Bringing a baby into the world is magical — and completely life-changing. Beyond the sleepless nights and new routines, parenthood reshapes your identity, rewires your brain, and shifts every relationship you have.
In this episode of Doula Talk, I sit down with Marriage and Family Therapist Angharad Hollingworth to talk about the messy, beautiful reality of the relational transition to parenthood — and why preparing for a baby means preparing your heart, mind, and relationships, too.

You’ve spent months preparing for birth—reading the books, taking the classes, maybe even folding tiny onesies with tears in your eyes (no judgment, we’ve all been there). But let’s be honest: most of us spend way less time preparing for what comes after baby arrives—especially when it comes to the emotional rollercoaster and logistical chaos of returning to work postpartum.

When you’re preparing for birth, you’re usually told to make a birth plan, pack a hospital bag, and maybe—maybe—do some kegels. But what if I told you that your pelvic floor deserves way more attention than that checklist gives it?

Today, we’re diving deep (and I mean pelvic bowl deep) into why your pelvic floor is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—parts of your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Whether you’re pregnant with your first baby or you’ve done this dance before, this post is here to educate, empower, and lovingly blow your mind.

Pregnancy is one of the most personal, powerful, and unpredictable experiences we go through as human beings. Whether you’re preparing for your very first baby or adding another little love to your growing family, one truth always stands strong: every birth is different, and every parent deserves support through it.

When you’re expecting a baby, there are so many things on your mind: preparing for labor, setting up the nursery, navigating prenatal appointments, and figuring out what kind of parent you want to be. But there’s one topic that often gets overlooked—and it can have a big impact on your baby’s feeding, sleep, and development: tongue ties.

Postpartum recovery is not just about “bouncing back”—let’s go ahead and throw that entire idea in the trash where it belongs. The truth is, healing after birth takes time, support, and intentional care. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned from working with families from all kinds of backgrounds, it’s this: 💡 Cultures that prioritize postpartum care do it better.