Hosted by two former labor and delivery nurses and mothers to 6 girls combined, Unswaddled gives candid, uncensored parenting advice. Emily and Jamie combine the worlds of medical advice and real life advice, to provide support and education for women and families from pregnancy through early childhood.
161: Medication, Motherhood and Mental Health: Navigating Anxiety in Pregnancy and Postpartum with NAPS Mom Jackie
Join us for an honest and deeply personal conversation about anxiety, OCD, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health. In this episode, Jackie, a mom of two, opens up about her lifelong struggle with anxiety, the difficult decision to stop medication during pregnancy, and the severe panic attacks and sleep struggles that followed. She shares how finding the right psychiatrist and staying on medication during her second pregnancy completely transformed her experience.
If you've ever questioned whether to stay on meds during pregnancy, struggled with postpartum anxiety, or felt the weight of mental health in motherhood—this episode is for you.
In This Episode, We Cover:
• Jackie’s lifelong anxiety and OCD diagnosis—and how it shaped her parenting journey
• Why she stopped taking medication during pregnancy—and the extreme anxiety that followed
• How a major life trigger during pregnancy sent her into panic attacks and severe sleep deprivation
• The importance of finding the right psychiatrist and mental health provider
• How staying on medication during her second pregnancy changed everything
• Why sleep is essential for mental health—and how it affects anxiety and intrusive thoughts
• Breaking the stigma around postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD
Key Takeaway:
"We spend so much time thinking about what’s best for the baby—we forget that what’s best for mom is just as important."
Resources & Mentions:
• Postpartum Support International (PSI) (https://www.postpartum.net/) – A leading organization for perinatal mental health support
• NAPS Mental Health Resource Guide (https://cloud.mail.nurturebynaps.com/mh) – A curated list of trusted mental health providers and support options
• Find a Perinatal Psychiatrist (https://psidirectory.com/) – PSI’s directory of mental health professionals
Mental health in motherhood is real—and it deserves more attention. Listen now for a raw, insightful conversation about anxiety, pregnancy, and the power of finding the right support.
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2 Mar 2025
160: You Don’t Have to Like Your Newborn: Normalizing the Hard Parts of Motherhood with NAPS Mom Ellie
Join us as we sit down with Ellie Rinnick, a longtime NAPS client, Moms Together founder, and fellow romance novel enthusiast, to have a brutally honest conversation about postpartum, newborn life, and the expectations placed on new moms. Ellie shares how she struggled to connect with her newborn, why the idea that motherhood is “natural” set her up for failure, and how finding community changed everything.
Motherhood isn’t all baby snuggles and magical moments—sometimes, it’s wondering if you’ll ever sleep again, texting your best friend “What have we done?”, and crying over your nipples. And that’s okay.
In This Episode, We Cover:
• Why you don’t have to like your newborn—and why that doesn’t make you a bad mom
• The myth that postpartum is “natural” and why that mindset sets moms up to struggle
• The moment Ellie realized she actually liked her baby (hint: it took weeks)
• The guilt of not feeling how you’re “supposed” to feel after birth
• How finding a community of moms helped Ellie navigate postpartum struggles
• Reframing expectations for motherhood—because not every moment is magical
Key Takeaway:
• There’s no manual for motherhood—but having real conversations like this one makes it a little easier.
Resources & Mentions:
• Moms Together – Ellie’s in-person support groups for moms in the Milton, MA area
• NAPS Support Groups – Virtual and in-person groups to help parents feel less alone
• Mother Brain by Chelsea Conaboy – A book about how becoming a parent changes your brain
• Ellie’s Podcast: Day in Her Life (https://www.adayinherlife.com/episodes/episode-51) – Where Ellie interviews women about the details of their daily lives
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23 Feb 2025
159: Rebranding Motherhood: Postpartum, Mental Health and Body Literacy with NAPS Mom Tina
In this episode of the Unswaddled Podcast, Emily and Jamie sit down with Tina Cartwright, founder of Rebranding Motherhood, to have a no-BS conversation about postpartum struggles, body literacy, and the massive gaps in support for new parents. Tina shares her raw and real experience with postpartum depression after both of her children, how she learned to advocate for herself in the healthcare system, and why she’s on a mission to change the way we talk about motherhood.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
• The reality of postpartum depression—how it looked different with each of Tina’s kids
• The importance of body literacy—why tracking your cycle and understanding hormones can be life-changing
• The myth of "bouncing back"—Tina shares the truth about postpartum recovery and how long it really takes
• How she created Rebranding Motherhood to bring real, unfiltered parenting conversations to the forefront
• What support actually looks like—beyond baby registries and cute nursery decor
Key Takeaways:
"Motherhood is sold to us in a way that is completely sanitized—and that’s a problem." Tina explains why the way we prepare parents for postpartum is failing us, and what needs to change
"Your body takes YEARS to recover postpartum—not weeks." Understanding your body is key to healing, and no one teaches you how to do that
"It takes a village—but sometimes, you have to build your own." Tina shares how she redefined what support looked like when traditional help wasn’t available
Resources Mentioned:
• Rebranding Motherhood – Curated by Tina Cartwright, founder of Rebranding Motherhood, this deeply engaging and highly connected membership brings together expert-led resources, real-time support, and an unshakable community of moms who truly get it. https://www.rebrandingmotherhood.co/member-site-homepage-1
• Pelvic Guru – A resource for finding pelvic floor physical therapists
• NAPS Support Groups – Postpartum support and education for parents
• Mother Brain by Chelsea Conaboy – A must-read book on how parenthood changes the brain
Listen now for a brutally honest, deeply insightful conversation on what it really means to recover postpartum. This podcast is proudly brought to you by our fabulous sponsors:
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