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.

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

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

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Turkel as we dive into Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) and Holistic Pediatric Support.

Tune in to hear:

👉 What Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) is and how it can support babies, children, and even adults
👉 Why holistic, body-based therapies are a valuable addition to postpartum and pediatric care
👉 The connection between tension patterns, feeding challenges, sleep, and behavior
👉 How Dr. Rebecca weaves CFT with her background in pediatric PT, early intervention, and energy work for a whole-person approach

Dr. Rebecca Turkel is a Craniosacral Fascial Therapist, Pediatric Physical Therapist, and Certified Early Intervention Specialist with over 18 years of experience supporting children and families. She brings a wealth of knowledge as a Breastfeeding Educator, Infant Massage Instructor, and Energy Healer, combining all these modalities to create individualized, holistic care for each family she serves. As the owner of Warm Heart Parenting, Rebecca currently offers in-home pediatric PT and CFT for children and adults, with plans to grow into a community wellness space that welcomes all families.

Connect with Dr. Rebecca Turkel:
🌍 Website: www.warmheartparenting.com
📸 Instagram: @warm.heart.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

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast!
In this episode, I’m joined by Paige Connell as we dive into Gender Equity & The Mental Load.

Tune in to hear:

👉 What the “mental load” really means and how it shows up in motherhood
👉 Why gender equity at home is crucial for family well-being
👉 How societal systems and expectations perpetuate this imbalance
👉 Small, impactful ways to start shifting the load and rewriting the story

Paige brings powerful perspective as a working mom of four who’s been featured everywhere from Scary Mommy to Good Morning America. This episode explores how we can begin to challenge the systems that put everything on moms—so families can thrive, not just survive.

Connect with Paige Connell:
🌍 Website: www.sheisapaigeturner.com
📸 Instagram: @sheisapaigeturner

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 Arielle Martone as we dive into Nervous System Regulation & The Connection to Pelvic Floor Health Postpartum.

Tune in to hear:

👉 How your nervous system plays a key role in postpartum healing
👉 Why pelvic floor recovery is about more than just Kegels
👉 The power of breathwork and mindfulness in physical recovery

Pelvic floor health is about so much more than muscle work. Arielle shares how breath, mindset, and nervous system regulation all come together to support your body through healing and growth postpartum. This conversation will help you shift your perspective and better understand the full-body, whole-person journey of postpartum recovery.

Connect with Arielle Martone:
🌍 Website: www.findyourwaymama.com
📸 Instagram: @ariellemartone
📸 Instagram: @findyourwaymama

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 solo episode, I’m diving into one of the most common — and frustrating — sleep struggles: early morning wake-ups.

If your baby is starting their day at 5 AM (or earlier 😩), you’re not alone. This episode breaks down why it’s happening and what you can do to shift their wake time later — without drastic changes to your routine.

Tune in to hear:
👉 The top 3 reasons your baby is waking up early
👉 The role that light, naps, and bedtime play in early waking
👉 Simple changes you can try today to help your baby sleep in later

This episode will give you the tools and confidence to start making gentle, effective shifts — and reclaim your early mornings.

Looking for sleep support?
✨ Sleep support for kiddos under 3 months: serenemomentsllc.com/newborn
✨ Sleep support for 3–15 month olds: serenemomentsllc.com/infant-sleep
✨ Toddler sleep support: serenemomentsllc.com/toddler-sleep
🎁 Grab my FREE Schedule By Age Guide: serenemomentsllc.com/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 Shriti Shah, a board-certified Physical Therapist helping postpartum moms regain core strength, heal their pelvic floor, and improve postpartum nutrition. We break it down in 3 Postpartum Weight Loss Mistakes That Slow Your Recovery and how to work on it all in less than 15 minutes a day.

When she’s not working with her clients, you’ll find her baking up healthy treats or exploring cozy coffee shops around St. Louis. Shriti brings an approachable, real-life perspective to healing after birth and making wellness truly doable for busy moms.

Tune in to hear:
👉 Why pelvic floor health matters beyond just leaking
👉 How to rebuild your core safely and effectively
👉 Easy ways to support your recovery with movement and nutrition
👉 How just 15 minutes a day can make a big impact

This episode is full of accessible and empowering tips to help you feel strong and supported in your postpartum body.

Connect with Shriti Shah:
🌍 Website: www.sehatliving.com
📸 Instagram: @sehatliving

✨ Shriti also offers a free resource, the Postpartum Recovery Toolkit, which includes:

• A training on how to plan and create postpartum exercise plans
• 5 different postpartum workouts
• A stretch guide
• A postpartum recipes ebook

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