhood, this conversation offers reassurance that fear doesn't mean you're doing something wrong - it often means you're stepping into something important.
If you're looking for support around maternal mental health, matrescence, identity shifts, and the transition to motherhood, this episode is for you.
45: Becoming a Mother | The Identity Shift Nobody Prepares You For
Episode 45
Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 56:19
Becoming a mother is one of the biggest transitions a woman can experience, yet many women feel completely unprepared for how much it changes them.
In this episode, therapist Vanessa Leville explains why motherhood can transform your identity, relationships, nervous system, ambitions, and sense of self - an experience that is more common than most people realize.
Together, they explore why becoming a mother changes nearly every aspect of your life, including your identity, relationships, nervous system, brain, ambitions, and sense of self. Vanessa shares her personal journey into motherhood, how it transformed her work as a therapist, and why so many mothers feel like they're "losing themselves" after having a baby.
You'll learn:
What matrescence is and why every mother experiences it
The difference between matrescence and postpartum mental health disorders
Common signs of matrescence, including identity shifts and mixed emotions
Why "survival mode" can be a normal and even sacred part of early motherhood
How your brain, nervous system, and body change after birth
The importance of postpartum support and recovery
What it means to reclaim yourself as motherhood evolves
How societal expectations can shape the postpartum experience
Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or reflecting on your own motherhood journey, this conversation offers reassurance, validation, and practical wisdom for navigating one of life's biggest transitions.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mother (or mom-to-be)
44: Preparing for Postpartum with Twins | What No One Tells You About Support, NICU Stays & Survival
Episode 44
Friday, June 19, 2026 • Duration 16:55
Welcoming twins can be a beautiful experience - but it can also bring unique challenges that many parents don't feel prepared for.
In this Q&A episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen sits down with Alaina from Nurturing Twins to discuss what postpartum really looks like with twins and how parents can prepare before their babies arrive.
Together, they explore essential twin postpartum preparation, practical items worth having on hand, how to reduce overwhelm during the newborn stage, and what support can look like when birth doesn't go according to plan.
Alaina also shares her personal experience navigating birth complications and a NICU stay, offering heartfelt insight into the importance of community, asking for help, and meeting your own basic needs during one of life's biggest transitions.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• The twin-specific items Alaina found most helpful postpartum • Why support matters more than baby gear • How to prepare mentally for the intensity of twin motherhood • Practical ways friends and family can help after birth • Navigating birth complications and NICU stays with greater support • Why meeting your own needs is essential for caring for your babies
Whether you're expecting twins, supporting someone who is, or simply preparing for postpartum, this conversation offers realistic encouragement and practical guidance for the early weeks after birth.
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43: Having Twins Doesn't Mean Giving Up Attachment Parenting | The Motherbaby Triad with Alaina of Nurturing Twins
Episode 43
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 01:13:07
What if having twins didn't mean giving up the parenting experience you dreamed of?
In this episode, Ceridwen is joined by Alaina, founder of Nurturing Twins, to explore a radically different approach to twin motherhood - one rooted in attachment, responsiveness, and connection.
Together, we discuss:
• The "Motherbaby Triad" and why twin families need a different framework than the traditional mother-baby dyad • Common myths about raising twins • Breastfeeding twins and overcoming early challenges • Ecological breastfeeding and responsive feeding • Sleep, co-sleeping, contact naps, and attachment-focused approaches for twins • How nurture and connection can support both maternal and infant wellbeing • Why support should focus on the mother—not separate mothers from their babies • Preparing for postpartum with twins
Alaina also shares her powerful personal journey through a high-risk twin pregnancy, HELLP syndrome, NICU separation, exclusive breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and the mindset shifts that helped her navigate motherhood with twins while staying true to her values.
Whether you're expecting twins, parenting multiples, or simply interested in attachment parenting and motherbaby wellbeing, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what is possible.
42: What to Eat After Birth | Postpartum Healing, Energy & Recovery
Episode 42
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Duration 20:32
What should you actually eat during postpartum recovery? Are “superfoods” necessary? Should you avoid cold foods after birth? And is it okay to follow postpartum cravings?
In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen is joined by Carla from Carla Sage Birthwork for a deeply grounding conversation about postpartum nutrition, healing, energy, and recovery after birth. Together, they answer real listener questions about nourishing the postpartum body in the first six weeks after having a baby.
This episode explores: • Postpartum healing foods and why warm, slow-cooked meals matter • The role of digestion in postpartum recovery • Whether cold foods and raw foods can impact healing • Postpartum cravings and how to approach them gently • Broths, soups, fats, and nutrient-dense foods for postpartum recovery • Ayurvedic and traditional perspectives on postpartum nourishment • Why the first six weeks postpartum are such an important recovery window
This conversation offers a calm, supportive, non-judgmental perspective on postpartum nutrition and caring for yourself after birth - without pressure, perfection, or rigid rules.
If you’re preparing for postpartum, currently navigating the fourth trimester, or supporting a new mother, this episode is full of validating and practical insight.
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41: Preparing Emotionally for Postpartum Recovery | Rest, Support & Healing After Birth
Episode 41
Sunday, May 10, 2026 • Duration 54:38
What really helps postpartum recovery?
In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen speaks with postpartum care provider Carla Sage about the emotional and practical preparation that can support a smoother postpartum recovery after birth.
This conversation explores:
Postpartum rest and healing
The emotional “inner work” of postpartum preparation
Why asking for help can feel difficult
The 7-7-7 postpartum recovery framework
Postpartum support, boundaries, and family dynamics
How modern motherhood pressures women to “bounce back”
Carla shares her own experience of having both an unsupported postpartum and a deeply supported postpartum, and how that shaped her work supporting mothers today.
If you are pregnant, preparing for postpartum, or newly postpartum, this episode offers a grounding and compassionate perspective on healing after birth and building a more supported transition into motherhood.
40: Postpartum Nutrition Q&A with Lily Nichols | Breastfeeding Hunger, Electrolytes, Bone Broth Benefits & Liver Supplements,
Episode 40
Friday, May 1, 2026 • Duration 15:57
What should you actually be eating after having a baby - and how often? In this postpartum nutrition Q&A, we’re answering your most common (and sometimes surprising) questions about nourishing your body during recovery and breastfeeding.
I’m joined again by prenatal nutrition expert Lily Nichols to break down practical, evidence-based insights on postpartum healing, energy, and milk production - without the overwhelm.
In this episode, we cover:
Whether freezing raw liver into “pills” is safe (and better alternatives)
How often you should eat while breastfeeding—and why hunger can feel constant
The role of protein, fat, and blood sugar balance in postpartum energy
Are electrolytes helpful for breastfeeding moms? (and how to use them)
Why bone broth is a traditional postpartum staple across cultures
The science behind collagen and postpartum healing
Vegetarian alternatives to bone broth for postpartum recovery
This episode is designed to help you make intentional, informed choices about postpartum nutrition - so you can support your recovery, your milk supply, and your overall wellbeing.
Whether you're preparing for postpartum or already in it, this conversation will help you feel more grounded, nourished, and supported.
39: Postpartum Nutrition 101 | Postpartum Meal Prep & What to Eat After Birth (with Lily Nichols)
Episode 39
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • Duration 40:08
In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen sits down with registered dietitian, researcher, and bestselling author Lily Nichols to uncover one of the most overlooked pieces of postpartum recovery: nutrition after birth.
Most moms are told what to eat during pregnancy - but few are prepared for the reality that your nutrient needs are even higher postpartum. Whether you're planning to breastfeed or not, your body is recovering from birth, replenishing depleted stores, and (possibly) producing breast milk - all at once.
Inside this episode, we explore:
Why postpartum nutrition is MORE demanding than pregnancy
The key nutrients your body needs to recover, heal, and function
How nutrient depletion can impact energy, mood, and brain fog
The truth about protein needs postpartum (and why they’re so high)
How your diet can influence the quality of your breast milk
Common deficiencies in postpartum moms (iron, B12, DHA & more)
The difference between plant-based vs. animal-based nutrient sources
Simple, nourishing foods to prioritize in early postpartum
Why food prep and support systems are essential for recovery
Lily Nichols is a registered dietitian, researcher, and author of Real Food for Pregnancy, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and Real Food for Fertility. Her work focuses on evidence-based prenatal and postpartum nutrition and has influenced maternal health education worldwide.
If you are preparing for postpartum (or just preparing for birth) then this episode if one you won't want to miss. If you want to feel more energized, supported, and nourished in early motherhood, this conversation will completely reframe how you approach postpartum prep.
Lily also shares practical insights on how to prepare for postpartum nutrition ahead of time - so you’re not left overwhelmed, depleted, and trying to “figure it out” while caring for a newborn.
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