Newbies: New Moms, New Babies
Join us as we guide new mothers through their baby’s first year of life. Newly postpartum moms celebrate the excitement of becoming new parents, as well as the emotional and physical struggles of recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn baby.
1
Should I Eat My Placenta?
You birthed your baby, and then you birthed your placenta. So, now what do you do with it?
31 min
2
Birth Certificates and Social Security Cards fo...
As a parent, what do you need to know about filling out these documents for your child? How does the processing of these documents differ if delivering in a hospital versus a birthing center?
31 min
3
Breastfeeding Your Baby: Losing 10% of Birth We...
What does it mean if your baby loses more than 10% of her initial weight?
40 min
4
Postpartum Mental Health: OCD and Psychosis
Sometimes after birth, we don’t feel like ourselves, but eventually, those feelings resolve.
28 min
5
Delayed Postpartum Depression: The Symptoms
Many people think mood disorders, such as postpartum depression, must begin immediately after having your baby.
34 min
6
Tips for Getting Outside With Your Baby
How can you make getting outside a part of your routine? What's the best way to prepare for leaving the house?
27 min
7
How Friendships Change After Having a Baby
How do you navigate this as a new mom? How do you know when it's time to let go of a friendship?
32 min
8
Exploring Natural and Homeopathic Remedies for ...
What are some natural or homeopathic remedies that can help your baby when she has a cold or ear ache?
45 min
9
Surviving Postpartum: Shouldn't I Be Happy?
What are the most common stressors new parents experience? And how can you overcome those issues and experience more happiness and stability?
32 min
10
Preparing Your Car for a Newborn
How do you ensure your car seat is properly installed and how to get it checked by a professional?
48 min
11
Avoiding Partner Conflicts During Baby's First ...
avoiding arguments and how to best parent your new bundle of joy
33 min
12
Baby's First Holiday: Thanksgiving Edition
Chatting about the different Thanksgiving food you can give your baby on this first holiday!
31 min
13
Top 10 Food Choking Hazards for Babies
What do you need to keep in mind when you're feeding your baby new foods? What can we do to help modify these foods to make them safer?
42 min
14
Fall Food Ideas For Mom and Baby
Today we are speaking to a dietician on how you can still make your favorite fall foods you love but also make them baby friendly!
43 min
15
Prioritizing Self-Care for Postpartum Moms
How long does it actually take to heal from pregnancy and childbirth? And what are some ways new moms can prioritize self-care during this time period?
36 min
16
The Science of 'Mom Brain'
Is "mom brain" real or just something we tell ourselves to feel better?
31 min
17
Diaper Rash: Causes and Remedies
What's causing your baby's diaper rash? Could it be the diaper or some other form of allergy or irritation?
29 min
18
Nap Transitions: How Do You Drop a Nap?
How does this impact the naps you have scheduled throughout the day? How much sleep does your baby really need, and how does this change along with their overall development?
37 min
19
The Truth About Baby Poop
What should you expect within the first few weeks of birth? What do the different colors mean? What should you do if your baby is constipated?
31 min
20
Postpartum Mental Health: Baby Blues
It's called the baby blues, and it's a temporary condition many women experience within the first few weeks of birth. So, what are the common symptoms and how do you know if your condition is more severe?
31 min
21
Surviving Postpartum: What's My New Identity?
Who are you, now that you're a mom? How do you shift between caring for yourself, your partner and this new little being that just came into the world?
38 min
22
Adopting a Newborn
How do you know if adoption is right for your family? What are some of the challenges you may face when adopting a newborn?
47 min
23
Coping With Milestone Anxiety
What if your baby’s not rolling by the time your friend’s baby did? Or what if she’s a late talker or walker? At what point should you actually seek help?
41 min
24
Healing from Birth Trauma
Sometimes unexpected events during childbirth can wound a new mother.
42 min
25
Postpartum Mental Health: Postpartum Anxiety
What are the symptoms, and how does it differ from other postpartum mood disorders? And how can this condition impact a mother's ability to care for her child if gone untreated?
37 min