Welcome to the Sage Motherhood Podcast, a show for moms and moms-to-be who want so much more than the status quo for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. If you know the childbearing year is a sacred, full-person experience: this is the show for you.
I am your host, Stefanie Melo, a perinatal coach, newborn care specialist, and homebirth mom of five. Bringing 10 years of doula experience; I'll guide you to options and choices that support the birth and postpartum outcomes you desire.
If you are a mom of many, a first-time parent, are planning for a VBAC, preparing for your first homebirth or reclaiming your power after a traumatic birth; I will provide you with tolls and inspiration to experience a positive pregnancy, a better birth and a peaceful postpartum.
Each week, I'll bring you holistic tips and sage wisdom to navigate the discomforts of pregnancy, prepare for a birth you love, bond with your baby, tend to your postpartum body with love, build connection with your partner, respond to the challenges of motherhood with grace and ease and mindset tools that bring you peace in the midst of powerful contractions and massive change.
This time in motherhood doesn't have to be perfect to feel joyful and abundant. A positive parenting experience awaits you and it starts NOW.
I am a firm believer that we all have trustworthy intuition. You might be more or less skilled at using and trusting your intuition. I believe it's some part gift and some part skill.
In this episode, I share
some working definitions of intuition
different ways intuitive information comes in to your awareness
several stories of my journey with trusting and following my intuition
practical advice for discerning the difference between anxiety and intuition
using body signals to determine if something is intuition or bias
some journal prompts for connecting with your intuition
Important Links
Hire me as your Digital Doula!
Sage Mama Maternity - comprehensive digital doula program that gets you practical advice and education for healthy pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum planning and newborn care. www.stefaniemelo.com/sage-mama-maternity-a
Prenatal Nutrient Supplementation
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Prenatal Supplements
The Secrets of Healthy Pregnancy Birth & Postpartum
Learn how to reduce your own risks in pregnancy and birth. Improve fetal development and support postpartum mental health. Free class:
https://stefaniemelo.com/secrets
Breastfeeding Troubleshooting Guide
Free interactive guide to direct you to your next right step in regards to milk supply, milk transfer and problems that might arise such as slow infant weight gain.
https://stefaniemelo.com/page/lactation-support (https://stefaniemelo.com/page/lactation-support)
Virtual Lactation Support
If you need help, get help. Waiting always makes it worse.
https://stefaniemelo.com/page/free-breastfeeding-troubleshooting-guide
Infant Massage
Infant massage has profound research on the benefits to mom, baby and other caregivers. We're talking physical benefits and emotional benefits.
https://stefaniemelo.com/page/infant-massage-online (https://stefaniemelo.com/page/infant-massage-online)
4 Mar 2026
Maintaining Milk Supply When Baby Sleeps Longer
If you are someone who is pumping, nursing and your baby is getting a bit older, they are likely going longer stretches of sleep at night.
That first night baby sleeps longer, and so do you. . .is glorious
Consistently missing that feeding time or pumping time will cause most people to lower the milk supply.
Dive into the info on maintaining milk supply and navigating your unique path.
If you're breastfeeding and need support, book a consult
If you're pregnant and want expert guidance for all four trimesters, join me in Sage Mama Maternity.
Learn more about reducing these risks in The Secrets of Healthy Pregnancy Birth & Postpartum. This is a free three part on-demand video series to help you optimize fetal development, reduce birth and pregnancy risks and support maternal mental health. You can start implementing changes as soon as you watch the videos. See you there!
Sage Mama Maternity is your one-stop-shop for Prenatal, Birth, Postpartum, Breastfeeding and Newborn Care. Let's make sure you take steps in early pregnancy to reduce your risks and improve your baby's health. I want you to be equipped with the most evidence-based practices and connected to your mama intuition. Let me help you move forward to optimize your prenatal care and support you on this unpredictable journey. Sage Mama Maternity
17 Feb 2026
Prenatal Nutrition without Calorie Counting
Prenatal Nutrition isn't about fat or calories.
It's about balanced blood sugar, macronutrients, fiber and micronutrients necessary for fetal development and reducing maternal risks.
Learn more about reducing these risks in The Secrets of Healthy Pregnancy Birth & Postpartum. This is a free three part on-demand video series to help you optimize fetal development, reduce birth and pregnancy risks and support maternal mental health. You can start implementing changes as soon as you watch the videos. See you there!
(https://stefaniemelo.com/secrets)
Sage Mama Maternity is your one-stop-shop for Prenatal, Birth, Postpartum, Breastfeeding and Newborn Care. Let's make sure you take steps in early pregnancy to reduce your risks and improve your baby's health. I want you to be equipped with the most evidence-based practices and connected to your mama intuition. Let me help you move forward to optimize your prenatal care and support you on this unpredictable journey. Sage Mama Maternity (https://stefaniemelo.com/sage-mama-maternity-a)
Favorite Resources:
Real Food for Pregnancy
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Real. Food for Gestational Diabetes
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Not Pregnant Yet? Real For for Fertility
https://amzn.to/4kKZlRe
Book Your Fertility Consult with Stefanie
https://stefaniemelo.com/page/fertility
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YouTube views
6,230
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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33
Social presence
91
YouTube
68
Engagement
60
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