Moms Interrupted

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🤱 Natasha: CLC • IBCLC candidate • Mom of 2
🤱 Taylor: LEC • Doula • Lamaze Birth Ed • Mom of 2
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* Baby & toddler chaos
* Honest mom life

More than anything, we're two moms, just figuring out!

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Thursday · 46 min
Baby Sleep Regressions & What No One Tells Moms About Postpartum
Is your baby in a sleep regression? According to Google, the answer is always yes. We’re back on the couch with the first year of baby sleep (spoiler: the only constant is change), a PSA for all the wives married to fisherman out there, and why pediatrician appointments for newborns should come with a grace period. Then we get into part two of our “what I wish someone told me” series, this time on the postpartum body and mental health. We cover the hospital nursery vs. rooming-in debate, why recovery takes way longer than six weeks, the rise of GLP-1 use among new moms and the predatory marketing behind it, postpartum rage (and why no screening form asks about it), going back on anxiety meds, and our very honest take on postpartum visitors. Plus: we’re turning on ads (here’s what that means), and our ad-free Supercast, Moms Interrupted Best Friends, is live for $5/month. GLP-1 stat source: Cai ST et al., “Postpartum Initiation of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Among Commercially Insured Women in the US,” JAMA, Oct. 2026. New episodes every Thursday. If you love the show, rate us five stars and share it with a mom who needs it.
November 5 · 1 hr
Pregnant Princess, Postpartum Peasant: What Moms Wish They Knew About Pregnancy & Birth
Things nobody tells you about pregnancy and birth, straight from our listeners (and us). We asked what you wish someone had told you: debilitating pelvic pain, food aversions, feet that grow a size and never go back, epidurals that don’t work (or don’t come in time), and why your due date is basically a suggestion. We also get into the stuff that made us fired up: how pregnant women aren’t told their rights at work, why expensive stretch mark creams are predatory marketing, why birth can feel traumatic even when it goes “to plan,” and why talking through your birth with a provider after the fact can help us all process. Plus: Taylor finally caves on full-day preschool, a what feels like a once-in-a-lifetime two-nap day, a 6-year-old’s journal entry about her mom that made us cry, and the nuns who pray for moms up with their babies at night. Postpartum edition coming next! Hosted by Natasha, a Certified Lactation Counselor and IBCLC candidate, and Taylor, a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator and former doula. Both moms of two! XX, Natasha & Taylor
October 29 · 32 min
So, You're A Mom Starting Solids: Here Are Our Tips & Hot Takes
We’re back for Part 2 of our starting solids series, because you had a LOT of questions and we had a LOT to say. We start with the baby food industry: subscription puree programs, the pouch rebrand (smoothie pouches, meat pouches...), and lastly puffs lol. Then we talk about the mental load of feeding your baby, and why it so often lands on moms. Plus: Why “food before one is just for fun” is only half the story Why most food ending up on the floor still counts as a win When to fit solids into your day around breastfeeding or bottles Taylor’s allergy tips after doing this twice, including why the morning is the best time to introduce allergens Our take on the LifeVac, and why an infant CPR class comes first Your baby only eats 5 things? Exposure is what matters Why your baby’s feet need support in the high chair Our biggest takeaway: you don’t have to pick one method or buy anything special. Feed your baby what you’re eating, prepared in an age-appropriate way. Missed Part 1? Go back for the history of baby food, the Gerber ads that gave us chills, and how baby-led weaning took over. This episode is for educational purposes and isn’t medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician or an allergist about your baby’s specific needs. XX, Natasha & Taylor
October 22 · 53 min
What’s the Deal with Baby Food? History of Starting Solids, Allergies & Baby-Led Weaning (Pt. 1)
Starting solids is supposed to be fun, so why is everyone so stressed? In Part 1 of our solids series, we dig into how “baby food” became SUCH a thing. The evolution of "baby food," trends, timing, allergens and changing recommendations. We talk about the truly unhinged vintage advertisements including one about giving a newborn a bottle of apple juice. Spoiler: a lot of the advice our moms got came from marketing, not research. Taylor also shares an update on her daughter’s allergy journey: the reaction that started it, a skin prick test, and what she learned from a dietitian and an allergist that she wishes she’d known the first time around. We also cover: How the recommended age for starting solids swung back and forth over the last century, the WHO says six months, why do some advise 4-6 months? What baby-led weaning actually is (and why “weaning” doesn’t mean what Americans think it means) Why you don’t have to pick purees OR baby-led weaning Why solids aren’t about calories at first, so take the pressure off (and no, solids aren't going to make your baby sleep better) Gagging vs. choking, and why a baby’s gag reflex sits further forward in the mouth Part 2 drops next week with your questions and the how-to of actually doing solids. This episode is for education and conversation, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician or an allergist about your baby’s specific needs, especially if you’ve seen a reaction. XX, Natasha & Taylor
October 15 · 1 hr 2 min
Baby Registries: Girl, You Don’t Need That & the 4 Products We Both Used Postpartum
Girl, you don’t need that. Wipe warmers, bottle warmers, 10-ounce bottles, and seven hooded baby towels. This week we’re going through the registry regrets you sent us, and we reflect on the mistakes we made too. Starting with a quick reality check on postpartum scales, comparison, and the endless sleep content behind paywalls (spoiler: there’s no silver bullet). Then we get into the most-regretted registry items, from bottle sampler boxes and Diaper Genies to disposable nipple pads and electric nail buffers. Natasha also shares her lactation advice on choosing bottles: the triangle test, why you want the slowest-flow nipple, and how paced bottle feeding helps protect breastfeeding. Then we get into the only 4 products we both used & could agree were actually worth purchasing (and repurchasing) and loved through both postpartums: the Haakaa, the Ergo Embrace, the Solly Baby wrap, and the My Breast Friend pillow. We wrap up by auditing a listener’s real registry and making the case for group gifts and funds for what matters most: car seats, strollers, housekeeping, meal support, postpartum doulas, and lactation support. No judgment, just your seasoned mom friends with two kids sharing our wins & regrets. Thank you to Haakaa for sponsoring this episode! We’ve used the Haakaa through both of our postpartums. The Gen 2 has a spill guard (aka toddler guard) and a comfier flange! Use code MOMSPOD20 on Amazon for 20% off. Follow Moms Interrupted on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and rate us five stars girlies!! New episodes every Thursday. See you on the couch.
October 8 · 44 min
Breastfeeding Moms & Bottle Refusal: Why Does It Happen? How To Avoid It + Troubleshooting
Baby won't take a bottle? You're not alone, and your baby isn't "confused." This week Taylor and Natasha dig into bottle refusal: why it's so common, what the limited research actually says, and why babies who reject bottles have a preference, not a problem. We get into: - Bottle refusal tips that may actually help - Why "nipple confusion" is an outdated term - Going back to work with a bottle-refusing baby, and why more paid maternity leave would help moms more than fancy pumping rooms - Tongue ties: when a release actually makes sense, the risks, and what to do when providers disagree - The dark history of baby bottles (yes, "murder bottles" were real) and how unregulated the baby industry still is If you're in the thick of bottle refusal right now: solidarity. It's hard, and also it's temporary - you will get through this! XX, Natasha & Taylor Moms Interrupted is for education only and isn't a substitute for individualized care from your own provider or lactation consultant.
October 1 · 42 min
Toddler Food & TTC: Chemical Pregnancies and the Two-Week Wait
We sat on the couch for three hours and had a lot to say. Grab your reheated coffee. We start with a hot take on toddler food: I refuse my 4 year old to be in charge of eating, because he would either not eat, or would only eat dessert. We talk about picky eaters, family rules, dessert as a reward, skipping snack culture, and why we think mealtime has become overcomplicated. Then we get into tongue ties. Every human has a frenulum, and that's normal. We talk about why we think tongue tie releases have become dare I say... trendy and overdiagnosed, and when a release is actually worth considering. From there, we dive into the average trying to conceive (TTC) journey, separate from infertility and IVF, which we'll save for another conversation. We cover: Chemical pregnancies: what they are, why the term feels dismissive, and Taylor's honeymoon story Why a sperm test for the male partner should be step one (also, no saunas or jacuzzis) The two-week wait, and why every symptom feels like both pregnancy and PMS, and the anxiety and stress it can cause Why "try for a year" feels like frustrating advice Seed cycling, acupuncture, warm-womb Ayurvedic practices, and the acupuncturist who burped on Natasha Tracking ovulation affordably with LH strips and free apps Plus pelvic floor PT, perineal massage, shaving before birth, the American sleep obsession, and a detour into aliens. We're a lactation counselor and a childbirth educator, not doctors. Always talk to your provider about your own specific journey, this is never medical advice. XX, Natasha & Taylor
September 24 · 58 min
Trying To Conceive: Miracles, Miscarriages, IVF & Psychics (Part 1)
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infertility, and IVF in detail. Please take care while listening. This week we're diving into TTC (trying to conceive) stories submitted by YOU, covering everything from secondary infertility and chemical miscarriages to PCOS, endometriosis, predatory fertility clinics, and yes... a TikTok psychic who called it exactly right. Before we get into the submissions, we talk about why we're approaching this topic differently this time around (RIP to our old TTC episode — we've grown), the generational shift in how differently our moms' generation approached conception, and the predatory side of the fertility industry that nobody talks about enough. Then we get into your stories — the hard ones, the miraculous ones, and the ones that will make you cry happy tears. This is Part 1 of 2, so stay tuned for round two where we get into some of the witchy myths and old wives' tales surrounding conception. As always — we are not fertility experts. We're just two moms talking about our own experiences, our community's experiences, and what we've learned along the way. XX, Natasha & Taylor
September 17 · 48 min
Baby Number 2: Pregnancy Insomnia, Birth Plans, Breastfeeding & Solids
Taylor flies solo this week (Natasha's in Hawaii fresh off her IBCLC exam!) to talk through six months postpartum with baby #2 — and how different round two feels from round one. She gets into why she switched from a planned home birth to a hospital birth after developing severe pregnancy insomnia and anxiety in her third trimester, what co-care with a midwife postpartum looked like, and why she thinks postpartum care is one of the biggest gaps in the U.S. medical system. Plus: a breastfeeding and solids Q&A (including the choking-vs-gagging distinction every parent should know), surviving newborn car rides, "mommy wrist" nobody warns you about, date night as an exclusively breastfeeding mom, bonding differences with a second baby, and why she thinks the newborn-to-toddler transition is easier the second time around. XX, Natasha & Taylor
September 10 · 53 min
Making Mom Friends & Figuring Out WTF to Feed Your Kids
This week Taylor and Natasha kick things off by celebrating Natasha finishing her IBCLC exam (and surviving the intense study season that came with it), then dive into the messy reality of mom friendships — why your friend group naturally shrinks once you become a mom, how to actually make new mom friends, why low-effort friendships are a must, and why being the first mom in your friend group is its own special kind of hard. They also unpack the stay-at-home-mom vs. working-mom label debate and why it's time to drop the titles altogether. They get into a discussion about how convenience has changed parenting, a recent glamping trip, and letting kids sit with a little discomfort instead of solving every inconvenience instantly. They also touch on mom-influencer culture and the pressure of "toxic positivity" online.Then it's on to feeding kids: a permission slip to stop stressing about "aesthetic" school lunches, why it's fine to pack the same thing every day if your kid will actually eat it, navigating a new classroom, and the truth about starting solids and what it does (and doesn't) do to your milk supply. Plus, rapid-fire listener questions covering: feral toddler poop stories, a diaper-ad hot take, surviving the final weeks of pregnancy, due-date mindset, the Elf on the Shelf debate, a very fresh TMI postpartum moment, sibling age gaps, nursing dreams, getting back to date nights, and how (or whether) to get the dads to be friends too. Grab your coffee and get comfy — this is Moms Interrupted. XX, Natasha & Taylor
September 3 · 42 min
Baby Sleep Talk Part 2: Answering Your Questions - Naps, Dream Feeds, Night Feeds & Weaning
Part 2 is here! After last week's deep dive into sleep training methods, temperament, and motherhood guilt, Natasha and Taylor are back to answer your submitted questions on baby and toddler sleep — no filter, no judgment, just two moms sharing what actually worked (and didn't) for them. In this episode, they cover: Does formula really help babies sleep longer than breast milk? Dream feeds — what they are, when they work, and when they backfire Night weaning: does it actually fix night waking? Why "sleeping through the night" means something different for every baby Short naps, contact naps, and why "crappy naps" might not be crappy at all Getting babies used to sleeping with grandparents, caregivers, or on the go Safe sleep basics: tummy sleeping, blankets, pillows, and what to actually worry about Bedtime with a toddler and an infant at the same time (it's chaos, and that's okay) Co-sleeping, floor beds, and why "separate beds" might save your marriage The guilt spiral around sleep — and why comparison is the thief of peace This is Part 2 of a two-part series. If you haven't listened to Part 1 — Baby Sleep Talk: Sleep Training Methods, Temperament & Motherhood Guilt — start there first. If this episode made you feel less alone in the 2am struggle, follow Moms Interrupted on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and leave us a rating — it helps more moms find the show. XX, Natasha & Taylor
August 27 · 39 min
Baby Sleep Talk: Sleep Training Methods, Temperament, and Motherhood Guilt
Sleep is the Wild Wild West of parenting advice — and this week, Natasha and Taylor are diving in headfirst. They get real about their own sleep training experiences (the wins, the regrets, and everything in between), why "drowsy but awake" doesn't work for most babies, and why sleep isn't a finish line but a developmental milestone, that is not linear, and develops over years. In this episode, they cover: Cry it out, Ferber, and why the lines between sleep methods are blurry & a hot topic Why temperament — not feeding type, not method — might be the biggest factor in how your baby sleeps The studies behind infant night waking and what the research actually says (and doesn't say) Wake windows, nap schedules, and why rigid timing may not work The guilt spiral around sleep training — and why "is this normal?" deserves a real answer, not a blanket rule Night help, cultural differences in co-sleeping, and why asking for support isn't a luxury This is Part 1 of a two-part series — tune in next Thursday for Part 2, where we answer your submitted questions. If this episode helped you feel less alone in the 3am struggle, follow Moms Interrupted on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and leave us a rating — it helps more moms find the show. XX, Natasha & Taylor
August 20 · 45 min
Postpartum Confessions: Baby Sleep, Bottle Refusal, Separation Anxiety, Scary Toddlers
This week Taylor and Natasha get real about the messy, unfiltered parts of motherhood — starting with a flight-from-hell travel story that has them questioning airline policy for parents flying solo with toddlers. They dig into bottle refusal and why it's more common (and less talked about) than people think, plus what it means for moms heading back to work. They also cover postpartum hair loss — including why it happens to an estimated 90% of postpartum moms — and its surprising links to postpartum anxiety and insomnia. Also on the table: surviving the first week of back-to-school separation anxiety, toddler car seat meltdowns, pacifier weaning struggles, and their take on the Anne Hathaway pregnancy bump backlash. As always, it's evidence-informed, honest, and two moms figuring it out in real time. Topics covered: bottle refusal, postpartum hair loss, 4-month sleep regression, toddler separation anxiety, back-to-school transitions, co-sleeping to crib transition, toddler tantrums, pacifier weaning, postpartum body image, mom friendships XX, Natasha & Taylor
August 13 · 39 min
My Positive Elective Induction & Epidural Birth Story: Reflections for Expecting Moms
Taylor's out this week (she's in Hawai'i for a friend's wedding 🌺), so Natasha is flying solo to share her first birth story — from a hyperemesis gravidarum pregnancy through weeks of prodromal labor, an elective 39-week induction, Cytotec, Pitocin, an epidural at 5cm, and a sunny-side-up baby who needed to be flipped before pushing. In this episode, Natasha covers: What hyperemesis gravidarum actually is (and how it was mismanaged for her) Weeks of prodromal labor and why does no one warn you about it?? How an "elective induction" scheduling actually works (spoiler: it's not really scheduled) The Cytotec → Pitocin → epidural timeline Getting flipped by nurses on hands and knees (baby was sunny-side up) Postpartum pain after an epidural birth vs. her later unmedicated birth Early breastfeeding struggles that pushed her toward becoming a lactation consultant Her honest answer to "would you choose induction again?" This is a positive birth story — not a scary one!! 🎧 New episodes every Thursday📩 Send us your questions — DM us or drop them wherever you listen⭐ If this helped you, a 5-star rating helps more moms find the show XX, Natasha & Taylor
August 6 · 52 min
Hot Mom Summer: Sick While Nursing, Lap Infants & Nursery Regrets
It's giving hot takes. This week Taylor and Natasha get into everything that makes summer with kids chaotic — starting with what actually happens when you're sick while breastfeeding (and what over-the-counter meds can do to your supply). Natasha breaks down the real hierarchy of allergy meds for nursing moms, and how nobody talks about milk supply the way they talk about baby safety. Then: Natasha got her palm read at a 4th of July carnival and asked if she should have a third kid. The answer? Not exactly reassuring. We get into it. Plus — travel season hot takes: lap infant age cutoff at age 2, why nursing chairs is one of the biggest scams in baby gear, and we are preparing you for the reality of road-tripping or flying with babies & toddlers. And in momTALK: a mother-in-law shows up two days postpartum with a very bold request about the baby's name. Grab your reheated coffee and get comfy — this one's a ride. 🎧 💬 Share this with your group chat, or any mom who needs it. See you next Thursday on the couch. XX, Natasha & Taylor
July 30 · 45 min
Dad Interrupted: A Husband's POV on Birth, Breastfeeding, Postpartum, and Marriage
For the first time, we're handing the mic to a husband. Taylor's husband Connor joins the podcast (recorded on their son's 3rd birthday — and their 3-year "parent-iversary" to the day!) to answer questions about what it's really like on the dad side of pregnancy, birth and parenthood. We get into:🍼 How a dad can actually support a breastfeeding mom (hint: it's not about the boobs) 👶 Birth center vs. hospital birth — his honest take on both 💰 The infamous "postpartum hospital bill ambush" story 🩺 What partners should watch during labor — and what to look away from 🛏️ Co-sleeping, sleep regression, and surviving on zero sleep ❤️ How to keep your marriage strong through the newborn chaos 👨‍👦 The invisible mental load dads carry (and don't get enough credit for) If you've ever wondered what your husband is actually thinking during labor, postpartum, or the 4am wake-ups, want to know a dad's perspective on "what to expect when you're expecting" + some hot tips for dads from a dad - this episode is the one to send him. XX, Natasha & Taylor
July 23 · 47 min
Mom Q&A: 4 Month Sleep Regression, Contact Naps, Feral Toddlers & Postpartum Summer
In this episode, Taylor and Natasha answer a big batch of listener-submitted questions in a rapid-fire YOLO episode. Topics include: 🍼 The 4-month sleep regression — what's biologically normal vs. what's a myth 😅 Why "terrible twos" are actually.... "terrible threes" 🤱 Contact naps, carrier naps, and what's developmentally normal for infant sleep 📊 Baby weight percentiles — when to actually worry vs. when it's just genetics 🏖️ The postpartum-summer vs. pregnant-summer debate 🚼 Managing a toddler + newborn 🤔 Breastfeeding in public, kick counts in late pregnancy, and more 😳 A surprising postpartum body fact nobody tells you about (labia edition) Plus this week's momTALK: a listener navigating a NICU/PICU stay, tongue-tie release, reflux, and breastfeeding challenges with two kids under two. XX, Natasha & Taylor
July 16 · 51 min
Epidurals & The Cascade of Birth Interventions: What You Can Control
70%+ women in the U.S. get the epidural during childbirth. This week we're breaking down the "cascade of interventions": the risks that don't show up on the standard epidural risk list, and what you can actually do about them. We talk dosage and timing, movement, IV fluids, immediate skin-to-skin, and why informed consent — not "natural vs. medicated" — is the real goal. Plus: a hot take on the "your baby is huge" induction scare and the stats on the margin of error on those ultrasounds. We cover: - What's actually on ACOG's epidural risk list vs. what's correlated but rarely discussed - Dosage and timing: why when you get the epidural changes your birth trajectory - Movement and positioning tips with an epidural and why it matters- Why immediate skin-to-skin matters for breastfeeding and postpartum recovery - How IV fluids can affect newborn weight loss, swelling, and early latch - A listener question on "big baby" induction scares - and the real margin of error on ultrasound weight estimates This episode isn't about whether you should or shouldn't get an epidural - it's about informed consent. If you want one, here's how to make choices along the way that align with what actually matters to you.
July 9 · 50 min
Predatory Marketing: Pregnant or a First-Time Mom? Watch This Before You Buy
Are you try to conceive? Pregnant? A first-time mom? A mom of multiple kids? Do you feel like you're being bombarded with products you "MUST HAVE"? You're not imagining it. This week Taylor and Natasha dig even deeper into predatory marketing in womanhood, pregnancy and motherhood — the ByHeart and Nara Organics formula recalls, the FDA warning letter to the SNOO's maker, weighted sleep sacks, the Owlet, strollers, car seats, and the products marketed to fix "problems" that are actually just normal baby behavior. We name names, share what we fell for ourselves, and talk about what's actually evidence-based vs. what's just good marketing.
July 2 · 1 hr
Pacifiers and Screen Time: The Evidence vs. Reality
Pacifiers and screen time — two topics that somehow turn every mom group into a courtroom. In this episode Natasha (CLC & IBCLC candidate) and Taylor (Lamaze-certified childbirth educator, doula & lactation counselor) and both moms of two under 5, break down what the evidence actually says, and cut through the noise. On pacifiers: does pacifier use impact breastfeeding and milk supply? What does the AAP actually recommend? Can pacifiers reduce the risk of SIDS and do breastfed babies need them? Plus: nipple confusion, palate development, and evidence backed weaning recommendations. On screen time: what changed between the AAP's 1999 guidelines and today, the 18-month turning point, why background TV matters more than most parents realize, and why the guilt around screen time ignores a much bigger systemic problem. No judgment here - just evidence, nuance, and two moms trying to find balance while figuring it out in real time. Topics: pacifier use and breastfeeding · SIDS reduction · pacifier weaning · screen time guidelines · toddler screen time · mom guilt · evidence-based parenting XX, Taylor & Natasha

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