Moms Interrupted

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 backfireNight weaning: does it actually fix night waking?Why "sleeping through the night" means something different for every babyShort naps, contact naps, and why "crappy naps" might not be crappy at allGetting babies used to sleeping with grandparents, caregivers, or on the goSafe sleep basics: tummy sleeping, blankets, pillows, and what to actually worry aboutBedtime 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 marriageThe guilt spiral around sleep — and why comparison is the thief of peaceThis 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

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 friendshipsXX,Natasha & Taylor

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 husbandsHow to stay connected with your partner when you're touched out Tips for surviving solo parenting daysmomTALK debut: postpartum resentment, shift schedules & video games at 3amXX,Natasha & Taylor

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

In this episode of Moms Interrupted, we’re covering the real mom life: from the transition from one to two kids, to breastfeeding questions, to knowing when labor is actually starting.We talk about the transition from 1 to 2 kids, dividing your attention, toddler regressions, overstimulation, and how family dynamics shift.We also break down one of the most asked postpartum questions: Can you drink alcohol while breastfeeding? We discuss timing, nuance, common myths, and how to make informed decisions that feel right for your family.Plus, we answer questions about early labor signs, what to do before heading to the hospital, newborn sleep, co-sleeping, supply dips after returning to work, high lipase milk and more.If you’re pregnant, postpartum, in the thick of toddler life, or just trying to survive motherhood with a sense of humor—this episode is for you.Topics Covered:Transitioning from 1 to 2 kidsToddler behavior & regressionsAlcohol & breastfeedingSigns labor is startingWhen to go to the hospitalNewborn sleep & co-sleepingPumping & supply dips after returning to workRealistic motherhood expectations🎙️ New episodes every week from two moms keeping it honest.XX,Natasha & Taylor

Taylor is back sharing her second birth story - and this one was completely different.After having her first baby at a birth center, she chose to work with an OB and deliver in a hospital, but still had an unmedicated birth as she had planned for.From her water breaking at 12:30am on her due date to a 4-hour labor, intense contractions minutes apart, and a 45-minute car ride while in active labor.We talk about:The biggest differences between birth center vs hospital birthWhat it’s actually like to have an unmedicated hospital birthTiming when to go to the hospital (and why it’s such a mind game)Labor starting with your water breaking (even though “that’s rare”)Managing contractions without an epiduralThe mental side of birth (and how it changes the second time)What helped her avoid tearingThat moment of “I can’t do this”… right before baby arrivesShe went from anxiety leading up to birth → to a fast, empowering, unmedicated delivery and shares exactly what made the difference this time.If you're preparing for birth, considering going unmedicated, or deciding between location of birth & type of care team, this episode is for you.XX,Taylor & Natasha

In this episode, we’re talking all things newborn life: the weird, the normal, and the things that totally catch you off guard the first time around. From gas, grunting, spit-up, sneezing, meconium, cradle cap, swaddles, and witching hour to the reality that most newborn behaviors are bizarre but completely normal, we’re breaking down what’s actually worth worrying about and what’s just part of the newborn phase.We also talk about the pressure of waiting for labor, the “fourth trimester,” why newborns don’t need nearly as much stimulation as the internet wants you to think, and our best advice for supporting a gassy or fussy baby without spiraling. This episode is your reminder that newborns are under construction, you do not need to fix every little noise they make, and sometimes the best thing you can do is sit down, snuggle your baby, and trust that this phase will pass.If you’re in the thick of newborn life or getting ready to enter it again, this one is for you.