Most women struggle with their transition into motherhood. So, I created The "Oh Baybee!" Podcast to help new moms successfully transition from bump to bundle.

Hi! I'm Stephanie Poole.

In this podcast I'll not only tackle the basics of birth prep, childbirth and lactation, but I'll also spend time on the less talked about - but much needed conversation on mommy-care.

In this podcast, I reveal tired and true tips, tricks and proven strategies that'll make your transition into motherhood, easy like Sunday morning.

Before you know it, you'll be envy of your birthing circle.

Ok Mama.

Let's jump right in.

Let me help you rock motherhood...Like A Boss!

There I was, sitting in the dark, weeping like a willow. My son had just turned 6 months and I had just put him to bed when all of my emotions hit me all at once. The fatigue, the burn out and the frustration. 

For the last 6 months, I had been running on fumes.

As a new mom, I had been caring for my little one non-stop. Feedings, diaper changes... the whole 9!

I was so high on the "newness" of becoming a mom that no one could tell me anything!

I lacked the wisdom to understand that motherhood is a marathon - NOT a sprint. So while I had met my baby's every need, my needs were lacking and in need of being fueled.

This post is all about the 4 Tips To Help New Moms Ditch The Overwhelm And Actually ENJOY Motherhood! Happy watching!

P.S.

Have you ever thought: "I'll be happier when..."? Let me know what your biggest frustration as a mom has been. Comment below.

(Bloomberg - Repost) --US births dropped to the lowest level in 35 years.

About 3.75 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2019, down 1% from 2018, according to provisional data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control.

The total fertility rate in 2017 was 1,705 births per 1000 women -- well below the level at which a generation can exactly replace itself (2,100 births per 1,000 women). The total fertility rate has been below the replacement since 2007.

"In the long run low fertility might mean the population will grow smaller, but it takes a generation or two," said Philip Cohen, professor at the University of Maryland. "During the pandemic, I would expect pregnancy rates, and then birth rates, to fall as people interact less and postpone making long-term commitments and investments."

"Financial constraints are a factor in the continuing low levels of fertility," according to Ken Johnson, professor at the University of New Hampshire. "In addition, these fertility...