Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Tanso, a Pediatric Physical Therapist and owner of Inchstones PT, LLC. As a passionate advocate for helping children reach their greatest potential, Karen sheds light on The Importance of Crawling, why the removal of crawling from pediatric guidelines is concerning, and actionable ways to encourage your little one to crawl.

Karen Tanso | Inchstones PT
Website: inchstonespt.org
Instagram: @Inchstones_PT
Crawling Guide: Download here for $7

Tune in to hear:
👉 Why crawling is a crucial developmental milestone
👉 The impact of recent pediatric guideline changes on crawling
👉 How crawling supports physical and cognitive development
👉 Simple ways to encourage crawling for your little one

Karen shares her expertise as both a pediatric physical therapist and a new mom, offering practical advice to help parents support their children’s growth and development with confidence.

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📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! I’m your host, Madison Fugere, a certified postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant, here to help you navigate the fourth trimester and beyond. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest questions new parents have: “How do I get my baby to sleep longer at night?” But don’t worry—we’re not talking about sleep training. Instead, we’re focusing on sleep shaping, a gentle approach to setting up healthy sleep foundations from day one. If you want to help your baby sleep better while preventing major regressions later, this episode is for you!

Tune in to hear:

👉 What sleep shaping is and why it’s different from sleep training
👉 How honoring awake windows and sleep cues can prevent overtiredness
👉 Why daytime feeds impact nighttime sleep—and how to adjust them
👉 The benefits of starting the day at the same time every morning
👉 How to support and extend short naps without stress

Sleep shaping is about working with your baby’s natural rhythms to gently encourage longer stretches of sleep. These small adjustments in the early weeks can make a big difference in preventing sleep struggles down the road.

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Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Moulison, a pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Root to Bloom. Katie specializes in helping parents stay calm, strong, mobile, and leak-free during pregnancy and beyond, as well as supporting children in overcoming toileting challenges. Together, we discuss Redefining Postpartum Exercise and explore creative, approachable ways to incorporate movement into your day, how to reframe your mindset about exercise, and tips for finding what works best in the postpartum season.

Katie Moulison | Root to Bloom
Website: roottobloompt.com
Instagram: @roottobloompt

Tune in to hear:
👉 How to shift your mindset about what exercise is postpartum
👉 Practical ways to break up movement throughout the day
👉 Creative tips for getting exercise in with limited time and space
👉 Why prioritizing your pelvic floor and core strength is key

Katie shares her expertise and actionable strategies to empower parents in embracing movement that fits their lifestyle, making it easier to feel strong, capable, and energized postpartum.

Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Allison Whittaker, Family Nurse Practitioner with Lyphos Family Health in Nashua, NH. Allison combines her expertise in holistic herbalism and functional medicine to create customized care plans that meet her patients’ unique needs. Together, we discuss Finding the Right Provider for You and cover how to identify a provider who aligns with your values, what questions to ask, and the benefits of working with a multi-disciplinary office for comprehensive care.

Allison Whittaker, FNP
Website: lyphos.com
Instagram: @allison_lyphosfnp
Facebook: Allison Whittaker, Family NP

Tune in to hear:
👉 How to identify the right provider for you and your family
👉 Essential questions to ask during consultations
👉 Tips for researching your stance on healthcare decisions
👉 The benefits of a multi-disciplinary office for comprehensive care

Allison shares practical tips and insights to empower you in finding a provider who aligns with your values and meets your family’s unique needs.

Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alli Chisholm, founder of The Moving Peanut. Together, we dive into All Things Tongue Ties from what a tongue tie is, exploring their connection to torticollis, side preferences, feeding challenges, and so much more. Dr. Alli shares her expertise on alternative options to address tongue ties beyond just releasing them, offering a holistic perspective to support families navigating these challenges.

Dr. Alli Chisholm
Website: www.themovingpeanut.com
Instagram: @themovingpeanut
Email: achisholm@themovingpeanut.com

Tune in to hear:
👉 The connection between tongue ties, torticollis, and feeding challenges
👉 Why side preferences can impact your baby’s development
👉 Alternative options to address tongue ties beyond releases

Dr. Alli also shares valuable insights into how addressing tongue ties holistically can benefit your baby’s overall health and well-being. This episode is packed with information to help parents make informed decisions about their baby’s care. Don’t miss it!

Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Janeczek, the founder and Lead Dietitian of Inspired Nutrition and Health. Katie specializes in sustainable weight loss using an 80/20 approach and brings her extensive expertise to our conversation about safely losing weight postpartum. Together, we discuss Safely Losing Weight Postpartum and creating balance in your food choices to help you feel good, maintain energy, and thrive in your postpartum journey.

Katie Janeczek
Website: www.katiejaneczek.com
Instagram: @real.weightloss.dietitian

Tune in to hear:
👉 How to safely approach weight loss during the postpartum period
👉 The 80/20 approach to nutrition and sustainable weight loss
👉 Practical tips for balancing your food to feel energized and nourished

Katie also shares insights into undoing the "all or nothing" mindset ingrained in diet culture and how focusing on portions, timing, and food content can make a difference. Don’t miss this episode filled with realistic, empowering advice for prioritizing your health postpartum!

Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Ellie Morgan, a certified Birth Doula (CD(DONA)) and Lactation Consultant (CLC) serving the Greater Boston Area. Ellie brings her years of experience and passion for empowering families to our conversation about creating family feeding plans— so we are not just relying on the birthing person.

Ellie Morgan (Carver)
Website: www.BirthingwithEllie.com
Instagram: @birthingwithellie

Tune in to hear:
👉 Why feeding plans should consider the needs of the whole family
👉 How to create plans for exclusive breastfeeding, pumping, formula use, or a combination
👉 Practical tips for flexible and sustainable feeding strategies

Ellie also shares invaluable advice on fostering communication and collaboration within families to make feeding plans work seamlessly during the postpartum journey.

Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Postpartum Plan podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tatiana Bazzani, an experienced chiropractor passionate about supporting little ones and their families. Dr. Tatiana shares her wealth of knowledge about chiropractic care for newborns and children, shedding light on how it supports nervous system regulation, overall health, and thriving development.

Dr. Tatiana Bazzani
Website: www.yourchiropracticteam.com
Instagram: @tatiana.bazzanidc

Tune in to hear:
👉 What chiropractic care looks like for newborns and children
👉 How the nervous system is connected to overall well-being
👉 Common misconceptions about pediatric chiropractic care

Dr. Tatiana also shares actionable tips for parents considering chiropractic care and explains how it fits into all approaches of your child's health not just a holistic approach to family wellness.

Let’s Stay Connected!
📞 Book a Sleep Connection Call: Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Let’s find the right solution for your family. Schedule your free call here.

📝 Create Your Postpartum Plan: Prepare for your postpartum journey with my 23-page digital guide. Get your copy on Etsy.

📬 Contact Me: Madison Fugere, Owner of Serene Moments LLC
🌐 Website: http://www.SereneMomentsLLC.com
📸 Instagram: @Serene.Moments.LLC
📧 Email: SereneMoments.doula@gmail.com