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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

5 Things to Do Before Your First Baby is Born

from Squiggly Motherhood | Reflective Motherhood, Honest Stories & Intentional Parenting · host Nicole

I’m sharing the five essential things you must do before your first child is born to ensure a smoother transition into motherhood. Preparing for a newborn is more than just buying a crib; it’s about intentional recovery and mental health.In this episode, I dive into why you need to "invest in your postpartum" by prepping for physical recovery and managing your changing identity. I also discuss the importance of educating your partner on the emotional "rollercoaster" and why you should soak up every bit of your freedom while "baby is cooking".Join our Community: https://squigglymotherhood.substack.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/squigglymotherhoodTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@squigglymotherhoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/squigglymotherhoodIf you've got thoughts, questions, comments or feedback you can email me at [email protected] you've enjoyed the episode and would like to support me, buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/squigglymotherhoodHello Fresh Discount: https://www.hellofresh.co.uk/freebox/MzMxMTU1MzY1LTAtNC0xMS1HQgTimestamps:00:05 – Welcome to Squiggly Motherhood 00:30 – Tip 1: Investing in your postpartum recovery 02:33 – Tip 2: Why breastfeeding requires preparation 04:30 – Tip 3: Saving for your "New Identity" wardrobe 05:20 – Tip 4: Getting your partner postpartum-ready 07:15 – Tip 5: Enjoying your freedom while you can 09:09 – Managing the mental load with HelloFresh#PostpartumPreparation #FirstTimeMomTips #NewbornReady #BreastfeedingJourney #PostpartumRecovery #MotherhoodUnfiltered #NewMomLife #LactationSupport #FourthTrimester #PregnancyVlog #PartnerSupport #PostpartumEssentials #ParentingAdvice #SquigglyMotherhood #BabyPrep

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