With Love Mama

Tanika Lace
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Welcome to a space where birth, motherhood and matrescence are spoken about honestly, openly &without the filters. I’m Tanika — a conception, pregnancy & post partum doula + mum currently preparing for life with two under two. Through this podcast, I share the conversations, reflections and guidance I wish every woman had access to as she moves from pregnancy into motherhood. Inside each episode we explore pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum recovery, nervous system support and the emotional transformation of becoming a mother. Some episodes are solo reflections from my own journey, while others feature conversations with birth workers, health professionals and women sharing their real birth stories. This podcast is here to help you feel informed, embodied and deeply supported — whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum or simply craving more honest conversations about motherhood. Think of it as sitting in a women’s circle, where birth is respected, motherhood is honoured and no question is too small!! 🩷

  1. 1d ago

    Why ‘Just Listen to Your Body’ Isn’t Enough in Pregnancy Fitness. How to Build Strength for Motherhood with Jo Lavin

    Building strength in pregnancy isn’t just about exercise it is about training and it’s about supporting your changing body, preparing for birth and laying the foundations for your postpartum recovery. 🤍 In this episode of With Love Mama, I’m joined by Natal Strength Coach (Jo Lavin) to talk about strength training through pregnancy and postpartum, what movement can look like during these different stage and how to approach fitness without the pressure to bounce back. There can be so much confusion around what exercise is safe during pregnancy, how to adapt training as your body changes, and when and how to return to exercise after birth. We’re breaking down the importance of building strength, listening to your body and taking a more informed, sustainable approach to movement throughout motherhood. In this conversation, we explore: Strength training during pregnancy and adapting exercise as your body changesThe benefits of staying active and building strength while pregnantPregnancy fitness, pelvic floor health and core functionPreparing your body for birth through movement and strengthPostpartum recovery and rebuilding strength after having a babyReturning to exercise, including weight training and cardio, after birthNavigating postpartum fitness without rushing recovery or chasing a bounce-backBuilding a realistic training routine around the demands of motherhoodFeeling confident and connected to your body through pregnancy and beyondWhether you’re preparing for pregnancy, currently expecting, navigating the fourth trimester or finding your way back to movement after birth, this episode is here to help you feel more informed and confident in your approach to strength and fitness. Because caring for your body isn’t about achieving a certain look or getting back to who you were before. It’s about supporting the woman you are becoming, through every stage of motherhood. Enjoying With Love Mama? Follow the podcast on Spotify and share this episode with a mum-to-be or new mum who would love this conversation. With love,Tanika x This episode is for educational purposes and does not replace individualised advice from your healthcare professional or qualified exercise professional.

  2. Oct 11

    Stop Obsessing Over Your Hospital Bag. Prepare for THIS Instead

    You’ve probably started your hospital bag checklist. You’ve bought the baby clothes, researched what to pack and made sure you’ve got all the postpartum essentials ready. But what if I told you that your hospital bag is one of the least important things you can prepare for? In this episode of With Love Mama, I’m challenging the way we approach birth preparation especially as first time mums. Because while it’s easy to focus on the tangible things we can buy, pack & organise, there are far more important things to prepare for when it comes to birth and those first few weeks of motherhood. We’re talking about the things that often get overlooked, including: Why having a perfectly packed hospital bag doesn’t necessarily mean you’re prepared for birth.Preparing your mind and nervous system for the intensity and unpredictability of labour.Understanding your birth options and feeling confident asking questions about your care.Why your partner needs to prepare for birth just as much as you do.The postpartum planning that can make a world of difference once you’re home with your baby.Preparing for feeding, recovery, visitors and the realities of newborn life.The emotional transition into motherhood that no amount of baby shopping can prepare you for.My goal isn’t to make you feel like there’s even more to do before your baby arrives. It’s to help you focus your energy on the things that will genuinely support you through this transition. Because you don’t need to have everything perfect. You deserve to feel informed, supported and prepared for the experience you’re about to step into. Pack the bag. But don’t forget to prepare the woman who’s about to give birth. With love,
Tanika x Follow my Instagram for more doula / pregnancy content through the week! ⁠@tanikalace⁠ Follow my TikTok for BTS of mum life⁠ @tanikalace⁠ Apply to share your conception journey, birth or postpartum story here https://tally.so/r/D4ee7Z

  3. Oct 5

    The First 24 hours Postpartum

    What do the first 24 hours after birth actually feel like? Everyone prepares you for labour and birth but what happens once your baby is actually here? In this episode, we’re talking honestly about the first 24 hours after giving birth and what you can really expect as a first time mum. From the surreal moment you meet your baby, the first breastfeed and those first newborn noises, to postpartum bleeding, afterpains, shaking, exhaustion, hormones, emotions and your first night together. We’ll talk about the things nobody seems to prepare you for what your body feels like immediately after birth, what newborns are actually like, what the first night can look like, why your baby may want to feed constantly & why you might feel completely overwhelmed even when you’re deeply in love. You’ll also hear the emotional side of those first hours like the adrenaline, the vulnerability, the tears, the awe and the strange feeling of suddenly becoming someone’s mum If you’re pregnant, preparing for your first baby, planning your birth or wondering what postpartum recovery is really like, this episode will help you feel more informed and less blindsided by those first precious hours. Because the first 24 hours aren’t about doing motherhood perfectly. They’re about meeting your baby, recovering from birth and learning each other. Follow my Instagram for more doula / pregnancy content through the week! ⁠@tanikalace⁠ Follow my TikTok for BTS of mum life⁠ @tanikalace⁠ Apply to share your conception journey, birth or postpartum story here https://tally.so/r/D4ee7Z

  4. Sep 27

    3 Births, 2 VBACs & a 1 in 100,000 Birth Complication - Sharni's Story

    Have you ever heard of subcutaneous emphysema? Three births. Two VBACs and one incredibly rare complication that she never saw coming. After her first birth ended in an emergency caesarean following 15 hours of labour and foetal distress, she went into her second birth determined to have a VBAC. She did except this birth was anything but straightforward. Her second labour involved bleeding, two hours of pushing, a second-degree tear, postpartum haemorrhage, retained products and infection. But one of the most unexpected complications was something she had never even heard of: subcutaneous emphysema, an extremely rare complication associated with intense pushing where air can become trapped beneath the skin. And then, after everything her body had experienced, she went on to have a third birth! Another VBAC, just four hours long, with around 20 minutes of pushing, a water birth, no cervical checks and no medical intervention. Sharni is now preparing for her fourth homebirth! Three births. The same woman. The same body. Three completely different experiences. In this episode, we talk honestly about emergency caesarean birth, choosing a VBAC, what it’s like when a VBAC becomes medically complicated, the reality of postpartum haemorrhage and retained products, the bizarre experience of subcutaneous emphysema and what happened when she approached her third birth after everything she had already been through. This is a conversation about VBAC, birth trauma, trusting your body, and the fact that you can never completely predict how your next birth will unfold.

  5. Sep 20

    70 Minute Home Birth!? My Unmedicated, Physiological Birth Story

    This is the story of my second birth a 70-minute labour and birth at home, completely unmedicated and physiological. After my first birth was also an unmedicated water birth, I knew I wanted to birth at home again but this labour unfolded incredibly quickly. From the beginning of active labour to meeting my baby girl was just 70 minutes! I share what made this birth so beautiful for me: no medication, no interventions, no tearing and an instinctive physiological birth. If you’re pregnant and considering a home birth, unmedicated birth, natural birth or physiological birth, I hope this story gives you an honest glimpse into what birth can look and feel like when you are able to follow your body’s instincts! This isn’t a story about birth being one particular way. It’s simply my birth story intense, fast, intimate and incredibly special. 🤍 In this episode: My 70-minute labourMy unmedicated home birthWhat physiological birth actually felt likeThe intensity of a very fast labourBirthing at home with a midwifeWhy I chose home birthMy experience with a second birthNo tearing, no medication and no interventionsThe moments immediately after my baby was bornIf you’re preparing for your own birth, subscribe to the podcast for more conversations around birth preparation, home birth, postpartum, motherhood and feeling genuinely held through the transition into motherhood. Follow my Instagram for more doula / pregnancy content through the week! ⁠@tanikalace⁠ Follow my TikTok for BTS of mum life⁠ @tanikalace⁠ Apply to share your conception journey, birth or postpartum story here https://tally.so/r/D4ee7Z

  6. Sep 13

    Pregnant, High Risk & Living Rural - This Was Imogen's Reality

    What happens when pregnancy suddenly becomes high-risk and you’re living rurally, far from immediate medical care? In this episode, we hear one mother’s powerful journey through gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and the terrifying moment she nearly lost her baby at just 31 weeks. From intensive rural maternity care and an induction at 39 weeks, to a MET call and two hours in a hypertensive crisis during labour, her birth took an unexpected turn. Yet she went on to have a vaginal birth!! We’re talking preeclampsia awareness, rural pregnancy, navigating high-risk care and finding a sense of positivity in an experience that could have ended very differently. Follow my Instagram for more doula / pregnancy content through the week! ⁠@tanikalace⁠ Follow my TikTok for BTS of mum life⁠ @tanikalace⁠ Apply to share your conception journey, birth or postpartum story here https://tally.so/r/D4ee7Z

  7. Sep 6

    I Didn’t Expect Breastfeeding to Be This Hard

    Breastfeeding is often painted as something that should just come naturally but what happens when it doesn’t? In this episode, I’m sharing the honest and raw reality of my breastfeeding journey with my second baby. From pain, sensitivity and latch struggles to supply worries, pumping, combination feeding and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it all. No perfection, just the truth about my first weeks of breastfeeding. I truly thought after all the research I did to change my experience the second time it would’ve came easier! Follow my Instagram for more doula / pregnancy content through the week! ⁠@tanikalace⁠ Follow my TikTok for BTS of mum life⁠ @tanikalace⁠ Apply to share your conception journey, birth or postpartum story here https://tally.so/r/D4ee7Z

  8. Aug 30

    Pregnancy, Postpartum & Maternal Depletion with Clare Ramirez Nutritionist

    Pregnancy asks so much of the body but postpartum asks even more. In this episode, I’m joined by Clare Ramirez from Wildflower Medicine for a deeply nourishing conversation about pregnancy, postpartum depletion and what our bodies truly need during the transition into motherhood. We talk about why so many women arrive at postpartum already depleted, what happens when we don’t adequately replenish after birth and how we can begin to nourish ourselves in a way that supports recovery, hormones, energy, breastfeeding and overall wellbeing. We also dive into the cravings that can show up during pregnancy and postpartum and why your body may be asking for exactly what it needs. Together, we explore:
✨ Postpartum depletion and why it’s so common
✨ How to genuinely nourish yourself after birth
✨ The importance of protein, minerals, fats and nutrient dense foods
✨ Pregnancy and postpartum cravings and what they might be communicating
✨ Eating enough when you’re exhausted, touched-out and caring for a newborn
✨ Supporting the body through breastfeeding and recovery
✨ Why postpartum nutrition should be viewed as part of recovery
✨ Practical ways to make nourishing yourself easier in the early weeks and months Your baby needs you but you need nourishment, too. Come and have a conversation with us about feeding the woman who just gave birth🤍 You can find Clare from Wildflower Medicine here Instagram Website Follow my Instagram for more doula / pregnancy content through the week! ⁠@tanikalace⁠ Follow my TikTok for BTS of mum life⁠ @tanikalace⁠ Apply to share your conception journey, birth or postpartum story here https://tally.so/r/D4ee7Z

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Welcome to a space where birth, motherhood and matrescence are spoken about honestly, openly &without the filters. I’m Tanika — a conception, pregnancy & post partum doula + mum currently preparing for life with two under two. Through this podcast, I share the conversations, reflections and guidance I wish every woman had access to as she moves from pregnancy into motherhood. Inside each episode we explore pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum recovery, nervous system support and the emotional transformation of becoming a mother. Some episodes are solo reflections from my own journey, while others feature conversations with birth workers, health professionals and women sharing their real birth stories. This podcast is here to help you feel informed, embodied and deeply supported — whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum or simply craving more honest conversations about motherhood. Think of it as sitting in a women’s circle, where birth is respected, motherhood is honoured and no question is too small!! 🩷

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  • Creator
    Tanika Lace
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tanika Lace
  • Show Website
    With Love Mama

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