The birth ball is one of the simplest—and most effective—tools we use as doulas to support comfort, movement, and confidence during labor.

In this episode, we break down why the birth ball matters, how it supports active movement and pelvic mobility, and the real-life ways we guide clients to use it during early labor, active labor, and transition. We talk through common birth ball positions, partner support, and how rhythmic moveme...

Childbirth education is one of the most common topics we get asked about—and also one of the most confusing.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what childbirth education actually is, why so many classes sound the same, and how to choose a course that truly supports your birth—not someone else’s version of it. 

We talk through the different types of classes (hospital-based, virtual, on-demand, method-based), what a solid childbirth ...

We’re sharing the best gifts for new moms—real products we use, love, and recommend as doulas. Whether you’re pregnant, prepping for postpartum, shopping for a friend, or building your holiday wish list, this episode is full of thoughtful, practical ideas that make motherhood easier.

We cover top picks for pregnancy, birth prep, postpartum recovery, newborn essentials, and calming tools for toddlers. From affirmation decks and hydra...

If you’ve ever heard someone mention the “5–5–5 postpartum rule” and wondered, okay…but what does that actually look like in real life? This episode is your new best friend.

We’re breaking down the 5–5–5 rule the way we explain it to our own clients:
five days in your bed,
five days on your bed,
five days around your bed…
and zero days trying to pretend you didn’t just grow and birth a whole human.

We talk about wh...

In this episode, we're flipping the script as our very own Stephanie Sinclair—founder of How2Mom—takes the guest seat! Julie from Being Better Everyday podcast is a millennial mom, corporate professional, and founder of P&W Designs, where she helps women-lead small business owners grow side hustles into thriving businesses through strategic branding, web design, and SEO.

We’re diving into the behind-the-scenes of growing Ho...

The fourth trimester is messy, magical, and often overlooked. In this episode of the Mom2Mom Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Chrissy from MotherBaby Wellness Co. to talk about postpartum recovery, chiropractic care, and why every new mom needs a village of support. From body aches after birth to the truth about fast labors, we explore what real healing looks like in those first weeks and how gentle postpartum care can make all the di...

This week on the Mom2Mom Podcast, we’re doing something a little different. Stephanie was called to a birth (real life as a doula!), so we didn’t want you to miss an episode. We’re bringing you a special replay from the Reclaiming Your Hue Podcast, where Stephanie and Nikki share their personal journeys through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building How 2 Mom.

In this heartfelt conversation, you’ll hear how both women discovered...

When Rachel was 36 weeks pregnant with her first child, she wasn't sure a doula was right for her family. Her husband worried they might end up with someone who'd be distracting during labor, but after meeting Stephanie from How2Mom, everything clicked. "You just felt like family," Rachel recalls of that coffee shop interview. Little did they know this connection would span years and support multiple beautiful b...

When Christine and Alex welcomed their son via VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) in June 2024, it marked a powerful moment of healing after a traumatic cesarean during COVID and two pregnancy losses.

“Every birth is a miracle,” Alex said, “but for us, it just seemed like a different kind of miracle.” Their experience highligts how crucial the right support is after birth trauma. When Christine’s midwife group deemed her ineligible...

Ryan Flash, a Twin Cities therapist specializing in working with dads, discusses the unique challenges fathers face in adjusting to parenthood and the importance of seeking support. He highlights the lack of resources for dads compared to moms and emphasizes that men are increasingly seeking therapy to become better fathers and partners.

Ryan's practice, Discovery Mental Health, offers individual therapy and a group program cal...

Aemelia, a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), is the owner of Bellflower Lactation in the Twin Cities. Inspired by her own breastfeeding challenges with her three daughters, she founded Bellflower Lactation to provide evidence-based, family-focused lactation care. Aemelia's approach is unique in that she emphasizes the importance of mental health in the ...

Can chiropractic care help those babies who seem to struggle no matter what you do? Dr. Chadd Burckhardt shares his journey from treating athletes to focusing on pediatrics and pregnancy after a pivotal experience with a colicky baby. He emphasizes the importance of the nervous system in overall health and explains how stress during pregnancy and birth can impact a child's development.

Dr. Chadd's practice, The Wellery, of...

Are you ready to go from barely surviving to thriving and have the knowledge and personalized support to change your health for good? 

Join me and Autumn Enloe from Autumn Enloe Nutrition as we discuss how blood sugars can affect our energy, metabolism and hormone health. Autumn is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping women with a functional nutrition approach. She won’t promote traditional dietar...

Join me and repeat guest, Sarah as she shares her birth experience with her singleton. Months back Sarah shared her twin birth story (https://mom2mompodcast.buzzsprout.com/2077791/13212755-twin-mama-opts-for-a-surgical-birth-to-bring-her-babies-earth-side-safely) but we had to have her back to share what it was like to go into preterm labor with her first baby, and just how different that experience was. Sarah's birth stories ...

Join me as I interview Michelle who is a pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Moms in Motion PT. 

Michelle is married to Ryan and has two daughters, ages 2 and 4. She loves being outdoors and has been building a new "kitchen garden" this year, where she hopes to grow many fruits and vegetables. 

She is passionate about helping pregnant and postpartum moms stay healthy, comfortable, and doing all ...

Join me for this exclusive twin mom episode as I chat with mom friend and How2Mom client,  @heyshayla from the  @heyshaylapodcast8898 . If you just found out you're having twins or wonder how in the world twin moms do it this podcast is for you! I share my lived experience and perspective, while dropping some truth bombs for Twin Moms!

Thank you so much for listening to the Mom2Mom Podcast! This podcast is meant to empower wome...

Join me as I interview Sarah Breiner from The Legal Mama (https://www.legalmama.com) about Estate Planning and its importance as parents. She explains how her firm is different from others, especially for parents. She makes the process efficient yet comprehensive, while educating each and every individual family and their needs. Their mission is to create a plan that works to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict. L...

Join me and Kendra Olson, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C, Owner of Psychotherapy for Maternal Well-Being (pfmwellbeing.com) as we discuss the Myths of Motherhood.
 
Kendra's practice operates in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. As a therapist for the last 17 years, and specializing in maternal mental health, she’s found that moms do best with specialized care. Kendra works with moms-to-be and moms who are struggling with getting...

Nikki, a Birth Doula on our team shares her second birth story. I love hearing that she was supported by her provider and doula for a unmedicated hospital water birth ten years ago.

To here Nikki's first birth story, listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077791/episodes/13661204

To learn more about Nikki's and her Birth Services, click here:  https://www.how2mom.com/nikki-esser/

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