In the first full episode of “Keepin’ it Real with Kylie Pontius,” I spoke with one of my dear friends, Brittany, about what it was like to become a mom for the first time. There’s a lot of wisdom throughout our conversation, and whether or not you’re a parent (or plan to become one), I believe there’s something for everyone in this episode.

Options for listening are below. Enjoy!

001 | Becoming a Mom for the First Time

  • 0:48 – The “why” behind the podcast
  • 2:23 – The first question married couples get asked
  • 4:35 – Finding out you’re pregnant
  • 6:48 – Getting a C-section
  • 7:50 – Goodbye bikinis, and the aftermath
  • 9:12 – Reasons breastfeeding is best for mom
  • 11:58 – Breastfeeding isn’t easy
  • 15:51 – Hardest month of postpartum
  • 17:14 – Appreciating your mother in a new way
  • 19:00 – Unsolicited advice
  • 21:46 – Undiagnosed Postpartum Depression
  • 24:34 – Unwelcome comments
  • 26:50 – Two boundaries people should respect
  • 28:03 – How to be friends with new moms
  • 29:48 – Children are our future

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