You don’t need another onesie or wipe warmer—you need a plan. In this episode, we break down the three most overlooked but essential things every new mom truly needs postpartum. From building your village to protecting your mental health, we’re shifting the conversation from stuff to support.

“My son has a rare genetic condition.”

Those are the words Dr. Ogechi Nwoko never imagined she’d say those words.

During pregnancy, she had an unshakable feeling that her child was blind. After birth, small signs were brushed off by doctors and loved ones. But soon, the truth unraveled as he started having siezures: he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

Her postpartum journey wasn’t about recovery—it was about survival, advocacy, and heartbreak. In this powerful episode, Dr. Ogechi shares how she navigated the darkest parts of new motherhood and how she finally made it through.

This is especially for any mom raising a child with a rare diagnosis—and searching for light in the chaos.

What happens when your birth plan collides with a medical emergency?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Bessie Lynnette Staplefoote-Boynton shares how her journey into motherhood was anything but expected. While still in medical school, she developed preeclampsia—forcing an early delivery and a sudden initiation into life as a NICU mom.

She opens up about recognizing the symptoms of preeclampsia, balancing the roles of medical student and new mom, her emotional experience postpartum, and why postpartum support is critical.