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The Early Momming Podcast

by Hillary Sadler

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The Questions I Get Asked Every Single Day: Milk Supply, Tongue Ties, Reflux & Sleep

September 7, 2026 · 47 min

Hillary sees five to seven patients a day, and the same questions come up again and again. So this episode is the answer key. Erica fires off the FAQs and Hillary answers them the way she would in her office — unscripted, with the…
Using AI as a New Mom: What It's Actually Good At (and What It Gets Dangerously Wrong)

August 17, 2026 · 51 min

AI is already in your pocket at 3 a.m. — the question is how to use it without letting it replace your gut, your provider, or your people. In this episode, Hillary (IBCLC and founder of Baby Settler) and Erica run a live experiment…
Starting Solids: A Month-by-Month Guide from 6 to 12 Months

August 3, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

A nurse & feeding specialist and a first-time mom break down starting solids month by month — readiness signs, allergens, baby-led weaning vs. purees, and why solids may be behind your baby's night wakings. Links Mentioned Babies…
Why Your Baby Wakes When Put Down: Newborn Sleep & Feeding Tips

July 20, 2026 · 49 min

In this episode, Hillary and Erica talk through one of the most common newborn sleep struggles: your baby falls asleep in your arms but wakes up as soon as you put them down. Hillary explains why newborn sleep is different, why babies…
Postpartum Hormones, Cortisol, Insulin Resistance & GLP-1s: What Moms Need to Know

July 6, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

In this episode, Hillary and Erica continue their conversation about postpartum hormones and why so many moms feel tired, anxious, inflamed, or stuck when it comes to weight loss. They talk about cortisol, blood sugar, insulin…

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Postpartum Hormones: Why You Still Feel Off Years After Having a Baby

June 22, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Postpartum recovery is not just six weeks. In this episode, Hillary and Erica talk about what really happens to hormones after birth, why breastfeeding can keep progesterone low, how postpartum anxiety can show up, and why "normal" labs…
Back to Work After Baby: Childcare, Nanny Prep, and Mom Guilt

June 8, 2026 · 43 min

In this episode of the Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica talk about one of the biggest transitions in early motherhood: going back to work after having a baby. Erica shares what it was really like to return to work after 12 weeks…
Low Milk Supply, Combo Feeding, and the Emotional Side of Breastfeeding

May 26, 2026 · 56 min

Hillary and Erica talk honestly about low milk supply, combo feeding, formula, triple feeding, and the emotional side of breastfeeding when things do not go as planned. Erica shares her personal feeding journey with Nash, while Hillary…
First Time Mom Birth Story: What Actually Happens in the Hospital + Golden Hour Mistakes to Avoid

May 11, 2026 · 41 min

In this season 3 premiere, Erica shares her full birth story—from false alarms and triage visits to a fast, textbook delivery and those emotional first moments meeting her baby. Hillary (labor & delivery nurse + IBCLC) breaks down what…
What We Learned About Early Momming This Year

November 24, 2025 · 47 min

In this season finale, Hillary and Erica look back at the most-played episodes of the year and unpack the biggest lessons moms kept coming back to: feeding and sleep, postpartum hormones (including GLP-1s), breastfeeding in the first four…
Holiday Kickoff: Cozy Traditions, Low-Stress Gifting, and the Ultimate Early-Momming Gift Guide

November 10, 2025 · 58 min

Navigating the holidays with a bump or a brand-new baby? In this episode, Hillary and Erica kick off the season with calm, cozy, doable ideas—plus their ultimate gift guide for expecting moms, fourth-trimester recovery, new dads, and…
Cord Blood Banking: What Every Expecting Parent Should Know (with CBR's Genetic Counselor)

October 27, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

Not sure what cord blood banking actually is—or if it's worth it? In this episode, Hillary and Erica sit down with Lauren Isley, a certified genetic counselor and Senior Clinical Science Specialist at Cord Blood Registry (CBR), to break…

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About the show

Welcome to the Early-Momming Podcast, where every other Monday morning, we embark on a journey of discovery together. Hosted by Hillary Sadler, a seasoned mother-baby nurse, author, founder and CEO of Babysettler, who is also a mom of four, this podcast is your go-to guide through the maze of early motherhood. Join Hillary as she shares the reality of millennial motherhood. She's stepping beyond her role as a health-care professional and sharing more than just evidence-based information. You'll hear her uncensored thoughts, opinions, and beliefs about pregnancy, birth, postpartum-life, and early-momming. She's inviting other experts who are willing to go beyond the party line to join the conversation too! No topic is off-limits. Plus, Hillary's non-medical older sister will be a regular guest host, adding a fresh perspective and keeping things interesting. Together, they tackle tough questions and seek authentic answers, ensuring that moms in every stage of their journey feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're a soon-to-be mom, a hopeful mom, or knee-deep in diapers, this podcast is your safe space to show up, get real, and find solace in the shared experiences of early motherhood. Because in this vulnerable season, you deserve truth at your fingertips and a community that understands. Don't let motherhood suck you dry. Join us on the Early-Momming Podcast and discover how your baby can thrive, how you can sleep, and how your relationships can evolve. Let's embrace the reality of early motherhood together. We've got this!