Early Momming: Now and Then – A Conversation with Our Mom

Episode 10: Motherhood Then vs. Now — A Candid Conversation with Our Mom (A Mother’s Day Special)

In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica sit down with their mom—a family nurse practitioner with decades of labor and delivery experience—to reflect on how early motherhood has evolved across generations.

Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:

 
• What pregnancy looked like in the 1980s vs. now

 
• How labor and delivery options have shifted, including C-sections and VBACs

 
• The challenges of breastfeeding without lactation support in the pre-electric pump era

 
• Why today’s car seat safety standards are wildly different than they used to be

 
• How their mom navigates being a modern grandma in a new parenting world

 
• What’s changed, what hasn’t, and what we can learn from each other

This episode is a must-listen for any new moms (or grandmas!) who are curious about the changes in prenatal care, breastfeeding, and baby gear over the years. Whether you're expecting or just looking for a good laugh, you’ll enjoy hearing about the evolution of early motherhood and the wisdom that’s passed down through generations.

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