New Mom Talk: A Resource for Pregnant, Expecting Moms & New Moms & Pregnancy
Welcome to the New Mom Talk (previously Mama Wears Athleisure) podcast, your go-to resource for new moms, expecting moms, and perinatal parents navigating the exciting journey of parenthood! Hosted by Mariela De Santiago, mom to a toddler and host of the Carlsbad Mom Walks, this podcast aims to provide evidence-based information, expert advice, and relatable stories to support you through this transformative period (Pregnancy podcast, New Mom podcast, Expecting Mom podcast, First Time Mom podcast).
Join us as we tackle common questions and concerns that new parents often Google, such as:
- What are the early signs of labor?
- How can I prepare for childbirth?
- What are the best practices for breastfeeding?
- How do I establish a sleep routine for my newborn?
- What are some common newborn care tips?
- How do I recognize postpartum depression symptoms?
- What are safe exercises during pregnancy?
- How can I bond with my baby during the perinatal period?
- What should I include in my birth plan?
- How do I navigate the transition to parenthood as a couple?
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Tune in to New Mom Talk for practical advice, expert insights, and encouragement as you embark on this incredible journey into parenthood!
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New Mom Talk: A Resource for Pregnant, Expecting Moms & New Moms & Pregnancy
Mental Health Birth Planning: Preparing Emotionally for Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum with Maya McDaniel Bailey, LPC ep. 128
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Mental health deserves a seat at the birth planning table. In this episode Maya McDaniel Bailey, MA, NCC, LPC — a perinatal mental health counselor specializing in trauma-informed care and mental health birth planning — explains why emotional preparation is as critical as physical preferences. Maya outlines common mental health considerations to address before labor, how providers can screen and support needs across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and practical proactive steps parents can take to reduce risk for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Learn how to build a mental-health informed birth plan that includes nervous system regulation strategies, crisis supports, continuity of care, and community resources so families feel safer, supported, and better prepared.
Key Takeaways:
- Why mental health belongs in birth plans alongside physical preferences
- Common prenatal mental health considerations (history of mood/anxiety, trauma, stressors)
- Screening and supportive practices clinicians can use during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum
- Proactive preparation: grounding, regulation tools, support mapping, relapse plans
- Essential resources to include: trusted contacts, crisis hotlines, therapist continuity, peer support, and contingency plans
About the Guest
Maya McDaniel Bailey, MA, NCC, LPC — licensed professional counselor focused on perinatal mental health, trauma-informed care, and mental health birth planning.
Connect with Maya McDaniel
- Official Website: www.fromrain2rainbow.com
- IG: @maya_rain2rainbow
- YouTube: @mayathetherapist
- TikTok: @mayathetherapist
- Sign up for her workshop Creativity to calm the storm: https://www.motherhood-supported.com/psychoeducation-workshop
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