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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Working Out After Baby
How should moms ease back in? What are red flags to watch out for? And how can you exercise with your baby at home?
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Know Your Infant Reflexes
What can you expect as a new parent? What happens during the moro reflex, sucking reflex, and the root reflex? Will your child always have them or will they eventually go away?
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5 Ingredients to Avoid Putting on Your Baby's Skin
Many products that claim to help these kinds of skin issues contain ingredients that can actually aggravate the problem. So how do you know what is safe to put on your baby's brand new skin?
34 min
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The Benefits of Kangaroo Care
How can this intimate way of holding your baby increase bonding after birth? What are some of the other benefits?
32 min
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How to Potty Train Your Infant
Have you ever heard of potty training a baby?
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Are Pacifiers Good for Babies?
Are there actual benefits to using pacifiers? We address common questions as well as concerns from parents!
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Screen Time for Babies with Ms. Rachel
Is all screen time bad? What should you be looking for in a show?
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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
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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!
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Science of 'Mom Brain'
Is "mom brain" real or just something we tell ourselves to feel better?
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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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?
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