In this episode Hennie Ng—specialist in resolving chronic pain and postpartum core & pelvic health—shares practical, compassionate strategies to help moms feel empowered, energized, and back in control of their bodies after birth. We unpack what “back in control” really means (shifting mindset from perfection to progress), how hormonal shifts, sleep loss, and healing affect energy, and simple, realistic steps to restore vitality without pressure or comparison. Hennie explains the complementary roles of movement, nourishment, and rest in rebuilding strength and confidence, offers actionable daily habits for physical and emotional support, and gives specific tips for reconnecting with your body even if your birth didn’t go as planned.

What you’ll learn

• A mindset reframing for postpartum control: progress, boundaries, and self-compassion.
• How hormones, sleep deprivation, and recovery drain energy—and practical ways to restore it (small dietary shifts, strategic rest, gentle pacing).
• Movement guidelines that protect the pelvic floor and rebuild core strength without overexertion.
• Nourishment tips to support healing and steady energy, focused on simplicity and consistency.
• Daily habits and rituals (breathwork, micro-movements, realistic scheduling) that promote resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Reconnection practices for mothers whose births were traumatic or unexpected, emphasizing safety and gradual embodiment.

About our guest
Hennie Ng helps women break free from chronic pain and postpartum core & pelvic health challenges so they can move, flourish, and build resilience. She blends clinical expertise with practical, parent-friendly strategies.

Connect with Hennie Ng

• Official Website: www.womensphysiocoach.com & www.pelvichealthcoaching.com

Listen to the full episode for step-by-step guidance, subscribe for more maternal wellness conversations, and check the episode links for Hennie’s programs and handouts.

postpartum recovery, postpartum energy, pelvic floor health, postpartum core, postpartum mindset, postpartum exercise, maternal wellness, Hennie Ng, postpartum nutrition, newborn fatigue, postpartum wellness, postpartum health, pelvic floor recovery

www.NewMomTalk.com
Buy Me A Coffee
IG: @NewMomTalk.Podcast
YouTube: @NewMomTalk
Mariela@NewMomTalk.com
Interested in being a guest? Shoot us an email!

- best parenting podcast
- best new mom podcast
- best podcasts for new moms
- best pregnancy podcast
- best podcast for expecting moms
- best podcast for moms
- best podcast for postpartum
- best prenatal podcast
- best postnatal podcast
- best podcast for postnatal moms
- best podcast for pregnancy moms
- new mom
- expecting mom
- first time mom

Mental health deserves a seat at the birth planning table. In this episode Maya McDaniel Bailey, MA, NCC, LPC — a perinatal mental health counselor specializing in trauma-informed care and mental health birth planning — explains why emotional preparation is as critical as physical preferences. Maya outlines common mental health considerations to address before labor, how providers can screen and support needs across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and practical proactive steps parents can take to reduce risk for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Learn how to build a mental-health informed birth plan that includes nervous system regulation strategies, crisis supports, continuity of care, and community resources so families feel safer, supported, and better prepared.

Key Takeaways:

• Why mental health belongs in birth plans alongside physical preferences
• Common prenatal mental health considerations (history of mood/anxiety, trauma, stressors)
• Screening and supportive practices clinicians can use during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum
• Proactive preparation: grounding, regulation tools, support mapping, relapse plans
• Essential resources to include: trusted contacts, crisis hotlines, therapist continuity, peer support, and contingency plans

About the Guest
Maya McDaniel Bailey, MA, NCC, LPC — licensed professional counselor focused on perinatal mental health, trauma-informed care, and mental health birth planning.

Connect with Maya McDaniel

• Official Website: www.fromrain2rainbow.com
• IG: @maya_rain2rainbow
• YouTube: @mayathetherapist
• TikTok: @mayathetherapist
• Sign up for her workshop Creativity to calm the storm: https://www.motherhood-supported.com/psychoeducation-workshop

mental health birth plan, perinatal mental health, postpartum mood disorders prevention, mental health birth planning, trauma-informed birth, nervous system regulation pregnancy, perinatal counseling, postpartum anxiety resources, birth plan mental health checklist, continuity of care postpartum

www.NewMomTalk.com
Buy Me A Coffee
IG: @NewMomTalk.Podcast
YouTube: @NewMomTalk
Mariela@NewMomTalk.com
Interested in being a guest? Shoot us an email!

- best parenting podcast
- best new mom podcast
- best podcasts for new moms
- best pregnancy podcast
- best podcast for expecting moms
- best podcast for moms
- best podcast for postpartum
- best prenatal podcast
- best postnatal podcast
- best podcast for postnatal moms
- best podcast for pregnancy moms
- new mom
- expecting mom
- first time mom

New parent? Breastfeeding can feel simple and overwhelming at once. In this episode Jaimie Zaki — nurse, doula, IBCLC, and mom of five — breaks down the most common early breastfeeding mistakes that undermine latch, milk supply, and confidence. Jaimie explains how improper positioning and latch can sabotage feeding even when supply is sufficient, why early or frequent supplementation can derail breastfeeding progress, and how well-meaning advice from family or social media can cause harm. Learn the early warning signs of trouble, practical fixes you can try at home, and when to reach a lactation professional for hands-on help. Tune in for evidence-based tips, real-world examples, and encouragement to make confident feeding decisions from the intersection of information and intuition.

Key Takeaways (brief):

• Top early mistakes that affect supply and latch
• How positioning & latch matter even with good supply
• Risks of early/frequent supplementation and alternatives
• Navigating misinformation and building supportive networks
• Red flags to watch for and when to seek an IBCLC

About the Guest
Jaimie Zaki — nurse, doula, IBCLC, host of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast, and mom of five.

Connect with Jaimie Zaki:

• Official Website: www.littlebearlactation.com/breastfeeding-academy

breastfeeding mistakes, breastfeeding latch problems, low milk supply causes, breastfeeding supplementation risks, when to see a lactation consultant, IBCLC tips, breastfeeding support, breastfeeding for new parents, breastfeeding positioning, breastfeeding misinformation

www.NewMomTalk.com
Buy Me A Coffee
IG: @NewMomTalk.Podcast
YouTube: @NewMomTalk
Mariela@NewMomTalk.com
Interested in being a guest? Shoot us an email!

- best parenting podcast
- best new mom podcast
- best podcasts for new moms
- best pregnancy podcast
- best podcast for expecting moms
- best podcast for moms
- best podcast for postpartum
- best prenatal podcast
- best postnatal podcast
- best podcast for postnatal moms
- best podcast for pregnancy moms
- new mom
- expecting mom
- first time mom