Have you ever thought, “If only I’d known then what I know now?”
You’re not alone.
In this milestone episode, Dr Renee White reflects on the biggest lessons she’s learned from the last 100 conversations on The Science of Motherhood from researchers and clinicians to doulas and mums who’ve shared their lived wisdom. With honesty and heart, Renee opens up about what she’d do differently if she could experience early motherhood all over again, and how the science has reshaped her understanding of what mums truly need.
Whether you’re pregnant, preparing for postpartum, or deep in the motherhood trenches, this episode is a compassionate guide to doing things differently… with more knowledge, confidence, and self-kindness.
You’ll hear about:
• Why understanding matrescence before birth matters more than any baby book
• The mental health practices that protect your wellbeing long before postpartum hits
• What the research really says about infant sleep (and why your baby isn’t broken)
• The power of nourishment, rest, and realistic expectations
This is the episode Renee wishes she could have listened to before becoming a mum and one that reminds you that you’re not broken, you’re transforming.
Resources & Links:
📲 Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_
🌐 Learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services
🍪 Treat yourself with our Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies
Related episodes
Ep 116. Lucy Jones – The Art of Matrescence
Ep 138. Kate Johnstone – How to Find Self-Compassion in Motherhood
Ep 192. Prof. Helen Ball - Why Baby Sleep Advice Often Fails Mums
Ep 150. Dr Laura Gainche – Latest Research on Infant Sleep
Ep 198. Julie Borninkhof - Catching It Early: How to Protect Your Mental Health in Motherhood
Ep 106. Alex Sinickas – Not All Breast Pumps Are Created Equally
Ep 108. Kate Visser – How and Where to Start on a Relactating Journey
Ep 184. Lily Nichols - Pregnancy Food Made Simple: What Your Body Really Needs
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Disclaimer:
The information on this podcast presented by Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice. Nothing contained in this episode is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.
