The Postpartum Plan

By Madison Fugere

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Description

Why do we plan for birth but not for the postpartum period?

The postpartum journey can feel lonely and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. As a full-time postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant, I’ve made it my mission to help families navigate this transformative time with confidence and joy.

In this podcast, we’ll explore everything related to the postpartum period—offering practical tips, emotional support, and sleep strategies to help you feel prepared for life with your little one. I’ll also be joined by expert guests from a variety of fields, sharing their unique insights and specialties to help parents build confidence and feel supported through postpartum and beyond.

Think of me as your postpartum bestie, here to offer reassurance, guidance, and the tools you need to create a personalized postpartum plan that works for you.

Everyone deserves the postpartum experience they’ve dreamed of. Let’s build yours together!


Episode Date
Postpartum Planning 101: Preparing for Your Fourth Trimester
Jul 12, 2025
Weaning 101
Jul 05, 2025
Pump Settings & Basics
Jun 28, 2025
Finding the Right Pump Flange Fit
Jun 22, 2025
Navigating Mom Guilt: Understanding & Easing the Pressure
Jun 14, 2025
Speaking Up for You and Baby: Advocacy at Every Stage.
Jun 07, 2025
The 30 Minute Nap
May 31, 2025
Handling Sibling Transitions & Managing Jealousy
May 24, 2025
Tension, Feeding, Sleep & More: How CFT Supports Babies & Families
May 17, 2025
Gender Equity & The Mental Load
May 10, 2025
Nervous System Regulation & The Connection to Pelvic Floor Health Postpartum
May 03, 2025
The 5 AM Baby Club: Breaking the Cycle
Apr 26, 2025
3 Postpartum Weight Loss Mistakes That Slow Your Recovery
Apr 19, 2025
Finding Your Identity As A New Parent
Apr 12, 2025
All Things VBAC
Apr 05, 2025
Postpartum & Partnership: Preparing for PMADs Together
Mar 29, 2025
Nap Traps & Contact Naps: How to Make It Work for You
Mar 22, 2025
Postpartum & Perimenopause
Mar 15, 2025
How To Meet Your Childs Sensory Needs
Mar 08, 2025
Managing Baby Clutter
Mar 01, 2025
The Importance of Crawling
Feb 22, 2025
How to Get Longer Stretches of Sleep in the Newborn Stage (Without Sleep Training)
Feb 15, 2025
Redefining Postpartum Exercise
Feb 08, 2025
Finding The Right Provider For You
Feb 01, 2025
All Things Tongue Ties
Jan 25, 2025
Safely Losing Weight Postpartum
Jan 18, 2025
Creating Family Feeding Plans
Jan 11, 2025
Chiropractic Care for Little Ones
Jan 04, 2025
Protecting Your Milk Supply When Returning To Work
Oct 26, 2024
Navigating Life with Baby & Dog
Oct 19, 2024
Tips & Tricks
Oct 12, 2024
Safe Sleep Basics
Sep 28, 2024
The Benefit Of A Sleep Coach
Sep 21, 2024
Early Communication
Sep 14, 2024
Postpartum Nutrition
Sep 07, 2024
"Bouncing Back" & Postpartum Diet Culture
Aug 31, 2024
Transitioning From 1 Child To 2
Aug 24, 2024
Gender Creative Parenting: What Is It Really?
Aug 17, 2024
Milestones In The First Year
Aug 10, 2024
Adding Reiki & EFT Tapping To Your Tool Box
Aug 03, 2024
Sleep Training After Infertility & Loss
Jul 27, 2024
The Importance Of Prenatal Education Classes
Jul 20, 2024
Insider's Scoop On An Overnight Doula Shift
Jul 13, 2024
Sleep Training In Small Spaces
Jun 29, 2024
The Six Week Wait Survival
Jun 22, 2024
Starting Solids: Purees & Baby Led Feeding
Jun 15, 2024
Autism: Early Flags & Resources
Jun 08, 2024
Sex After Becoming Parents
Jun 01, 2024
Reflux 101
May 25, 2024
Sleep Training Doesn't Mean Cry It Out
May 18, 2024
Swaddles 101
May 11, 2024
Bottle Refusals
May 04, 2024
Postpartum Prep Classes: What Is Worth It?
Apr 27, 2024
You Are More Than Just 'Mom'
Apr 20, 2024
Nanny Search 101
Apr 13, 2024
All Things Sleep Q&A
Apr 06, 2024
ICI, IUI & IVF 101
Mar 30, 2024
Postpartum Story From A Partner's Perspective
Mar 23, 2024
Snoo- To Use or Not?
Mar 16, 2024
Breastfeeding 101
Mar 09, 2024
Home Water Birth Turned Emergency C-Section
Mar 02, 2024
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Feb 24, 2024
Birth & Postpartum with Breech Babies
Feb 17, 2024
Initial Postpartum Period
Feb 11, 2024
Postpartum Planning
Feb 03, 2024
The Mental Load
Jan 27, 2024
Floor Beds & Boundaries
Jan 20, 2024
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder (PMAD)
Jan 13, 2024
Chiropractic Support & Dry Needling
Jan 06, 2024
Charting Your Cycle
Dec 23, 2023
Boundaries To Breastfeeding
Dec 16, 2023
Sleep Cycles & Short Newborn Naps
Dec 09, 2023
Emergency Hysterectomy & Surrogacy
Dec 02, 2023
How To Play With Your Infant
Nov 25, 2023
Building Your Registry
Nov 18, 2023
Cloth Diapering Stigma
Nov 11, 2023
The 4 Month Sleep Regression
Nov 04, 2023
Increasing Milk Supply
Oct 28, 2023
Babywearing 101
Oct 21, 2023
Birth & Postpartum Plans
Oct 14, 2023
Communication & Intimacy As New Parents
Oct 07, 2023
Childcare Options
Sep 30, 2023
Postpartum Depression
Sep 23, 2023
Bedtime Routines with Multiple Children
Sep 16, 2023
Sibling Transitions
Sep 09, 2023
Screen Time & Sleep
Sep 02, 2023
Boundaries & Communication
Aug 26, 2023
Meditation & Yoga
Aug 19, 2023
NICU Mama & Perspective
Aug 12, 2023
Inducing Lactation
Aug 05, 2023
Birth & Postpartum Trauma 1 Year Later
Jul 29, 2023
Parenting Guilt
Jul 22, 2023
Birth, Postpartum & Returning to Work
Jul 15, 2023
Sibling Room Sharing
Jul 08, 2023
Pregnancy After Loss & Infertility
Jul 01, 2023
Endometriosis, IVF & Single Mom By Choice
Jun 24, 2023
Tongue Ties 101
Jun 17, 2023
3 Under 3
Jun 10, 2023
Newborn Sleep & Postpartum Self-Care
Jun 03, 2023
Newborn Sleep & Flexibility
May 27, 2023
Postpartum Support Is Preventative Care
May 20, 2023
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health
May 13, 2023
The Sleep Training Stigma
May 06, 2023
Grief, Birth & Postpartum Support
Apr 29, 2023
From A Perfect Birth To A Code Blue
Apr 22, 2023
What Is A Postpartum Doula
Apr 15, 2023
I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant Until I Was In Labor
Apr 08, 2023
Navigating Loss
Mar 29, 2023
Meet Your Host
Mar 18, 2023
The Launch
Mar 11, 2023