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
How to Know If You're Actually Prepared for Postpartum (And What You Might Be Missing)
You might have bought the car seat, washed the baby clothes, taken a birth class, and read about breastfeeding. But are you actually prepared for postpartum?
In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, we're looking at what it really means to prepare for life after birth and the things many expecting parents overlook when getting ready for a new baby.
I'll walk you through six important questions to help you assess how prepared you really are, including:
Newborn life: Do you have a realistic idea of what life with a newborn will actually look like, including frequent night feeds and unpredictable sleep?
Breastfeeding: Do you have a feeding plan, and do you know where to turn if you encounter breastfeeding difficulties?
Sleep: Have you thought about how you'll get enough sleep while caring for a newborn?
Postpartum recovery: Have you made a plan for getting the rest and practical support you'll need after birth?
Your partner: Have you discussed how you'll divide responsibilities and manage the transition to parenthood?
Support: Do you know who you'll turn to when you have questions or need help?
You don't need to have everything figured out before your baby arrives. But thinking through these questions now can help you identify gaps in your postpartum preparation and make a plan that works for your family.
Whether you're preparing for your first baby or simply want to approach postpartum differently this time, this episode will help you think beyond the baby checklist and focus on what you'll actually need after birth.
Ready to feel more prepared for postpartum? Join my upcoming Postpartum Prep Workshop (https://calendly.com/covelactation/postpartum-prep-workshop-mbw), where we'll work through your questions and create a plan tailored to your needs, preferences and circumstances. Find all the details in the episode links.
Listen to the Postpartum Prep Podcast (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/episodes) for more practical advice on postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn care, sleep and preparing for life with a new baby.
Listen next
👉 Things Nobody Tells You About the First Few Weeks with a Newborn (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/episode/first-few-weeks-with-a-newborn)
👉 Preparing Emotionally for Postpartum Recovery (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/episode/preparing-emotionally-for-postpartum-recovery-rest-support-healing-after-birth)
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Free Postpartum Prep Checklist (https://mailchi.mp/f9318fbae1e0/postpartum-prep-checklist)
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Get 10% off nursing bras, breastfeeding clothes, and more from The Little Milk Bar (https://thelittlemilkbar.com/MOTHERBABYWELLBEING) with code MOTHERBABYWELLBEING
Got a burning question about life after birth?
Join our upcoming Postpartum Prep Workshop (https://calendly.com/covelactation/postpartum-prep-workshop-mbw) for pregnant mamas-to-be, where you can ask Ceridwen your questions about preparing for life with baby.
SHOW NOTES (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/49)
22 Sept 2026
Things Nobody Tells You About the First Few Weeks With a Newborn (Episode 48)
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 (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/), 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 (https://calendly.com/covelactation/postpartum-prep-workshop-mbw) 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!
Listen next
👉 Baby sleep safety guidelines (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/episode/baby-sleep-safety)
👉 Preparing for the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/episode/motherhood-emotions-preparing-for-the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-becoming-a-mom)
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Free Postpartum Prep Checklist (https://mailchi.mp/f9318fbae1e0/postpartum-prep-checklist)
https://motherbabywellbeing.com/ (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/)
Get 10% off nursing bras, breastfeeding clothes, and more from The Little Milk Bar (https://thelittlemilkbar.com/MOTHERBABYWELLBEING) with code MOTHERBABYWELLBEING
Got a burning question about life after birth?
Join our upcoming Postpartum Prep Workshop (https://calendly.com/covelactation/postpartum-prep-workshop-mbw) for pregnant mamas-to-be, where you can ask Ceridwen your questions about preparing for life with baby.
SHOW NOTES (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/48)
13 Jul 2026
Do You Really Need a Nursing Bra? The Truth About Breastfeeding Bras From Real Moms (Episode 47)
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.
Products mentioned in episode
The Little Milk Bar (https://thelittlemilkbar.com/MOTHERBABYWELLBEING)
The Allie Bra (https://collabs.shop/udqxja)
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Nursing Pads (https://collabs.shop/boizok)
Breastfeeding Clothes (https://collabs.shop/65vkut)
Electrolytes (https://collabs.shop/46czsq)
Get 10% off nursing bras, breastfeeding clothes, and more from The Little Milk Bar (https://thelittlemilkbar.com/MOTHERBABYWELLBEING) with code MOTHERBABYWELLBEING
Postpartum Prep Podcast
Free Postpartum Prep Checklist (https://mailchi.mp/f9318fbae1e0/postpartum-prep-checklist)
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Tip Jar (paypal.me/motherbabywellbeing)
https://motherbabywellbeing.com/ (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/)
SHOW NOTES (https://motherbabywellbeing.com/47)
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