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In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary welcomes certified nurse midwife Juli Pyle to dive into the topic of informed consent in labor and delivery. Together, they break down what informed consent really means, the key components every patient should know, and how it plays out during childbirth. Juli and Hilary share personal stories from both sides—provider and patient—highlighting why these conversations matter and how they can empower you to make the best choices for your birth experience. Whether you're planning your first delivery or looking to better understand your options, this episode provides practical tips for having more effective, respectful discussions with your care team. Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- if you want to learn to communicate better, it is the class for you! Today's guest is Today's guest is Juli Pyle (she/her) a certified nurse midwife who practices at a community hospital in rural Pennsylvania. Juli was a stay at mom for many years to five children before deciding to return to school to pursue a degree in nursing. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a bachelors of science in nursing degree in 2016 and then began her nursing career as a labor and delivery nurse. She quickly discovered that this was her true passion (as she had suspected since having her own children) and quickly gained a reputation for professionalism, compassion and expertise among colleagues and patients. She then returned to Frontier Nursing University to complete a Master's degree in Nursing with an emphasis in midwifery. In 2020, she graduated and began as a certified nurse-midwife at a small community hospital in central Pennsylvania where she has been since that time. Her focus as a CNM is to provide evidence-based education to all birthing families, give true autonomy and informed consent throughout their time with her and to share love, understanding, empathy and true shared-decision making. When not immersed in the birthing world, she enjoys spending time refinishing furniture, gardening, raising and breeding different types of chickens, hiking and vacationing with her family. Links for you: Julie's previous Episodes: The Best Providers for Your Baby's Arrival: A Deep Dive with CNM Juli Pyle -- Episode 204 What Your Providers Think When You're in Labor with CNM Juli Pyle – Episode 189 Timestamps: 00:00 "Informed Consent Importance in Medicine" 04:20 Balancing Patient Communication and Time 09:24 Respectful Informed Consent Dynamic 10:29 Patient Choice in Labor Induction 14:06 Informed Consent for Episiotomy Decisions 18:17 Informed Consent for Induction 22:31 Labor Induction and Position Choices 25:56 Documenting Risk in Patient Decisions 29:16 Holistic Prenatal Care Approach 32:33 Nurses' Role in Informed Consent 35:45 Patient Communication with Providers 37:21 Importance of Informed Consent Keypoints: Informed consent in labor and delivery is a crucial and often misunderstood part of medical care, emphasizing the patient's right to understand and make decisions about what happens to their body. There are five main components of informed consent: patient understanding, absence of coercion, full disclosure of risks/benefits/alternatives, the right to decline, and documentation of the discussion. Time pressure, provider biases, and regional/cultural differences often affect how effectively informed consent is communicated in hospitals. Patients are encouraged to ask, at any point, for the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a procedure—it's their right, even for routine interventions. Some medical staff may overwhelm patients with information, while others may inadvertently minimize discussion; finding the right balance to suit each patient is key. Regional culture, age, language, and personal preference play huge roles in how much information patients want or are comfortable with during labor and delivery. Informed consent isn't just for major decisions like C-sections or epidurals—it can and should apply to things like cervical exams and labor positions, even in less formal, conversational ways. Declining a recommended intervention (e.g., breaking water, episiotomy, induction) is absolutely an option for patients, and the birth experience should support their decision, barring emergency situations. The benefits of midwifery care are highlighted, including a more holistic and consistent approach to informed consent and labor support, but ultimately provider style matters more than title. Good communication and shared decision-making between providers and patients help prevent birth trauma and litigation, reinforcing the importance of patients feeling informed and respected during their birth experience. Producer: Drew Erickson Keywords: informed consent, labor and delivery, childbirth, induction, epidural, c-section, certified nurse midwife, obstetrician, patient rights, shared decision making, medical risks, medical benefits, alternatives to treatment, refusal of treatment, documentation, birth trauma, labor nurse, pregnancy, patient-provider communication, cervical exam, water breaking, episiotomy, pain management, delivery positions, hospital protocols, regional differences in care, language barriers, birth plan, stillbirth risk, maternal fetal medicine

Our guest this week is Spencer Doman of Philadelphia, PA, who is president and CEO of the Doman International Institute, where they empower parents with knowledge and tools to help their children with special needs thrive and teach parents how to create a loving, stimulating and healthy home so that their child can reach their fullest potential.Spencer and his wife, Melissa, have been married for 15 years.Spencer's grandfather, Glenn Doman, created the The Doman Method, and dedicated his life to helping kids with special needs.  Doman International Institute was founded by Glenn's son, Douglas Doman, and four other members of the Doman family.  Spencer is the 3rd generation leader of DII.  Over the past 70 years they have served more than 40K families in eight countries.  Their research based results indicate 2X faster development for children after starting treatment.  The DII website has a robust level of resources including books, articles and various trainings for parents and caregivers. Show LinksPhone – (267)270-6657Email – spencer@domaninternational.orgLinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-doman-05957523/Website - https://www.domaninternational.org/Books – The Doman Method: From Special Needs To Wellness -  https://tinyurl.com/3eutfh7yAnswering Autism: The Doman Method Plan for Autism, ADD and Neurodevelopmental Delays - https://tinyurl.com/yvefnbbvFrom Immobility To Walking: The Doman Method Pln To Teach A Special Needs Child To Talk & Run -  https://tinyurl.com/bddy3uye Fit Baby, Smart Baby, Your Baby!: From Birth To Age Six - https://tinyurl.com/bdf57ytySpecial Fathers Network -SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Send us a textEpisode 118 discusses Planning for Business Exit with Justin Goodbread. Justin Goodbread is a globally recognized business strategist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited multiple 7, 8, and 9 -figure companies.  A decamillionaire before 40, he has personally coached nearly 100 business owners to double or triple their value, creating hundreds of millions in enterprise growth.  His bestselling books, The Ultimate Sale and Your Baby's Ugly, have sold over a million copies worldwide, and his insights have been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Kiplinger.  Named the 2022 Peter Christman Exit Planner of the Year and a five-time Investopedia Top 100 Most Influential Advisor, Justin is known for his no-nonsense, practical approach to helping service-based business owners eliminate inefficiencies, scale profitably, and prepare for a lucrative exit. As a dynamic speaker and educator, Justin has shared the stage with some of the world's top business minds, including Dr. By Benjamin Hardy, Shark Tank's Daymond John, Netflix co-founder Mark Randolph, and EOS founder Gino Wickman.  He has spoken at major industry conferences and private business summits, delivering actionable strategies that help business owners scale profitably and build businesses that thrive beyond their direct involvement.  Through his speaking engagements, training programs, and mentorship, Justin champions a straightforward but powerful mission: to help entrepreneurs create a business that fuels their life—not one that consumes it.  As the founder of FinanciallySimple.com and host of a Top 1% podcast, he reaches business owners worldwide with clear, actionable strategies.  Despite his success, Justin remains grounded in his faith, family, and service Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you prepare to Sell a Business and secure your financial future.  This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.     Reach out to me to be put in contact with Justin.    The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Welcome to Clap for Classics!, where music and learning go hand in hand! In today's sweet and playful episode, we're sharing three favorite activities from our Nursery Rhyme Baby Time course—perfect for babies and toddlers, but fun for the whole family. Whether you're gently guiding your baby's hands or marching with a preschooler, this episode is full of joyful, musical bonding moments.

In today's episode, I dive into how you can give back in honor of your baby and discuss the upcoming Embracing Mother's Day Challenge. I provide tips on how to give back and honor your baby, focusing on keeping it simple, listening to your heart, networking, and being unique. Whether you want to start a support group, organize a fundraiser, or create care packages, these tips will help you move forward and make a difference. I share personal stories and examples to inspire you to take action and bring your ideas to life. Listen in for practical advice and heartfelt encouragement on giving back in a meaningful way.   As Mother's Day approaches, many women dread it due to complicated relationships, baby loss, or other emotional reasons. I share my experiences with free Mother's Day coaching and the powerful impact it has had. This year, I am launching an email challenge to help you embrace Mother's Day with actionable steps and group coaching calls to support you through this emotional time. Join the challenge for just $25 and let's make this Mother's Day a positive experience together.   00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Events 02:30 Mother's Day Challenge Announcement 05:41 Starting a Support Group 06:32 Tips for Giving Back in Honor of Your Baby 31:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join the Embracing Mother's Day Challenge! Click HERE Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva    

Justin Goodbread has spent the last three decades immersed in the world of business, building, growing, and successfully exiting multiple ventures, achieving deca-millionaire status before the age of 40. Now, he dedicates his time to empowering other business owners, providing a proven system to increase profitability, expand impact, and regain control of their lives. Beyond his personal success, Justin is a respected keynote speaker, bestselling author, and coach, specializing in guiding financial advisors to rapidly scale their businesses to seven, eight, or nine-figure transferable values. He is also a dynamic business educator, serial entrepreneur, YouTube personality, and top podcast host, further amplifying his reach and influence. In 2016, Justin launched FinanciallySimple.com, an educational platform designed to empower and educate small business owners. This initiative served as the foundation for his successful podcast, insightful blog posts, and engaging YouTube channel. His approachable style and ability to simplify complex business concepts quickly garnered attention, establishing him as an industry leader. This recognition led to high-demand speaking engagements and mentorship opportunities, with features in prominent publications such as Forbes, Kiplinger, and Yahoo! Finance. Leveraging his extensive entrepreneurial experience, Justin shares invaluable insights to help others replicate his success. He has also authored two bestselling books, "The Ultimate Sale" and "Your Baby's Ugly," both of which have received critical acclaim and bestseller status. Justin's contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the 2021 Exit Planning Thought Leader, the 2022 Peter Christman Exit Planner of the Year Award, and induction into the 2024 Exit Planning Circle of Excellence. He has also been recognized five times as one of Investopedia's Top-100 Most Influential Advisors and featured as a Forbes Southeastern Leader. Beyond his professional achievements, Justin is a devoted husband and father, residing on a hobby farm with his family. He is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying activities like camping, fishing, hunting, and scuba diving, and is also a talented musician. His life is a testament to the balance between professional achievement, personal fulfillment, and a deep connection to family and nature. For More Info: https://www.youtube.com/c/FinanciallySimple https://www.instagram.com/justingoodbread/

On this episode, Deedi Brown, who runs The Booker of the Month book club, and I discuss the crossover love of literary fiction and genre, getting sucked in by award lists, and how being more involved in books turns into a snowball!    Follow Deedi on Instagram  Find Deedi's Substack here  Get more information about Booker of the Month Club   Support my Open Books fundraiser   Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  Kingdom of No Tomorrow by Fabienne Josaphat  Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis    Books Highlighted by Deedi: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo  The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller  The Actual Star by Monica Byrne The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez  Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton Fed is Best: The Unintended Harms of the “Breast is Best” Message and How to Find the Right Approach for You and Your Baby by Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, B. Jody Segrave-Daly, & Lynnette Hafken  Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Wisdom of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer   All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: Choosing to Run by Des Linden, Bonnie D. Ford  The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride  Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann  Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo  Lenny by Max Porter  The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead  Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James  Disappearing Earth by Julia Philips  Trust Exercise by Susan Choi  Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange  This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud  Playground by Richard Powers  Bel Canto by Ann Pachett  The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht  Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros  Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros  Circe by Madeline Miller  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Baby-led weaning can be an exciting but overwhelming journey—how do you ensure your baby gets the right nutrition while fostering independence at mealtime? In this must-listen episode, we dive into the world of baby-led feeding with Jenna Helwig, an expert in infant nutrition and author of Baby-Led Feeding and Real Baby Food: Easy, All-Natural Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler. She breaks down the difference between baby-led weaning and traditional feeding, why a mixed approach may be best, and how to safely introduce solids while reducing the risk of choking. We also tackle common concerns, from food allergies to mealtime chaos, and share practical tips to make feeding stress-free for both baby and parent. Plus, Jenna reveals her bare-minimum dinners strategy—perfect for busy moms who want to nourish their families without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're just starting solids or looking to simplify mealtimes, this episode offers expert insights and actionable steps to help you feel confident in your baby's feeding journey. Tune in now and take the guesswork out of mealtime! Topics Covered In This Episode: Baby-led weaning vs. purees Safe first foods for babies How to prevent choking risks Introducing allergens early and safely Easy family meals for busy moms Show Notes: Check out Jenna's Baby-Led Feeding Food book Read Jenna's Real Baby Food book Order Jenna's Bare Minimum Dinners book Visit jennahelwig.com to learn more Follow @realbabyfood and @jennahelwig Instagram Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's Substack Mindset + Metabolism where women can learn how to nourish their bodies, hit their health and body composition goals, and become the most vibrant version of themselves.  Listen to today's episode on our website INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

Welcome to Part 3 of White Noise for Your Baby! In Part 3, all the stars are tucked into bed as Papa Moon rests near by; everyone enjoying a great night of sleep! This time with 8 hours of white noise sounds! While playing white noise for babies, it's important to keep tabs on the volume, because any white noise machine, smartphone, or computer can put out levels that are too loud for your child. It's recommended to play the sound at least a few feet from where your infant is sleeping and to keep the volume no louder than the sound of a soft shower. Parents can download an app to turn their smartphone into a sound level meter. One good, free, option is the sound level meter app created by the U.S. National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) available on the app store as the NIOSH SLM app. Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baloo Living Weighted Blankets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off) At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the 12-Hour version on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ With rain and thunder in the forecast, it's a great chance to enjoy some rain sounds for sleeping, studying or relaxation. Listening to thunderstorm sounds can bring about a feeling of calm, while also blocking out distracting noise. Relaxing White Noise is the number one online destination for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life! DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby's ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ © Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2024. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Your Baby, Your Way: Medical Freedom, Unassisted Birth, and More with Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.Episode Overview:Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D., award-winning science journalist, author, and advocate for medical freedom and safe vaccination practices. In this episode, Jennifer shares her experiences as a mother of four, navigating hospital, midwife-assisted, and unassisted births, and discusses the importance of parental intuition, making informed decisions, and creating a vaccine-friendly birth plan.Jennifer's work as a writer and educator has taken her across the globe, championing the rights of women, children, and families while shedding light on the hard truths about for-profit medicine. Together, they dive into topics like wild pregnancy, advanced maternal age, Stokholm syndrome in medicine, and midwife interventions, offering listeners tools and insights to reclaim autonomy in pregnancy and parenting.Key Topics Discussed: 1. Your Baby, Your Way • The inspiration behind Jennifer's book and how it empowers parents to take charge of their pregnancy, birth, and parenting decisions. 2. Navigating Birth Choices • Jennifer's personal experiences with hospital birth, midwife-assisted birth, and her powerful journey to an unassisted birth. 3. Medical Freedom and Safe Vaccination • Insights into the importance of informed decision-making and advocating for personal medical choices for your family. 4. Parenting Intuition and Fear • How to trust your instincts during pregnancy and overcome fear-based decision-making. 5. Wild Pregnancy and Unassisted Birth • Exploring the concept of wild pregnancy and taking radical responsibility for your birth experience. 6. Advanced Maternal Age and Birth Planning • How to navigate societal pressures and medical interventions as an older parent. 7. Sitting on Hands and Minimal Interventions • Jennifer's thoughts on when intervention is necessary and when less is more. 8. Hard Truths About For-Profit Medicine • An honest look at how the medical industry impacts women's health and autonomy.About Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.:Jennifer Margulis is an award-winning science journalist, author, and advocate for medical freedom and safe vaccination practices. She is the author of the book Your Baby, Your Way: Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Decisions for a Happier, Healthier Family. A mother of four, Jennifer has firsthand experience with various birth settings, including hospital, midwife-assisted, and unassisted birth.Jennifer's international work includes: • Advocating for child survival campaigns in Niger, West Africa. • Championing the rights of child slaves on live television in Paris. • Teaching non-traditional students in Atlanta. • Promoting medical freedom and education in Copenhagen.Her work empowers parents to trust their instincts, make informed decisions, and embrace autonomy in pregnancy and parenting.Connect with Jennifer Margulis: • Website: www.JenniferMargulis.net • Substack: Jennifer Margulis on Substack • Facebook: Personal | Your Baby, Your Way Book • X: @JenniferMarguli • LinkedIn: Jennifer Margulis on LinkedInListen to the Episode: • Podcast Link: Spotify • Instagram: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @bornwildmidwifery • Facebook: Podcast LinkFinal Thoughts:Jennifer Margulis's work is a call to action for parents to reclaim their autonomy, challenge societal norms, and trust their instincts. Her experience and advocacy bring fresh, empowering perspectives to the topics of pregnancy, birth, and parenting.Stay Wild

Happy holidays! This week, we wanted to revisit one of our most popular episodes as we not only are in the holiday season, but also sick season.  This time of year, we are exposed to so many germs and may end up dealing with sick kiddos which can be a really stressful time for parents! Today's guest is Dr. Anjuli Gans, a board-certified pediatrician and educator who runs the platform Resilient Rascals. She's a trusted and compassionate provider who empowers parents with the knowledge and tools to tackle sick season. Dr. Anjuli reveals how we as parents can deal with our kids being sick, and what she shares is not only honest, but her tips and advice on this topic is both realistic and practical. We are in this with you, as we've certainly been in situations where our kids have been sick and have experienced the impact it has on everyone in the family. We learned so much from Dr. Anjuli today, and we're so excited for you to learn and use this information as well!Links & Resources:Use code ‘HERself' on Amazon for 25% off your purchase of GoodwipesFollow Dr. Anjuli on Instagram Dr. Anjuli's WebsiteHer Resource, Your Baby's Health HandbookLet's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcast HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcast MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

Text us your sleep questions.The holiday season is magical—but it can wreak havoc on your baby's sleep schedule! In this episode, I'm sharing expert tips to help you manage your baby's sleep during the busiest time of the year. Whether you're traveling, attending holiday gatherings, or hosting family at home, you'll learn how to:Plan your travel around your baby's naps and bedtimeRecreate a cozy and familiar sleep environment anywhereHandle late nights and overstimulation during holiday gatheringsKeep bedtime routines consistent, even in unfamiliar settingsTransition back to your regular sleep schedule after the holidaysHolidays and sleep don't have to clash. With these practical strategies, you can help your little one get the rest they need while still making joyful memories.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Episode 11: Managing Sleep for Your Baby and Family While Traveling5 Tips for Traveling with Babies and ToddlersThe Ultimate Baby Travel Checklist to Help Keep Them & You Well-RestedFREE BABY TRAVEL CHECKLISTNavigating the Holidays: A Simple Guide for New ParentsProduct Links: Slumberpod: extra 5% off at checkout with code NESTEDTORESTEDSLEEPHATCH SOUND MACHINEAMAZON STOREFRONT FOR MORE TRAVEL ESSENTIALSIf you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow parent or leave a review to help other families find the podcast!Want a free sample baby sleep schedule?

#474: What is the best breast pump right now and how do you choose a breast pump with so many options available? Angela Lashbrook is a new mom and Consumer Reports reporter who has tested dozens of pumps and shares her thoughts on what features to look for when you are choosing your next breast pump. Listen to this episode to learn: Why wearable pumps are unlikely to meet your everyday, max breast emptying needs How a low tech hand pump can be more effective than even some double electric pumps Which pump is the best for plugging in, battery operating, hand pumping and wearing Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/474 Links from this episode: Angela's Consumer Reports article about Best Breast Pumps of 2024 Get $10 off first year of Consumer Reports membership when you sign up here (this is not an affiliate link): https://www.cr.org/blw  Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 448 - The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Baby's Food with Consumer Reports' James E. Rogers, PhD Episode 436 - How Long Can I Breastfeed? with Ronietra Stewart, RDN, IBCLC Episode 232 - Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD

When a mother has the devastating experience of leaving the hospital without a baby and perhaps only a memory box, many in our society expect them to get on with living and go back to their normal life.  But their life is changed forever, and many don't recognize or acknowledge that. Today we will hear the story of grief, anger, a battle, and finally, a life's purpose for one mother who had to walk this hard path. Through her mission, she struggled to get family leave extended to grieving parents, so no one would have to suffer as she did. She also discovered the importance of providing resources for self-care and connection to bereavement groups. Elizabeth “Liz” O'Donnell is a steadfast infant loss advocate leading the charge in raising awareness and prevention of stillbirth and infant mortality. Her daughter, Aaliyah, was born still in 2020. Today, she runs a one-woman non-profit, Aaliyah in Action, keeping her daughter's spirit alive, supporting mothers and families across the country who experience the pain of losing a baby, and advocating for legislation that could reduce the number of U.S. stillbirths. Liz is also a Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, a grassroots initiative that advocates for evidence-based, respectful, and equitable maternity care aimed at preventing loss when possible. Before her advocacy work, Liz was a dedicated D.C. Public Schools elementary math and science schoolteacher for 7 years.    Listen and Learn: What hospitals traditionally do when a baby is born still How it feels for one mom to leave the hospital with empty arms That some states give FMLA leave for the parents of loss, and some don't Why Liz created this package for other grieving moms What is in the Self Care Box and why many hospitals now give out the boxes How you can share the importance of post-loss care with your hospital or agency   Resources & Mentions: Aaliyah in Action Push for Empowered Pregnancy Count the Kicks Elizabeth O'Donnell - hello@aaliyahinaction.org   Related Products from InJoy: Guide to Grief and Healing After the Loss of Your Baby

#474: What is the best breast pump right now and how do you choose a breast pump with so many options available? Angela Lashbrook is a new mom and Consumer Reports reporter who has tested dozens of pumps and shares her thoughts on what features to look for when you are choosing your next breast pump. Listen to this episode to learn: Why wearable pumps are unlikely to meet your everyday, max breast emptying needs How a low tech hand pump can be more effective than even some double electric pumps Which pump is the best for plugging in, battery operating, hand pumping and wearing Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/474 Links from this episode: Angela's Consumer Reports article about Best Breast Pumps of 2024 Get $10 off first year of Consumer Reports membership when you sign up here (this is not an affiliate link): https://www.cr.org/blw  Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 448 - The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Baby's Food with Consumer Reports' James E. Rogers, PhD Episode 436 - How Long Can I Breastfeed? with Ronietra Stewart, RDN, IBCLC Episode 232 - Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD

In today's episode we have Laila from The Learning To Mom™ Podcast — which exists to inform you on Pregnancy, Postpartum and Your Baby's First Year of Life WITHOUT overwhelming you! Laila  was the first of her friends to become pregnant and be a mother, so she wanted to create the resource for other women in their pregnancy that she wished she could have had hers. She shares her tips for dealing Prenatal Depression, really understanding the signs and recognizing Prenatal depression, and how to actually engage in self care to support yourself throughout experiencing it. FOLLOW Laila Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Justin Goodbread, CFP, CEPA, CVGA, has built and sold seven companies, achieving six to eight-figure exits. He has coached hundreds of business owners on creating highly profitable, valuable, and transferable businesses. As a dynamic speaker and best-selling author, Justin captivates audiences with his genuine and relatable approach, simplifying complex business strategies. His books, "The Ultimate Sale" and "Your Baby's Ugly," provide invaluable insights into maximizing business value and preparing for successful exits. Beyond his entrepreneurial and coaching achievements, Justin serves as a trusted faculty member at the Exit Planning Institute, where he has trained thousands of professional business advisors—including CPAs, attorneys, and financial advisors—on enhancing profitability and value. Justin's Website: Home - Justin Goodbread From James: FREE Passive Income Masterclass (profityourknowledge.com)

Send us a textHas navigating the world of parenting introduced a whole new set of challenges for you and your partner?If so, you're not alone. Today, we dive into an insightful conversation with Rhona Berens, a professional certified coach and co-author of the book *"Fight Right for Your Baby"*. This comprehensive guide is designed to help expecting and new parents shift from conflict to connection, an essential aspect of co-parenting that is often underestimated.Becoming a parent inevitably places stress on relationships. Rhona and her wife experienced firsthand the shock of how parenting impacted their relationship. Rhona's journey emphasized the importance of creating a "designed partnership alliance" to navigate the often tumultuous transition from being a couple to being parents.One of the key topics discussed was the concept of fighting right versus fighting wrong. Rhona explained that fighting wrong involves unskillful, unproductive ways of disagreeing that pull couples apart. Drawing from John Gottman's research, she explains the four toxic communication styles: contempt, defensiveness, criticism, and stonewalling. 1. Contempt: Disrespectful communication including condescension, sarcasm, and eye-rolling.2. Defensiveness: Reacting with a chip on your shoulder, refusing to see your part in the conflict.3. Criticism: Blaming and nagging that turns issues into personal attacks.4. Stonewalling: Becoming uncommunicative, walking away, or avoiding the conflict entirely.Rhona emphasized the importance of becoming aware of these behaviors and working towards changing unproductive patterns. She encourages couples to recognize the impact of their communication on their children and to make a conscious effort to model healthier interaction.Fighting is normal. It's not about never fighting but about how you fight and, more importantly, how you repair and reconnect after a conflict. Small moments of reconnection—like affirming words, a hug, or simply holding hands—can make a significant difference in maintaining a positive relationship dynamic in front of your children. For parents approaching this monumental life change, Rhona's insights and the tools in her book can serve as a valuable resource to navigate the complexities of new parenthood while maintaining a healthy, connected relationship with your partner.We talk about:00:00 Intro01:25 Rhona's Personal Journey to Becoming a Coach04:30 The Impact of Parenting on Relationships10:31 The Book: Fight Right for Your Baby17:26 Understanding and Addressing Conflict in Relationships35:35 Tips for New and Expecting ParentsConnect with RhonaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/FightRightBooks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonaberens/ www.rhonaberens.com www.fightrightbooks.com https://rhonaberens.com/resources/ https://rhonaberens.com/changing-habits/ Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebundle/https://thewholebundle.com/

I love to help people avoid fertility challenges by sharing my fertility advice, especially when it comes to busting the myths that I hear all day from patients. I also love to help people avoid fertility challenges by sharing my fertility advice, especially when it comes to busting the myths that I hear all day from patients. So I'm devoted this episode to the nine myths about fertility that you should stop believing. If you hear these myths at social gatherings, now you can be a fertility myth buster too! Here are the 9 myths I'm busting in this episode: 1. Birth Control Pills Have Ruined My Fertility 2. Previous Paternity Equals Current Fertility 3. Baby Number Two Will be Just As Easy As Baby Number One 4. You Can Control the Gender of Your Baby 5. Unexplained Infertility is Real 6. Getting Pregnant Should Be Easy 7. Your Fertility is a Carbon Copy of Your Mom's Fertility 8. Egg Freezing is an Insurance Policy 9. You Can't Have a Healthy Pregnancy without a Regular Menstrual Cycle Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Living a Nutritious Life Podcast In this new episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Tanya Altmann, a nationally recognized pediatrician, author, and mom of three, to discuss the importance of eye and brain health beginning in infancy through the lifespan. About Our Guest: Dr. Tanya is the author of several best-selling parenting books including Baby and Toddler Basics and What to Feed Your Baby and is Editor-in-Chief of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Caring for Your Newborn and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 and Your Baby's First Year. You can read her full bio here. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - The critical roles of lutein and zeaxanthin in eye and brain health.- How these nutrients support development from pregnancy through adulthood.- Practical advice on incorporating these essential nutrients into your diet.- Strategies to manage children's screen time and promote outdoor activities.Episode Highlights: [08:40] The importance of lutein and zeaxanthin in prenatal and early childhood development.[15:22] Dietary sources of these key nutrients and supplements.[30:45] Tips for managing screen time in the digital age.[37:20] Encouraging kids to eat healthy, nutrient-rich foods.[45:05] Personal anecdotes and practical advice from Keri and Dr. Tanya.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with integrative registered dietitian Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we're here to help you get started on your journey! Connect with Dr. Tanya Altmann: IG: @drtanyaaltmannFB: @DrTanyaAltmann Website: https://www.drtanya.com/Links Mentioned in the Episode: Learn more about lutein and zeaxanthin: https://www.healthyeyesandbrain.comConnect with Keri on social: Instagram: instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/Instagram: instagram.com/keriglassman/Facebook: facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: twitter.com/NutritiousLife_LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslifePinterest: pinterest.com/nutritious_life/Website: nutritiouslife.com/Become a Nutrition Coach: nutritiouslife.com/bnc/ Copyright © 2023 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Text us your sleep questions.Are you a new parent looking for reliable advice on how to keep your baby safe while sleeping? In this episode, we cover the "ABCs of Safe Sleep"—a simple guide to help ensure your baby sleeps safely from day one.Tune in to learn:The meaning behind the "ABCs of Safe Sleep" (Alone, Back, Crib) and why these guidelines are vital for newborns and infantsHow to create the safest sleep environment for your baby, including the best crib setup, mattress choice, and sleepwearThe most common safe sleep mistakes and how to avoid themHow to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related dangersHear my personal journey with safe sleep and how I had to resort to bedsharing.Whether you're a first-time parent or need a refresher on baby sleep safety, this episode is packed with actionable tips and up-to-date information to help you keep your little one safe during naps and bedtime.RESOURCES: Articles:American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep Guidelines The Safe Sleep SevenBlogs How to Create a Safe and Cozy Newborn Sleep SpacePreventing Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly) For Babies That Sleep On Their BackSIDS: The Impact It Has On Your Baby & How You Can Reduce The RiskWhen and How to Transition Your Baby Out of the SwaddlePodcasts:#03: Your Baby's Ideal Sleep EnvironmentBrooke Boruff: @infantinsightsWant a free sample baby sleep schedule?

#464: The $20 Ikea Antilop high chair is ubiquitous and universally loved for its low price…but it's not a safe seat for your baby to eat. Yeah Baby Goods co-founder Katie Kruithof is here to talk about how to make this high chair safer for baby-led weaning. Listen to this episode to learn: Why the Ikea Antilop high chair is unsafe as it is sold…and how to fix that Why Katie and her husband Brent started Yeah Baby Goods…and what businesses they ran before that How their high chair footrest has evolved since its inception…and why it's better than the knockoffs Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/464 Links from this episode: Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 431 - Why Your Baby's High Chair Needs a Footrest Episode 492 - How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas

#464: The $20 Ikea Antilop high chair is ubiquitous and universally loved for its low price…but it's not a safe seat for your baby to eat. Yeah Baby Goods co-founder Katie Kruithof is here to talk about how to make this high chair safer for baby-led weaning. Listen to this episode to learn: Why the Ikea Antilop high chair is unsafe as it is sold…and how to fix that Why Katie and her husband Brent started Yeah Baby Goods…and what businesses they ran before that How their high chair footrest has evolved since its inception…and why it's better than the knockoffs Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/464 Links from this episode: Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 431 - Why Your Baby's High Chair Needs a Footrest Episode 492 - How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas

#461: Can babies eat lunch meat? In this episode we'll look at deli meats and explore whether cold cuts like turkey, ham, roast beef or salami are safe for your baby to eat.  Listen to this episode to learn: How the texture and nutrient profile of deli meats differs…and which ones to avoid Why deli meats are susceptible to foodborne illness…and how to reduce your baby's risk Which preparation methods of whole cut meats you can swap for turkey, ham and roast beef Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/461 Links from this episode: How to make a whole chicken for baby-led weaning: Cheap Protein to Cook for Your Baby in 30 Mins | Step-by-Step Instructions Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 193 - Protein: How Much Protein Does My Baby Need? Episode 19 - Meat: How to Prepare Meat Safely for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 383 - Beef: How to Safely Offer Beef to Babies Episode 33 - Salt: 3 Easy Ways To Minimize Sodium For Your Baby

#461: Can babies eat lunch meat? In this episode we'll look at deli meats and explore whether cold cuts like turkey, ham, roast beef or salami are safe for your baby to eat.  Listen to this episode to learn: How the texture and nutrient profile of deli meats differs…and which ones to avoid Why deli meats are susceptible to foodborne illness…and how to reduce your baby's risk Which preparation methods of whole cut meats you can swap for turkey, ham and roast beef Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/461 Links from this episode: How to make a whole chicken for baby-led weaning: Cheap Protein to Cook for Your Baby in 30 Mins | Step-by-Step Instructions Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 193 - Protein: How Much Protein Does My Baby Need? Episode 19 - Meat: How to Prepare Meat Safely for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 383 - Beef: How to Safely Offer Beef to Babies Episode 33 - Salt: 3 Easy Ways To Minimize Sodium For Your Baby

#456: Do you brush your baby's teeth? What if they could brush their own teeth? Dawn Winkelmann is here to talk about baby-led oral care and why babies benefit from having more control when it comes to your oral care routine. Listen to this episode to learn: Why the old way of brushing baby's teeth leads to resistance, battles and poor oral health When to start implementing a baby-led oral care program…and how to start if you haven't yet How to position your baby and let them lead the way in gum and tooth brushing Check out the ezpz Baby-Led Toothbrush and use affiliate discount code KATIE10 at checkout here. Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/456 Links from this episode: Shop the ezpz Baby-Led Toothbrush with code KATIE10 here Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 452 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Look in Your Baby's Mouth with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Episode 438 - How to Brush Your Baby's Teeth with @firstgrin Ashley Lerman, DDS Episode 406 - Baby Tooth Brushing and Oral Care with @firstgrin Ashley Lerman, DDS

#456: Do you brush your baby's teeth? What if they could brush their own teeth? Dawn Winkelmann is here to talk about baby-led oral care and why babies benefit from having more control when it comes to your oral care routine. Listen to this episode to learn: Why the old way of brushing baby's teeth leads to resistance, battles and poor oral health When to start implementing a baby-led oral care program…and how to start if you haven't yet How to position your baby and let them lead the way in gum and tooth brushing Check out the ezpz Baby-Led Toothbrush and use affiliate discount code KATIE10 at checkout here. Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/456 Links from this episode: Shop the ezpz Baby-Led Toothbrush with code KATIE10 here Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 452 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Look in Your Baby's Mouth with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Episode 438 - How to Brush Your Baby's Teeth with @firstgrin Ashley Lerman, DDS Episode 406 - Baby Tooth Brushing and Oral Care with @firstgrin Ashley Lerman, DDS

Text us your sleep questions.Welcome back to Episode 15 of "Creating Well-Rested Families." In this episode, we are bringing to you the first part of a 3 part back to school series. Listen as we chat about some questions to ask your child's daycare or preschool. Listen closely and be sure to take some notes because there are tons of hacks in here that will make this transition a little smoother so there is less impact on your baby's sleep.You'll find my personal experiences of sending my kids to daycare/preschool sprinkled inside this episode as well. Thank you for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with other parents who are getting ready to send their child to daycare or preschool. Relevant Blogs: Back-to-School Sleep Help for Kids10 Sleep Questions You Need to Ask Your Child's DaycareRelevant Podcasts: #03: Your Baby's Ideal Sleep Environment#09: Dropping Your Toddler's Last NapWant a free sample baby sleep schedule?

Is the convenience of a toy subscription worth the cost? The world of parenting has been revolutionized by various innovations, one of which is the concept of toy subscriptions. These services promise to deliver a curated selection of toys to your doorstep regularly, tailored to your child's age and interests. While the idea is appealing to many busy parents, it's important to weigh the pros and cons before subscribing. In this episode I am joined by a dear friend, Dr. Zlata Stankovic-Ramirez, Child Development and Early Childhood Education Expert. We unpack the convenience and excitement of toy subscriptions, discussing how they can enhance playtime and learning for your little one. But are there downsides to consider? We delve into the potential drawbacks and how to navigate them. Dr. Zlata Stankovic-Ramirez brings a wealth of experience in early childhood development to the table, making this episode a must-listen for parents everywhere. Topics Discussed: Making your child's play space accessible and interactive. How to provide intentional materials in every space where a child is likely to be. Selecting toys that encourage imagination and creativity. The benefits of rotating toys every 4 to 12 weeks and how to declutter. Toy subscription benefits Download our free tool! 20 Ways to Play with Your Baby and Toddler Here's the show notes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-mckitrick/support

Text us your sleep questions.In this episode, we continue our exploration of the 4-month sleep regression with part 2 of our series.This week, we delve deeper into 4 specific sleep challenges many parents face during the 4-month sleep regression. I also provide practical tips and hacks to help you navigate this tricky period.We talk about ways you can handle sleep associations such as contact sleeping, short naps, bedtime resistance, and night wakings. Each challenge is paired with actionable steps that you can implement immediately to improve your baby's sleep and be on your way to becoming a well-rested family. CLICK HERE FOR FREE 4-MONTH-OLD SLEEP REGRESSION SURVIVAL MINI-COURSESHOW NOTESRelevant Blogs:Top 4 Sleep Challenges for the 4-Month-Old and How to Approach ThemYour Ultimate Guide to Surviving the 4 Month Sleep RegressionSigns of an Overtired Baby and How to Break the CycleHow to Create a Safe and Cozy Newborn Sleep SpaceBaby Sleep Regressions: What They Are, When They Occur, and How to Survive ThemWhy Your Baby Takes Short Naps and 10 Ways to Get Them to be LongerRelevant Podcast Episodes: #02: How to Use Awake Windows to Help Your Baby's Sleep#03: Your Baby's Ideal Sleep Environment#05: 5 Ways to Improve Your Baby's Short NapsListen now and continue your journey towards becWant a free sample baby sleep schedule?

EP404. In this episode, Dr. Christie & Lynnette share their personal and professional experiences with feeding babies. They tell us a little bit about the history of breastfeeding and the evolutionary rationale for supplementation, they break down breastfeeding myths like "colostrum only in the first days of a newborns life is adequate", and they explain why parents are not currently being fully informed when it comes to exclusive breastfeeding. Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi is a board-certified emergency physician and studies newborn brain injury and developmental disabilities caused by insufficient feeding and Lynnette Hafken is a hospital and private practice lactation consultant, former La Leche League Leader, and advocate for family-centered lactation and infant feeding support. Dr. Christie & Lynnette are co-authors of the new book, Fed Is Best: The Unintended Harms of the “Breast Is Best” Message and How to Find the Right Approach for You and Your Baby. RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community Youtube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room Podcast FED IS BEST INSTAGRAM: @fedisbestfoundation SPONSORS: Little Spoon Claritin Lolavie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text us your sleep questions.In this episode of "Creating Well-Rested Families," we dive into the common challenge of short naps and offer practical strategies for parents to help their babies nap longer. Are you ready to reclaim some of your time back during the day instead of being in a constant short nap cycle with your baby? I am here to help. In this episode we'll cover:Understanding the normalcy of short naps, especially in younger babies and after regressions or changes.Assessing your baby's schedule and awake windows to ensure optimal nap timing.Establishing a consistent nap time routine to signal to your baby that it's time to sleep.Creating an ideal sleep environment, including factors like darkness, sound, and temperature.Implementing strategies like contact naps and crib time to help extend short naps gradually.Emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience in seeing improvements in your baby's sleep patterns.Related Podcasts: #03: Your Baby's Ideal Sleep Environment#02: How to Use Awake Windows to Help Your Baby's SleepRelevant Blogs: Baby's Sleep Schedule During Their First YearBaby Nap Schedule: When and How to Drop NapsWhy Your Baby is Taking Short NapsWhy Your Baby Takes Short Naps and 10 Ways to Get Them to be LongerREAD SHOW NOTESTune in to discover how these strategies can make a significant difference in both your child's sleep quality and your daily routine.Want a free sample baby sleep schedule?

#428: Is your baby ready to eat just because they bring objects to their mouth. How is mouthing related to your baby's readiness to eat and what is mouthing telling you about your baby's ability and desire to self-feed. Celebrated pediatric feeding expert Marsha Dunn Klein is here to explain all about mouthing and why this is an important first step in starting solid foods. Marsha's Get Permission Institute is online at https://getpermissioninstitute.com/ and you can follow GPI on Instagram @getpermissioninstitute. Get 20% off Marsha's Teether HEart Spoon with her code MARSHA20 when you shop here.  Shownotes for this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/428 

#428: Is your baby ready to eat just because they bring objects to their mouth. How is mouthing related to your baby's readiness to eat and what is mouthing telling you about your baby's ability and desire to self-feed. Celebrated pediatric feeding expert Marsha Dunn Klein is here to explain all about mouthing and why this is an important first step in starting solid foods. Marsha's Get Permission Institute is online at https://getpermissioninstitute.com/ and you can follow GPI on Instagram @getpermissioninstitute. Get 20% off Marsha's Teether HEart Spoon with her code MARSHA20 when you shop here.  Shownotes for this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/428 

#427: Baby-led weaning does not mean skipping purees. In this episode I'll help you bridge your baby's transition from an infant milk liquid diet to soft solid strips of food using my unique Purees for a Few Days™ approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning.  Listen to this episode to learn: Why combo feeding finger foods + adult-led spoon feeding is not baby-led weaning How you can honor the self-feeding principles of baby-led weaning and still do purees How to safely sequence 3 textures of the same food in one meal for early eaters Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/5 Links from this episode: Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://workshop.babyledweaning.co  Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 64 - How to Pre-Load A BLW Spoon Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Episode 109 - I Started Purees Too Early: Should I Stop Before Switching to BLW? Episode 200 - Combo Feeding: Can I Do BLW + Traditional Spoon-Feeding Together? with Gill Rapley, PhD Episode 236 - Positive Tilt: Get Permission from Your Baby with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

#427: Baby-led weaning does not mean skipping purees. In this episode I'll help you bridge your baby's transition from an infant milk liquid diet to soft solid strips of food using my unique Purees for a Few Days™ approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning.  Listen to this episode to learn: Why combo feeding finger foods + adult-led spoon feeding is not baby-led weaning How you can honor the self-feeding principles of baby-led weaning and still do purees How to safely sequence 3 textures of the same food in one meal for early eaters Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/5 Links from this episode: Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://workshop.babyledweaning.co  Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 64 - How to Pre-Load A BLW Spoon Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Episode 109 - I Started Purees Too Early: Should I Stop Before Switching to BLW? Episode 200 - Combo Feeding: Can I Do BLW + Traditional Spoon-Feeding Together? with Gill Rapley, PhD Episode 236 - Positive Tilt: Get Permission from Your Baby with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

Today we have a Jes, a postpartum doula on the Empowered Beginnings team, on to talk to us about the birth and NICU stay of her second child. She wanted to share this story to bring light to the world of being a NICU parent. Jes is a wife and mother of two children, postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant, and an passionate plant and pug lover. SummaryJes shares her birth stories, focusing on her second pregnancy and birth. Her first birth was a natural, birth center birth with midwifery care. For her second pregnancy, she experienced complications with high blood pressure and had to switch to an OB. She was put on bed rest and eventually gave birth at 32 weeks. Despite the challenges, she had an unmedicated birth and her baby was taken to the NICU. Jes reflects on the stark contrast between her two birth experiences and the emotional journey of having a baby in the NICU. She shares her experience of having a baby in the NICU and offers advice for other parents going through a similar situation. She emphasizes the importance of being with your baby as much as possible and taking advantage of the help offered by friends and family. Jes also encourages parents to be advocates for their baby's care and to communicate with the medical staff about their goals and concerns. She shares her own struggles with postpartum depression and highlights the need for mental health support during and after a NICU stay. Jes concludes by reminding listeners to focus on the milestones and progress their baby is making, and to celebrate each small victory.TakeawaysThe importance of informed decision-making in choosing the right care provider and birth settingThe impact of watching documentaries like 'The Business of Being Born' on birth choicesThe challenges and emotions of having a baby in the NICUThe need for support and advocacy during a high-risk pregnancy and birth Be with your baby as much as you can and take advantage of the help offered by friends and family.Advocate for your baby's care and communicate with the medical staff about your goals and concerns.Seek mental health support during and after a NICU stay.Focus on the milestones and progress your baby is making and celebrate each small victory.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:04 Introducing Jes and her Birth Stories06:26 Navigating the Challenges of Bed Rest and High Blood Pressure14:38 The Rollercoaster of Emotions in the NICU34:25 Navigating the NICU: Being Present and Seeking Support37:45 Advocating for Your Baby's Care in the NICU45:37 Addressing Mental Health During and After a NICU Stay53:44 Celebrating Milestones and Small Victories in the NICUThis episode is sponsored by Defeat Diastasis. Use code BirthBabyPodcast at www.defeatdiastasis.com and get 30% off of the home program!Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://birthbabypodcast.transistor.fm/Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

During labor, you want contractions that are longer, stronger, and closer together. But why? Dr. Sarah Buckley and Adriana take a deep dive into the amazing and fascinating hormonal dance that happens during the birthing process, and how interventions such as synthetic oxytocin or an epidural can lead to a cascade of interventions that negatively impact the process for both the birthing person and their baby. They also talk about ways to support the physiology of birth (regardless of what path it takes) in order to help fill any ‘hormonal gaps' that may occur.Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFULFAMILYALBUM APP - Download the app for free, wherever you get your apps! MY LIFE IN A BOOK - Get 10% off at MyLifeInABook.com with code BIRTHFULAQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFULGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Your Baby, The Mammal and our episode on How to Avoid a "Cascade of Interventions".You can connect with Sarah on Facebook at drsarahbuckley. You can connect with us on Instagram at @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code BIRTHFUL at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother's Day.* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing, and monitoring it… when really, it's an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing person deep into their physiology and intuitive altered states. Whapio Diane Bartlett shares with Adriana how to better describe what the laboring person goes through, by explaining the Holistic Stages of Birth.In this first episode of a two-part series, we start with embarking into labor, and just past what is usually considered as transition. In Part Two, we move through the Quietude phase, all the way to the birth of the baby, the magic that happens in the first moments, and the weaving of the story that goes on forever. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! BIRTH CLASS RETREAT - Get an amazing 10% off at BirthClassRetreat.com with code BIRTHFULNEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFULAIR DOCTOR - Get up to $300 off + 3-year warranty at AirDoctorPro.com with promo code BIRTHFULHOMETHREADS - Visit HomeThreads.com/birthful to get a 15% off code for your first order!FAMILYALBUM APP - Download the app for free, wherever you get your apps! Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Dealing with Birth Fears and our episode on Straight Talk about the Effects of Electronic Fetal Monitoring on You and Your Baby.You can connect with Whapio on Instagram @whapio_and_thematrona. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is Part 2 of White Noise for Your Baby! In part 2, all the stars cuddle up with Dad and get ready for a great night of sleep! This time with 8 Hours of womb sounds! Be on the lookout for part 3! While playing white noise for babies, it's important to keep tabs on the volume, because any white noise machine, smartphone, or computer can put out levels that are too loud for your child. It's recommended to play the sound at least a few feet from where your infant is sleeping and to keep the volume no louder than the sound of a soft shower. Parents can download an app to turn their smartphone into a sound level meter. One good, free, option is the sound level meter app created by the U.S. National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) available on the app store as the NIOSH SLM app. Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baloo Living Weighted Blankets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off) At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the 12-Hour version on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life! DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby's ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ © Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2023. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

Adriana Aleman Crane's first birth involved several days of prodromal labor— and if you don't know what that is, you really want to listen to this episode! But her second birth? Her husband almost missed it! She shares with Adriana Lozada that sleep is glorious, acupuncture is worth it, and how releasing control (and her bag of waters!) gets her labors to flow. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFULAIR DOCTOR - Get up to $300 off + 3-year warranty at AirDoctorPro.com with promo code BIRTHFULHOMETHREADS - Visit HomeThreads.com/birthful to get a 15% off code for your first order!Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Rethinking the Pushing Stage and our episode on Why the Golden Hour Matters for Your Baby. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

After a difficult first labor with interventions she was unsure about, Alyssa Jennings was determined that her next birth would be on her terms. Little did she know that she'd be having to contain the fetal ejection reflex until her doctor arrived! Alyssa shares with Adriana the magic words her husband used to help her wait (no, they didn't have anything to do with the doctor), along with a great solution to when you don't want to labor in the hospital but you want to be close by (even though you live half an hour away). Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFULAQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFULHOMETHREADS - Go to HomeThreads.com/birthful to get a code for 15% off your first orderACORNS - Go to acorns.com/birthful to start investing in your futureGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our short episode titled Straight Talk About the Effects of Electronic Fetal Monitoring on You and Your Baby and our episode on Connecting With Your Baby in Utero. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join your hosts Sophia and Carissa (our newest student midwife) as they interview Rhona Berens, a perinatal relationship coach and co-author of the book "Fight Right for Your Baby: The How to Guide for Expecting and New Parents to Shift from Conflict to Connection". They discuss babies and relationships, conflict styles and impact, useful tools, and red flags for birth workers to look out for to refer out. Rhona Berens, PhD, PCC is a seasoned Relationship Coach who helps new and expecting parents capably navigate the momentous shifts that occur with a baby's arrival. For more than a dozen years, Rhona has assisted perinatal professionals in their efforts to better support their clients; she has delivered in-service talks, conference keynotes (e.g., CAPPA), webinars (e.g., InJoy), and in-person workshops in the US and Canada. In her new coauthored book—Fight Right for Your Baby: The How-To Guide for Expecting and New Parents to Shift from Conflict to Connection—Rhona offers birth professionals and their clients a research-based, easy-to-use resource with more than 40 “bite-size” tools for quick intervention in negative conflict, effective repair, and reconnection. Fight Right for Your Baby helps parents move from common yet potentially destructive ways of disagreeing to Fighting Right, an approach to conflict that supports children's developmental health, and parents' individual and relationship satisfaction. Rhona's recommends: •And Baby Makes Three: https://www.gottman.com/product/and-baby-makes-three/ Connect with Rhona: •IG: @fightrightbooks •Website: http://www.rhonaberens.com/ •Book: http://www.fightrightbooks.com/ Listen here: IG: linktree in bio FB: https://anchor.fm/bornwild/episodes/102--Rhona-Berens---Perinatal-Relationship-Coach-e2egad6 @sophiabirth @bayareahomebirth @bornwildmidwifery Stay Wild

Jenna Beaugh and I chat about co-sleeping and attachment.  10:32 - Openness to life and relaxed parenting 14:21 - Co-sleeping and how it changed us 18:35 - Books and resources 24:28 - Until what age should you breastfeed your baby? 29:43 - What about kids who keep wanting to sleep with you? 32:33 - Growing in our faith journey  40:03 - Spanking and aggression 46:20 - When older kids want to stay up with you 50:20 - Having babies later in life and menopause Jenna Beaugh on Instagram @eatliverunwebsite  eatliverun.com Sweet Sleep - La Leche League Sleeping with Your Baby by James J. McKenna The Baby Sleep Book by Dr. Sears Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching and Infant DevelopmentBreastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila KippleyBreastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley#makejoynormal #homeschooling #attachment #cosleeping #parenting #fertility #pregnancy #nursing #sleep #breastfeeding #prayer #faith #catholicism Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at questionsmakejoynormal@gmail.com or by voicemail Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

Today, I am really honored to interview an incredible woman, Barb Higgins. I've known Barb since I was in 4th grade and ran track and field with the local Parks and Rec community. In high school, she was my cross-country coach, and she led us to win our local Division, then State, and then The New England Championship. I have such incredible memories with this woman.Barb is now 60 and on the show today because she gave birth to her fourth child at 57.In today's episode, Barb shares about her four pregnancies, starting with the miscarriage of baby Gordy at 25 weeks and the surprise milk let-down experience she had afterward.She also shares what it was like to breastfeed in public with her second, Gracie, and then what it was like to get caught on a day trip without a breast pump while nursing her third, Molly. And having Jack, her IVF baby after menopause.Note: If you don't know Barb's story, Barb has lost two children. In addition to the miscarriage of baby Gordy, she also lost her daughter Molly at age 13. We don't go into the details of Molly's death in the podcast, but you can learn more about her at the MollyB Foundation: https://mollybfoundation.org/ or by reading Barb's book, Motherland: https://amzn.to/3vEIg5NShe also shares: 8mins - 25-week miscarriage of baby Gordy 13:30 - Gracie's Birth & Latching 15:25 - Breastfeeding Gracie in public 17:15 - The Difficulty of Pumping and What Worked 17:45 - Co-sleeping & ‘Self-Serve' Breastfeeding at night 19:45 - Natural Weaning - Being Pregnant with Molly, Gracie no longer liked the taste 20:05 - Molly's Birth & Initial Latching 22:15 -Forgetting the breast pump on a trip from NH to Connecticut 25:20 - Advocate, Advocate, Advocate - Your Boobs, Your Baby! 28:10 - Jack's Story as an IVF Baby after menopause 37:00 - Developing Preeclampsia at 35 weeks 41:00 - Suction challenges with a 35 wk old 42:39 - When a nurse tells Barb she's too old to breastfeed 43:25 - The baby-feeding regime (Breastfeed, Bottle, Then Pump) 47:00 - The Ridiculousness of the ‘Failure to Thrive' label when Jack was slow to gain weight 48:00 - Advocating for yourself in the hospital 50:00mins - Nurse provides game-changing support on breastfeeding 50:30 - Getting donated breastmilk 52:30 - Spilt milk story and the frustration 54:20 - Still breastfeeding at 2.5yrs old 56:00 - A culture that thinks it's okay to tell women what to do 57:30 - Introduction of Book, Motherland 60:00 - What Child-loss feels like daily 61:15 - Postpartum Anger after Jack 64:15 - Always listen to your instincts 65:30 - Rapid Fire RoundRecommendations: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: https://amzn.to/3U3qGm0 Human Milk for Human Babies - FB Group NH Breastfeeding Moms - FB GroupYou can find Barb on Facebook and Instagram: FB: https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/ Website: https://athousandtinysteps.com/

#399: Your baby doesn't need a high chair tray. That's right…in most cases, your chair can be modified to bring your baby right up to the table to join your family at meals, even from the baby's first bites. In this episode we're looking at 3 distinct reasons why you should skip the tray with one important situation when that is just not possible. The Stokke Tripp Trapp chair is available on Amazon here and the Nomi high chair is here (these are affiliate links).

#377: Is your high chair too big for your baby right now? Don't throw the baby out with the high chair just yet…we can fix that chair and make it a safe seat where your baby can eat. In this episode we're looking at safe high chair positioning and a few simple steps you can do to modify your high chair in order to reduce the risk of choking. My favorite high chair is the Stokke Tripp Trapp and you can check it out here (this is an affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3X8iFM4

#338: What's the deal with breastmilk popsicles? …or formula popsicles? Or popsicles in general for a pre-feeding skill. In this episode Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP introduces the Tiny Pops she designed for ezpz. We talk about the developmental benefits of popsicles, which foods freeze well for babies and how to incorporate popsicles into your pre-feeding routine. Get 10% off the ezpz Tiny Pops and all ezpz feeding gear with affiliate discount code KATIE10: http://shrsl.com/1s7be  

#337: If you're feeling STUCK about starting solid foods, I'm answering some of the most common questions about baby-led weaning in this episode. From what to do if your baby breaks off a piece of food in their mouth to when they're not eating and you feel like you've tried everything, this episode covers five frequently asked baby-led weaning questions I'm hearing right now from parents of babies who are just starting solid foods. Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/337

Tiffany Belanger attended UCLA and adventured in the television and film industry prior to parenthood. In 2020 she founded cosleepy.com, a cosleeping one-stop shop to help modern parents keep their babies safe and close at night. She and her husband are currently bedsharing with their two little boys in Sacramento, California. Connect with Tiffany https://www.instagram.com/cosleepy/ https://cosleepy.com/links Safe Infant Sleep book (Dr. James McKenna) https://amzn.to/3ycVnqh   Sweet Sleep book (La Leche League) https://amzn.to/3z9cb2Z   How Cosleeping Can Help You and Your Baby article https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_cosleeping_can_help_you_and_your_baby e: Elizabeth@ElizabethJoy.co w: www.ElizabethJoy.co fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/311455916387591/?ref=bookmarks in: https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/ This podcast is sponsored by Dime Beauty and Athletic Greens! This episode is sponsored by Dime Beauty.  Use code mamas20 at https://dimebeautyco.com/ for 20% off Get FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! Go to: http://www.athleticgreens.com/CHAVA References: Why Chava? Episode 248: https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm Episode on Normal Infant Sleep : https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/the-norms-and-myths-of-infant-sleep-with-taylor-kulik/id1343507855?i=1000532112356&l=da Episode with OBGYN Dr Sterling https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/how-to-overcome-the-over-information-of/id1343507855?i=1000541070433