133. What Nobody Prepares You for Becoming a Mom with Nina Spears (Baby Chick)

Everyone preps for birth. Almost nobody preps for what comes after. In this episode, Brooke sits down with Nina Spears, founder of Baby Chick and doula, childbirth educator, and perinatal nutrition expert with 15 years of experience supporting over 800 families. Nina breaks down what pregnancy, birth, and postpartum really look like behind closed doors, and why preparing to become a mother matters just as much as preparing for a baby. In this episode, you'll learn: What most moms wish they'd known before birth How to build a birth plan that works like a flowchart, not a wish list What the first month postpartum actually looks like (the unsexy truth) How partners can step up without waiting to be told what to do Tips for processing a NICU stay or a birth that didn't go as planned Why building your village before you need it changes everything Nina's one big mindset shift: stop chasing the perfect nursery and start preparing for the mother you're becoming. Connect with Nina: 🔗 Website: https://www.baby-chick.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebabychick/ 📖 Book: The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy Loved this episode? Share it with a mom who needs it, and leave a review to help more moms find the show. 💛 📸 Come hang out on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas for daily tips, easy meals, and the messy mom life behind the scenes.   Join Busy Mom Meals: High protein 15 minute or less meals: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly  💛 Explore all programs and resources: https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller Free Nutrition Workshops For Moms: https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshops-for-moms Browse my Supplement & Vitamin Recommendations here:  I’ve organized the vitamins and supplements I recommend most often (and personally take) into my dietitian-curated supplement store so it’s easy to find the exact brands I trust. Browse them here: https://www.busymommeals.com/supplementstore Create a free account (takes about 30 seconds), then scroll down to see my recommended supplement plans. You can also turn on Subscribe & Save for an extra discount and automatic shipping so you never run out.