The Momma’s Lounge with Camille Perkins

Camille Perkins

Ever feel like postpartum is a wild, beautiful, and utterly confusing rollercoaster? You’re not alone. Welcome to The Momma’s Lounge podcast, where I chat with my friends about their postpartum experiences!

  1. 05/30/2025

    How I Discovered My Baby's Milk Allergies After Being Gaslit

    This is my last episode for season 1! I have LOVED doing this season and can't wait to give you guys more this coming August! In today's episode, I discuss my experience with Janie's allergies, dealing with gaslighting from a pediatrician, and the importance of trusting a mother's instinct. I share our journey from discovering unusual symptoms in Janie's diapers to finally identifying her milk sensitivity after numerous doctor visits. This episode emphasizes the significance of maternal intuition and persistent advocacy for your child's health. Also, I share my plans for the upcoming season, including pre-producing episodes, scheduling interviews, and creating better quality content. I end with a heartfelt message about the divine nature of motherhood and being wise stewards of our families. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Stay tuned for more in August!   00:00 Introduction and Gaslighting Experience 00:51 Podcast Season Finale Announcement 01:26 Plans for Improving Podcast Quality 02:43 Introduction to Janie's Allergy Story 03:44 The 21 Pilots Concert Incident 05:52 First Signs of Allergy Symptoms 09:17 Struggles with Medical Professionals 13:11 Deciding to Seek Further Medical Help 17:26 Dietary Changes and Challenges 18:03 First Doctor Visit and Initial Results 19:45 Second Doctor Visit and New Insights 21:38 Confirming Milk Sensitivity 23:36 Managing Milk Sensitivity and Introducing Milk 25:29 Reflections and Lessons Learned 26:30 Season Finale and Future Plans 29:24 Spiritual Reflections and Closing Thoughts

    37 min
  2. 05/23/2025

    Unveiling my pre and postpartum anxieties

    Navigating My Postpartum Anxiety and Healing   In this episode, I share my personal journey with postpartum anxiety, detailing how it began even before my pregnancy. I discuss the lessons I've learned and offer insights to help you better understand postpartum anxiety, along with practical tips for managing it. I also continue from last week's episode, describing my experience with a painful nursing-related injury and the methods I used for healing. I wrap up with a spiritual message intended to help those dealing with anxiety or other struggles, highlighting the importance of seeking support and utilizing simple practices like prayer, moving your body, and spending time outdoors.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:22 Continuing Last Week's Nursing Struggles 02:14 Dealing with a Painful Nursing Injury 02:55 Seeking Medical Help and Self-Care 05:22 Effective Home Remedies for Nursing Wounds 09:36 Transition to Postpartum Anxiety 10:58 Experiencing Anxiety Before Pregnancy 19:04 Anxiety During Pregnancy 24:21 Coping with Prenatal Anxiety 27:24 Postpartum Care Routine 28:10 Postpartum Healing Routine 30:25 Dealing with Birth Flashbacks 34:37 Struggles with Asking for Help 36:01 New Parent Anxieties 40:07 Managing Postpartum Anxiety 43:29 Seeking Therapy and Support 45:55 Mindfulness and Chronic Pain 48:20 The Importance of Routine Help 50:38 Simple Steps for Postpartum Recovery 55:39 Spiritual Guidance and Final Thoughts

    59 min
  3. What I learned the first month Postpartum: Nursing

    05/16/2025

    What I learned the first month Postpartum: Nursing

    Navigating Postpartum Nursing: My Personal Journey, Challenges, and Tips In this episode of The Mama's Lounge, I diverge from my usual interview format to share my personal postpartum experiences, specifically focusing on the intricacies of nursing. Highlighting the steep learning curve involved, I provide a candid account of my journey, from initial challenges in the hospital to dealing with tongue ties, milk blebs, and even a nursing strike when my baby was 11 months old. I discuss the importance of proper support, such as lactation consultants, and tools like the right nipple shields and silverettes. This episode aims to provide emotional support and practical tips for new moms facing similar nursing hurdles, while emphasizing the importance of patience and perseverance. 00:00 Welcome to The Mama's Lounge 00:04 Introduction to Postpartum Series 00:43 Nursing: The Biggest Learning Curve 02:13 My Nursing Story Begins 03:56 Hospital Experience and Lactation Consultants 09:48 Dealing with Tongue Ties 13:55 Coming Home and Milk Supply 21:51 Pumping Insights and Tips 30:39 Understanding Breastfeeding Pain 31:56 Seeking Professional Help 32:48 Diagnosing Tongue and Lip Ties 33:54 Post-Procedure Improvements 36:38 Using a Boppy Pillow Correctly 38:04 Lactation Consultant Insights 38:44 Controversies Around Tongue Ties 40:46 Dealing with Milk Bleb 43:31 Nursing Challenges with Teething 51:29 Emotional Attachment to Nursing 53:58 Handling Nursing Strikes 57:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    1 hr
  4. Learning Mindfulness from Mary, Martha and Millwood: The ”How of Happiness” for Mothers

    03/28/2025

    Learning Mindfulness from Mary, Martha and Millwood: The ”How of Happiness” for Mothers

    Finding Joy and Peace in Postpartum Motherhood Through Mindfulness "The How of Happiness" a book mentioned in the show, can be viewed & purchased here: https://a.co/d/fh5pt7N "To Have and to Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma" a book mentioned in the podcast, can be viewed and purchased here: https://a.co/d/dOB8MHY Dr. Jared Warren's mindfulness website is https://www.mybestself101.org/ The "Rat Race" video mentioned is Steve Cutts "Happiness", found on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/e9dZQelULDk?feature=shared The Wake Windows resource Camille mentioned is through Huckleberry, and can be read about in this article: https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/first-year-of-sleep-expectations#what_are_wake_windows In this episode of the Mommas Lounge, the focus is on learning to enjoy motherhood and life postpartum by embracing mindfulness. Camille shares personal experiences, including day-to-day challenges of balancing homemaking with new motherhood. Inspired by teachings from a BYU professor, Dr. Jared Warren, and the story of Mary & Martha from the Bible, this episode emphasizes the importance of savoring the present moment and letting go of future anxieties. The host also highlights the prestigious nature of nurturing and caretaking, offering insights into the toxic mindset of 'I'll be happy when...' and encouraging mothers to find happiness now. Practical mindfulness tips and reflections from Dr. Millwood's book 'To Have and To Hold' are also discussed, providing mothers with tools to manage stress and foster a more fulfilling parenting experience. 00:00 Introduction: Finding Joy in Motherhood 00:44 Personal Catch-Up and Weekly Recap 03:05 Mindfulness and Its Importance 03:45 Lessons from BYU and Professor Jared Warren 06:25 The Rat Race and The How of Happiness 09:26 Biblical Insights: Mary and Martha 13:50 Mindfulness in Motherhood 14:36 Postpartum Struggles and Realizations 21:25 Practical Mindfulness Techniques 28:47 The Prestige of Motherhood 32:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    36 min

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Ever feel like postpartum is a wild, beautiful, and utterly confusing rollercoaster? You’re not alone. Welcome to The Momma’s Lounge podcast, where I chat with my friends about their postpartum experiences!