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32. How I'm prepping for postpartum during Trimester 2

Release Date: 01/30/2025

43. Vaccine Errors at the Pediatrician's Office

Postpartum on Purpose

Hi Lady! I've experienced medication errors at the pediatrician's office with two of my kids. Here's how to help keep your kiddo/s safe when it's time for routine vaccinations. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to RATE the podcast and SUBSCRIBE, then SHARE it with a mom friend. Questions or comments? Find me on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose or drop me a line .

42. Postpartum When Your Baby Has Colic

Postpartum on Purpose

Hi Lady! This week's episode is guest hosted by Zoe Dust. I asked her to address postpartum when your baby has colic because I wanted to know how colic specifically impacts a mom's recovery, her thoughts about her own abilities ("aren't all moms supposed to be able to console their babies?"), her marriage, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you'll SUBSCRIBE and RATE the podcast and SHARE it with a mom friend, especially one currently going through postpartum with a colicky baby. Get in touch on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose or .

41. When Postpartum Isn't Going Like You Planned

Postpartum on Purpose

Hi Lady! What can you do, how can you respond when--despite your best preparations--postpartum isn't turning out like you'd planned or hoped? Let's get into it today. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast, RATE it (written reviews help other moms know that this podcast is for them!), and SHARE with a mom friend. Questions? Ideas? Concerns? @postpartumonpurpose on Instagram or .

40. Postpartum after Stillbirth

Postpartum on Purpose

Hi Lady! This week's episode was guest hosted by Kathryn Casey, author of What God Had Emptied: How I Found Hope in My Children's Diagnoses . If you appreciated this episode, I invite you to SUBSCRIBE and RATE the podcast and SHARE it with a mom friend. You can find me over on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose or via email .

39. What I'm Reading During Postpartum

Postpartum on Purpose

Hi lady! My next postpartum is around a couple more corners (third trimester, hello!) and I'm thinking about what to order from Amazon + interlibrary loan. Here's a rundown of what I've read and loved in previous postpartums (and why I like having a theme for each postpartum) and what I've got in my cart this time around. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to RATE the podcast and SUBSCRIBE and then share it with a mom friend. Get in touch @postpartumonpurpose on Instagram or .

38. Postpartum with a Rainbow Baby

Postpartum on Purpose

Hi Lady! This week's episode was guest hosted by Kathryn Casey, author of What God Had Emptied: How I Found Hope in My Children's Diagnoses . Here's the story I wrote about her for Live Action News: . And if you're currently pregnant with a rainbow baby and feeling fearful, I hope this encourages you. . I hope you'll save this episode to share with other rainbow baby moms, and I hope you'll RATE the podcast and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss future episodes.

37. WTD When You're Home Alone with the Kids

Postpartum on Purpose

Hi lady! Today, let's talk about how to respond when your man is out doing something he enjoys or is gone overnight or for the weekend. How might you respond if you're feeling resentful that he gets to go out and you're at home with the kid/s? If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to RATE the podcast, leave a REVIEW, and SHARE it with a mom friend.

36. Postpartum When Your Baby is in the NICU

Postpartum on Purpose

Hey lady! Today's episode is guest hosted by veteran NICU mom Stacey Sumereau, who suffered a life-threatening pregnancy complication and whose daughter Honora spent 126 days in the NICU after her early arrival via emergency C-section. Stacey gets the struggles moms face being postpartum (and recovering from a C-section) with a critically ill child and walks listeners through that time with grace and wisdom. Learn more about Stacey https://www.staceysumereau.com/, listen to her Called and Caffeinated podcast https://www.youtube.com/@Seraphicallia, and pre-order her forthcoming book God's...

35. Dads can have postpartum depression too

Postpartum on Purpose

Hi lady! When I first heard about the concept of dads experiencing postpartum depression, I was skeptical. But the more I thought about it and learned, the more I saw how some of the same things that could predispose a mom (plus a few things unique to dads) to PPD could also predispose a dad. Here's what you need to know about paternal PPD, not because it's your responsibility to "fix" him but so you know if it's time to encourage someone you love (and who loves you and your baby) to get the help they deserve. Learn more at . If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to RATE the...

34. Postpartum with Twins

Postpartum on Purpose

Hey lady! My guest host this week, Clare Sharp, graciously shared a glimpse into her life as a postpartum mom of twins! The thought of having twins certainly can bring up many anxieties and questions (do you experience double the sleep deprivation? How does one even feed two babies at a time?), so hearing from a real-life person can help separate fear from reality to show how mothering twins is not only possible. It can be a truly rewarding experience. If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE the podcast, leave a REVIEW, and share with a mom friend.

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Hi lady!

Here's what I'm doing in my second trimester (almost 22 weeks along at time of recording!) to prepare for postpartum.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE. And if you have questions, as always, feel free to get in touch [email protected].

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