Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
Podcast Description
Welcome to Doula Talk, where Doula Deb brings compassionate support and real talk to the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. Whether you're navigating the early days of postpartum recovery, soothing your newborn, or wondering if sleep will ever be part of your life again—this podcast has you covered.Join Doula Deb as she shares expert advice, heartfelt stories, and practical tips on everything from postpartum recovery and baby care to creating healthy sleep habits for your little one. With a blend of evidence-based strategies and a nurturing approach, you'll feel empowered to thrive in your parenting journey.Whether you're an expectant parent, a new mom, or deep in the trenches of sleepless nights, Doula Talk will guide you through the ups and downs, providing the knowledge and emotional support you need every step of the way.Tune in for candid conversations, expert interviews, and all the insights you need to embrace this beautiful, challenging, and rewarding season of life.
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The podcast covers a range of topics relevant to new and expectant parents, including postpartum recovery, sleep coaching, nutrition during the postpartum period, and the role of doulas. Episodes feature insights on managing sleep regressions, safe sleep strategies for infants, and the importance of building a supportive parenting network, such as discussing the benefits of personalized postpartum doula support and holistic health practices.
Doula Talk is a podcast for parents navigating the real, often messy middle of postpartum and early parenthood.
Hosted by Doula Deb, a birth, postpartum, and sleep doula with over 15 years of experience, this show offers compassionate guidance, honest conversation, and practical support for the first year and beyond. We talk about postpartum recovery, newborn care, sleep, nervous system regulation, and the emotional load that so many parents carry quietly.
This isn’t about quick fixes or perfect routines. It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface and building steady, supportive foundations that help both parents and babies feel more regulated over time.
Through solo episodes and thoughtful conversations with trusted experts, Doula Talk helps you make sense of sleep struggles, feeding questions, recovery, and the constant mental load of early parenthood, without shame, pressure, or panic.
If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or deep in the exhaustion of caring for a baby, this is a place to slow down, feel less alone, and remember that you’re not doing this wrong.
In this episode of Doula Talk, Deb sits down with Dr. Estelle Giraud, founder and CEO of Trellis, to talk about the massive gaps in postpartum healthcare and why so many women are left feeling exhausted, dismissed, and unsupported after birth.
Together, they unpack what is actually happening in the body during postpartum recovery, including hormone shifts, nutrient depletion, nervous system dysregulation, inflammation, thyroid changes, anemia, mental health struggles, and the long-term health impacts that can follow pregnancy and birth. They also explore why postpartum is not just a short recovery phase, but a critical biological window that can shape a woman’s health for decades to come.
Deb and Estelle dive into the realities of the broken “six-week checkup” model, the emotional and mental load women carry as the default healthcare managers of their families, and how access to personalized health data can help women advocate for themselves instead of being brushed off with “that’s just postpartum.”
They also discuss Trellis Health’s groundbreaking at-home postpartum lab kit, which allows women to test hormones, iron, thyroid function, nutrient levels, inflammation markers, and more from the comfort of home. Plus, they tackle the growing concerns around AI and medical privacy, and how Trellis is building a truly private, HIPAA-compliant healthcare platform centered around women and families.
If you’ve ever felt like postpartum care was reduced to “Are you crying? Cool. See you later,” this episode is going to make you feel deeply seen.
This conversation is for:
- Pregnant and postpartum moms
- Parents struggling with postpartum recovery
- Women dealing with brain fog, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or burnout
- Anyone interested in women’s health, postpartum wellness, and long-term maternal health
✨ Resources Mentioned:
- Trellis Health App
- At-home postpartum lab testing
- Doula Ambassador Program
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Thank you for listening! Tune in next time for more insights and support on your parenting journey.
Contact Information:
Doula Deb: www.DoulaDeb.com
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized advice and information.
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