Mama Wears Athleisure: A Resource for New & Expecting Moms
Hosted by Mariela · Mariela De Santiago- evidence-based parenting advice in bite-sized episodes—your go-to resource for new and expecting parents into the postpartum period! Get the information you need, when you need it, in short and digestible episodes.
4.9from 167 ratings
- 150
- Episodes
- 69
- Transcribed
- 167
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2022
- First episode
- 79K
- YouTube views
About Mama Wears Athleisure: A Resource for New & Expecting Moms
Welcome to the New Mom Talk (previously Mama Wears Athleisure) podcast, your go-to resource for new moms, expecting moms, and perinatal parents navigating the exciting journey of parenthood! Hosted by Mariela De Santiago, mom to a toddler and host of the Carlsbad Mom Walks, this podcast aims to provide evidence-based information, expert advice, and relatable stories to support you through this transformative period (Pregnancy podcast, New Mom podcast, Expecting Mom podcast, First Time Mom podcast). Join us as we tackle common questions and concerns that new parents often Google, such as: What are the early signs of labor? How can I prepare for childbirth? What are the best practices for breastfeeding? How do I establish a sleep routine for my newborn? What are some common newborn care tips? How do I recognize postpartum depression symptoms? What are safe exercises during pregnancy? How can I bond with my baby during the perinatal period? What should I include in my birth plan? How do I navigate the transition to parenthood as a couple? New Mom podcast What are the early signs of pregnancy? What are the early signs of labor? How to prepare for childbirth? What should I include in my birth plan? How do I navigate the transition to parenthood as a couple? Breastfeeding tips and techniques Sleep training methods for infants Common newborn care tips Pregnancy tips Postpartum wellness Prenatal care New motherhood Postpartum recovery Maternal health Pregnancy journey Expectant mothers Postpartum support Motherhood experience Parenting advice Family dynamics Parenting tips Raising children Family well-being Parenting challenges Family relationships Parenting insights Mental health for mothers Emotional well-being Coping with motherhood Maternal mental health Self-care for moms Stress management Emotional resilience Conversations with experts Interviews with mothers Real-life parenting stories Expert advice for moms Support for new mothers Insights on motherhood Informative parenting discussions Empowering mothers Couples therapy Psychotherapy Breastfeeding tips Sleep during pregnancy Postpartum nutrition Marriage and Family Marriage after baby Balancing work and motherhood Pregnancy self-care Healthy pregnancy habits Relationships Postpartum recovery and self-care Recognize postpartum depression symptoms Balancing work and parenthood Safe exercises during pregnancy Introducing solid foods to babies Managing toddler tantrums and behavior How to prepare for pregnancy What is the best pregnancy podcast That pregnancy podcast Best pregnancy podcast Birth podcast Best birth podcast Birthing podcast Best birthing podcast Natural pregnancy podcast Pregnancy podcasts for first time moms Pregnancy podcast is it Normal Podcasts for early pregnancy Pregnancy podcasts Podcasts for expecting mothers Pregnancy podcasts for first time moms Podcasts for expecting mothers Pregnancy podcast week by week, new mom, best parenting podcast, best podcast for new moms, best new mom podcast, best podcast for pregnancy, best podcast for pregnant women, best podcast for moms, best podcast for parenting Tune in to New Mom Talk for practical advice, expert insights, and encouragement as you embark on this incredible journey into parenthood! Want to be a guest on our show? Shoot us an email mariela@newmomtalk.com. Instagram: @newmomtalk.podcast www.newmomtalk.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mamawearsathleisure
- Publisher
- Mariela De Santiago- evidence-based parenting advice in bite-sized episodes—your go-to resource for new and expecting parents into the postpartum period! Get the information you need, when you need it, in short and digestible episodes.
- Category
- education · kids & family · kids & family
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 31 Oct 2022
- Latest episode
- 30 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
69 of 150 episodes have a transcript.
30 Sept 2026
Grocery Grace: Stress‑Free Shopping & Cooking for New Parents — with Carol Ann Kates Ep 139
16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Your Maternity Leave Guide: Benefits, Job Protection & What Nobody Tells You with Shelly Yehuda Ep. 138
2 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Beautifully Postpartum: Redefining Self-Care with Courtney Boylan from Le Lolo Ep 137
Inside a recent episode
Your Maternity Leave Guide: Benefits, Job Protection & What Nobody Tells You with Shelly Yehuda Ep. 138
Published 16 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It's a leave of absence. And during that time, the employee is still considered an employee, just not actively working. they're on a leave of absence. So they still have employee status. What that means is while you're on leave, your job protection gives you certain benefits like your health insurance stays active, right? So your employer has to keep your health insurance active while you're on maternity leave. What that means is you have access to your prenatal appointments, postpartum visits, pediatrician appointments for your baby who's covered under your insurance that your employer's provide or paying premiums on. […]
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- Carol Ann Kates
- Shelly Yehuda
- Courtney Boylan
- Aly Wente
- Blair Mohr
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 78,792
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 128 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 39 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
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- Quality
- 83
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 72
- Engagement
- 81
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Who hosts Mama Wears Athleisure: A Resource for New & Expecting Moms?
Mariela host the show. Published by Mariela De Santiago- evidence-based parenting advice in bite-sized episodes—your go-to resource for new and expecting parents into the postpartum period! Get the information you need, when you need it, in short and digestible episodes..
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