Guest: Christine, Pelvic Physical Therapist & Founder of Sanford Pelvic Therapy

Hosted by: Ana Munoz & Nicolle Maldonado

Runtime: 56:47

💬 Episode Summary

For many new parents, intimacy after birth feels tender—and sometimes painful. But painful sex postpartum isn’t something you just have to live with. In this episode, we sit down with Christine from Sanford Pelvic Therapy, who has over 9 years of experience helping women and birthing people heal, move freely, and reclaim intimacy without fear.

Christine breaks down the common causes of painful sex after childbirth, practical strategies to ease discomfort, and how trauma-informed pelvic therapy can make the path back to pleasure and connection both gentle and empowering. This is the conversation so many wish they’d had sooner.

🌟 In This Episode, We Cover:

• The most common causes of painful sex postpartum
  

• Gentle, evidence-based strategies to reduce and eliminate pain
  

• Why pelvic floor health matters for recovery, intimacy, and daily life
  

• Christine’s unique approach: blending expertise with trauma-informed, compassionate care
  

• Hopeful reminders that healing is possible—and intimacy can feel good again
  

👑 Guest Bio

Christine is a Pelvic Physical Therapist with over 9 years of specialized experience. As a mother of four adult children, she deeply understands the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and life’s changes over time. Through Sanford Pelvic Therapy, she helps clients find lasting relief from pain, restore confidence in movement, and enjoy intimacy without fear. Known for her gentle, trauma-informed approach, Christine is passionate about guiding others toward healing. When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find her salsa dancing or tending to her garden.

📲 Connect With Christine Instagram: @sanfordpelvictherapy Website: sanfordpelvictherapy.com

💖 Loved this episode?

Subscribe & leave a review—it helps this podcast reach more birthing folks and providers in Central Florida.

Tag us on Instagram @centralflbirthnetwork to share your favorite takeaway.

Want to be featured or pitch a guest? Slide into our DMs or visit centralfloridabirthnetwork.com

Guest: Brooke Simmons, IBCLC & Founder of Brooke Simmons Lactation Services

Hosted by: Ana Munoz & Nicolle Maldonado

Runtime: 27:01

💬 Episode Summary

When Brooke Simmons first became a mom, she was given poor advice that nearly derailed her breastfeeding journey. Instead of letting that define her story, she turned it into fuel—eventually becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. In this heartfelt episode, Brooke opens up about the lessons she learned, why having the right support system matters, and how families can feel empowered in both breastfeeding and car seat safety.

She even shares why she invites grandmothers and family members into her sessions, how early to connect with a lactation consultant, and her vision for strengthening the Central Florida Birth Network. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice—or you want to make sure your little one is safe and thriving—this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and empowerment.

🌟 In This Episode, We Cover:

• How bad advice early in motherhood inspired Brooke to become an IBCLC
  

• The power of bringing family members (yes, even grandma!) into the breastfeeding journey
  

• When and why you should meet a lactation consultant before giving birth (hint: around 32–35 weeks)
  

• Brooke’s signature touch—every session includes a car seat safety review
  

• Her return to the Central Florida Birth Network and vision for its next chapter
  

• A reminder that breastfeeding isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about what works best for your family
  

👑 Guest Bio

Brooke Simmons is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and the founder of Brooke Simmons Lactation Services. What began as her own challenging breastfeeding experience turned into a calling to help other families navigate this tender season with confidence and care. With a heart for education, empowerment, and safety, Brooke not only guides families through their unique feeding journeys but also brings expertise as a Child Passenger Safety Technician. She’s passionate about meeting families where they are and helping them feel seen, supported, and safe every step of the way.

📲 Connect With Brooke Simmons Instagram: @brookeibclc Website: www.brookeibclc.com

💖 Loved this episode?

Subscribe & leave a review—it helps this podcast reach more birthing folks and providers in Central Florida.

Tag us on Instagram @centralflbirthnetwork to share your favorite takeaway.

Want to be featured or pitch a guest? Slide into our DMs or visit centralfloridabirthnetwork.com

Guest: Sarah Foster, Full Spectrum Doula & Co-Chair of Central Florida Birth Network

Hosted by: Ana Munoz & Nicolle Maldonado

Runtime: 53:30

💬 Episode Summary

This conversation with Sarah Foster is one you’ll want to sit with. Sarah shares how her own story as a teen mom lit the path to her work as a postpartum doula, advocate, and community builder. Together, we explore what it looks like to not just “bounce back” after birth, but to meet the new version of yourself with compassion and care.

From the rebirth of the Central Florida Birth Network to the vision behind her Legacy Postpartum Retreat, Sarah reminds us that families deserve more than survival—they deserve joy, justice, and rest. This episode is a call to rethink how we support parents in every season of the reproductive journey.

🌟 In This Episode, We Cover:

• How Sarah’s experience as a teen mom shaped her calling into birth work
  

• The story of relaunching Central Florida Birth Network with Tamara
  

• Why “we shouldn’t pass down struggle” in the way we raise and support families
  

• The deeper question of postpartum: Are you returning to yourself, or meeting a new version of yourself?
  

• Sarah’s dream project—Legacy Postpartum Retreat—and how it’s creating spaces for rest, healing, and joy
  

👑 Guest Bio

Sarah Foster is a Full Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and lifelong community builder based in Central Florida. She serves as Co-Chair and Community Outreach Coordinator at Central Florida Birth Network, while also volunteering with Black in Repro. Her advocacy is shaped by her own path as a teen mother and her commitment to creating systems of care that honor families of color and reproductive freedom. Sarah is currently focused on growing CFBN and Legacy Postpartum Retreat—spaces that invite rest, joy, and healing for families across the reproductive journey.

📲 Connect With Sarah Foster Instagram: @sarahfosterdoula

💖 Loved this episode? Subscribe & leave a review—it helps this podcast reach more birthing folks and providers in Central Florida.

Tag us on Instagram @centralflbirthnetwork to share your favorite takeaway.

Want to be featured or pitch a guest? Slide into our DMs or visit centralfloridabirthnetwork.com