Home Podcasts Newbies: New Moms, New Babies
Newbies: New Moms, New Babies

Newbies: New Moms, New Babies

New Mommy Media | Independent Podcast Network 182 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Join us as we guide new mothers through their baby's first year of life. Newly postpartum moms celebrate the excitement of becoming new parents, as well as the emotional and physical struggles of recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn baby.

Episodes

Revitalize Your Rest: Sleeping Tips for Moms
Revitalize Your Rest: Sleeping Tips for Moms Aug 20, 2026 2313 Newbies host Kaile Garcia discusses sleep tips for new mothers with Carissa Gustafson a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health. Gustafson shares her own experiences with gestational diabetes, a traumatic first birth involving breech presentation and nuchal cord, and subsequent pregnancy losses before having her second child. The conversation emphasizes sleep
Financial Tips for New Moms: Budgeting, One-Income Planning, and Baby Costs
Financial Tips for New Moms: Budgeting, One-Income Planning, and Baby Costs Aug 13, 2026 1879 Host Kaile Garcia interviews Aly Wood, a former tech professional, stay-at-home mom, military spouse, and future CFP, about financial tips for new mothers navigating postpartum, maternity leave, and potential shifts to one income. Aly shares her surprise pregnancy, breech baby, and positive scheduled C-section experience, then discusses the emotional and practical adjustments of leaving a high-
Working Out After Baby: A New Mom's Journey to Fitness
Working Out After Baby: A New Mom's Journey to Fitness Aug 6, 2026 1561 If you were passionate about working out before pregnancy, continued with moderate exercise during, and now want to reclaim your shape after having a baby, this episode is for you. We dive into a discussion about postpartum strength training with wellness and postpartum strength coach Kailey McPherson Hosted by Kaile Garcia, this episode offers invaluable insights for new moms eager to get
Baby Gear Basics: What You Really Need for Your Newborn
Baby Gear Basics: What You Really Need for Your Newborn Jul 30, 2026 1826 Host Kaile Garcia interviews Karthik Gangiredla, a Seattle-based dad and founder of birchstore.com, about what newborn gear parents truly need and how to avoid being overwhelmed by unnecessary products. Karthik says newborn needs fall into four categories: sleep, feeding, transportation, and diapering with essentials like a safe bassinet or crib setup (firm, flat, bare), bottles or breastfeedin
Postpartum Body Changes: Healing After Vaginal Birth or C-Section, Support, and What to Check at 6–8 Weeks
Postpartum Body Changes: Healing After Vaginal Birth or C-Section, Support, and What to Check at 6–8 Weeks Jul 23, 2026 2385 Host Kaile Garcia welcomes Dr. Ricki Pollycove, a longtime Bay Area OB/GYN, to discuss what’s normal and not normal in postpartum recovery. They compare healing after vaginal birth and C-section, noting that discomfort varies with the birth experience and that reducing perineal swelling by positioning hips above the heart can lessen pain and speed healing. Dr. Pollycove explains typical C-sect
What to Expect in the NICU: Levels of Care, Parent Involvement, and Going Home
What to Expect in the NICU: Levels of Care, Parent Involvement, and Going Home Jul 16, 2026 2228 Newbies host Kaile Garcia interviews Theresa Hunt, a level three NICU nurse in Northeast Ohio, about what parents can expect during a NICU stay. Hunt explains NICU levels 1–4, which babies are admitted (including those born before 35 weeks), and how transfers work when higher-level care is needed. She describes typical assignments ranging from “feeder growers” to critical infants needing IV me
Working Out After Baby: Pilates, Strength, and Getting Your Pink Back
Working Out After Baby: Pilates, Strength, and Getting Your Pink Back Jul 9, 2026 1799 Host Kaile Garcia welcomes Lori Harding, a Dallas-based Pilates instructor and solo mom of an under-one-year-old, to discuss working out postpartum and its physical and mental health benefits. Lori shares her planned C-section birth story due to placenta previa, her IVF baby born on World IVF Day, and returning to exercise about eight weeks postpartum after being medically cleared. She exp
What You Will Learn At A Newborn Class
What You Will Learn At A Newborn Class Jul 2, 2026 1614 Having a newborn is fun, messy, loud and so exciting! You may be thinking of taking a newborn class with your partner to learn the ins and outs of caring for your new bundle of joy! Today we are diving deep in the joys of motherhood, what you will walk away with at one of these classes and so much more! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more information giveaways and more. Our handle i
Why You Should Bring Your Baby To An Indoor PlayHouse
Why You Should Bring Your Baby To An Indoor PlayHouse Jun 25, 2026 1898 With Summer like weather come summer showers! & It’s great being outside with your baby when you can but sometimes that is simply not possible. Today we are talking about playhouses! Why you should bring your baby to one and if they are worth the hype! Jessica Lawson with The Palmetto Playhouse chats about why she created this playhouse for families, how playhouses can be beneficial for those
Working Through the Shame in Motherhood
Working Through the Shame in Motherhood Jun 18, 2026 1759  Whether you choose to breastfeed your baby or formula feed, cosleep or have your infant in their own room, start your baby on purees or baby led feed,  you might be feeling ashamed about your parenting decisions. Today we are taking a deep dive into shame that you might feel during motherhood and ways to help navigate these feelings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Infant Feeding Is More Complex Than Parents Are Told
Why Infant Feeding Is More Complex Than Parents Are Told Jun 11, 2026 2092 You have successfully birthed your baby! Now, you are being asked whether you are breastfeeding, formula feeding, nursing or pumping… feeding your infant can be hard and finding what works for both you and your baby can be even harder! Today we are diving deep into why feeding your infant is more complex than parents are told! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more information giveaway
Disney Theme Park Tips when Taking Your Baby
Disney Theme Park Tips when Taking Your Baby Jun 4, 2026 3098 Whether you have a three-month-old, a six-month-old or you are wanting to celebrate your little one turning one at Disney, today we are chatting about taking your baby to a Disney Theme Park! What are the best rides to go on? What are rides you should avoid and what shows or parades are a must see! We will discuss all the tips and tricks on taking your baby to Disney Learn more about your ad choic

Recommended