In this episode of Early-Momming, Hillary opens up about her three-year postpartum health journey. From managing hormonal imbalances to adjusting lifestyle choices, she dives deep into what she's learned about taking care of herself after baby number four.

Join Hillary and Erica as they talk about:

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• The challenges of postpartum recovery three years after having a baby.
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• How sleep, nutrition, and exercise play a vital role in restoring balance.
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• The importance of taking labs and understanding root causes to get on the right path.
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• Hillary’s experience with GLP-1 medication and how it helped her manage stress, weight, and cortisol levels.
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• The emotional and physical challenges moms face while trying to feel like themselves again.
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• Hillary's focus on living a long, healthy life and staying strong for her kids as they grow older.
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Resources Mentioned:

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• Deep Nutrition by Dr. Catherine Shanahan – A book Hillary highly recommends about nutrition and its impact on hormones and overall health.
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• Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means – Another insightful read on energy and body health.
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• Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pells – A book on intermittent fasting that Hillary tried but found to be challenging for her specific health needs.
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• Function Health – A company Hillary used for lab testing to evaluate her health and metabolic markers.
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Stay tuned for our upcoming episode where we will be joined by expert Brooks Vaughn from the Women’s Health Company. Brooks dives deeper into postpartum health, explaining why so many women still struggle with physical and emotional challenges years after having children.

Thanks for listening to another episode of Early-Momming! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, we’d love it if you could leave us a 5-star review—it helps other moms find us and join in on the journey!

If you’re looking for more personalized support, remember that Hillary and her team at Baby Settler offer 1:1 consultations to guide you through your motherhood journey. Whether you need help with sleep, feeding, or postpartum challenges, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

And if you haven’t already, check out the Baby Settler Shop!

Our most popular resource, The Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds, is perfect for moms ready to establish a predictable sleep routine.

Plus, when you grab the guide, you’ll get access to the Cliff Notes—your ultimate feeding and sleep schedule for babies 0-12 months.

Visit babysettler.com to explore all our resources, and let us help you get the rest and support you deserve. And be sure to follow @babysettler and @earlymommingpodcast on IG to stay in the loop! See you next time!

In Episode 13 of Season 2, Hillary and Erica dive deep into the science of nocturnal milk supply and share expert advice on maintaining a healthy milk supply as your baby starts sleeping longer stretches through the night. They break down the role of hormones like prolactin and oxytocin, how supply and demand affect your milk production, and the importance of strategically managing milk removals, especially in the first few months.

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• Understanding Prolactin and Oxytocin: Learn how prolactin helps produce milk and how oxytocin moves it. This knowledge is key to understanding your milk supply fluctuations.
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• When Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night: Find out how to protect your supply and avoid a dip when your baby starts stretching their nighttime sleep.
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• Strategies to Maintain Milk Supply: Hillary shares tips such as pumping before bed, hands-on pumping, and power pumping to boost milk production without compromising your sleep.
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• The Role of Breast Milk Storage Capacity: Understand how your breast storage capacity affects milk production and how it influences feedings.
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• Lactation Consultants Can Help: Hillary emphasizes why having a lactation consultant is essential, especially for new moms navigating milk supply and sleep challenges.
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Whether you’re in the early weeks of postpartum or trying to navigate a shift in your baby’s sleep habits, this episode offers actionable advice on how to ensure your baby gets the nutrition they need while you protect your sleep and milk supply.

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• The Complete Guide to Breastfeeding & Pumping: Available for purchase on Baby Settler’s shop page.
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• Baby Settler’s Virtual and In-Person Consults: Offering expert advice to help you manage your milk supply and baby’s sleep.
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In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica dive into the complex and often overwhelming role of being the "default parent." We explore the emotional and mental load that moms carry even in balanced partnerships and offer actionable advice for navigating this role without bitterness.

Hillary shares her own experiences with her partner Luke and the challenges they face as parents of four, including managing childcare, scheduling appointments, and balancing work and family life.

We also discuss the shift in modern parenting, especially between Millennial and Gen Z dads. Today's dads are more involved than ever—doing their own research, seeking solutions, and actively participating in the parenting process. But even with equal involvement, moms still tend to carry the mental and emotional weight of parenting.

We share strategies for avoiding resentment, establishing clear boundaries, and communicating effectively with your partner to ensure both parents feel supported.

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• The importance of communication in partnership and shared parenting.
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• Navigating the mental and emotional load of being the default parent.
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• Practical tips for working with your partner to divide responsibilities.
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• The shift in modern dads’ involvement, from Millennial to Gen Z fathers.
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• How societal expectations still impact the default parent role and what we can do about it.
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• The Complete Guide to Breastfeeding & Pumping – Available now in the Baby Settler Shop.
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• Virtual and In-Person Consults – Work directly with Hillary and the Baby Settler team.
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Thanks for listening to another episode of Early-Momming!

If you enjoyed today’s conversation, we’d love it if you could leave us a 5-star review—it helps other moms find us and join in on the journey!

If you’re looking for more personalized support, Hillary and her team at Baby Settler offer 1:1 consultations to guide you through your motherhood journey. Whether you need help with sleep, feeding, or postpartum challenges, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

And if you haven’t already, check out the Baby Settler Shop!

Our most popular resource, The Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds, is perfect for moms ready to establish a predictable sleep routine.

Plus, when you grab the guide, you’ll get access to the Cliff Notes—your ultimate feeding and sleep schedule for babies 0–12 months.

Visit babysettler.com to explore all our resources, and let us help you get the rest and support you deserve.

And don’t forget to follow @babysettler and @earlymommingpodcast on Instagram to stay in the loop.

See you next time!