Birth, Baby, and Life

Dr. Brian Levine joins us on the podcast to talk about morning sickness – how it can impact your life (and your baby), what common treatment options are, plus a new, drug-free option called the ReliefBand that works – almost instantly! Topics We Discuss in This Podcast: How many women are really affected by morning […] The post Finding Real Relief from Morning Sickness with Dr. L...

You're pregnant… again! Congrats go out not only to you, but to the new “big brother” or “big sister” to be! Here's how to help your little one make the transition to “big one” with ease and joy. Topics I Cover in This Podcast: How your love for your little ones will multiply with each […] The post Helping Your Child Become Big Brother or Big Sister...

We're back this week to talk more about the baby gear you need – and the baby gear you don't! We talk feeding, sleeping, monitors, and more! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Which nursing pillows I like best Do you really need bottles “just in case” if you're exclusively breastfeeding? What to get if […] The post BBL 091: Do I Really Need All That Baby Gear? (Part 2!) appear...

I won't lie to you… today's podcast is an opinion piece through and through – and I think you're going to love it! Talk about childbirth needs to change, and it needs to change with women first. The “mommy wars” leave women afraid to share information – and that fear is creating silence that hurts […] The post The Mommy Wars Lied to You appeared first on Natural...

Need to juggle fitness with baby in tow? This episode covers the four areas you need to focus on when you create a fitness routine that works with a mom's life. I also talk about the upcoming MamaBaby Fitness challenge! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: How to get early-bird info on the MamaBaby Fitness […] The post BBL 088: Fitness with Baby in Tow appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Car...

Are you planning what to put in your home birth kit? Wondering what you really need – and what would be nice to have? I cover my best recommendations from my 7 home births in this week's episode! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: What do you really need in your birth kit? Things to […] The post BBL 087: Building Your Birth Kit appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com .

I had an amazing discussion with Star Meneely, editor-in-chief of The Mother Magazine, about home birth, pregnancy, and preparing to birth your baby. This was an amazing call – you don't want to miss it! Topics We Discuss in This Podcast: Why Starr decided to have a home birth – and went on to have […] The post BBL 086: Bringing Birth Home with Starr Meneely appeared first on Nat...

There's no doubt that weight is a hot topic today… and moms definitely need to consider postpartum weight loss. For some mamas the weight jus falls off after baby is born – or after a little breastfeeding. But for many women it's just not that easy! We'll talk about what's reasonable, what's not, and what […] The post BBL 085: Thoughts on Postpartum Weight Loss appeared first on...

How do you stay strong and healthy during your pregnancy when you're a mama of many? Can you have a safe pregnancy and birth? I cover concerns for mamas of many in today's podcast – and share a lot of resources that will help all moms prepare for birth! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: […] The post BBL 084: Pregnancy and Birth as a Mama of Many appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby C...

More and more babies are having problems with flat head syndrome – called plagiocephaly. In this episode I interview Jennifer, a pediatric occupational therapist who has made it her life's mission to educate parents on plagiocephaly and torticollis (stiff neck). She shares exactly how you can keep your baby's head nice and round, help baby […] The post BBL 083: How to Prevent Flat Head...

Above moment captured by Shoots & Giggles, serving Los Angeles & Orange County Should you have your older child or children at your new baby's birth? Today I talk about how to decide – and how to prepare your kiddos if you want them there. Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Deciding if your kid(s) […] The post BBL 082: Having Older Kids at Birth appeared first on Natural Birth a...

Continuous electronic fetal monitoring has been one of the darlings of modern maternity care – hailed as an invention for saving babies. But has it lived up to that fanfare? Is EFM really helping save babies or prevent brain damage? The evidence is out – and today we talk about the bottom line on this […] The post BBL 081: Is Fetal Monitoring Really Saving Babies? appeared first...

You're convinced a natural, intervention-free birth is best for you and your baby… but maybe Daddy is still worried about safety. How do you help Dad understand that birth really works. And what do you do if Daddy isn't confident he can help you during labor (or maybe you're not so sure he can!). Listen […] The post BBL 080: Getting Daddy Ready for Labor and Birth appeared first on Nat...

Is morning sickness an inevitable part of pregnancy? Is there actually hope for stopping it naturally? I can't make a 100% guarantee, but I cover some pretty effective tips in today's podcast! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: The one thing that made all the difference between my sickness-free pregnancy… and the other six! The […] The post BBL 079: How to Beat Morning Sickness – Na...

On this week's episode I talk about first steps to boost your fertility and prepare to conceive a healthy baby! I've done a few episodes on fertility but this is still one of the most frequent questions I get – so here's great info… and links to even more! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: […] The post BBL 078: Fertility First Steps appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com...

I spend a lot of time talking about pregnancy, birth, and babies – and I thought I'd take a minute to share just why I think that helping babies… and helping mamas… matters so much 🙂 Topics I Cover in This Podcast: This is a pretty heart-to-heart, down-to-earth episode where I share what's on my […] The post How I Want to Change the World appeared first on Natural Birth an...

How do you get breastfeeding off to a good start? How can you make sure you have plenty of milk – and continue to have plenty for as long as you nurse your baby? Lyn covers those secrets and more in today's podcast! Topics We Discuss in This Podcast: How to make sure baby is […] The post BBL 076: Get Breastfeeding Off to a Great Start with Lyn Hrivnak appeared first on Natural Birth an...

Feeling exhausted during pregnancy? Or has insomnia moved in? Great sleep can be elusive when you're pregnant, but on today's episode Dr. Rosenberg shares how you can sleep well – and have a healthier baby because of it! Topics We Discuss: How pregnancy impacts your sleep Why sleep is so important during pregnancy Why you […] The post BBL 075: The Secret to Great Pregnancy Sleep with D...

Have you been told you have gestational diabetes – or are you worried about it? Have you gained weight more quickly than you'd like in this pregnancy? Lily Nichols shares how you can get your blood sugar under control – naturally – and how you can enjoy your diet and give your baby all the […] The post How to Handle Gestational Diabetes appeared first on Natural Birth and B...

I talk about what being Rh negative in pregnancy means to you – and your baby – in this episode. What's the deal with getting Rhogam (Anti-D). How do you make the right choice for you and your baby. Topics I Cover in This Podcast: What Rh status is and how you know if it […] The post What Does Being Rh Negative Mean for Your Pregnancy? appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Car...

  How far apart should your babies be? Is there a “right” child spacing? We take a look at some things to consider when planning your pregnancies in today's episode! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: The “official” recommendations on child spacing Is birth control all pros and no cons? How far apart were babies […] The post What’s the Best Child Spacing for Y...

Today I interviewed Tracy Cutchlow, author of Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Tracy shared great tips for fostering your baby and toddler's development – and enjoying parenthood in the early years. Listen in for more: Topics We Discussed in This Podcast: Essential parenting tips for each age and stage Why […] The post BBL 071: Essential Parenting Tips with T...

How can you safely care for your child's illness at home? When you should you call the doctor? When should you take your child in? We cover all this and more on today's episode! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: The #1 question you ask yourself when your child is sick (plus the answer!) How […] The post BBL 070: Handling Childhood Illnesses at Home appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care...

Sometimes life with baby feels easy – and sometimes it feels more challenging! Here are some ways to expect things to change and how you can enjoy those changes! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: What to realistically expect about sleep! How your time management will change What you need to know about changes with […] The post BBL 069: How Life Changes After Baby appeared first on Natura...

  Women are offered many prenatal tests today. What's the purpose of each test? Is it mandatory? Does it really benefit mother and baby? We tackle those questions today! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: The Great Pregnancy session starting next week! What to expect from blood work What the 12 week ultrasound is looking […] The post BBL 068: The Smart Mama’s Guide to Prenatal Testin...