Baby Doctor Mamas

It wasn’t until 2012 that freezing eggs (not just embryos) was considered routine. Since then women have been given the choice to freeze their eggs to preserve future fertility. It’s a medical procedure that takes planning, time, and hormones to accomplish. We invite special guest speaker Marlene Jia on the show to discuss her experiences with egg freezing. Listen to her tale for a step-by-step of the process, and to gain some insight into if it’s something you’d want to do. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their […]

In early April the American Academy of Pediatrics came out with guidelines for moms delivering newborns during this current pandemic. On this show we welcome Dr. Karen Puopolo who helped to create those guidelines. We talk about the creation of these recommendations and how to best follow them. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. Initial Guidance: Management of Infants Born to Mothers with COVID-19 – American Academy of Pediatrics, 2020

Personal Protective Equipment is a personal topic for us. As healthcare workers our jobs and lives have been altered significantly by the novel coronavirus. The need for PPE is real and the rationing of it in healthcare is significant. Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas talk about how PPE should be used and why healthcare workers need it. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. Personal Protective Equipment – World Health Organization Personal Protective Equipment – CDC Sequence of Donning/Removal of PPE – CDC […]

Bebes estan aprendiendo algo de nosotros todos los dias, aunque no nos puedan decir. Cuando empiezan a hablar, cuanto de lo que aprendieron como infantes afecta us abilidad de entender y absorber lenguaje? Que si le esta enseñando dos lenguajes a la vez? Esto es una ventaja? Una desventaja? Esta semana hablamos con la Dr. Erika Hoff sobre como criar bebes bilingues. Acuerdense, estas historias no son consejos medicos, solo una oportunidad para que las Baby Doctor Mamas puedan presenter su conocimiento y puntos de vista. Bilingual Development in Children of Immigrant Families – Child Development Perspectives, 2017 What Clinicians […]

Newborn babies don’t sleep like their parents. Sleeping “through the night” is not the norm, and it’s a difficult adjustment for caregivers. Sleep deprivation adds up and can make you feel off. However there are strategies to manage it, and expectation setting in the newborn period is key. Listen in while Diana and Joanna discuss managing sleep deprivation and how it made them feel with special guest Dr. Ariel Williamson. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views.  Sleeping Through the Night: A Community Survey […]

COVID-19 is pushing hospitals to their limits and the labor and delivery floors are no exception. But does that mean mothers should entertain hasty home births? Our answer is no. Data on home births in the United States suggests there are risks for infants. Listen in to hear us discuss. Remember, these podcasts aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes by Planned Place of Birth Among Women With Low-Risk Pregnancies in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Midwifery, 2018 Planned Home Birth – Best […]

The literature on COVID-19 in pregnancy and pediatrics is growing. Many of the reports being published are case reports looking at trends we are seeing from COVID-19 cases in pregnancy and in infants and children. Despite more scientific publications, our knowledge is still limited and we have a lot to learn. Remember, these podcasts aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. MFM Guidance for COVID-19 – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology – MFM, 2020 What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy, and Other Things New and Expecting Mothers Should Know – […]

A pandemic is upon us. At this point, the scientific community knows very little about COVID-19 among pregnant women and newborns. But what we do know is that we will all experience the effects of COVID-19. What we do NOW influences the spread of this virus. Washing your hands well, covering your cough, social distancing and isolating yourself (especially when ill) – all of this will slow the spread of this virus. We can not contain it, so slowing the spread is our only hope to not overwhelm the healthcare system and decrease deaths in our country. It’s time to […]

The answer is probably yes. Positional plagiocephaly aka baby’s head being a “funny” shape or flat on one side is pretty common. That said there are other things besides plagiocephaly that affect head shape – so talk to your pediatrician about any heady concerns! And listen to this week’s episode to hear the Baby Doctor Mamas discuss the differences between plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Anatomy of the Newborn Skull – Stanford Children’s Health Facts about Craniosynostosis – CDC.gov Anatomy, Head and […]

Joanna, Diana and both their sons experienced postpartum hair loss. While the phenomenon is real, the literature describing it is sparse… kind of like your hair 3 to 4 months after you deliver a baby… Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas describe this phenomenon. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. The Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Fallacy – Skin Appendage Disorders, 2016 Telogen Effluvium – StatPearls, 2019 Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature – International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, 2017 Does Breastfeeding […]

The practice of vaginal seeding is done during a c-section delivery to provide newborns with bacteria they would have seen during a vaginal birth. How is this practice performed? Is it something that all c-section mothers should think about doing? Dr. Jennifer Lincoln guest stars on the show to tell us about this unique approach to infant health. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. CDC Cesarean Delivery Rate by State The Human Microbiome Project – Nature, 2007 The Infant Microbiome Development: Mom Matters – Trends in […]

With diapers come rashes. The dark, wet, dirty environment in the diaper is perfect for chaffing and breaking down a baby’s skin. For the common diaper rash there are a lot of strategies to help you manage. Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas talk about a few on this week’s podcast! As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views.  Diaper Rash – American Family Physician Common Diaper Rashes & Treatments – HealthyChildren.org Causes of Diaper Rash – HealthyChildren.org

Going back to work after having a baby is tough. Giving breastmilk in a bottle requires planning to collect it, and pumping while on maternity leave. The Baby Doctor Mamas share their strategies for breastmilk storage while on maternity. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. An Epigenetic Memory of Pregnancy in the Mouse Mammary Gland – Cell Reports, 2015 Hand Expression of Breastmilk – Stanford Medicine “Lost Milk?” Counting the Economic Value of Breast Milk in Gross Domestic Product – Journal of Human Lactation, 2013

Even the will of the Baby Doctor Mamas to breastfeed has been tested. Diana struggled with multiple milk blebs early in her breastfeeding journey with her second son. Listen to her painful story and learn how you may be able to prevent this breastfeeding complication. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. How do you treat a milk blister? – KellyMom.com Common Problems of Breastfeeding and Weaning – Uptodate.com Recurrent Plugged Ducts – Journal of Human Lactation, 2006 Xanthogranulomatous Reaction to a Ruptured Galactocele […]

Planning your first trip with your baby? Learn some helpful trip tips from NYTimes Tripped Up columnist Sarah Firshein. She gives advice on how to advocate for yourself on the road with an infant, and what to bring! Listen to her recount her adventures with her own son Miles and start planning your babycation today! Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Tripped Up – The New York Times SarahFirshein.com Family Travel Association Japan Airlines’ Baby Seatmap – The Guardian Some items mentioned on the podcast (we […]

Joanna experienced an embarrassing and painful complication late in her pregnancy: a thrombosed hemorrhoid. She has decided to tell her story on the podcast, despite being squeamish about telling members of her family. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy – Canadian Family Physician Conservative and Surgical Trreatment of Haemorrhoids – Nature Reviews Hemorrhoids, A Review – Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

We are back! While that opening sentence was an exclamation, we are sad about it! It’s hard to go from 24/7 baby snuggles back to office chairs and hospital hallways. However, we are excited to still be taking care of babies and to begin our baby podcasting again. So listen in this year as we start at our deliveries, and go on to talk about all things baby and pregnancy! Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Labor Induction: Resource Overview – ACOG.org Labor Induction versus Expectant […]

The Baby Doctor Mamas are celebrating 1 year of podcasting… by having babies!! It’s our last episode of 2019, rounding out a full year of audio advice to expecting and new parents. We are thankful to be ending this year with newborn babies and so many thoughtful dedicated listeners. We will miss being in your ears, but our ears are still open for new topic ideas! Our newborns should give us so much more material for our January 2020 return but we hope you can too! Keep following us on social media (IG/Twitter @babydoctormamas and FB Baby Doctor Mamas) and […]

We are pediatricians, we support vaccines. We know from extensive research and use that they are safe, effective and essential. Listen, nothing we do is without risks – but the bacteria and viruses these vaccines protect you EXTREMELY risky for infants. So take a shot if you are a skeptic and listen to us discuss two important vaccines: pertussis and the flu. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Cocooning Protects Babies – Immunization Action Coalition Cocooning Through Tdap Vaccination – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Cocooning: A […]

Want to know how we would do it? Just look at our list! (we love lists…). It’s everything we mention on the show, and a little extra. Would be happy if you registered this as one of your favorite episodes. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. For Baby: Breathing sound and video monitor We don’t recommend heart rate, breathing or oxygen level tracking at this point in time Supervised docking stations that are flat: ie. a boppy pillow Sleeping A bassinet Pack n’ play with infant […]

Watching a labor and delivery nurse swaddle your baby with a tiny square of cloth is like watching a master chef roll fancy sushi. Swaddling done by professionals is an art, swaddling at home is an experiment. Luckily there are many swaddles to choose from with zippers and velcro that make it easier on parents. That said – should you swaddle your baby? What is the data on swaddling safety? Review with us on this episode. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. Swaddling: […]

If you can’t breastfeed all the time, or at all, or if a different form of nutrition for your baby is required baby formula is a good (though not identical) substitute to breast milk. With so many types of formula filling supermarket shelves, what are your options? The Baby Doctor Mamas talk about the types and forms of infant formula out there. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Infant Formula: Evaluating the Safety of New Ingredients – Comparing Infant Formulas with Human Milk Challenges of Infant […]

Infants have different breathing patterns when compared to adults. This can be a source of stress, and at time can signal the need to have the baby evaluated by a physician. The Baby Doctor Mamas talk about transitioning from life in amniotic fluid to breathing air. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views.  Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn – Neoreviews, 2017 Neonatal Respiratory Morbidity and Mode of Delivery at Term: Influence of Timing of Elective Caesarean Section – British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, […]

“Sharenting” is parents’ use of social media to share photos and details of their children online. The Baby Doctor Mamas sit down to discuss the ins and outs and pros and cons of this modern-day practice. Are parents doing their children harm by blurring the boundaries between public and private life? For the new generation of parents raising children in a digital culture, what are important safety guidelines and precautions to keep in mind? Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Sharenting: Children’s Privacy in the Age […]

For working mothers planning time away from work to deliver and care for baby can be stressful. The amount of maternity leave for moms in the United States varies by employer, by state, and by economic resources since there are no universal paid leave programs. It can be stressful to navigate this as a new parent – so let the Baby Doctor Mamas try to help! Or at least commiserate… Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Parenting and the Workplace: The Construction of Parenting Protections in […]

Unfortunately for already stressed working mamas there are some babies that just won’t take bottles. Is it nipple confusion? A preference for mom? The taste of her milk? Will your baby starve if they don’t drink bottles while you are away? The hows and whys of bottle refusal are discussed, along with strategies to help coax a breastfeeding baby into accepting a bottle. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. How To Bottle Feed the Breastfed Baby – KellyMom.com Clarifying Nipple Confusion – Journal of Perinatology, 2015 […]

Craniosacral therapy or chiropractic adjustments in the field of pediatrics is a relatively new treatment modality. But is this practice safe? How much evidence is there to support musculoskeletal adjustments in infancy? Honestly, not much. The Baby Doctor Mamas discuss this week on the podcast. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. General Movements in Preterm Infants Undergoing Craniosacral Therapy: A Randomised Controlled Pilot-Trial – BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016 Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Showed Reduction of Length of Stay and Costs in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and […]

Dr. Melissa Bright PhD does research on maternal and child health and development. She joins the Baby Doctor Mamas to discuss what is going on in a baby’s brain. What stimulation do they really need? Are there certain gadgets and gizmos that are must haves? What’s the best way to support your infant’s brain growth? Is screen time really that bad? All these questions and more are discussed in this episode! As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. The Basics of Brain Development – […]

A galactogogue is either a drug or a food that could increase breast milk supply. Dr. Natasha K. Sriraman MD MPH FAAP FABM is an Associate Professor Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters/Eastern Virginia Medical School. As a lactation consultant, she talks to the Baby Doctor Mamas about different foods, herbs, and medications that may influence a mother’s milk output. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and the Use of Prescription Medication: A Pilot Study – Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2012 The […]

The cloth diaper is making a comeback! Once the cotton diaper was the only option for parents, but then the disposable diaper took the lead for being more convenient and toss-able. But with newer cloth diaper technology on the market – should we be thinking about swaddling our babies dirty bottoms in fabric once again? Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views.  Why Cloth Diapers Might not be the Greener Choice, After All – Washington Post, 2015 Don’t Pooh-Pooh My Diaper Choice: Essential Answer – Stanford Magazine, […]

Maddy Sands is the Project Director of the HelpMe Feed Foundation. HelpMe Feed is a not-for-profit charity working to improve global breastfeeding rates through app creation, communication and support. Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas discuss breastfeeding and explore an organization aimed at helping women meet their breastfeeding goals. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. HelpMe Feed: The World’s Leading Breastfeeding Support App. World Health Organization, UNICEF: Global Nutrition Targets 2025: Breastfeeding Policy Brief CDC: U.S. Breastfeeding Rates AAP: Benefits of Breastfeeding

Baby monitors are a necessity for new parents – but should they be? Their popularity has grown without a lot of research behind the risks and benefits of having a camera on your baby. The Baby Doctor Mamas discuss what literature they can find on the topic and their own experiences looking in on their baby’s from afar. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. “Watching Children: Describing the Use of Baby Monitors on Epinions.com” – Journal of Family Issues, 2008 Monitoring the Situation […]

On 5/14 we were able to leave our little studio in the basement of a Philadelphia Row Home and bring our podcast out to the community. We teamed up with the Delaware Valley Association of Neonatal Nurses to share our expertise with moms staying at Mothers’ Home – a residential shelter for pregnant women in crisis. Listen to our live podcast as we answer their questions and concerns on parenting – and let us know if you’d like us to come to you! Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their […]

This is a topic we didn’t want to tackle alone, just like we feel mother’s everywhere shouldn’t be left to tackle postpartum depression on their own. So we invited special guest Dr. Hannah Renno an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She works both as a general pediatrician and in breastfeeding medicine and suffered from postpartum depression. She joins us to share her story and talk about resources for any mothers who suffer from depression after delivery. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to […]

Dr. Ariel Williamson is a researcher and licensed psychologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) sleep center and also works in the hospital’s department of child, adolescent psychiatry and behavioral sciences. She also works in as a faculty member in the policy lab at CHOP. Additionally she is a sleep expert for the Pediatric sleep council and on the board of directors for beds for kids (BFK) programs. She gives some great advice on helping you and your baby catch a few zzz’s. The most important thing to stress? A REGULAR BEDTIME ROUTINE, with a rise and shine bright light […]

Being in the NICU is tough! It’s a unique unit in the hospital and does things a little differently. If your baby does get admitted to the NICU, there are a lot of resources and personnel that can assist you through the experience – and this podcast may also help! Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. “How to Handle Your Baby’s Stay in the NICU” – NYTimes, 2019 “Regional Variation in Neonatal Intensive Care Admissions and the Relationship to Bed Supply” – Journal of Pediatrics, 2018 […]

Low blood sugar levels are a common reason for an infant to need admission to the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU. Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas discuss management of sugar levels and know if you baby might be one who gets them checked. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. “Screening for Neonatal Hypoglycemia After Fetal Exposure to β-Blockers” – Pediatrics, 2016 “Neonatal Hypoglycemia” – Pediatrics in Review, 2017 “Recommendations from the Pediatric Endocrine Society for Evaluation and Management of Persistent Hypoglycemia […]

Delayed cord clamping is the practice of waiting up to 2 minutes before clamping the umbilical cord to cut it. It’s a practice that is well studied, and has some known benefits to the baby! It’s becoming so common in deliveries that you might not know it’s happening during yours! That said, there are also reasons why you wouldn’t wait to cut the cord. The Baby Doctor Mamas discuss this common practice. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views.  Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping After […]

Gone are the days where you could carry a baby in your lap as you drive down the highway. Car seats are essential and life saving, but can be difficult to install and strap in. Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas discuss the importance of proper car seat use. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views.  “Seating Patterns and Corresponding Risk of Injury Among 0- to 3-Year-Old Children in Child Safety Seats” – Pediatrics, 2008 Car Seats, Product Listing for 2019 – HealthyChildren.org Car seat safety tips […]

There is A LOT out there about pregnancy and baby care. You know that we try to keep it real – steering you to factual, evidence-based resources you can trust. To help us sort through the internet we invite another doctor mama to the podcast. Dr. Katie Lockwood is the host of Primary Care Perspectives, a podcast for pediatricians out of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. We talk good informative resources for mommas and babies! As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. Children’s Hospital […]

Miscarriages are common and can be a difficult part of any woman’s pregnancy journey. They are most likely to happen in the first 12 weeks, when women might not know they are pregnant or have no yet established prenatal care. The Baby Doctor Mamas are joined on this podcast by Dr. Danielle Jones aka “MamaDoctorJones”an influential OB/GYN who counsels women throughout their pregnancies. Dr. Jones brings with her facts, figures and real life advice on miscarriages. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views.  Pregnancy […]

Breast milk provides essential nutrition for infants, but it’s not replete with all the vitamins and minerals they need to take. Vitamins D and K are two which get supplemented to infants early on, and there are also recommendations on what mothers should be taking to best provide for their infants when breastfeeding. The Baby Doctors talk through these vitamins and more! Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views.  Does My Baby Need Vitamins? – KellyMom.com Vitamin D & Iron Supplements for Babies: AAP Recommendations – HealthyChildren.org […]

Dr. Jennifer Arnold a prominent woman in neonatology and the star of TLC’s The Little Couple joins us to talk about her research passion – simulation and resuscitation. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida Dr. Arnold stages situations where infants need CPR. On this episode she gives tips for what you need to know for when you are home with baby and in an emergency situation. Listen in and be prepared! As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views.  The Neonatal Resuscitation Program® […]

This week we invite our first man on to the show – the innovative Dr. Harvey Karp. As a pediatrician and entrepreneur he is working hard to help families find smart-tech parenting solution for an age old problem: sleep deprivation and newborn babies. Listen to Dr. Karp give you the advice your grandmother might about calming babies, and marvel in how far we’ve come in bassinet intelligence and design. This interview is not offering medical advice, but a chance to share different experiences, knowledge and views.  Happiest Baby: Mother of Twins “Ky. hospital using high-tech sleeper for babies born drug […]

The Baby Doctor Mamas invite another neonatologist Dr. Daphna Yasova Barbeau to discuss her urgent c-section delivery. She talks about indications for c-sections, the story of her birth, and about her recovery. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views.  “Cesarean delivery: Surgical technique” – Uptodate.com “Medical Reasons for a c-section” – MarchofDimes.com “Changed Indications for Cesarean Sections” – Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica, 2010 “After the Afterbirth: A Critical Review of Postpartum Health Relative to Method of Delivery” – Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2010 “Major Concerns […]

If you are breastfeeding and have a glass of wine, how does your body metabolize it? Is it safe to feed breastmilk to your baby after you’ve had alcohol? The Baby Doctor Mamas discuss thinks like pumping and dumping and much more! As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. “Alcohol and Breastmilk” – HealthyChildren.org “The Transfer of Drugs and Therapeutics into Human Breast Milk” – Pediatrics, 2013 Alcohol and Breastfeeding – CDC Frequently Asked Questions about Milk Production – KellyMom.com “Beer as a Galactagogue […]

Crying is normal in babies. Colic is when a baby cries excessive and follows the rule of 3: > 3 hours, >3 days per week and for > 3 weeks. Patience can be the best medicine for a colicky baby. Listen to our special guest Christine Greco a Physician’s Assistant in a well baby nursery talk about colic as a professional and as a mother. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. “Nutritional Supplements and Other Complementary Medicines for Infantile Colic: A Systematic Review” – Pediatrics, 2011 […]

We had a technical snafu with the incorrect episode being published. Please enjoy this fixed version! Pacifier use is popular, but parents also worry about using them. Information on pacifier use affecting breastfeeding, increasing ear infections and becoming a sleep crutch make them seem unappealing. But some babies like to suck, so what do you do? Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas tackle this controversial issue. The stories of the Baby Doctor Mamas aren’t medical advice, but a chance for them to share their experience, knowledge and views. Journal Article: “Risks and Benefits of Pacifiers” – American Family Physician, 2009 […]

Is there such a things as proper pooping for a newborn baby? Both the appearance and the manner in which baby poops ranges considerably, listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas try to use every euphemism for poop except the s-word, and fail. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Similac Diaper Decoder Baby’s First Days: Bowel Movements & Urination – HealthyChildren.org Infant Constipation – HealthyChildren.org Journal Article: “Stool Frequency of Normal Infants in the First Week of Life” – Pediatrics, 1952 Journal Article: “The bowel movement characteristics […]

Dr. Kesi Yang joins us on the show to talk about being pregnant with and having twin babies. We discuss the added challenges of twin pregnancy, and how to deal with two newborns under the same roof. The stories of the Baby Doctor Mamas aren’t medical advice, but a chance for their guest and listeners to share their experience, knowledge and views.  U.S. national birth statistics, 2016 – Center of Disease Control (CDC). American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) frequently asked questions on multiple pregnancies Journal Article: “Perinatal Problems in Multiple Births”, 2010 Journal Article: “An Evidence-Based Approach to […]

There are many new breast pumps hitting the market – how do you know which one to choose? The Baby Doctor Mamas discuss different types of pumps and their preferences. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. What you should know about buying new or used breast pumps from Kellymom.com Choosing a Breast Pump – U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Information on choosing a breast pump from BreastfeedingUSA.org