Mom Chat Show: Maternal health education and support for first-time moms

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In this short solo episode, I'm sharing a special message as we officially close out the season of The Mom Chat Show. Thank you for being part of this community and for joining me throughout this journey.
Tune in for a few final thoughts and an update on what's coming next.

About Sade Jenkins
Sade Jenkins is the founder and host of the Mom Chat Show. A certified childbirth educator who advocates for moms reconnecting with their happiness after motherhood. She has helped other moms by sharing her journey through the highs and lows of being a mother. She is determined to shift the silence and embarrassment of not being the perfect mom into embracing your own path through the journey.

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Postpartum Care: Finding the Right Postpartum Doula for Your Family
In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Smith to talk about postpartum doulas and postpartum support during the early days of parenthood.
We discuss finding the right postpartum doula for your family’s needs and what that process can look like when you’re navigating postpartum support after birth. Kristen shares what postpartum doulas do on a day-to-day basis, how they support newborn care, and the different types of postpartum support they can offer during the fourth trimester. During the interview, we talked about the signs that it may be time to seek additional postpartum support and what that can look like for new moms as they adjust to life with a newborn.
Throughout our conversation, we also share personal stories from our own postpartum experiences and journeys as new moms. We talk about some of the challenges we faced, the lessons we learned, and the support that helped us along the way.
As you prepare for your baby’s arrival or adjust to life after birth, this conversation offers support and encouragement. It is meant to help you feel confident, supported, and excited about your postpartum journey.
Tune in to learn how postpartum doulas can support you during the journey of postpartum.

About Kristin Smith
Kristin Smith is the founder of Well Supported Family, a newborn care and postpartum support agency with a national presence that connects families with experienced caregivers during the early stages of parenthood. She began her career as a professional nanny, and in 2008, she was named Nanny of the Year by Family Helpers, and the following year she was selected as a finalist for ABC’s America’s Supernanny.
After becoming a mother herself at just 19, Kristin experienced firsthand how emotional and demanding the postpartum period can be, and how critical it is for parents to feel supported during that time. Motivated by that experience, she trained as a birth and postpartum doula in 2009 and then founded Nightingale Night Nurses in 2015. She later expanded the agency nationally, rebranded to Well Supported Family, and has since grown into a multi-million dollar agency, serving thousands of families per year in 14 states and counting.
Kristin also serves as Executive Director of the Newborn Care Specialist Association, where she supports initiatives around education, certification, professional standards, and industry regulation.

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The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy for First-Time Moms with Dr. Jaclyn
In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Rabito shares what craniosacral therapy really looks like for first-time moms during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. We talk about how this gentle therapy supports the nervous system, helps moms manage stress and tension, and encourages healing during one of the biggest transitions in motherhood.
We also discuss what to expect during sessions, how often moms may benefit from therapy, and common signs that your body may need extra support.
Tune in to learn how craniosacral therapy may support relaxation, emotional wellness, and postpartum recovery while helping moms feel more connected to their bodies again and why maternal healing deserves more open and honest conversations.

About Dr. Jaclyn Rabito
Dr. Jaclyn Rabito is a physical therapist who works with people across all stages of life, helping moms return to their routines while also treating their children. She originally began her career in pediatrics, but after many moms started asking for support themselves, her work naturally expanded into pelvic floor therapy. After helping one mom through her own recovery journey, Dr. Rabito pursued specialized pelvic health training — and the rest is history.
Her passion for this work is deeply personal. During college, she became seriously ill and was told she might never walk again. With the support of an incredible physical therapist who believed in her every step of the way, she was able to recover and walk again. That life-changing experience inspired her to dedicate her career to helping others heal and regain confidence in their bodies.
Today, Dr. Rabito helps women navigate pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, postpartum recovery, and more. She is passionate about educating and supporting moms through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond so they feel empowered, informed, and never alone in their healing journey.

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Healing After Birth: A First-Time Mom’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Therapy
In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Rabito shares what pelvic floor therapy really looks like for first-time moms during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. We talk about common symptoms moms often ignore when it may be time to seek support, what to expect during sessions, and some of the biggest myths surrounding pelvic floor health.
Tune in to learn how pelvic floor therapy can support healing after birth and help moms feel more confident in their bodies again and why postpartum recovery deserves more open and honest conversations.

About Dr. Jaclyn Rabito
Dr. Jaclyn Rabito is a physical therapist who works with people across all stages of life, helping moms return to their routines while also treating their children. She originally began her career in pediatrics, but after many moms started asking for support themselves, her work naturally expanded into pelvic floor therapy. After helping one mom through her own recovery journey, Dr. Rabito pursued specialized pelvic health training — and the rest is history.
Her passion for this work is deeply personal. During college, she became seriously ill and was told she might never walk again. With the support of an incredible physical therapist who believed in her every step of the way, she was able to recover and walk again. That life-changing experience inspired her to dedicate her career to helping others heal and regain confidence in their bodies.
Today, Dr. Rabito helps women navigate pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, postpartum recovery, and more. She is passionate about educating and supporting moms through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond so they feel empowered, informed, and never alone in their healing journey.

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Building a Support System as a First-Time Mom with Rachel Mans
In this episode I chat with Rachel Mans about the importance of having a strong village and supportive community as a first-time mom.
We talk about how motherhood was never meant to be done alone, the emotional weight of navigating it by yourself, and how the right support system can make a difference during pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Rachel shares her perspective on what support can look like for moms, why community matters so much, and how women can begin building a village that helps them feel seen, supported, protected, and encouraged.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or like you’re carrying too much on your own during motherhood, this conversation is here to remind you that you deserve support too.
Tune in to learn how to create a support system that feels safe, healthy, and realistic for this season of life.

About Rachel Mans
Certified birth doula and childbirth educator wanting to help empower women and teach them how to trust their body, baby, and instincts.

I have been learning about birth for over 10 years now, since I was pregnant with my first in 2010/11. I am certified as a birth doula and childbirth educator. I have completed trainings in Spinning Babies®, the pelvic floor, trauma, essential oils specifically for birth, Breech Without Borders (breech vaginal birth), “free” birth, and more and have read countless books about numerous birth, pregnancy, and postpartum subjects. I also spent over a year creating my own natural childbirth education curriculum that I proudly teach in person and through my site.

I want all women to feel empowered and learn to trust their body, baby, and innate instincts. I want to use the wisdom of our ancestors, traditional practices, and evidence-based information to help you make the best choices for YOU and YOUR family. You know your body and your baby better than anyone else, and you alone are the prime authority.
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