Partum the Mess

This is our last Postpartum, indefinitely! So, catch it here for free! Patrons in our "3rd trimester" tier or higher get access to every Postpartum ever recorded! If you liked the Postpartums, let us know what you liked!

FINAL part of our FINALE. Also, listen to the postpartum, which is free to the public!

The end already?!... Just for now, but what comes next?! Listen now to find out. This is the season finale for season 2. Look out for part 2 of the finale next week.

What can you expect when jumping into an instant family? Perhaps expecting the unexpected is the answer! Today we highlight those courageous individuals who agree to help raise their partner's children with love. NOT EASY and under appreciated! This episode, we chat with our guest, Taylor, who brings a lot of humor and laughter to this episode and shares how she's taken on this role. Though from the outside it may look like she's crushing it, she helps us understand some of the rigmarole and the challenges involved.

In this episode we get all over the benefits of extended breastfeeding and the social supports surrounding this type of feeding. We understand that this can be a sensitive topic but an important one! We are grateful to have as a special guest Anna Birch, IBCLC and Registered Nurse, talk with us about the science, the facts, and misunderstandings around breast feeding. Listen now and see if you can correctly answer the quiz questions she tosses us. Find all the shared resources in our show notes at partumthemess.com!

In this episode we are grateful to have special guest, Whitney, share about her adoption journey and the accompanying post-adoption depression. This under-recognized state of wellness is possibly more common than you may think. She walks us through her experience and helps us understand what can bring on post-adoption depression, what to watch for, and how to address it. This is a great episode to listen to gain empathy for yourself or someone you may know.

In this episode we have a special guest, Christina from Joyous Life Healthy Life talking about the importance of Gut Health. The content in this episode applies to ALL people, and she shares her experience in combating her intense morning sickness by healing her gut. If you deal with morning sickness, tune your ears in! There is mind blowing information contained herein. But if you have struggled with anything related to your gut, this episode will benefit you, too.

In this week's episode we explore many ways in which we can support and help our children understand, respect, and set boundaries to help them be confident and safe.

Living with your own family can be hard enough, but opening your home and heart to someone you aren't related to can be even harder. We are grateful to have a special guest, Jerusha, join us this week to discuss her experience in foster care. Listen and gain a new understanding of parenting and see where you can relate. If you have thought about fostering, this is a great episode for you.

No matter where or with who you give birth, you should feel safe....In this episode we're joined by guest, Amelia, who real talks with us misconceptions related to birthing at home, things to consider, and safety. We also slip in some conversation about baby wearing and food...after all we are keeping it real. Make sure to catch the beautiful postpartum episode to accompany this one at partreon.com/partumthemess where we were speak rawly about our misgivings for our abilities as moms and concerns for the future in motherhood.

“You look tired!” What mom hasn’t heard this? And it’s true! Listen to this episode as we discuss mommy burnout, what contributes to it, and what can be done to combat it. Know that you’re not alone in this very valid, and under-recognized reality. No matter the stage of motherhood, you could be experiencing burnout, listen now to learn more.

In this week's episode we're joined by Marietta Paxson from Little Dreamers, baby sleep consulting talking all about sleep! EVERY parent knows how precious sleep is and when it isn't happening as we want, we seek a reprieve. Listen now to the information Marietta shares and follow on social media to learn more.

BIG emotions are hard for anyone, and we're all trying to learn our role in our family and the world around us. But little people have had less time to understand their emotions and feelings. It can be difficult for all involved but we hope these tips/tools may help you and/or your little ones.

This Postpartum accompanies episode 1 with some additional information so you can get the full message. This Postpartum is available to the public, but future Postpartums will only be available to our Patrons in the 2nd and 3rd Trimester tiers. Please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/PartumTheMess to check out the donation tiers and gain access to this extra content on a regular basis!

It's time to go back to school! The question of the year is "how to do it?" In this episode, we kick off Season 2 with a panel of experienced homeschooling parents, Alisa and Heidi, who answer some questions submitted by our listeners about homeschooling. Also, we share some resources to guide any interested parents on how to get started.

For our Season 1 Finale episode, we do a listener questions Q&A, and then talk about various aspects of SUMMER, and how to protect your kids from sun, bugs, and more.

With June being PRIDE month, in this episode, we are joined by special guest Jesse Gantt. He shares a glimpse into stigmas and hurdles that individuals in the LGBTQ community may experience as parents, and gives some suggestions on giving an increase of love, even if you don't see eye to eye.

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Chante, discussing the importance of raising the next generation to embrace diversity, be an ally, and show love.

In this episode, the guys take over!! Eden, Phil, and TJ talk about Father’s Day, and “dad shaming,” and how that concept has impacted their lives.

In this episode, we catch up with you and then discuss some unmet expectations during our birth and opinions on some products we used for our kids. Let us know if things that helped or didn’t help were the same for you! Also, you may hear about some new apps or devices that saved our bacon. Check out partumthemess.com to see the show notes with images and this week’s recipe.

Animals make an impact on our hearts and become more of family members than we realize. In this episode, we discuss safety when introducing littles to furry friends and ways to keep our fur babies safe as well. We were glad to share and learn some new safety tips all around. Anyone who has pets, kids, both, or may be around animals in their life should listen to this episode.

In this episode, Laurel shares about her family's courageous experience of having a micro-preemie, what that means, and some of what is involved in the daily life. You may be surprised how you can relate!

In this episode, Brittany, Codee, and Jess go live on Facebook to catch up and discuss how their lives have been affected by COVID-19.

In this episode, Phil joins Codee and Brittany as we talk to our guest, Elizabeth Rose, Travelling Yoga Teacher, about the benefits of Doula services and Yoga related to pregnancy and delivery.

In this episode, Dad #3, TJ, shares his experience with infertility, becoming a father, and his goals and struggles with being "the perfect dad."

In this episode, Jess shares her story; the emotional roller coaster that is infertility, navigating PCOS, and finding out after 10 years of trying that a little miracle was finally on its way.

In this episode, our friend Karen vulnerably shares her bittersweet experience of pregnancy with her son who was diagnosed with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. She shares the hopes, concerns, information gained, misconceptions, misunderstandings, and comfort she received through this journey. Karen’s words are a source of hope and light for any who have experienced loss or grief.

In this episode, we talk about reflux, silent reflux, and hear about Jess's struggles with lactose overload and oversupply.

In this episode Eden, Codee’s husband, shares his experiences in becoming a father and the growth involved. Listen and let us know if you can relate.

In this episode, we talk about Codee’s journey through pregnancy and delivery, the ups and downs it can bring, including dealing with antenatal anxiety and depression, and the beauty that can come through hard times.

In this episode, Brittany, Codee, and Jessica give their opinions on things that are and aren't appropriate to say to a pregnant woman, or a woman who recently had a baby.

In this episode, Phil tells his experience through Brittany’s pregnancy, being a first-time dad, and how he felt during it all.

In this episode, Brittany shares her experience from getting pregnant with twins (SURPRISE!) to delivery. There are a few things she didn't expect, though maybe she shouldn't have been so surprised.

In this episode, after catching up with you, we discuss bedtime routines that work for us, and helpful products for sick babies and teeth/gum brushing. Join us!

In this episode, after we catch up with all of you, we discuss communication and reading with children.

In this episode, receive a brief introduction to the hosts of Partum the Mess, and an overview of the format of the show.