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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 20 MIN

Slowing Down and Reflecting Before Baby Arrives

from M.O.M. Files - Moments of Motherhood | Podcast for moms · host Aleea + Hav | motherhood podcast

Are you in that quiet in-between — waiting for baby to arrive while trying to soak in these final moments exactly as they are? In today’s episode, we’re exploring the emotional and mental landscape of the last weeks of pregnancy.We talk about:The push and pull of preparing for a new baby while cherishing the final moments with your current child (or your current season of life)Balancing family time, rest, self-care, and the emotional weight of knowing everything is about to changeThe mental and emotional side of preparing for motherhood (or motherhood again)Finding softness and presence in a season full of mixed emotionsListen in if you’re in the waiting season and need a reminder to slow down, process, and care for yourself, too.RESOURCES:Dr. Kim’s episode: ⁠https://bit.ly/MOMFilesEp30⁠CONNECT WITH USFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @goldengoosecreativeNeed podcast support? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our services!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAPTERS00:00 Waiting for baby while soaking in the last moments08:13 Preparing mentally for life with two kids 12:58 The emotional shift into motherhood again16:47 Finding balance in the overwhelm of motherhood

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