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Becoming a new mother, whether it be your first baby or your sixth, is filled with so many emotions. Figuring out your new normal can take a minute as you recover from giving birth and get to know your new baby. People will be at your doorstep in no time wanting to congratulate you and meet the baby, but sometimes people aren’t necessarily thinking about what they can do to be helpful. If you know...

At the end of women’s pregnancies many women are faced with the decision or recommendation to medically induce labor. Some reasons are for the health and well being of the baby and some are for more personal reasons. We’re covering all of these details and what you can expect during a labor induction. We hope this helps!   Below are the articles that we referenced during this episode: - Evidence o...

You may not know this but October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15th is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. There are so many families that have experienced these heartbreaking losses. In fact, today I'm chatting with one of my former doula clients, now turned friend, Megan McAlister, who is one of those families. Megan is a mother of four surviving childre...

Expecting moms prepare so much for pregnancy and childbirth, but what happens after the baby is born? The postpartum period, traditionally referred to as “lying-in” is a time to bond with your newborn and establish a connection to build upon for a lifetime. It's also a time to rest and allow your body to heal. On today's episode, we’re diving into how to create a plan for lying-in and tips for mak...

Having to deal with infidelity in a relationship is hard enough. When you add kids to the equation, it makes it even tougher. We've had the pleasure of talking with Melissa Davis before, the founder of After the Affair, about dealing with adultery as a new mom. But what next? Now that you have dealt with the big blow of finding out about your partner's affair, how do navigate parenting with your n...

Safe sleep is a hot topic with all parents, especially new parents. We all worry about scary things like SIDS and suffocation hazards and want to do everything we can to be sure that our babies are safe as they sleep during the night and day! Luckily there are things that we can do as parents to ensure safe sleep for our babies. Today’s episode we are sharing 10 things you can do to ensure safe sl...

Becoming a new mother is wonderful and challenging on its own, but when you find out your partner is having an affair, this time that is supposed to be the happiest chapter in your life can turn completely upside-down. What is real anymore? How do you navigate through all of this while taking care of your baby? Melissa Davis, the Founder of After the Affair (www.aftertheaffair.co) knows exactly wh...

During the postpartum period women can think and feel a lot of things: love, exhaustion, excitement, loneliness, joy and sometimes even scary thoughts. All of them are normal, but when the not so good thoughts and emotions come it can be hard to know how to handle them. I'm discussing those scary thoughts new mothers think with Dr. Jane Shomof, a licensed marriage family therapist who specializes...

If you are planning on expanding your family maybe you are really wanting a certain gender. Maybe you really want a baby boy to carry on the family name. Maybe you have three boys and are really hoping that fourth times a charm and crossing your fingers for a baby girl. Surprisingly there is actually a little bit of science behind gender swaying and there are some things that you can do to improve...

If you're approaching your due date and ready to meet your baby, you may be looking for ways to naturally induce labor. We get it! We're talking all about natural inductions: why you may want to naturally induce labor, when to do it, and how to do it! We mentioned several products in this episode that can help, and you can find those products on our shop page at www.baby-chick.com/shop Learn more...

We’re discussing birth plans: what is a birth plan and how do you go about writing one? What do you even put on a birth plan? Do you need a birth plan even if you’re having a scheduled induction or a cesarean section? Are birth plans just for hippy natural births? We’re answering all of these questions and more. Download our birth plan template and we’ll walk you through it! Learn more about your...

Choosing the best baby formula for your little one can be complicated and confusing. We know that every parent tries to do the best for their family, but there's so little information on what parents should look for when choosing their baby formula. I got to chat with Dr. Annie Salsberg from KABRITA USA about everything baby formula and what parents need to know when purchasing baby formula. Liste...

In order to have a better birth, there are certain things that we need to do during our pregnancies to help us achieve our wishes. For today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kerry Tuschhoff, the founder/director and owner of Hypnobabies. Kerry has years of experience in supporting thousands of mothers during their pregnancies and at their births and I was able to get some amazing info...

There are certain expectations that women have when we first become pregnant on what motherhood will actually be like. We think of all the happy, good, and wonderful things we'v been told, which it definitely can be. But then, once we hold our brand new little babies, reality hits. We see and experience a whole new side that most mothers don't talk about. Today's episode I am chatting with Whitney...

We've covered everything you want to know about birth doula care in one of our previous episodes, so today we are covering postpartum doula care. Most people have never heard of a postpartum doula. What do they do? What's the difference between a postpartum doula and a nanny? What is their training and certification like? How much do they charge, and what do they do? Learn more about your ad choic...

When pregnant, it's important to schedule consultations with local pediatricians. You want to find the right pediatrician for your baby and your family. Here are the questions that you need to ask when interviewing a pediatrician. 22 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Pediatricians - https://www.baby-chick.com/questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-pediatricians/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Sharing tips on how to have the healthiest and best birth possible.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every pregnant person has heard some not so nice comments during their pregnancy. There are the top 10 things not to say to someone who is pregnant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's normal for babies to cry, but it can be tough on anyone when the baby doesn't stop crying. If your little one is difficult to soothe, we're sharing some helpful tips to get your baby back to a calm state. On today's episode learn why babies cry and what you can do to respond to those specific needs and have a happy baby.    For more on this topic please be sure to check out our website: How T...

Have you heard the word "doula" but not sure what a doula is? We're covering all the details on what a doula is, what a doula does, the benefits of having a doula, how much doula care costs, and more.  For more on this topic please be sure to check out our website: What is a Doula?: https://www.baby-chick.com/what-is-a-doula/ The Modern Day Doula: https://www.baby-chick.com/the-modern-day-doula/ H...

Many women aren't sure when the right time is to head to the hospital in labor. You may have been told one thing, but we're sharing the best time to go to the hospital for first time mothers in labor. For more on this topic please be sure to check out our website: https://www.baby-chick.com/when-to-go-to-the-hospital-in-labor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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