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.
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Breastfeeding Your Baby: Establishing Your Brea...
How often should you nurse to bring in your supply? How important is skin-to-skin contact with your baby? What can you do to help regulate an oversupply so you don't feel engorged?
28 min
2
Decoding Your Baby’s Body Language
Is there a way to decode what your baby’s body language is saying? Does this baby come with a user manual? Help!
28 min
3
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
4
How Music Can Help Your Baby
How can new parents use music to soothe their babies? And how does it impact their development?
36 min
5
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
6
Discipline for Young Children
What systems seem to work best? And how do you make this transition when your child is just now learning right from wrong?
36 min
7
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
8
The Science of 'Mom Brain'
Is "mom brain" real or just something we tell ourselves to feel better?
31 min
9
Sex After Baby: When Can We Do It Again?
Is six weeks really enough time? How do you know if you're ready? Will it feel different? How can you do it as safely as possible, and what should you expect?
35 min
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
Birthmarks, Stork Bites and Belly Buttons
What do these marks actually mean and what causes them to appear on your baby? Plus, learn how to properly care for your baby's umbilical cord and belly button after birth.
29 min
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
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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
20
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
21
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
22
Understanding RSV and Other Common Baby Illnesses
What are the most common illnesses to watch out for?
30 min
23
Sleeping Tips for Traveling with Baby
How do you get your baby adjusted while you're traveling through time zones, or driving long hours in the car? And then once you get to your destination, how do you create the best sleep environment possible?
33 min
24
Baby's Bath: Home, Hospital and Beyond
37 min
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Breastfeeding Your Baby: Losing 10% of Birth We...
40 min