Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support

Sarah Marie Bilger - Birth and Postpartum Doula
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Embark on a transformative journey through motherhood with the Entering Motherhood podcast, hosted by Sarah Marie Bilger. As a mom of two, wife, certified birth and postpartum doula, and passionate advocate for intentional motherhood, Sarah Marie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every episode. Join us as we delve into mindful healing, holistic parenting practices, and reflective exploration of generational impacts. From preconception to postpartum, Sarah Marie guides us through intentional conversations, sparking curiosity and empowerment during pregnancy, birth, and the often-overlooked postpartum period. Our mission is to equip you with the tools you need to heal, thrive, and embrace motherhood while staying true to your own individual identity. Join us as we empower you to become the mother you aspire to be, with confidence and authenticity!

  1. 1d ago

    292. Redefining Choice, Identity, and Ambition in Motherhood

    When furlough and a newborn collided with the start of a global pause, one engineer found herself at a crossroads. In this episode, Sarah Marie Bilger walks you through the small, decisive moments, the midnight doubts, the Zoom calls, and even the in-person meetups that nudged her from a structured corporate life into the messy, luminous work of birth and postpartum support. Follow the breadcrumbs of mentorship and community as Sarah names the women who quietly reshaped her identity, taught her business frameworks, and helped her hold two truths at once: mothering fiercely and building with ambition. It’s a candid, human story about learning to choose differently, trust intuition, and redesign a life that fits her children instead of fighting their schedules. Tune in for an honest, hopeful journey of transformation. It's proof that motherhood doesn’t erase your dreams; it can reveal new ones. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

  2. Aug 24

    291. Early Labor Signs: Full Breakdown of The 3 Stages of Labor

    Come along with Sarah Marie Bilger as she transforms the mystery of labor into a clear, comforting story. From the first subtle signs like lightening and losing the mucus plug to the unexpected surge of nesting energy and Braxton Hicks. This episode opens with the quiet moments before labor, so you know what to watch out for and how your body may be preparing for the process ahead. Walk through each stage as if you’re moving room by room: the long, gentle settling of early labor at home; the growing intensity of active labor; the raw, fierce panorama of transition; the focused, release-filled pushing stage; and finally the calm closing chapter of delivering the placenta. The episode is filled with practical tips like when to stay home, how to rest, and positions that help. It's all woven into the narrative so you feel anchored, not overwhelmed. Short, reassuring, and vividly real, this episode aims to replace anxiety with confidence. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or returning with a new story to tell, tune in to learn how to listen to your body, trust the process, and step into birth feeling prepared and supported. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

  3. Aug 10

    290. The Truth About Creating a Birth Plan

    Join host Sarah Marie Bilger as she walks you into the delivery room of the mind. Where excitement and anxiety collide, and the simple act of writing a birth plan becomes a doorway to clarity. Through honest stories and gentle prompts, this episode follows a pregnant mother wrestling with two fears: that plans will fail her, or that without one she’ll feel powerless. Listen as Sarah reimagines the birth plan as a living conversation. One that maps values, prepares for detours, and arms your birth team with the language to advocate for you. You’ll hear practical sections to include, questions to ask, and compassionate permission to grieve when outcomes shift. By the end, you’ll come away feeling less controlled by perfection and more empowered by preparation. Leave ready to craft a plan that protects your voice, supports your partner, and keeps you present when it matters most. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

  4. Jul 13

    289. Why Women Are More Afraid of Birth Than Ever Before

    Join Sarah Marie Bilger, a birth and postpartum doula, as she traces the arc from panic to power. Unpacking why endless feeds and worst‑case stories leave so many women feeling afraid, and why that fear doesn’t have to be the story you tell about your birth. Through candid reflection and practical rituals, trusted education, building your village, nervous‑system care, and a simple brain‑dump exercise she shows how preparation can transform overwhelm into grounded confidence. This episode is for you if you're ready to stop scrolling, trust your body, and enter motherhood informed, supported, and quietly fierce. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Direct

  5. Jun 29

    288. The Conversations Every Expecting Mom Needs to Have Before Labor Starts

    When contractions hit, clarity is a lifeline. In this episode, doula Sarah Marie Bilger leads you through the exact questions to ask your provider, doula, partner, and yourself so that you enter labor informed, calm, and in control of your choices. Using relatable stories and practical prompts, she helps you rehearse responses, name your fears and non‑negotiables, and build a birth team that understands your hopes. These conversations are designed to reduce surprises and turn stress into presence. Grab a notebook, share this with your partner or birth team, and learn how preparation helps you respond instead of react when the big moment arrives. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Direct

  6. Jun 15

    287. Reclaiming the Feminine in Motherhood with Chelsea Ann

    In this episode Sarah Marie Bilger sits down with Chelsea Ann, a former labor-and-delivery nurse turned integrative health practitioner. Chelsea recounts training with legendary midwife Ina May Gaskin, choosing home birth, and a later divorce that pushed her to the edge and ultimately led her back to her true feminine nature. Through vivid stories and practical tools, Chelsea challenges cultural expectations, traces generational patterns of insecurity and manipulation, and shows listeners how to reconnect with intuition, open the heart, and redesign a life that honors true feminine power. She offers simple, actionable practices, like drawing the life you want to create and stepping into your child’s perspective, that make the big work feel possible. This conversation invites mothers and mothers-to-be to reclaim their authority, heal old wounds, and choose a rooted, creative path into conscious motherhood. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more. Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Direct

  7. Jun 1

    286. Preparing for Birth Fearlessly: Replace Anxiety with Confidence

    Walk into labor like a story unfolding, not like a crisis to survive. In this episode, Sarah Marie Bilger guides you through a gentle, practical narrative that turns racing thoughts into a clear plan: breathe with intention, rehearse your coping tools, shape your sanctuary, and build a support team that steadies you when the intensity rises. You'll hear how small rehearsals and honest conversations have the ability to transform fear into focused action. Through vivid examples and actionable tips like breath patterns and movement to the moment of transition, Sarah helps you reframe pain as purposeful progress and prepares you to respond, not react. By the end, you'll be invited to step into labor with curiosity, flexibility, and the quiet confidence that whatever happens, you can handle it. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

  8. May 25

    285. Pregnancy, Genetics, and Missing Nutrients with Aimee Aminnaugh

    Aimee Minnaugh’s story begins with heartbreak and unfolds into purpose: after multiple miscarriages and the discovery of a genetic mutation that blocked her body’s ability to process folic acid, she refused to accept inadequate prenatal care. In this episode she guides listeners through her personal search for answers, the science that changed everything, and the moment she teamed up with clinicians to design a better prenatal supplement for others. We follow Aimee from the sleepless, confusing days piecing together dozens of pills to the relief of a thoughtfully formulated sachet, and hear practical postpartum wisdom on hydration, pelvic-floor care, and why nutrition before conception matters. If you’re curious, cautious, or craving clarity about prenatal and postpartum nutrition, this episode is honest, hopeful, and deeply helpful. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Planning Preference Guide Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

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Embark on a transformative journey through motherhood with the Entering Motherhood podcast, hosted by Sarah Marie Bilger. As a mom of two, wife, certified birth and postpartum doula, and passionate advocate for intentional motherhood, Sarah Marie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every episode. Join us as we delve into mindful healing, holistic parenting practices, and reflective exploration of generational impacts. From preconception to postpartum, Sarah Marie guides us through intentional conversations, sparking curiosity and empowerment during pregnancy, birth, and the often-overlooked postpartum period. Our mission is to equip you with the tools you need to heal, thrive, and embrace motherhood while staying true to your own individual identity. Join us as we empower you to become the mother you aspire to be, with confidence and authenticity!

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