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In Control of Birth: LeeAnn’s Calm, Confident First-Time Birth Experience | 175 Jun 06, 2025

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Trish welcomes her sweet birth student, LeeAnn, a first-time mom and a student of the 'Calm Labor Confident Birth' course. LeeAnn shares her breathtaking birth story, which started with a surprise in triage and ended with the unmedicated birth she always dreamed of.

She walked us through her mindset shifts during pregnancy, the tools from the course, as well as the labor bat signal, that kept her calm and at ease, especially during those last weeks of pregnancy, and what it was like to have a fast, unmedicated first birth. She also gets into her postpartum experiences and offers real, valuable advice to other first-time moms.

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“ I felt comfortable and I think there's so much out there nowadays about like, “Here's what you should do, Here's what you should not do” - and it's also contradictory. Your courses were very much like, “Here are your options, “ and you were very open about, if you want to go natural, if you want to do medicated - you gave all the options. And I felt like that made me feel empowered to speak for what I wanted. “

-LeeAnn

Tune in to hear how LeeAnn took control of her birth journey and emerged empowered, confident, and in control as a first-time mama.

More from LeeAnn:

Follow her on IG: @leeannypants

01:25 LeeAnn's Pregnancy Journey
02:11 Finding Support and Empowerment
03:26 Navigating Pregnancy Fears and Guilt
04:56 The Calm Labor Confident Birth Course
09:10 The Labor Bat Signal Experience
12:08 LeeAnn's Labor and Delivery
14:07 Unexpected Early Labor Signs
14:23 Intensifying Contractions and Hospital Arrival
15:24 Hospital Triage and Cervix Check
16:15 Rapid Progression to Delivery
18:54 Empowering Birth Experience
20:14 Postpartum Challenges and Support
22:01 Advice for New Mothers

Resources:

First Trimester Secret Podcast

🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙

Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 16-18: Baby Bumps, Tests, & Trusting Yourself | 174 Jun 04, 2025

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Hey Mama, welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked!

Trish is taking you through the transformative journey of pregnancy weeks 16-18. Your baby is growing, now about the size of an avocado or a dill pickle, with developing lashes, eyebrows, and fingernails.

Trish discusses common tests such as the quad screen, and what to expect during your ultrasound scans. She shares some stories about gender surprises and emphasizes the importance of asking questions and trusting your intuition.

For those still grappling with morning sickness, Trish offers supportive tools and lifestyle tips to ease the discomfort. This episode is packed with straight talk, some science, and lots of support to help you navigate your pregnancy journey with confidence. Remember, you are amazing mama, and you've got this!

Tune in every Wednesday for more pregnancy unpacked. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and drop questions in the comments!

Helpful Timestamps

01:00 Weeks 16-18: Baby Development
02:32 Understanding Prenatal Testing
04:10 Ultrasound Scans and Gender Reveals
05:47 Dealing with Concerning News
09:34 Morning Sickness and Nausea Relief
11:00 Advocacy and Intuition

More from this episode:

Listen to Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 14-16: Building Your Birth Team & Trusting Your Gut

Listen to Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 12-14: Hello Second Trimester, Now What?

Grab the Second Trimester Prep Pack

Resources:

First Trimester Secret Podcast

🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙

Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

8 Things Your Partner Should Do in the First Trimester (That Actually Matter) | 173 May 30, 2025

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Hey mama and partners! Tune in to this empowering episode where we get into how partners can genuinely shape the pregnancy journey right from the first trimester.

8 essential things your partner should do in the first trimester, that actually matter:

1. Learn about her hormones
2. Plan the birth with her
3. Protect her energy
4. Track in the pregnancy apps
5. Take care of her
6. Emotional check-ins
7. Get educated with her
8. Begin postpartum planning now

Trish gives you essential tips outlining eight ways for partners to step up and support their pregnant mamas. Don't miss out on all of Trish’s tips—subscribe and leave a review!

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00:00 The Importance of Partner Support in the First Trimester
00:50 Understanding Hormones: The Foundation of Support
02:15 Planning the Birth Together
03:22 Protecting Her Energy and Setting Boundaries
04:23 Tracking Pregnancy Milestones
05:14 Taking Care of Her: Emotional and Physical Support
06:13 Emotional Check-ins: Building a Strong Connection
06:59 Getting Educated Together
08:28 Postpartum Planning: Preparing for the Fourth Trimester

More from this episode:

Listen to Pregnancy Unpacked: Am I Pregnant? What to Know Before You See Two Pink Lines

Listen to Pregnancy Unpacked: Weeks 6-8: You, Baby, & Pregnancy Hormones

Listen to 8 Essential Things to Do During Your First Trimester

Go to labornursemama.com/calm for the Full Birth Class

Go to labornursemama.com/guide for the Calm Labor Birth Pod

Grab the First Trimester Prep Pack

Resources:

First Trimester Secret Podcast

🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙

Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 14-16: Building Your Birth Team & Trusting Your Gut | 172 May 28, 2025

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Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked, where Trish is guiding you through the transformative weeks of 14 to 16 of pregnancy. Learn how to build a supportive birth team, why trusting your gut is crucial, and the significant physical and emotional changes happening right now.

This is where you stop hoping, and start preparing. Your action steps for weeks 14-16 are to start a birth team vision list!

Remember, you are the leader of your birth team. Your dream birth team could consist of:

Your Provider
A Doula
Pelvic floor Physical Therapist
Webster Certified Chiropractor
Birth Class Educator

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Your team will shape your labor more than your birth plan ever could.

Ask yourself these questions to know who’s right for your birth team:

Do you fell calm in their presence?
Do you feel safe asking questions?
Do you trust them with your vulnerability?

If any of these questions leave you leaning “no”- then they’re not the right fit for you.

Your body is amazing, your voice is important, and your birth deserves thoughtful prep. Tune in every Wednesday for more Pregnancy Unpacked!

More from Pregnancy Unpacked:

Go to labornursemama.com/calm for the Full Birth Class

Go to labornursemama.com/guide for the Calm Labor Birth Pod

Grab the Second Trimester Prep Pack

Helpful Timestamps

00:59 The Moment Everything Clicks
01:28 Unpacking Weeks 14 to 16
01:41 Building Your Birth Team
01:50 Understanding Your Baby's Development
03:44 Choosing the Right Provider
05:14 The Role of a Doula
06:14 Additional Support Team Members
06:55 The Importance of Birth Education
08:40 Action Steps for Weeks 14 to 16

Resources:

First Trimester Secret Podcast

🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙

Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Postpartum Recovery: Nourishing & Honoring Your Body with Shelby Payne | 171 May 23, 2025

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp!

Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month.

Trish welcomes Shelby Payne, a preventative postpartum recovery coach and founder of Intentionally Postpartum, to explore a transformative approach to postpartum recovery.

Shelby's methods go beyond traditional checklists, focusing on deep healing, radical honesty, and full-body transformation rooted in Chinese medicine, nutrition, and emotional well-being.

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Shelby shares her personal journey from dealing with digestive issues and eating disorders to discovering the power of nourishing foods and holistic healing practices. She emphasizes the importance of breakfast, bone broth, and gentle herbs like chenpi and goji berries to support postpartum health.

Trish and Shelby discuss the critical need for mothers to honor their bodies, set boundaries, and teach the next generation the value of self-care. This episode is a wake-up call to all moms to stop merely surviving and start thriving in motherhood.

More from Shelby Payne:

Follow Shelby on Instagram: @intentionally.postpartum

Visit her website: Intentionally Postpartum

00:00 Introduction to Shelby Payne and Intentionally Postpartum

01:50 Shelby's Personal Journey and Early Struggles

02:43 The Impact of Nutrition and Chinese Medicine

03:57 Postpartum Recovery and Emotional Well-being

05:13 Practical Tips for Postpartum Nutrition

08:00 The Importance of Support and Community

13:50 Incorporating Herbs in Postpartum Care

16:07 Honoring Our Bodies, Self-Care, & Boundaries

22:58 Nutritional Advice for Moms

23:47 Bone Broth: A Nutritional Powerhouse

26:49 Egg Pudding and Other Nourishing Recipes

Resources:

First Trimester Secret Podcast

🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙

Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 12-14: Hello Second Trimester, Now What? | 170 May 21, 2025

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Congratulations on entering the second trimester!

In this episode of Pregnancy Unpacked, Trish guides you through weeks 12-14 of pregnancy — the beginning of your second trimester!

You'll learn about:

Your baby's growth from weeks 12 to 14.
What's happening in your body.
What to expect at your prenatal visits.
Tips on managing symptoms like constipation and round ligament pain.
Discover how to start preparing for labor mentally and physically.
Building your birth team!

Remember to advocate for yourself and start building your birth team now. Tune in every Wednesday for more real talk and support during your pregnancy!

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

More from Pregnancy Unpacked:

Grab the Second Trimester Prep Pack

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 10-12: The End of the First Trimester

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 8-10: Your First Prenatal Appointment & Early Pregnancy Tips

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 6-8: You, Baby, & Pregnancy Hormones

00:58 Entering the Second Trimester

02:30 Baby's Growth and Development

04:40 What to Expect at Prenatal Visits

06:56 Changes in Your Body

09:39 Preparing for Birth

12:43 Building Your Birth Team

Resources:

First Trimester Secret Podcast

🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙

Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Scary Thoughts After Birth: Here’s the Truth About PPD and Intrusive Thoughts | 169 May 16, 2025

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp!

Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month.

Today’s episode is one that every mom should listen to before having a baby. Trish is talking about something so many moms experience after birth, and that is scary, intrusive thoughts and postpartum depression.

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, distressing, repetitive thoughts, thoughts that just keep coming into your brain, especially during times of stress - like right after having a baby.

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If you’ve experienced thoughts like “what if I dropped the baby?”, “what if something terrible happens?”, “what kind of mother thinks like this?” - you’re not broken, you’re not dangerous, and you’re absolutely not a bad mom.

Trish shares her own experiences with intrusive thoughts and emphasizes that this often happens to moms resulting from stress and hypervigilance to protect their babies.

Trish also offers practical techniques for managing distressing thoughts and encourages mothers to speak out and to seek support - either through trusted confidantes, mental health professionals, or supportive communities.

More Episodes:

Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Motherhood with Danielle Sherman-Lazar | 167

What No One Tells You About Navigating Postpartum Emotions: Meredith Waymire | 81

The Mother Wound & Its Effect on Postpartum: Maranda Bower | 76

01:16 Understanding Intrusive Thoughts

02:14 My Experience with Intrusive Thoughts

03:15 The Nature of Intrusive Thoughts

05:33 Intrusive Thoughts vs. Postpartum Depression

06:49 Seeking Support and Healing

07:17 Community and Resources

10:46 Grounding Techniques and Final Encouragement

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 10-12: The End of the First Trimester | 168 May 14, 2025

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Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked. In this episode, Trish gets into weeks 10 to 12 of pregnancy - the end of the first trimester!

She’s unpacking what's happening in your body, from peak nausea to mood swings, and discusses the emotional rollercoaster you might be experiencing.

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Learn:

Why it's okay to not always feel excited
Ways to stay emotionally supported
The importance of mindset.
Tips on journaling and preparing for birth.

You're doing amazing, mama! Join me next week as we kick off the second trimester with energy shifts and building your birth team.

More from Pregnancy Unpacked:

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 8-10: Your First Prenatal Appointment & Early Pregnancy Tips

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 6-8: You, Baby, & Pregnancy Hormones

Pregnancy Unpacked: Am I Pregnant? What to Know Before You See Two Pink Lines

Grab the First Trimester Prep Pack

00:00 Welcome to Pregnancy Unpacked

01:00 Navigating Weeks 10 to 12 of Pregnancy

01:44 Baby's Development Milestones

02:23 Coping with Symptoms and Emotions

03:35 Mindset and Emotional Support

05:21 Preparing for Birth

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Motherhood with Danielle Sherman-Lazar | 167 May 09, 2025

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp!

Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month.

Trish is joined by Danielle Sherman-Lazar, creator of Living Full and author of Mothers Are Made.

Danielle shares her journey from battling eating disorders to becoming a mental health advocate and mother of four. She discusses the challenges of postpartum body image, mental health in motherhood, and how her experiences have shaped her into a better mother.

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Trish and Danielle discuss how each child changes you as a mother, the identity shifts that happen in postpartum, and the importance of community.

No matter where you’re at in your motherhood journey, you are powerful, capable, and doing a darn good job. Stop the self-doubt, give yourself grace, and remember: You’re not alone.

Connect with Danielle Sherman-Lazar:

Grab her book: Mothers Are Made

http://www.livingfull.me/

Follow her on Instagram @livingfullaftered

Follow her on FaceBook

01:07 Danielle's Journey with an Eating Disorder

02:15 Motherhood and Mental Health

04:45 Postpartum Struggles and Body Image

10:01 Empowering Moms and Living Fully

14:52 Danielle's Book: Mothers Are Made

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 8-10: Your First Prenatal Appointment and Early Pregnancy Tips | 166 May 07, 2025

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Welcome to this week's episode of Pregnancy Unpacked with Trish, RN, who is unpacking weeks 8 to 10 of pregnancy.

You've got hormones flying, symptoms ramping up, and maybe even your very first prenatal appointment on the calendar. Trish is going to walk you through exactly what to expect at that appointment, what to ask, and what's normal to feel right now.

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What you’ll learn:

The rapid development happening with your baby.
What to expect at your first prenatal appointment, what key questions to ask, and how to take charge of your pregnancy journey.
What to expect during your first ultrasound.
Practical tips for managing morning sickness.
Understanding the importance of a strong mindset.
The benefits of starting a birth class early to ensure you're prepared for every stage of your pregnancy.

00:59 Weeks 8 to 10: What to Expect

03:03 First Prenatal Appointment: What You Need to Know

05:49 Mindset Matters: Advocating for Yourself

07:36 Morning Sickness Relief Tips

10:33 The Importance of Early Birth Education

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Grab the First Trimester Prep Pack

Connect w/ Trish:

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.