Moms Interrupted

We’re Taylor and Natasha — best friends, moms, and perinatal educators keeping it real about pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and motherhood. Honest, funny, and educational conversations about the messy, challenging and FUN parts of raising tiny humans while trying to stay ourselves. Welcome to the village.

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Thursday · 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
June 25 · 1 hr 10 min
The History of Birth: What Nobody Teaches Us About Pain, Interventions & Social Trends
Birth has always been political — and the history proves it. In this episode, Natasha and Taylor walk through the moments that shaped modern childbirth: from forceps kept secret for generations and twilight sleep women marched in the streets for, to the smear campaign against midwives, Victoria Beckham's "too posh to push" media spiral, and why we're still giving birth flat on our backs. Plus: what changed after thalidomide, the episiotomy data ACOG doesn't lead with, and the latest invention in childbirht: the OdonAssist. Evidence-based and yes — there's a chainsaw. XX, Natasha & Taylor
June 18 · 1 hr 4 min
Finding Your Care Team, Colostrum Harvesting & Combo Feeding Guilt
Finding a doctor & team you trust & vibe with during pregnancy and postpartum is harder than it should be - this week we're breaking down exactly how to find an OB, midwife, pediatrician, or doula who listens to you, what we've walked away from, and why the office system matters just as much as the provider itself. We're also getting into the colostrum harvesting - is it evidence-based or just social media trend? What does harvesting colostrum before birth actually do, and who does it make sense for? We break down the clinical side so you can make an informed decision. Plus combo feeding guilt — 87% of parents end up combo feeding, so if you're struggling, you are not alone. We cover the real clinical reasons for under supply, what actually affects your breastfeeding journey, and why formula is never a moral failure. Topics covered this week: How to find an OB, midwife, or pediatrician you trust & like Colostrum harvesting pros and cons Combo feeding and breastfeeding supply Under supply — clinical causes and what to do Postpartum depression and breastfeeding research US maternal mental health report 2025 XX, Taylor & Natasha
June 11 · 52 min
Baby Sleep, Postpartum Body Image & Surviving Toddler + Newborn Life
In this episode, we're getting into - the great debate on baby sleep (spoiler: you only get ONE: good sleeper, day OR night), surviving the toddler + newborn combo, postpartum rage and what actually triggers it, your period returning after birth, and the very real pressure of postpartum body image in the GLP-1 era. Plus, Father's Day hot takes and a few stories from our realities. Topics covered: newborn sleep, toddler regression, postpartum mood disorders, postpartum body image, breastfeeding and your period returning, preferred parent realities, and navigating it all with a partner. New episodes every Thursday. Follow so you never miss it! XX, Natasha & Taylor
June 4 · 1 hr 1 min
How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids: Marriage, Motherhood & the Postpartum Shift
This week on Moms Interrupted, Natasha and Taylor dive into How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn — and honestly? It's the book every pregnant mom and dad need to read before the baby arrives. They break down why relationships shift so dramatically after kids, who's really doing the mental load at home, and why the "helping" language needs to go. Plus: the dishwasher personality types that are apparently causing couples to fight, why weekends with kids hit different, and how delegating (for real) can change everything. They also get into postpartum round two being harder physically but easier mentally, the pressure to show up in the world before you're ready, and why the nuclear family model might be at the root of it all. If you've ever wondered why you and your partner feel like strangers after having a baby - this one's for you. Topics covered: postpartum relationships, mental load, division of labor, communication after kids, stay-at-home mom mental health, postpartum depression, nuclear family, couples therapy, baby's first birthday, and more. XX, Natasha & Taylor
May 28 · 48 min
The Truth About Postpartum Sex & Workouts, Toddler Behavior + Natasha’s IBCLC Journey
We're back on the couch with overflow from our 50th episode topic requests - and per usual, it's fun while also being educational. This week Natasha and Taylor get into the postpartum topics that nobody talks about honestly enough, starting with postpartum sex (or the lack thereof). Natasha breaks down the actual biology behind low libido while breastfeeding - prolactin, estrogen, vaginal dryness - so you can stop blaming yourself and start blaming hormones. Plus: a note to partners everywhere.Since Taylor is 10 weeks postpartum, we're talking about the pumping pressure myth - because no, you don't have to introduce bottles or build a freezer stash, and more moms need to hear that. Natasha shares her IBCLC journey, including the brutal triple-feeding experience with her first that sent her down the path to becoming a lactation consultant. Taylor answers listener questions about birth positions and how to prepare for an unmedicated hospital birth as a birth educator and doula - including why hiring a doula might be the single best decision you make (and why it's evidence based).We also respond to a moving momTALK voicemail from a listener working in neonatology who's newly pregnant and navigating serious pregnancy anxiety - and talk about why who and what you're surrounded with matters when it comes to worry during pregnancy.Plus: the dad bod double standard, changing table discourse part two, rushing your toddler with zero guilt, and the sneaky nighttime diaper slide hack.Topics covered:- Postpartum sex drive & the biology of why breastfeeding tanks your libido- Why lube is not optional - it's biology- The pumping pressure myth & breastfeeding without bottles- Natasha's IBCLC journey & what triple feeding actually is, as well as her experience with it- Best birth positions for medicated & unmedicated labor- How to prepare for an unmedicated hospital birth (hint: hire a doula)- Pregnancy and birth anxiety- Toddler park tantrum survival tips- Traveling with a babyXX,Natasha & Taylor
May 21 · 57 sec
Start Here!
❤️☕️ Between us, we’re both moms of two with backgrounds in Lactation education (CLC,LEC), Childbirth (LCCE) and Doula Support. We’re here to make motherhood less scary and more fun. Join us every Thursday on the couch. Welcome to your new mom friend group - We’re so glad you’re here!! XX, Taylor and Natasha 😘
May 21 · 57 min
Mom Guilt, Adding Siblings & Postpartum Relationships: 50th Episode Q&A
It's our 50th episode and one year anniversary and we're giving the people what they want! You've been asking, so we're finally answering your most requested questions. We're talking about our ages, whether we want more kids (spoiler: it's complicated), what it was like growing up in Hawaii vs. raising kids in San Diego, how we each met our husbands, and how to show up as a wife when motherhood has completely drained you. We also share our hot tips for solo parenting when your partner travels — and we launch our brand new segment, momTALK, where we play a voicemail from a 3-week postpartum mom navigating resentment and unequal mental load with her husband. It's just us as always but a little bit more personal! In this episode: How old are Taylor & Natasha, really? Do we want more kids? Growing up in Hawaii & what brought us to San Diego How we each met our husbands How to stay connected with your partner when you're touched out Tips for surviving solo parenting days momTALK debut: postpartum resentment, shift schedules & video games at 3am XX, Natasha & Taylor
May 14 · 34 min
My First Pregnancy Story: Severe Morning Sickness, Hyperemesis Gravidarum & Learning to Advocate for Myself
In this solo episode of Moms Interrupted, Natasha shares her raw and honest first pregnancy story—from trying to conceive and early pregnancy excitement to severe nausea, vomiting, and eventually being diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). She opens up about being dismissed, ending up in the ER, the mental health toll of a hard pregnancy, and how the experience taught her to trust her body and advocate for herself. Followed by follower Q&A! If you’re curious about Natasha's pregnancy story or dealing with morning sickness yourself - this episode is for you. XX, Natasha & Taylor
May 7 · 50 min
Unsolicited Mom Advice We Ignore: Newborn Sleep, Breastfeeding & Baby Myths Edition
Unsolicited parenting advice is everywhere — from your mom, grandma, mother-in-law, friends, your Instagram algorithm, and the stranger in line at Starbucks. This week we're reading your DMs and breaking down the most common myths new moms are still hearing: night nursing, formula vs. breast milk, visitor policies after birth, unmedicated childbirth, postpartum appointment barriers, and why nobody should be putting cereal in a bottle. It seems like some of these myths will never die. You are not alone and you are not crazy. XX, Natasha & Taylor
April 30 · 50 min
Moms Navigating Starting Solids: Baby Led Weaning, Gagging vs Choking & Allergens
Starting solids can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Natasha sits down with registered dietitian and Baby-Led Weaning expert Katie Ferraro, from @babyledweanteam, to break down what parents really need to know about feeding babies in the first year. They cover when to start solids, why waiting until 6 months matters, the truth about gagging vs. choking, introducing allergens, picky eating, snacks, water, constipation, and how to build confidence at the table. If you’re nervous about starting solids or drowning in conflicting advice online, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and ready to begin. XX, Natasha & Taylor

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