Bottle Service with Big Kid Problems

Sarah Merrill Hall

A new kind of Pregnancy & Motherhood Podcast!

  • 32 minutes 8 seconds
    Week 34: 2nd Time Around

    Is your toddler suddenly extra sweet? Sarah dives into the hormonal shifts that might be influencing your little one's behavior as you approach the final stretch. She also covers what to expect at this week’s OB appointment, shares strategies for keeping your newborn safe from germs during RSV/flu season (especially with a toddler in tow), and offers helpful tips for the week and more!

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    7 January 2025, 5:00 am
  • 35 minutes 26 seconds
    Week 34: Well This Isn’t Going as Planned. Breech Babies, Constant Contractions & Other Fun Surprises

    Pregnancy is hard enough, but what happens when you sprinkle some complications on top of it all? Sarah finds out she's breech this week and learns that labor might get complicated. She shares some ways to flip your baby, combatting Braxton Hicks, and how to wrap your brain around a delivery that might look different from what you planned for. She also talks common Week 34 symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track

    Some Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

    • Moves to help "flip" the baby: SpinningBabies.com
    • Medication used to manage preterm labor - Nifedipine


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    6 January 2025, 5:00 am
  • 26 minutes 52 seconds
    Week 33: 2nd Time Around!

    It’s Shower Time, Part Deux! Sarah tackles the big question, "To shower or not to shower for baby #2?" with a resounding YES! She shares how she switched things up from her first shower to make this one more relaxed and low-key, and dives into the brilliant new trend of Nesting Showers. Plus, Sarah discusses pregnant birthdays and unintentionally freaks out an entire restaurant full of people into thinking she's going into labor—good times!

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    31 December 2024, 11:03 am
  • 32 minutes 2 seconds
    Week 33: Shower Time!

    It's Baby Shower time folks! We're getting towards the tail end of this pregnancy and it's time to CELEBRATE! Sarah shares how to make a baby shower not suck AND gets into the history of why we shower mamas to be. We also chat some weird symptoms you may be facing at week 33 (feeling hot anyone?!), what's going on with baby at this stage, AND some tips and to-do's to keep us all on track

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    30 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 36 minutes 31 seconds
    Week 32: 2nd Time Around - Getting Baby in Position & Stopping by the White House!

    It’s a BIG week 32, folks! By now, your baby should be moving into the optimal position for birth, but as Sarah learned the hard way in her first pregnancy, that's not always the case. She shares moves you can do to help baby get into position before they run out of space, plus a recap of her week 32 OB appointment. Sarah also waddles her way to the WHITE HOUSE this week (nbd) to learn what we can do to protect our kids from gun violence—the #1 cause of childhood death in the U.S.

    Resources from this episode:

    • VIDEO: Help Get Baby in the Right Position for Birth
    • Follow @BelleMethod for more Diastasis prevention & Pelvic Floor health!


    Want to learn more about advocating for common-sense gun reform? Check out the below Organizations:


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    24 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 30 minutes 45 seconds
    Week 32: Knowing the Signs & Symptoms of Preterm Labor!

    Is that your water breaking or did you just pee yourself (again?) At this stage of pregnancy, it's important to learn the signs of pre-term labor in case that baby wants to make an early appearance! Sarah chats symptoms to look out for and some tell-tale signs birth is near, PLUS baby's development, tips for the week, and a to-do list to help keep us all on track

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    23 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 27 minutes 46 seconds
    Week 31: 2nd Time Around - Prepping your Pelvic Floor for Birth & Talking to your Toddler about Baby's Arrival

    If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis! Sarah dives into the realities of 3rd-trimester bladder troubles and shares tips on strengthening your pelvic floor during pregnancy. She also discusses how to prevent diastasis recti, prepare your dog and firstborn for the arrival of a new baby, and offers a Homework assignment to help mentally prepare for birth and postpartum.

    Resources from the episode:

    • VIDEO: Preventing Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy
    • VIDEO: 10 Minute Prenatal Pelvic Floor Workout for Labor + Delivery Prep 


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    17 December 2024, 11:01 am
  • 33 minutes 18 seconds
    Week 31: Free Falling

    Just when things were looking up, our energy is starting to plummet! Sarah shares her week 31 experience and takes some listener questions about registry items, birth plans, drugs, 3rd-trimester cravings, prepping your pet for baby and more. She'll also cover common symptoms for this stage of pregnancy, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track!

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    16 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 29 minutes 32 seconds
    Week 30: 2nd Time Around

    Week 30! It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.... Sarah navigates an eventful week while solo parenting her "sweet little toddler terrorist" as her husband is away. She also escapes to her Babymoon and shares her top Do’s and Don’ts for making the most of this special getaway. PLUS, she dives into the importance of kick counts at this stage of pregnancy and shares a scare that sent her rushing to the OB.

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    10 December 2024, 11:01 am
  • 33 minutes 19 seconds
    Week 30: The 'Feelin Myself' Phase

    The countdown has begun - only 10 weeks left to go! Now is the time to book those maternity shoots! Sarah changes out of sweatpants and hits the "peak belly cuteness" phase before things start to get scary. She shares her week 30 experience, some sun-care tips (PSST. You are much more likely to experience sunburns in pregnancy!) and tells you everything you need to know at this stage including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track

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    9 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 29 minutes 23 seconds
    Week 29: 2nd Time Around

    Getting uncomfortable? Sarah dives into the rapid growth spurt of these final months and recounts a morning from hell with her toddler. She also vents about 6-hour golf rounds (seriously?) and shares must-haves for a second-time mom’s baby registry!

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    3 December 2024, 5:00 am
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