Mom2Mom Podcast

How to prepare your body for labor is not about doing every single thing the internet tells you to do. It is about knowing what actually helps.

In this episode, we're talking with Dr. ShaRhae Matousek, a prenatal and perinatal chiropractor, about what it really looks like to get your body, mind, and home ready for labor and postpartum. We get into why so much birth prep information can leave you feeling more overwhelmed instead of l...

Doula support for a c-section is one of the most misunderstood parts of what we do, and this episode is here to change that.

In this episode, we're talking about what belly birth support actually looks like from the inside. Stephanie sits down with How2Mom client Lynley to walk through Betty's birth story, from induction leading to c-section, to the OR, to that first skin-to-skin moment. It's honest, it's warm, and it's a really goo...

Most of us picture pushing the same way: flat on our back, feet in stirrups, someone counting to ten. That's one option, but it's not the only one. Not even close.

In this episode, we're talking about pushing positions for labor and why where you push matters just as much as how you push. From squatting and hands and knees to sideline pushing, closed knee pushing, and small modifications that can change everything when you're on you...

Natural ways to progress labor are one of the most searched topics as a due date gets closer, and also one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode, we're talking about what actually supports your body during labor and what tends to work against it. We're not handing you a roadmap, because labor doesn't work that way. What we can give you are real, tangible things we see make a difference for the moms we support every day.

What you...

What happens when your water breaks is one of the most common questions we get as doulas, and the answer rarely matches the Hollywood version.

In this episode, we're talking through both sides of the water breaking conversation. The one where your water releases on its own at home, and the one where your provider suggests breaking it for you. Both come with options, and both deserve real information instead of the rush-to-the-hospit...

Your baby is here, and in a lot of ways that moment can feel like the finish line. But the story of how they got here, how it felt, what it asked of you, lives on long after the birth. This is why your birth story matters.

In this episode, we're talking about the full weight of a birth experience. The pride. The grief. The moments that surprised you. The comments that landed wrong. The pieces you're still making sense of weeks, mont...

When people hear the word Pitocin, it often gets described as "synthetic oxytocin," so it's easy to assume the two are basically the same thing. They're not, and that distinction matters more than most of us realize.

In this episode, we're walking through what oxytocin actually does during labor, why it's so much more than the "love hormone" nickname, and how Pitocin works differently in the body even though it's chemically similar....

If your first reaction to "placenta encapsulation" is a hard no, we get it. Stephanie had the same reaction 13 years ago. But stay with us, because by the end of this episode, a lot of moms find themselves thinking: okay, this actually makes sense.

In this episode, Stephanie and Nikki break down what placenta encapsulation really is, how the process works, and the top five reasons moms are choosing it as part of their postpartum rec...

If you've been having contractions that feel completely real and then just stop, you are not imagining it. And you are not doing anything wrong.

Prodromal labor is one of those experiences that doesn't get talked about nearly enough, and yet so many people go through it feeling confused, defeated, and alone. This episode is for anyone currently in it, anyone who has been through it, and anyone who wants to be prepared.

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This one is for the dads, partners, and support people who want to help during birth but aren't sure what that actually looks like.

Here's the truth: you do not need to be a birth expert to be an incredible support person. You just need presence, awareness, and a willingness to prepare. And that's exactly what we're getting into today.

Stephanie and Nikki share the real, practical tools we give partners before and during birth. The s...

You've probably heard it before: don't hold your breath while pushing. Maybe you're holding onto that advice tightly as you prep for birth, especially if you've been practicing breathing techniques for labor ahead of time. We get it. And we want to give you the full picture.

In this episode, Stephanie and Nikki sit down for an honest conversation about breathing, pushing, and what it actually looks like to move a baby through the pe...

When families ask, “Is there evidence that doulas really make a difference?” —the answer is yes.

In this episode of the Mom2Mom Podcast, we break down the scientific evidence for doulas and what research actually shows about the benefits of doula support during labor and birth. Using high-quality data summarized by Evidence Based Birth, we explore how continuous labor support—especially from a doula&mdas...

Cervical checks are one of the most common parts of pregnancy and labor care—but they’re often offered without much explanation.

In this episode of the Mom2Mom Podcast, we talk about cervical checks, what they actually tell us, what they don’t tell us, and why they are always optional—both in pregnancy and during labor.

We break down cervical checks in pregnancy, when cervical checks during labor may be helpfu...

Mother’s intuition is often misunderstood — dismissed as anxiety, overthinking, or emotion — yet it plays a powerful role in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood.

In this episode of the Mom2Mom Podcast, we talk about what mother’s intuition really is, how it shows up in the body and nervous system, and why it deserves a seat at the table alongside medical guidance. We share real birth room stories, pr...

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 rhy...

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-bas...

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 affirmati...

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...

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 ...