Moms Interrupted
We’re Taylor and Natasha — best friends, moms, and perinatal educators keeping it real about pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and motherhood. Honest, funny, and educational conversations about the messy, challenging and FUN parts of raising tiny humans while trying to stay ourselves. Welcome to the village.
Episodes
Baby Sleep, Postpartum Body Image & Surviving Toddler + Newborn Life
In this episode, we're getting into - the great debate on baby sleep (spoiler: you only get ONE: good sleeper, day OR night), surviving the toddler + newborn combo, postpartum rage and what actually triggers it, your period returning after birth, and the very real pressure of postpartum body image in the GLP-1 era. Plus, Father's Day hot takes and a few stories from our realities.Topics co
How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids: Marriage, Motherhood & the Postpartum Shift
This week on Moms Interrupted, Natasha and Taylor dive into How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn — and honestly? It's the book every pregnant mom and dad need to read before the baby arrives. They break down why relationships shift so dramatically after kids, who's really doing the mental load at home, and why the "helping" language needs to go. Plus: the dishwa
The Truth About Postpartum Sex & Workouts, Toddler Behavior + Natasha’s IBCLC Journey
We're back on the couch with overflow from our 50th episode topic requests - and per usual, it's fun while also being educational. This week Natasha and Taylor get into the postpartum topics that nobody talks about honestly enough, starting with postpartum sex (or the lack thereof). Natasha breaks down the actual biology behind low libido while breastfeeding - prolactin, estrogen, vaginal
Start Here!
❤️☕️ Between us, we’re both moms of two with backgrounds in Lactation education (CLC,LEC), Childbirth (LCCE) and Doula Support. We’re here to make motherhood less scary and more fun. Join us every Thursday on the couch. Welcome to your new mom friend group - We’re so glad you’re here!! XX,Taylor and Natasha 😘
Mom Guilt, Adding Siblings & Postpartum Relationships: 50th Episode Q&A
It's our 50th episode and one year anniversary and we're giving the people what they want! You've been asking, so we're finally answering your most requested questions. We're talking about our ages, whether we want more kids (spoiler: it's complicated), what it was like growing up in Hawaii vs. raising kids in San Diego, how we each met our husbands, and how to show up as a wife when motherhood ha
My First Pregnancy Story: Severe Morning Sickness, Hyperemesis Gravidarum & Learning to Advocate for Myself
In this solo episode of Moms Interrupted, Natasha shares her raw and honest first pregnancy story—from trying to conceive and early pregnancy excitement to severe nausea, vomiting, and eventually being diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). She opens up about being dismissed, ending up in the ER, the mental health toll of a hard pregnancy, and how the experience taught her to trust her body a
Unsolicited Mom Advice We Ignore: Newborn Sleep, Breastfeeding & Baby Myths Edition
Unsolicited parenting advice is everywhere — from your mom, grandma, mother-in-law, friends, your Instagram algorithm, and the stranger in line at Starbucks. This week we're reading your DMs and breaking down the most common myths new moms are still hearing: night nursing, formula vs. breast milk, visitor policies after birth, unmedicated childbirth, postpartum appointment barriers, and why nobody
Moms Navigating Starting Solids: Baby Led Weaning, Gagging vs Choking & Allergens
Starting solids can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Natasha sits down with registered dietitian and Baby-Led Weaning expert Katie Ferraro, from @babyledweanteam, to break down what parents really need to know about feeding babies in the first year. They cover when to start solids, why waiting until 6 months matters, the truth about gagging vs. choking, introducing al
Mom Life: Transition from 1 to 2 Kids, Alcohol & Breastfeeding & Labor Signs
In this episode of Moms Interrupted, we’re covering the real mom life: from the transition from one to two kids, to breastfeeding questions, to knowing when labor is actually starting.We talk about the transition from 1 to 2 kids, dividing your attention, toddler regressions, overstimulation, and how family dynamics shift.We also break down one of the most asked postpartum questions: Can you drink
Your Hospital Stay After Birth: What No One Tells You
You planned for labor & delivery, but did anyone prepare you for what happens after birth when you're in the hospital? In this episode, we’re breaking down the postpartum hospital stay no one talks about: interruptions, sleep, pain, lactation visits, newborn weight loss and behavior, the provided food, billing and what we’d do differently next time.Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum
Unmedicated Positive Hospital Birth Story: Second Baby, Fast Labor, No Epidural
Taylor is back sharing her second birth story - and this one was completely different.After having her first baby at a birth center, she chose to work with an OB and deliver in a hospital, but still had an unmedicated birth as she had planned for.From her water breaking at 12:30am on her due date to a 4-hour labor, intense contractions minutes apart, and a 45-minute car ride while in active labor.
How to Induce Labor Naturally + Epidurals & Doulas: What No One Tells You
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most talked-about (and misunderstood) parts of pregnancy: trying to get labor started.From dates and raspberry leaf tea to acupuncture, sex, and curb walking — we dive into the truth behind “natural induction” methods, what the research actually says, and what’s just anecdotal hype.We get into:- Your body won’t go into labor until it’s ready & wh
Moms and Newborns: Gas, Cradle Cap, Witching Hour and What is Normal
In this episode, we’re talking all things newborn life: the weird, the normal, and the things that totally catch you off guard the first time around. From gas, grunting, spit-up, sneezing, meconium, cradle cap, swaddles, and witching hour to the reality that most newborn behaviors are bizarre but completely normal, we’re breaking down what’s actually worth worrying about and what’s just part of th
Informed Feeding: Breast Milk, Formula, and What Moms Deserve to Know
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most sensitive and polarizing conversations in motherhood: breast milk, formula, and informed feeding choices.We talk about the biochemical differences between breast milk and formula, the benefits and risks of each, combo feeding, and why so many parents make feeding decisions without truly having all the information. This is not a shame-based convers
Postpartum Identity: Letting Go, Mom Brain & Entertaining Kids
In this episode of Moms Interrupted, we talk about the massive identity shift that happens after becoming a mom. Postpartum isn’t just physical — your brain literally changes, your routines change, and suddenly the life you had before kids feels completely different.We share our experiences navigating “mom brain,” letting go of rigid expectations, and learning to let go in early motherhood. From f
Mom Friendships: Making, Keeping & Losing Friends After Kids
Motherhood changes everything, especially your friendships. In this episode, we talk honestly about making mom friends, maintaining old friendships, and why relationships can shift after having kids. From feeling lonely postpartum to navigating friends without children, we break down the realities no one talks about, including mom group dynamics, canceled plans, social media pressure, and why diff
Co-Sleeping & Safe Sleep: The Impossible Decisions of Motherhood
Co-sleeping is one of the most emotional, controversial, and misunderstood topics in modern motherhood and most parents aren’t getting the full picture.In this episode, we break down what co-sleeping actually means, why over 60% of mothers report doing it at some point, and what the research really says about safety, risk, and the famous Safe Sleep Seven. We also talk about the cultural history be
The Decision To Become A Mother, Teething Myths & What Not To Say To A First Time Mom
In this episode of Mom’s Interrupted, Taylor and Natasha cover the “greatest hits” of early parenthood: how to know if you want to be a mom, how to set realistic expectations for the newborn/toddler years, and why certainty isn’t required to be a great parent. Then we get into teething—what’s real vs. myth (fever, diarrhea, sleep), what actually helps, and why the teething industry can feel so pre
Predatory Marketing in Pregnancy & Motherhood
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the multi-billion-dollar industry built on maternal insecurity. From prenatals to formula to postpartum “bounce back” programs, we unpack how marketing to moms is often less about evidence and more about emotion.We talk about the history of formula advertising, the WHO Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes, and why many of the tactics we see every da
The Third Trimester: Pregnancy Insomnia, Changing Your Care Team and Surviving It All
Pregnancy is a marathon, not a sprint—and the third trimester can feel like the longest mile. In this episode, we get real about the final stretch of pregnancy: the insomnia, the discomfort, the emotional rollercoaster, and the constant question of “how do people actually enjoy this?!” We talk about how boy and girl pregnancies can feel totally different, navigating changing symptoms, and learning
Moms Vs. Potty Training
Potty training is the milestone that makes you question everything: your patience, your flooring choices, and why your kid suddenly has unlimited access to the toilet (and your bronzer 😭).In this episode, we talk about how we’re approaching potty training in real life — the wins, the chaos, the “three-day method” pressure, and why we think the whole “readiness” conversation has gotten wildly overc
Postpartum Support: What Mom's Actually Need
Postpartum isn’t only about being a good dad — it’s about being a good partner.In this episode, we’re talking directly to partners (and the moms who want to send this to them) about what actually helps in the postpartum season — and what doesn’t.We cover what dads should expect after birth, how to truly support a postpartum mom, and why this season isn’t about doing everything “right,” but about s
Breastfeeding Moms Navigating Weaning
Weaning from breastfeeding is one of those transitions no one really prepares you for — emotionally, hormonally, or practically.In this episode, we’re talking honestly about what it’s actually like to stop breastfeeding: the unexpected hormone crash, the brain fog and mood swings, the identity shift, and why even when you’re ready to be done, it can still hit way harder than you expect.We also bre
Hot Takes for the Holidays: Pregnancy, Newborn Sleep & Postpartum Truths
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into all the pregnancy, newborn, and postpartum truths we wish someone had told us. From dressing the bump, to newborn sleep that is anything but linear, to what we’re doing differently next time in postpartum — we’re covering it all.We share our honest takes on diaper pails (do you really need one?), taking your infant to the dentist, navigating giving babies
My Positive Unmedicated Birth Story as A First Time Mom
Join me as I share my positive unmedicated birth story as a first-time mom — every high, every challenge, and the mindset + support that made this experience so empowering. My goal isn’t to tell anyone how to give birth, but to offer a calm, encouraging perspective for moms who are preparing, curious, or simply love hearing real birth stories.In this video I talk through:• early labor + what helpe
In Laws & Unsolicited Advice: Finding Your Voice as a Mom
Navigating in-laws and unsolicited advice as a new mom isn’t easy. This week we’re diving into boundaries, overstepping, and all the moments that make you feel judged or second-guessed in your own motherhood. We talk about why family members (especially grandparents) feel entitled to weigh in, how we have navigated responding when advice crosses the line, and ways to stay confident in your instinc
Pumping 101: A Modern Mom's Guide
We’re lactation educators and moms breaking down the real truths about pumping — when you actually need to do it, why introducing it too soon can lead to oversupply and burnout, and how modern motherhood’s obsession with “efficiency” is exhausting us. We cover normal newborn behavior, diaper output, hand expression, partner support (ways they can support you that isn't feeding related), and ch
Daycare vs. Nanny vs. Staying Home: Moms Navigating Childcare
From the daycare waitlists to the mom guilt to pumping in a closet—childcare in America feels like a system built against us. In this episode, Natasha and Taylor unpack what it’s really like navigating childcare through every season of motherhood—how their choices have shifted with each baby, why it always seems to fall on moms to figure it out, and how to reframe the guilt that comes with needing
Halloween: Motherhood Edition
Mini episode alert! The moms get real about Halloween — the chaos, the costumes, and the candy stashes. Less scary stories, more solidarity. Halloween hits different as a mom — and honestly, it’s kind of magical. From the pure joy of your kids in costume to late-night candy raids and neighborhood walks, Natasha and Taylor chat about finding the fun (and keeping your sanity) during spooky season. A
Unhinged Breastfeeding Advice: Let’s Clear It Up
This week, we're talking about all of the truly unhinged breastfeeding "advice" we've heard and you guys submitted. From “drink a Guinness” to “don’t feed in public,” some of it makes sense... others are just truly shocking. We’re stepping in with big-sister energy to bust the myths, share what actually helps, and remind you—you’re doing amazing! Whether you're already IN IT
Birth Plans 101: Pregnant and Planning? Here's What You Need to Know
Whether you’re pregnant or planning ahead, this episode breaks down how to create a birth plan that actually supports you. We talk about birth satisfaction, working with doulas, using the BRAIN acronym to make informed choices, and why knowledge is power when it comes to labor.From your “ideal” plan to your “what if” plan, we cover it all — and remind you not to let anyone gaslight you in the proc
Realities of a First Time Mom: Bounce Back, Mental Load, Pelvic Floor
This week, we’re tackling five hot topics in motherhood that everyone’s talking about — and a few that no one talks about enough. From Margot Robbie’s “bounce-back” and Jennifer Affleck’s postpartum on Dancing with the Stars, to getting your period back, pelvic floor realities (yes, we've peed ourselves), and the myth of the “prince charming,” we’re diving into it all.We also get honest about
Transitioning Into Motherhood with Pets
We love our pets…but after kids, the constant barking, shedding, and need for attention can feel like one more thing on an already overflowing plate. In this episode, we talk about the overstimulation that comes with balancing pets and parenting, the guilt of not being able to give them the same love as before, and the funny (and frustrating) ways animals insert themselves into family life. If you
Are You a First Time Mom? We're Answering Your Questions Pt. 2!
In this AMA-style episode, we answer things that have been on your mind! How can you best support your wife postpartum? Should I eat my placenta (we have some wild stories.) What exercises should you do during all of the different trimesters? Best breastfeed tips? What to bring in hospital bag? Glam for Birth? We truly cover it ALL. Can't wait for you to chat along with us on the couch. XX, Ta
Career Building, Baby Planning, and Doing It All: Featuring Emma from Emma's Too Much
In celebration of our 20th episode, we're chatting with Emma from Emma's Too Much Podcast about all things career building while baby planning, and trying to do it all. Have you done "the math" about when you want to have kids based on career, age, engagements, etc.? We're right there with you. Having a baby is ALL encompassing and take A LOT of work. What things should you think about before you
Birth, Breastfeeding & Beyond: Your Questions Answered
We opened up an AMA and you delivered! In this episode, we’re answering your questions about all things pregnancy loss, birth, comfort measures during labor, breastfeeding, weaning, and more. Whether you’re preparing for delivery, navigating feeding choices, or just curious about the process, this episode is full of real talk, practical tips, and encouragement for every stage of the journey.XX, Ta
First Trimester of Pregnancy + Big News!
We have some exciting news to share—Taylor is pregnant! 🎉 In this episode, we dive into her journey so far, from finding out she was expecting to navigating all the ups and downs of the first trimester. We talk about the symptoms, the emotions that come with a growing family, and how she’s balancing early pregnancy with everyday life. Whether you’re in the middle of your own first trimester, remin
My Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story + First Year of Life Reflections
Today, my baby turns ONE. In this episode, I’m taking you back to the day she came into the world—sharing the highs, the unexpected moments, and everything I felt in those first hours of motherhood. Then, we fast-forward through the whirlwind of her first year: the challenges, the joy, and what I’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re a parent reflecting on your own journey or just curious about
Flying with a Baby or Toddler: Honest Tips, What to Actually Pack & Hot Takes on Kids at Weddings
Nobody tells you that 3 months is one of the easiest ages to fly — or that 11 months might be the hardest. Or that you should absolutely gate check your stroller every single time. Or that you do not need to fill a suitcase with diapers. Just buy them there.In this episode, Taylor and Natasha share everything they've actually learned from traveling with babies and toddlers — from a six-hour so
Are You a First Time Mom? We're Answering Your Questions!
You asked, we answered!In this episode, we’re diving into the questions you sent us on Instagram stories—everything from the nitty-gritty of newborn life to those “is this normal?” moments every first-time mom experiences. Whether you're in the thick of the fourth trimester or preparing for baby's arrival, this one’s for you.
Real Talk on Breastfeeding: From Day One to Month Six
The first six months of breastfeeding can feel like a rollercoaster — beautiful, overwhelming, exhausting, and everything in between. From cluster feeding and supply worries to growth spurts, pumping, and returning to work.Whether you're exclusively breastfeeding, combo feeding, or figuring it out day by day, this episode is here to offer guidance, reassurance, and real talk. We’ll also share tips
The Fourth Trimester: Postpartum Bleeding, When to Have Sex After Birth & What Recovery Actually Looks Like
The baby is out. Now what?Nobody talks enough about what actually happens to your body in the weeks and months after birth — and Taylor and Natasha are fixing that. In this episode they do a full deep dive on postpartum recovery: the physical, the emotional, the stuff that surprises you, and the stuff that definitely would've helped to know beforehand.They cover what the fourth trimester actua
Parenting Toddlers with Debbie Z (LCSW)
In this episode, we sit down with certified parent coach Debbie Zeichner (LCSW) to talk all things toddler parenting—tantrums, transitions, and how to stay calm in the chaos. Whether you're deep in the “no” phase or navigating power struggles, this conversation is packed with practical tools and mindset shifts to help you parent with more confidence and connection.Follow us on IG + TikTok: @momsin
Hot Topics with Pediatrician Dr. Yoshi Rothman
This week we brought in board certified pediatrician, Dr. Yoshi Rothman, to weigh in on all the questions flooding your feeds. We asked what’s fact, what’s fear-mongering, and what parents really need to know. Join us for a judgment-free conversation that tackles the hottest parenting topics with real answers and plenty of laughs.
Baby Sleep and the Myths We're Sold
Is your baby’s sleep “broken,” or is the system that taught you how babies should sleep the real problem? In this episode, we unpack the biggest myths parents are sold about baby sleep—like sleeping through the night and “bad habits.”We’re talking about what’s biologically normal, what the research actually says, and how to tune out the noise and trust your instincts. Whether you’re navigating nap
TTC: Are You Trying to Conceive?
Are you trying to conceive? In this episode, Natasha and Taylor go deep in the weeds of TTC for you. We chat through wives tales, myths, moon cycles and the science behind making a baby. As women, it feels like we spend our whole teenage and young adult lives trying to NOT get pregnant. Then when we decide to… Why does it feel so hard? All of a sudden you’re taking sperm supplements, ovulation str
Breastfeeding in the First Two Weeks: Foundation for Success
In this episode, Natasha and Taylor explore the critical first two weeks of breastfeeding—a time that lays the foundation for long-term lactation success. These early days can be raw, messy, magical—and overwhelming. We break down what’s normal (and what’s not), covering topics like cluster feeding, latch challenges, nipple pain, and the process of milk coming in. From our background as lactation
Pregnancy following Pregnancy loss, and Birth Preparation from a First Time Mom
*Disclaimer: We speak about pregnancy loss in this episode at great length.* This is our first real mom spotlight, a series we are committed to bringing to you guys! Real moms, real stories.Today Taylor and Natasha have conversations with a first time mama - and a long time friend, Kelea. Before her current pregnancy, she experienced a traumatic pregnancy loss - and in the moment felt completely a
Millennial Dads & the Mental Load: How Fatherhood Has Evolved & What Partners Should Actually Do After Baby
Dads — this one's for you. Kind of.In honor of Father's Day, Taylor and Natasha give credit where it's due: millennial dads are genuinely more present and emotionally available than any generation before them. Dads in ancient Rome could legally disown their kids. Victorian upper-class dads saw their children for 15 minutes a day. 1950s dads might say "I love you" on graduatio
It Takes a Village: How to Build Mom Community, Make Mom Friends & Set Up Postpartum Support Before You Need It
Everyone says it takes a village. Nobody tells you how to build one.This episode is Taylor and Natasha's honest, practical guide to the modern mom village — what it used to look like, why we've lost it, and how to actually create it when you live six hours from your family, your friends don't have kids yet, and society wasn't set up to support you in the first place.They start with
Postpartum Mental Health with Tatiana, LMFT
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness month, Natasha and Taylor chat with their first ever guest Tatiana Baroni, a Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders. In this episode, we dive into the common struggles that women face in motherhood. How common are PMAD’s? How do you know the difference between things lik
Stages of Labor Explained: What Contractions Really Feel Like, Prodromal Labor & Why You Don't Have to Give Birth on Your Back
Nobody taught us this in school. You got a sex ed class but zero information about what actually happens when a baby comes out of your body. Taylor — certified childbirth and lactation educator — is fixing that right now.In this episode, Natasha and Taylor break down everything you actually need to know about labor and birth: the stages, what they feel like, when to go to the hospital, and what th
The First Trimester Truth: Morning Sickness, Weight Gain & Why Pregnancy Isn't What You Expected
Morning sickness that has you projectile vomiting at a bachelorette party. An OB lecturing you about weight gain with zero medical justification. Fainting at the dentist. Pregnancy brain that has you walking through the grocery store with a TV remote in your leggings.Yeah. Nobody warned us either.In this episode, Taylor and Natasha get real about what the first trimester actually feels like — and
Welcome to Moms Interrupted: Why Every Mom Deserves a Village And Why We Started This Podcast
This is where it all started.In episode one, best friends and perinatal educators Taylor and Natasha introduce themselves, explain why they finally hit record, and get into the thing that drove them both into this world: the fact that modern motherhood is set up to fail moms, and nobody's talking honestly enough about it.Taylor is a certified Lamaze childbirth educator, lactation counselor, an
Recommended
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson, Book Summary, Podcast, English
1440 Explores
1490 Doom - Lore Series Podcast
15 MINS OF FAME
15 Minute Mysteries: The Deep Dive
15 minutes de grâce et de vérité
15 Minutes of Infamy
15 Minutes with Jesus: Christian Meditation, Guided Prayer, Bible Study, Emotional Healing, Devotional, Hear God’s Voice
180Podcast.
1856 Podcast-YMCA of South Hampton Roads
1984
1984, by George Orwell
