A new kind of Pregnancy & Motherhood Podcast! If you used to pop champagne in the clurrrrb and now you’re popping prenatal vitamins, well, you’ve come to the ri...
Postpartum Blues or Something More? Chatting Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Sarah Oreck!
The postpartum period is no joke—hormones are crashing, sleep is nonexistent, and emotions are running high. But how do you know if it’s just the “baby blues” or something more serious? This week, Sarah is deep in the trenches of postpartum and calling in reinforcements.
Enter Dr. Sarah Oreck, a Columbia University-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in reproductive mental health. As the co-founder and CEO of Mavida Health, a medical advisor for Natural Cycles, and a mom of three, she gets it. Dr. Oreck breaks down the most common postpartum mental health struggles, from anxiety to depression, and shares real, practical tools to help you feel more like you again.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone—this episode is here to help!
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From the Trenches! Sibling Introduction + Transitioning from 1 to 2
The transition from 1 to 2 is NO JOKE. Sarah dives into the wild ride of adding a new baby to the mix and all the unexpected challenges that come with it. She shares what she wished she knew beforehand, tips for a smooth sibling introduction (spoiler: she learned the hard way), handling jealousy and big feelings from your firstborn, and navigating the inevitable mom guilt of splitting your time. If you're prepping for life with two, this one’s a must-listen!
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Help us Sleep! Crib Transitions, Daylight Savings & More with HeySleepyBaby
If you're tired and you know it clap your hands! Sleep can be a tough piece of the puzzle for parents, and unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Sleep Consultant, Mom of 3 and founder of @HeySleepyBaby, Rachel Shepard- Ohta joins the pod this week to help us out! We discuss different sleep methods, sleep regressions, Daylight Savings Time (heads up parents.. that happens this week!) transitioning from the crib to toddler bed and MORE! She helps answer all of YOUR burning sleep questions and gives us a ton of freebies for your reading pleasure:
Resources from this episode!
https://heysleepybaby.com/daylight-savings-tips-for-babies/
https://heysleepybaby.com/floor-beds-for-baby-sleep/
https://heysleepybaby.com/the-4-month-sleep-regression/
https://heysleepybaby.com/siblings-sharing-a-room/
Want more from our guest this week?
Check out @HeySleepyBaby on Instagram!
Check out her website HERE
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Inside the Hospital Haze: Breastfeeding Struggles, What Happens in the NICU, and More!
Woah we just had a baby! What happens next? Sarah discusses the moments and Days RIGHT after birth that take place right in the hospital. She takes you behind the scenes of those first wild days, from the joys (and jolts) of postpartum life to the unexpected hurdles of breastfeeding. She spills on lactation struggles, the good the bad and the weird parts of the hospital stay, and what happens if your little one makes a pit stop in the NICU. Buckle up—it’s a ride!
Want more from Sarah?
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Week 40+: Cheering You On!
HAPPY DUE DATE!! You Made it!!!! We are coming to the end of this little pregnancy journey together! In this pre-recorded episode, Sarah shares some ways to jumpstart labor, talks you off the ledge, and tells you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep you on track. Because that baby will be here before you know it!
Stay in touch with Sarah!
Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall
Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems
Check out the NEW IG @bottleserviceBKP
Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon
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Big Thank you to our Episode Sponsor:
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A new kind of Pregnancy & Motherhood Podcast! If you used to pop champagne in the clurrrrb and now you’re popping prenatal vitamins, well, you’ve come to the right place. From the writer and creator of the comedy Instagram and Podcast “Big Kid Problems” comes a brand new show about the roller coaster of Pregnancy and new Motherhood!
For Pregnancy Episodes, scroll on down to the beginning of this podcast and you will find all 40 week-by-weeks of pregnancy with Sarah. Find your week OR start from the beginning and get ready to commiserate with your new preggo bestie!