Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding, Mom Overwhelm, Returning to Work, Postpartum Identity

Chelsea Barbine INHC, Postpartum Health Coach

★ TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ★Everything they don't tell you to expect — after you're expecting.The birth class covered the baby. The registry covered the nursery. But nobody gave you a roadmap for this — the exhaustion that doesn't lift, the sleep deprivation that builds, the breastfeeding questions nobody warned you about, and the quiet, unsettling feeling that the version of you that you once knew is nowhere to be found.The Postpartum Better podcast picks up where everyone else left off. Every week, your host Chelsea Barbine brings you honest conversations, real strategies, and the support that should have come with the baby. From postpartum recovery to breastfeeding, from surviving on no sleep to returning to work and figuring out who you are when you get there — this show covers all of it.Chelsea is a postpartum health coach, mom of two, and founder of Postpartum Better. She has supported thousands of moms through the postpartum period — and lived two very different versions of it herself.Imagine feeling like yourself again. Not the pre-baby version — a newer, stronger you who knows who you are, what you need, and doesn’t have to choose between motherhood and your sense of self.Motherhood reshapes you. It doesn't erase you.New episodes every week. Throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It's time to Postpartum Better!Get coached → postpartumbetter.comFollow along → @postpartumbetter

  1. Oct 17

    173. Placenta Encapsulation: What to Know (and Ask) Before You Decide with Lindsey Hancock

    Send us Fan Mail Your body builds an entire organ during pregnancy. From scratch. So why are we so afraid to honor it, and ourselves after? In this episode, Chelsea talks with Lindsey Hancock, cervical cancer survivor turned mom of 2, women’s health advocate, and founder of Raw Awakening. Together, they explore how decades of being told what to do, who to trust, and how to do it have undermined women’s ability to mother in modern society. You’ll learn: What placenta encapsulation isWhat to ask any specialist before you say yes (or no)Why Lindsey held her ground on placenta encapsulation after compromising on a home birthHow a holistic provider can work right alongside your doctorPlacenta encapsulation isn’t for everyone. Speak with your medical provider and a certified encapsulation specialist to understand the process and how to monitor your body’s response. This is not medical advice. It’s education to feel anchored for your next conversation. Connect with Lindsey:  Follow + DM on Instagram Website  Resources mentioned:  https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/ Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: DM me on Instagram @postpartumbetter

  2. Sep 5

    167. Pregnant With a Toddler? Emily Higgins on Having Back-to-Back (to Back) Babies as a Working Mom

    Send us Fan Mail Pregnant with your second and wondering how you're going to manage life with two?  In this episode, Chelsea talks with Emily Higgins, a web and app designer who had three babies back to back to back, which inspired her founding of the Mama Mode app and podcast. Together they talk about: Postpartum rage and what's actually underneath itThe one comment Emily received at her lowest point in motherhood that completely changed how she shows up for herself and every mom she meetsHow to build a support system out of the small things you already haveHow much intentional time kids actually needWhy “me time” doesn't have to look like a 4am workoutThis is the non-Pinterest version of preparing for life with two. If this episode hits home, follow @postpartumbetter on Instagram and join the waitlist for the postpartum prep mini course, designed specifically for the second-time pregnant mom wondering how she'll manage both kids. Connect with Emily Follow on IG Listen to the Mama Mode podcast Download the Mama Mode App Research & Resources Mentioned: Journal of Marriage and Family Study: Does Maternal Time Matter? (Milkie et al., 2015)Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) & the 5-Minute "Special Time" Protocol Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: DM me on Instagram @postpartumbetter

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★ TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ★Everything they don't tell you to expect — after you're expecting.The birth class covered the baby. The registry covered the nursery. But nobody gave you a roadmap for this — the exhaustion that doesn't lift, the sleep deprivation that builds, the breastfeeding questions nobody warned you about, and the quiet, unsettling feeling that the version of you that you once knew is nowhere to be found.The Postpartum Better podcast picks up where everyone else left off. Every week, your host Chelsea Barbine brings you honest conversations, real strategies, and the support that should have come with the baby. From postpartum recovery to breastfeeding, from surviving on no sleep to returning to work and figuring out who you are when you get there — this show covers all of it.Chelsea is a postpartum health coach, mom of two, and founder of Postpartum Better. She has supported thousands of moms through the postpartum period — and lived two very different versions of it herself.Imagine feeling like yourself again. Not the pre-baby version — a newer, stronger you who knows who you are, what you need, and doesn’t have to choose between motherhood and your sense of self.Motherhood reshapes you. It doesn't erase you.New episodes every week. Throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It's time to Postpartum Better!Get coached → postpartumbetter.comFollow along → @postpartumbetter

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