Moon & Mother Podcast

About Moon & Mother Podcast

This is a podcast for birthing people, parents, and anyone who wants the real conversations we don’t hear enough about! I’m a doula talking all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, trauma, advocacy, mental health, and what it actually looks like to parent in today’s world. We’ll share birth stories, expert voices, hard truths, and empowering education without fear-mongering or sugarcoating This space is honest, inclusive, pro-choice, pro-education, and rooted in bodily autonomy. Come learn, unlearn, feel seen, and remember you’re not alone!

Publisher

Kyra Patch

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Jan 2026

Latest episode

23 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Aug 2026

   My Favorite Birth Tools and How to Cope in Labor

   Labor doesn’t come with a single magic trick and what works beautifully for one person may be completely useless to another. In this episode, we’re talking about some of my favorite tools for labor, why I love them, when they can be useful, and how to actually use coping techniques instead of simply knowing that they exist. We’ll talk about physical comfort measures, movement, breathing, positioning, touch, temperature, sound, your environment, and the mental side of getting through contractions. Because coping with labor isn’t necessarily about making every contraction painless. Sometimes it’s about learning how to work with your body instead of fighting against it. Your birth toolbox should contain OPTIONS. If something feels amazing, use it. If something makes you want to launch your partner across the room, abandon it. You are allowed to change your mind. Something that felt wonderful at 4 centimeters might be completely unbearable at 8 centimeters. That’s normal. Coping isn’t the same thing as being comfortable. Labor can be intense, overwhelming, emotional, loud, messy, and powerful—and you can still be coping beautifully. Your partner doesn’t have to “fix” labor. Sometimes the most helpful thing they can do is create a calm environment, remind you to breathe, offer physical support, get you water, help you change positions, or simply stay present. Depending on the person, situation, and birth environment, some of my favorite tools include: Birth ball Peanut ball Shower or tub Heating pad or warm compresses Cold washcloths Counterpressure Hip squeezes Massage Movement and position changes Slow, rhythmic breathing Vocalization TENS Rebozo techniques Partner touch Low lighting Music Essential comfort items from home Affirmations or grounding phrases A supportive birth team The goal isn’t to use every tool!

2. 

   7 Jun 2026

   Overstimulated & Over Touched, The Reality of Motherhood

   Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about a side of motherhood that isn’t talked about enough: feeling overstimulated and over touched. From constant requests for snacks and attention to being touched all day by babies, toddlers, and even partners, many moms find themselves craving personal space while simultaneously feeling guilty for needing it. If you’ve ever hidden in the bathroom for a few moments of peace, felt overwhelmed by noise, or struggled with sensory overload, this episode is for you. We’ll discuss: • What it really means to be overstimulated as a mom •Why feeling “touched out” is more common than you think • The mental and emotional impact of constant caregiving • Signs your nervous system may need support • Practical ways to create small moments of rest and regulation throughout your day • Letting go of guilt when you need space This episode is a reminder that needing a break doesn’t make you a bad mother it makes you human. You deserve support, rest, and moments to reconnect with yourself outside of your role as “Mom. Whether you’re in the newborn stage, chasing toddlers, or navigating motherhood with older children, this conversation is for you. Connect with me: https://beacons.ai/doulakyra (https://beacons.ai/doulakyra) Doula.kyra25@gmail.com

3. 

   12 May 2026

   Colic, Reflux & Surviving the Hard Days

   In this episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest and most isolating parts of early parenthood caring for a baby struggling with colic, reflux, excessive crying, feeding difficulties, and sleepless nights while trying to survive mentally and emotionally yourself. This conversation is for the parents pacing the floors at 2am, the families being told “it’s normal” when their instincts say something feels off, and the caregivers carrying the emotional weight of trying everything while feeling completely exhausted. We discuss: • What colic actually is and why it can feel so overwhelming • Signs and symptoms of infant reflux • The emotional toll excessive crying can have on parents • How reflux and feeding struggles can impact sleep, bonding, and mental health • The difference between “normal newborn behavior” and when to seek support • Advocacy in medical settings when you feel dismissed • Supporting both baby and parent during difficult postpartum seasons • Coping strategies for surviving the hard days • Why parents deserve support, validation, and rest too This episode is not medical advice, but rather an honest conversation meant to educate, validate, and support families navigating a really difficult chapter. If you’re currently in the thick of it… You are not failing. You are not alone. And your concerns deserve to be heard. Resources & Support: • Speak with your pediatric provider about ongoing feeding concerns, poor weight gain, projectile vomiting, breathing concerns, or persistent distress • Postpartum Support International: Postpartum Support International (https://www.postpartum.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) • Reflux education & parent support: Infant Reflux Information & Support Association (IRIS) (https://www.infantreflux.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Follow along for more postpartum, birth, and motherhood conversations: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonandmotherdoulacare?igsh=bmlrYmhxanh5ZjA5&utm_source=qr (https://www.instagram.com/moonandmotherdoulacare?igsh=bmlrYmhxanh5ZjA5&utm_source=qr) •https://beacons.ai/doulakyra (https://beacons.ai/doulakyra)

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