New Mom Talk: A Resource for Pregnant, Expecting Moms & New Moms & Pregnancy

By Mariela De Santiago- evidence-based parenting advice in bite-sized episodes—your go-to resource for new and expecting parents into the postpartum period! Get the information you need, when you need it, in short and digestible episodes.

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Description

Welcome to the New Mom Talk (previously Mama Wears Athleisure) podcast, your go-to resource for new moms, expecting moms, and perinatal parents navigating the exciting journey of parenthood! Hosted by Mariela De Santiago, mom to a toddler and host of the Carlsbad Mom Walks, this podcast aims to provide evidence-based information, expert advice, and relatable stories to support you through this transformative period (Pregnancy podcast, New Mom podcast, Expecting Mom podcast, First Time Mom podcast).

Join us as we tackle common questions and concerns that new parents often Google, such as:

  1. What are the early signs of labor?
  2. How can I prepare for childbirth?
  3. What are the best practices for breastfeeding?
  4. How do I establish a sleep routine for my newborn?
  5. What are some common newborn care tips?
  6. How do I recognize postpartum depression symptoms?
  7. What are safe exercises during pregnancy?
  8. How can I bond with my baby during the perinatal period?
  9. What should I include in my birth plan?
  10. How do I navigate the transition to parenthood as a couple?


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Tune in to New Mom Talk for practical advice, expert insights, and encouragement as you embark on this incredible journey into parenthood!



Want to be a guest on our show? Shoot us an email mariela@newmomtalk.com. Instagram: @newmomtalk.podcast
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Episode Date
How to Identify Food Allergies in Your Child with Dr. Akansha Ganju Ep 115
Oct 08, 2025
How to Feel Confident Introducing Allergens with Dr. Carina Venter Ep 114
Sep 24, 2025
Motherhood Outside the Norm: Choosing Your Own Path with Cheri Bergeron Ep 113
Sep 10, 2025
How a Mother’s Nervous System Impacts Milk Flow and Baby’s Latch with MiKaylan Cushing
Aug 27, 2025
Shedding Light on Postpartum Hair Loss: What Every New Mom Should Know with Jane Baecher from Anya Ep 111
Aug 13, 2025
Let’s Talk About It: Understanding & Managing Postpartum Incontinence with Aeroflow Urology Ep 110
Jul 30, 2025
Speech Milestones & How to Support Language Development in the Early Years with Tala Hershey Ep 109
Jul 16, 2025
Relationship Renovation: Actionable Steps to Reconnect After Baby with Tarah & E.J. Kerwin Ep 108
Jul 02, 2025
Holistic Postpartum Prep: Mind, Body & Support with Dr. Varisa Perlman Ep. 107
Jun 18, 2025
Fascia & Pregnancy: Unlocking the Body’s Hidden Support System with Anna Rahe ep. 106
Jun 04, 2025
Solo chat: What I'm Doing Differently for Postpartum Round 2 Ep 105
Apr 30, 2025
Meditation for Postpartum Anxiety with Kelly Smith Ep 104
Apr 16, 2025
Baby Sleep Struggles: When to Worry & When to Get Help with Michelle Connor Ep 103
Apr 02, 2025
Mastering Maternity Leave as a Self-Employed Mom with Alyson Caffrey Ep 102
Mar 19, 2025
Empowering Moms: The Role of Occupational Therapy During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Armi Grace Ep 101
Mar 05, 2025
Managing Parental Anxiety with Dr. Rebekah Diamond Ep 100
Feb 19, 2025
Nap Schedules & Sleep Tips: A Guide for Every Age with Jen Varela Ep 99
Feb 05, 2025
Parenting with a Regulated Nervous System: The Key to Balance and Connection with Shannon Yeager Ep 98
Jan 22, 2025
Sharing the Mental Load: How to Balance Home Life with Paige Connell E97
Jan 08, 2025
Navigating Acute and Chronic Illnesses in Kids: Expert Insights for Parents with Alyssa Pettingill, CCLS E 96
Dec 18, 2024
Creating Your Dream Birth with Kristin Revere: Insights from an Elite Doula Ep 95
Dec 04, 2024
Tackling Constipation in Infants & Toddlers with Dr. Jordi Smith: Natural Solutions for Healthy Digestion E 94
Nov 20, 2024
What We Wish We Knew Before Postpartum: A Candid Conversation with Jessica Lamb from The Mama Making Podcast E 93
Nov 06, 2024
Embracing Baby-Led Sleep: Trusting Your Intuition with Taylor Westenberger E 92
Oct 23, 2024
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag with Zabrina Cox: Expert Tips from a Childbirth Educator & Doula Ep 91
Oct 09, 2024
Understanding Pelvic Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions with Danielle Owens Ep 90
Sep 25, 2024
Maximizing Your Breast Milk: Tips for Safe Storage and Longevity with Tirza from Milk by Mom Ep. 89
Sep 11, 2024
Reclaiming Your Power: Hypnobirthing with Melinda Wright, Certified HypnoBirthing Educator Ep. 88
Aug 28, 2024
Rekindling Intimacy After Baby with Dr. Rose Ep. 87
Aug 14, 2024
Empowering Birth: Unmedicated and Low Intervention Birth with Doula Hannah Gill Ep. 86
Jul 31, 2024
Understanding Cervical Exams During Pregnancy with Doula Bri Rice Ep. 85
Jul 17, 2024
The Invaluable Role of a Fertility Doula with Taylor-Lynne Ep 84
Jul 03, 2024
New Mom Must-Know: Hospital Newborn Medications & Vaccines Explained with Fourth Trimester Foundations Ep 83
Jun 19, 2024
Reclaiming Energy Postpartum: The Essential Role of Mineral Intake with Chloe Ward Ep 82
Jun 05, 2024
The Fight for Paid Leave for All with Dawn Hucklebridge Ep 81
May 29, 2024
Breathe, Stretch, Relax: Nurturing Your Pregnancy with Prenatal Yoga with Adriana Thoma Ep. 80
May 22, 2024
Navigating Nasal Aspirators: Finding the Right Fit for Your Little One with Dr. Nina Farzin from Oogie Bear Ep. 79
May 15, 2024
Navigating Sleep Regression: Tips from Sleep Coach and IBCLC Shelly Taft Ep. 78
May 08, 2024
Introducing New Mom Talk: Embracing Change with Confidence
May 07, 2024
Mom Talk: Exploring Tradwives- Unpacking the Difference with Jo Piazza from Under the Influence
May 06, 2024
Parenting Perspectives: Finding Harmony and Understanding the Four Parenting Styles with Nicki Fraser-Lyons
May 01, 2024
Mom Grief: Navigating the Journey as SAHM vs. Working Mom with Megan Velo Ep 76
Apr 24, 2024
Mom Talk: Age Ain't Nothing But a Number with Rebecca Linney
Apr 22, 2024
Understanding Birth Plans: A Comprehensive Guide for Expectant Parents with Katrina Tessier from Scout Winnipeg Ep 75
Apr 17, 2024
Love After Baby: Nurturing Romance in Parenthood Part 2 with Sheina Schochet Ep 74
Apr 10, 2024
Mom Talk: Kristin Cavallari and Dating Younger with Lina Forrestal from the New Mamas Podcast
Apr 08, 2024
Nurturing Love and Relationships After Baby with Sheina Schochet: Part 1 Ep 73
Apr 03, 2024
Nurturing Tiny Smiles - Pediatric Dental Care 101 with Dr. Milca Mendez-Ceballos from Pawsitive Pediatric Dentistry Ep 72
Mar 27, 2024
Mom Talk- What No One Told Me About Parenting with Amanda Gurman from Honest as a Mother podcast
Mar 25, 2024
Geriatric or Advanced Maternal Age? With hosts from Geriatric Mamas podcast
Mar 21, 2024
Exploring VBAC: A Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean with Doula Sarah Marie from Entering Motherhood podcast Ep 71
Mar 20, 2024
Understanding Induction with Doula & Birth Photographer Jenna Toulantis Ep 70
Mar 13, 2024
Navigating Stay-at-Home Motherhood with Nicole Kaplan (Part 1 of 2) from Life's a Mom podcast
Mar 11, 2024
Understanding Preeclampsia and Hypertension with Nicole Noar - A Comprehensive Guide for Expectant Mothers Ep 69
Mar 06, 2024
The Benefits of Prenatal Acupuncture with Nina Jung Ep 68
Feb 28, 2024
Navigating Intrusive Thoughts with Jessica from Intuitively Well- A Journey to Intuitive Well-Being Ep 67
Feb 21, 2024
Embracing Matrescence - Navigating the Transformation of Motherhood with Chelsea Robinson from Mama's Modern Village E66
Feb 14, 2024
Post Pamper- A Postpartum Retreat for Recovery and Support with Katie McGinley Ep 65
Feb 07, 2024
Mom Talk - Nurturing the Soul through Self-Care with Cynthia Vacker
Feb 05, 2024
What is Prolapse and What Treatment Options are Available with Dr. Ariel Gallop from Restore Pelvic Therapy Ep 64
Jan 31, 2024
How to Find Out C-Section Rates at Your Local Hospitals and What This Can Mean for You with Suzzie Vehers from She Births Bravely Ep 63
Jan 24, 2024
62. When to Return to Running or High Intensity Exercise Postpartum with Ali Anderson from Origin
Jan 17, 2024
61. How to Support Your Child During a Tantrum with Dr. Erin from Mind & Child
Jan 10, 2024
60. Postpartum Nutrition with Holly from Mama Meals
Jan 03, 2024
59. Setting New Year's Resolutions and What to Consider with Erin Spahr from Erin Spahr Therapy
Dec 20, 2023
58. Colic & What You Need to Know About It with Megan Dishman from The Colic Nurse
Dec 13, 2023
57. What to Consider For Postpartum Birth Control & the Spacing of Your Children with Hana from Chart Your Cycle
Dec 06, 2023
56. Everything You Need to Know About Potty Training with Carol Segal from Bambini Method
Nov 29, 2023
55. What Are Sustainable Toys & What to Consider When Shopping for Toys with Christina from The Baby Penguin
Nov 22, 2023
54. Navigating a Prenatal Massage with Pilar Chandler from Pilar's Wellness Collective
Nov 15, 2023
53. The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins with Jillian Smith from Gut Personal
Nov 08, 2023
52. How Mindfulness Can Help During Labor & Delivery with Jen Moffitt from Mindful Birthing and Parenting Foundation
Nov 01, 2023
51. What Are Childcare Options and What What You Should Know with Gretchen Salyer from June Care
Oct 25, 2023
50. How a Partner Can Help Prepare for Labor & Delivery with Sara Hoke from Village Birth
Oct 18, 2023
49. You're Pregnant, What Do You Need to Know... Next Steps and Much More with Melissa Dean from Casa Natal Birth & Wellness Center
Oct 11, 2023
48. How to Prepare for Postpartum with Rori and Kelsey from Soul Shine Birth
Oct 04, 2023
47. What You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes with Dietitian Leslee Flannery from Gestational Diabetes Nutrition
Sep 27, 2023
46. Everything You Need to Know About Torticollis and Flat Head with Dr. Hope from Moving Munchkins
Sep 20, 2023
45. Four Federal Pregnancy Laws You Should Know About with Linzay Davis from The Park Consulting
Sep 13, 2023
44. How to Find Balance as a Working Parent and New Mom with Kelli Moore from Soulfire Productions
Sep 06, 2023
43. Preparing to Weaning Baby From Breastmilk or Formula with Jennifer Gathman from Nightingale Nursing
Aug 30, 2023
42. Building Your Milk Supply with Rachael and Sarah from Night & Day San Diego
Aug 23, 2023
41. Best and Worst Breastfeeding Positions with Jenn Lormand from Tighten Your Tinkler
Aug 16, 2023
40. How Tongue Ties Impact Breastfeeding with Samantha Powell from The Nursing Nest
Aug 09, 2023
39. Drinking Alcohol While Breastfeeding with Jacqueline Kincer from The Breastfeeding Talk Podcast
Aug 02, 2023
38. When and How Kegels Can Help During the Perinatal Period with Dr. Erin Motola
Jul 26, 2023
37. How Does a Midwife Support Mamas and Where to Find One with Erina from Best Start Birth Center
Jul 19, 2023
36. Benefits of Music for Babies for Overall Learning with Ms. Diana from Songbirds Music
Jul 12, 2023
35. The Laboring Process with Jessica from One Sacred Village
Jul 05, 2023
34. What is Pediatric Chiropractic Care? With Sprout Family Chiropractic
Jun 28, 2023
33. How to Start a Business as a New Mama with Lisa Druxman from FIT4MOM
Jun 21, 2023
32. What is Diastasis Recti & How Do You Treat It with Dr. Cristina Zheng
Jun 14, 2023
31. Postpartum Exercise & Fitness with Carly Kennedy from The Fit Mom Method
Jun 07, 2023
30. What is Dyspareunia? With Dr. Jenny from Femme Strong Physical Therapy
May 31, 2023
29. Navigating Changes in Friendships During Pregnancy with Therapist Sherry Kalish
May 24, 2023
28. Early Postpartum Exercise with Dr. Marisa from Reform Physical Therapy
May 17, 2023
27. UPDATED Mastitis & Clogged Ducts Care with Rachel Craig from The Parent Pad
May 10, 2023
26. C-Section Care & Recovery with Monica from Moving Like a Mother
May 03, 2023
25. Calming Strategies for Kids with Janet from Relaxed San Diego Magazine
Apr 26, 2023
24. Prenatal Pelvic Floor Therapy with Dr. Ivy from Empowered Physical Therapy
Apr 19, 2023
23. Perinatal Anxiety Disorder with Jennifer Mendoza
Apr 12, 2023
22. Postpartum Nutrition with Kristen from Heartfed
Apr 05, 2023
21. Journey to Becoming a Single Mama with Marquita
Mar 29, 2023
20. Breastfeeding & the Start of your Menstrual Cycle with Jaren from Full Crcl
Mar 22, 2023
19. Postpartum Support through Mothership Rising with Laura Emanuel
Mar 15, 2023
18. Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder with Chelsea & Amber from Spark Mamas
Mar 08, 2023
17. Your Pelvic Floor Postpartum with Jessica London from Your Postpartum PT
Mar 01, 2023
16. Mommy & Me Community with Bartley from By the Sea Mommy & Me
Feb 22, 2023
15. Sustainability: Cloth & Disposable Diapers with Jesse from Tiny Yellow Bungalow
Feb 15, 2023
14. Milk Sharing Made Easy with Kelly from Share the Drop
Feb 08, 2023
13. Starting Solids BLW & Purees with Edwena from My Little Eater
Feb 01, 2023
12. Birth & Postpartum Doula Supports with Kelly from Doulas of North County
Jan 25, 2023
11. Exercising While Pregnant with Erica Friedman Wellness
Jan 18, 2023
10. Learning You're Pregnant with Ari West
Jan 11, 2023
9. Teething and How to Care for Baby Teeth with Pediatric Dentist Dr. Amanda
Jan 04, 2023
8. How One Mom Learned Her Child Had Autism
Dec 28, 2022
7. How to Raise Your Baby Plant-Based with Alex from Plant-Based Juniors
Dec 21, 2022
6. Traveling with Babies
Dec 14, 2022
5. Breastfeeding & Preventing Clogged Milk Ducts/Mastitis with The Parent Pad
Dec 07, 2022
4. Preparing for Parental Leave: What to Know with Amber Lee Bissell
Nov 30, 2022
3. Balancing WFH, Owning a Small Business, and being a Full-Time SAHM with HiHoney
Nov 23, 2022
2. What is Sleep Training? (with Leanne from WeeSleep)
Nov 16, 2022
1. Ingredients to Watch for in Baby Products with Inga Tritt from Yater Actives
Nov 09, 2022
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Oct 31, 2022