Welcome to Postpartum Talks - I’m Rotem Pearlson.
For nearly twenty years, I’ve been lucky enough to support hundreds of families as they welcome their newborns, working as a postpartum doula, lactation counselor, and support group leader.
On this show, I sit down with parents I’ve worked with to look back on their journeys and share the real, raw stories, normalizing the parts of postpartum that usually go unspoken.
Thanks for listening.
You can reach out to Rotem Pearlson at: https://www.rotemdoula.com/
Alyson Talks: Coming Prepared, the Things You Can’t Plan For, and Honoring the Transition
In this episode, Rotem talks with Alyson, a birth and postpartum doula and lactation counselor who became a new mom during COVID. Alyson takes us back to her pregnancy during lockdown, when she planned a home birth that turned into an exhausting hospital transfer by fire truck, and how she came home to a house that didn't feel like hers.
They talk about the "sundown scaries", that wave of anxiety when night approaches and you don't know what the baby will do, breastfeeding challenges, triple feeding, switching off nights with her partner, earplugs as a survival tool, and how a postpartum support group on Zoom and the PSI mantra "I am not alone. I am not to blame. With help, I will be well" helped her through the darkest days. Alyson also shares how going through postpartum herself changed the way she supports new parents today, and the moment she realized she is the expert of her own baby.
Music Credits: Ron Sheffer ronsheffer1@yahoo.com (mailto:ronsheffer1@yahoo.com)
You can reach out to Rotem Pearlson: https://www.rotemdoula.com/contact-8-1 (https://www.rotemdoula.com/contact-8-1)
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider with any medical concerns.
27 Aug 2026
Shosh Talks: On Newborn Chaos & Finding Your Confidence
In this episode, Rotem talks with Shosh, a Stanford economics professor and mom of two, about how different her two postpartum experiences were. Shosh takes us back to that unforgettable third day with her first baby, when he wouldn’t stop crying, and she had no idea what was wrong.
They talk about breastfeeding, pumping, sleep, carriers, and the moment Shosh realized she didn’t have to figure everything out on her own. With her second baby, she felt much more prepared and knew what to do when things got tricky.
Music Credits: Ron Sheffer ronsheffer1@yahoo.com
You can reach out to Rotem Pearlson: https://www.rotemdoula.com/contact-8-1
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider with any medical concerns.
24 Jul 2026
Leti Talks: Guilt, Naps, Colostrum Harvesting, and Cultural Differences
In this episode, Rotem sits down with Leti, an Italian mom living in the US with her husband and three kids. Leti shares her honest journey through two very different births, the overwhelming love and reality of early postpartum, contact naps, baby wearing, harvesting colostrum, breastfeeding twins, and navigating safe sleep with an intense fear of SIDS.
She also opens up about social media's toll on her mental health, the gaps in postpartum care, and why therapy and pelvic floor treatment were game-changers. Her takeaway? Things get better. You will sleep again.
Music Credits: Ron Sheffer ronsheffer1@yahoo.com
You can reach out to Rotem Pearlson: https://www.rotemdoula.com/contact-8-1
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider with any medical concerns.
1 Jul 2026
Postpartum Talks: Carolina Talks - “Horrendous” On Navigating Hormonal and Breastfeeding Challenges and Being Kind to Yourself
In this episode, I sit down with Carolina, who gave birth thousands of miles away from her family in Chile. She shares the stark contrast between her birth experience, long, unexpected, but deeply supported, and her postpartum journey, which she vulnerably describes as horrendous.
From breastfeeding struggles in the very first days to the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum hormones and the weight of feeling judged while being far from home, Carolina opens up about it all. Together, we discuss the pressure to do everything "right," how to navigate criticism, and what it truly means to advocate for yourself during one of life's biggest transitions.
Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this honest conversation is a powerful reminder that you're not alone.
Chapters:
00:00 Postpartum Talks Interview with Carolina
03:00 Carolina's Birth Plan vs Reality
09:16 The Postpartum Harsh Reality
10:38 Misdiagnosed Perimenopause
14:16 Progesterone Explained
21:18 Breastfeeding challenges
24:57 Finger Feeding Explained
32:08 Hurtful feedback and setting boundaries
36:12 Healing & Self Care
43:27 Tools and Advice
Music Credits: Ron Sheffer ronsheffer1@yahoo.com (mailto:ronsheffer1@yahoo.com)
You can reach out to Rotem Pearlson: https://www.rotemdoula.com/contact-8-1 (https://www.rotemdoula.com/contact-8-1)
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider with any medical concerns.
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