Postpartum Sex 101: Physical, Emotional, and Hormonal Changes Every Mom Needs to Know
Release Date: 02/03/2025
Understanding Vaccines for Your Baby
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<p>Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Hillary and Erica unpack common questions around infant immunizations, how the schedule is structured, and practical ways to make informed decisions for your family—without fear or confusion.</p> <h3>What You’ll Learn</h3> <ul> <li>Why vaccines are part of many families’ health plans</li> <li>How the standard vaccination schedule is structured in the first year</li> <li>Tips to prep for vaccine appointments (comfort measures, timing, aftercare)</li>...
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Protecting Your Milk Supply When Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night
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Navigating the Default Parent Role: How Modern Moms Can Share Parenting Responsibilities
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What No One Tells You About Trying to Get Pregnant
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Breastfeeding 101: How to Build Supply, Spot Red Flags, and Feed Like a Pro in the First 4 Weeks
The Early Momming Podcast
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info_outlineSex After Baby: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What No One Talks About
<strong>In this special pre-Valentine’s Day episode of the Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica talk about something that’s rarely discussed but deeply felt: sex after having a baby. From physical pain to emotional barriers to navigating intimacy in a sleep-deprived haze, this episode is here to validate your experience—no matter where you are in the healing process.</strong>
They’re joined by <strong>Dr. Megan Rome</strong>, a pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of <strong>Rome Physical Therapy</strong> in Charleston, SC. Together, they unpack what actually happens to your body postpartum, why sex might not feel the same (yet), and how to start reconnecting—with your body and your partner—at your own pace.
<strong>Inside this episode:</strong>
– What changes after vaginal birth vs. C-section
– The biggest myths about postpartum sex (and what’s actually true)
– Hormones, pain, and libido: how to support your body
– The power of pelvic floor therapy for postpartum recovery
– How to talk with your partner about intimacy without shame or pressure
– Why orgasms matter—and how to find your way back to pleasure
– A practical guide to re-entry, starting with body mapping
This conversation is equal parts validating, educational, and empowering—and yes, it might even make you laugh.
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