So many pregnant moms spend months preparing for birth… only to realize afterward that the real learning curve begins after the baby arrives. In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, Ceridwen—postpartum doula, lactation counselor, gentle sleep practitioner, and your guide to intentional mothering—shares a powerful reminder of why postpartum prep matters just as much as birth prep (if not more!).
Drawing from conversations with pregnant moms, her own first-time experience, and what she sees every day in her work supporting families, Ceridwen unpacks:
✨ Why preparing for life after birth can reduce overwhelm and support a smoother, more connected postpartum
✨ The most common surprises new parents face in the early weeks
✨ What she wishes she had known about baby sleep, breastfeeding, and the mental load of motherhood
✨ How postpartum affects your identity, your partnership, and your wellbeing
✨ A revealing Instagram poll where 0% of experienced moms said birth prep mattered more than postpartum prep
✨ Why connection—with yourself and with your baby—is the foundation of a supported postpartum
If you’re pregnant and feeling pulled toward birth prep while unintentionally pushing postpartum planning aside, this episode will meet you with compassion, clarity, and encouragement. You can prepare for this next chapter in a way that feels grounded, intuitive, and intentional—without adding more overwhelm to your plate.
Ceridwen also shares a free resource she created to make postpartum prep easier:
➡️ The free Postpartum Prep Checklist, based on the same template she uses with her doula clients. It includes a comprehensive postpartum plan, emotional wellbeing considerations, support systems, newborn care prep, and more—all designed to help you enter postpartum with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re preparing for breastfeeding, newborn sleep, your mental health, or simply adjusting to this brand new season of life, this episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Your future self—and your baby—will thank you for starting now.
LISTEN FOR:
• A realistic look at what the early postpartum weeks are actually like
• Practical mindset shifts to help you feel more prepared
• Why postpartum planning supports baby’s wellbeing, too
• Encouragement for trusting yourself as a new mom
• Tools to help you create a postpartum plan that feels aligned with your values
If you find this episode helpful, please share it with another pregnant mama and leave a review—it truly helps the podcast grow and reach more moms who need this support.
Free Postpartum Prep Checklist
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