Join Sarah-Marie Bilger as she walks through how to prepare for a home birth, focusing on creating a calm, comfortable environment, what your midwife typically provides, and the key supplies to have on hand before labor.

This episode offers a concise checklist covering birth-space setup, water birth and pool tools, postpartum recovery items, newborn basics, and practical doula tips to help you feel confident and prepared.

Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes

Relevant Links:

Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course

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. 

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Host Sarah Marie Bilger talks with Taylor, a holistic doula, about preparing for the final weeks of pregnancy, especially for home birth. They cover the hormonal progression before labor, shifting your mindset from doing to allowing, boosting oxytocin through rest and connection, and simple physical practices (gentle movement, Spinning Babies, prenatal bodywork).

Taylor also shares concrete home-birth logistics: organizing birth supplies, prepping your birth and postpartum space, clear partner instructions, nourishment plans, and essential items to have on hand for the first few days after birth. The episode blends emotional support with actionable advice to help you feel calm, supported, and ready.

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. 

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In this episode Sarah Marie Bilger walks through a clear, practical hospital bag checklist: when to pack, what hospitals usually supply, and which personal items will make labor and postpartum more comfortable.

Key tips include packing two smaller bags (one for labor and one for postpartum/baby), prioritizing essentials like ID and chargers, and bringing comfort items, snacks, toiletries, nursing items, and baby outfits.

Final encouragements focus on keeping packing simple, checking with your hospital, and remembering that it’s okay to forget something — the goal is to feel prepared and supported, not perfect.

Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes

Relevant Links:

Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course

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. 

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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 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. 

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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, easy-to-follow ideas for prepping food ahead, using freezer-friendly components, and building habits that support recovery and family life well beyond the first few weeks 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.

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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: 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. 

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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 postpartum support. It’s a clear, encouraging guide to choosing the people who will help you feel safe, respected, and empowered at your 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. 

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 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. 

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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: 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. 

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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 when deciding if and how you’ll find out your baby’s gender.

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. 

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