On today's episode, Cailee French joins me to talk about Speaking Up for You and Baby: Advocacy at Every Stage.

Cailee shares how these powerful tools can be seamlessly integrated into your existing practices. We explore the importance of self-advocacy in pregnancy, how that evolves into advocacy for your children once they’re born, and the ways we can empower families to feel confident speaking up in every setting—from medical offices to daily parenting moments.

Cailee is the Operations Manager at The Fresh Test, a company revolutionizing the traditional glucose screening experience by offering a cleaner, dye-free alternative to the conventional glucola drink. Their mission is to improve maternal health by creating more informed, supportive, and health-conscious pregnancy care options.

Cailee French
Website: thefreshtest.com
Instagram: @thefreshtest
Offerings: A clean, dye-free glucose alternative for pregnancy testing, designed to improve the maternal health experience.

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📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

On today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that so many parents ask about: The 30 Minute Nap!

Short naps can feel frustrating and confusing—but they’re often a completely normal part of your baby’s sleep development. In this episode, I walk you through what’s happening during these “catnaps,” when to expect longer naps, and gentle strategies that can help stretch nap lengths over time.

We also touch on important mindset shifts for navigating this season with more confidence (and less stress), plus when it might be time to reach out for personalized support.

Tune in to hear:

👉 Why 30-minute naps are common in the first 4–6 months
👉 Developmental reasons your baby might struggle to connect sleep cycles
👉 How awake windows, sleep environment, and flexible “rescue” naps can help
👉 Gentle strategies for helping your baby nap longer
👉 Mindset reframes to reduce stress around short naps
👉 When to consider working with a sleep consultant for more support

If you're in the thick of short nap struggles, know you're not alone—and this episode is here to guide and reassure you through it.

Helpful links mentioned in this episode:

🍼 Sleep support for kiddos under 3 months
😴 Sleep support for 3–15 month olds
🧸 Toddler sleep support
📋 FREE schedule-by-age guide

Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Flora McCormick, LCPC, as we dive into Handling Sibling Transitions & Managing Jealousy.

Tune in to hear:

👉 Why sibling transitions can feel overwhelming (for kids and parents)
👉 Common behaviors that show up when a new sibling arrives
👉 How to support your older child through jealousy, regression, and big feelings
👉 Practical scripts and tools to foster connection and reduce rivalry

Whether you’re preparing for another baby or already navigating the sibling dynamic, this conversation will leave you feeling more equipped to handle the ups and downs with confidence and compassion.

Connect with Flora McCormick:

🌍 Website: https://sustainableparenting.com/
📸 Instagram: @sustainable_parent_coach
📘 Facebook: Sustainable Parenting

Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com