Unswaddled

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. With return to school and winter quickly approaching… 'tis this season of illness. Jamie and Emily share their lessons learned & advice for cold and flu season, as well as planning for staying home from school/ work. Discusse...

This week, Jamie is joined by Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) coach and consultant, founder of Uplifting Studios, and mama of two, Annie Gichuru. Annie is dedicated to supporting online business owners in building racially equitable businesses so they can be intentionally inclusive. Annie and Jamie discuss the work they have done together as well as the parallels between business & parenting i...

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. There are two types of parents in this world— the parents that prepare for daylight savings….and the parents that don't. You can guess where Jamie and Emily stand on this topic. In honor of our LAST "fall back", the ladies of...

In honor of October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Emily is joined by Juliet Keeler Lebien, LCSW-R & LICSW, clinical with over 10 years (almost 20 years) of experience, and specialist in pregnancy and infant loss to discuss complicated grieving. Discussed in this episode: -Infant loss -Conceptualizing loss -Community -Uncomfortable topics -Maternal health -Bereavement services -W...

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. In respect to National Bullying Prevention Month, this week's podcast's theme is Mom on Mom Bullying. Jamie and Emily discuss the challenges, comparisons, and complexities of being a parents and offer tactics for improving ho...

A pregnancy/labor episode for ALL. Jamie and Emily encourage all birthing parents to listen and prepare for c-section births (whether it is scheduled or unplanned). Discussed in this episode: -Scheduled C section -Cesarian birth -Preparing for you labor -Vaginal delivery -C section -Natural birth -Pain management -Birth scenarios -Common c-section scenarios -Breech babies -C section recovery -Pelv...

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Learn more how you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses at Fidelity.com/uFund Emily is joined by NAPS parent, Alesandra, to recount her experience with seeking lactation support. Alesandra and Emily emphasize that there does not need to be an apparent "problem" to utilize lactation professionals. Discussed in this episode: -Open and honest...

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Learn more how you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses at Fidelity.com/uFund As a follow up to our last episode discussing circumcisions, Jamie is back with urologist, Dr. Peter L. Steinberg to chat all things vasectomy. Discussed on this episode: -Vasectomy procedure -Vasectomy recovery -Vasectomy Success -Vasectomy Risks -Vasectomy Bene...

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Learn more how you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses at Fidelity.com/uFund This week, Jamie is joined by Dr. Peter L. Steinberg, NAPS parent and Urologist to discuss all things circumcision. Discussed in this episode: -Circumcision care -Circumcision risk -Circumcisions vs no circumcision -Penile infections -Circumcision recovery -Newbo...

This week, Emily is joined by our very own NAPS Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Ellen McCue. Ellen is our in house pediatric specialist, sleep expert, potty training expert, and sounding board for all things baby/children/family. In the episode, Emily and Ellen discuss her role at NAPS and all she can offer to support your family, in whatever way best fits your family's needs. Discussed in this epis...

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Learn more how you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses at Fidelity.com/uFund As back to school is around the corner and many are returning to work— Jamie and Emily join forces to discuss childcare options… and each of their pros/cons. Discussed in this episode: -Daycare -Nanny -Nanny share -Au pairs -Family -Private daycare -Finding child...

Jamie is joined by, Christine Michael Carter — mom, speaker, and author of MOM AF. Christine's work focuses on empowering working moms to feel more confident in their current roles and feel more supported/empowered in their careers. Discussed in this episode: -Childcare -Childcare crisis -Working moms -Single moms -Women in leadership positions -Peer support -Wage gap -Preparing for leave -Peer su...

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. It is that time of year again— back to school! As you are your family gear up for back to school, Jamie and Emily offer advice about these transitions and tell a few stories along the way. Discussed in this episode: Transitio...

This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. This week, Emily discusses the evolution (over the last 7 years) of sleep/sleep training for her oldest daughter Grace. Grace recently celebrated her 7th birthday and turned the corner in the sleep department. Emily brings li...

On this week's episode, Jamie and Emily share their personal vacation styles, that drastically differ…just like their bedtime routines. Discussed in this episode: -Enjoying vacation -Planning for the unexpected -Flying with kids -Finding a babysitter on vacation -Date night -Traveling with kids -Hired help -Vacationing with family -Resetting expectations -Asking for help Let us know your vacation...

Emily is joined by NAPS parent, Vinita. Together they talk all things pregnancy, health, motherhood, and the difficulties life can throw our way. Discussed in this episode: -Low milk supply -Postpartum recovery -Prepping for postpartum -Triple feeding -Lactation struggles -Breastfeeding -Supplementation -Mom support groups -Hypothyroid -IUGR -Formula -Early induction -C-section -Formula shortage -...

Welcome guest, Sarah Harmon, (back) to the podcast! Sarah is a fellow girl mom, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, founder of The School of Mom and Postpartum Wellness Group, and invaluable resource regarding mental health and well being. Discussed in this episode: -Parenting oneself -Mindfullness -Self compassionate -Self doubt -Parenting -Mom guilt -Self shame -Mental Health School of Mom Program...

Emily is joined by NAPS dads, Ben and Scott, and their sweet baby Knox. On this episode, we discuss: -6 month changes -Sleep schedule -Schedule -Feeding -Traveling with a newborn -Vacation -Safety proofing -Naps -Short naps -Distracted feeders -Starting solids -Allergies -Early bedtime -Bedtime -Developmental milestones -Dropping naps Follow us on instagram @nurturebynaps

This week, Emily is joined by real NAPS parent, Delia, to go over all things toddler and welcoming a new sibling (from the toddler's perspective). Discussed in this episode: -Potty training -Moving out of the crib -Weaning from a pacifier -Pandemic baby -2 year old transitions -Independent toddlers -Sibling prep -Biting -Toddler behavior -Daycare -Routine -Extra help -Bedtime routine -Crib transit...

As of late, we have frequently been asked about bottle refusals. We are seeing a significant amount of babies who have taken a bottle in their early life and who are now refusing, as well as babies who have never taken a bottle before…ever! Do not fret— we are here for you with the tips & tricks!! Mentioned in this episode: -Introducing a bottle -Bottle refusals -When to introduce a bottle -How to...

This year we're voted Best Places to Work by the Boston Business Journal. On this episode, we discuss our (11+ year) journey to getting there! The biggest THANK YOU….to our nurses, our admins, and our executive team, and to our lovely clients. We wouldn't be where we are today with NAPS, including being excited to go to work everyday, if it wasn't for all of you. We respect you, we appreciate you,...

Jamie is joined by Juliana Galante PT, DPT, PCES, to discuss exercise in the pregnancy and postpartum period. Juliana focuses on supporting birthing parents and their goals to feel like their best selves through physical therapy, strength, and conditioning. Mentioned in this episode: -Postpartum exercise -Postbaby workouts -Exercise in pregnancy -Physical therapy -Enjoying exercise -Injury prevent...

Emily is joined by Danni Ward, NAPS mom and career and leadership coach. Danni also holds the deserving title of mom to "The Hardest NAPS Baby to Date". Emily and Danni discuss the challenging weeks and months that led Danni to seek out support from her community and how the birth of her daughter changed her life. Discussed in this episode: -Colic -Gas -Reflux -Elimination diet -Breast refusal -Bo...

Emily is joined by Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Alex DiGrado of Boston Pelvic PT. The ladies chat everything from birth to your 6-week postpartum check up (and beyond) & more. Discussed in this episode: -Postpartum pain -Postpartum sex -Postpartum follow up -Postpartum services -Hemorrhoids -Pelvic floor PT -Leaking urine -Constipation -Training your bladder -Painful sex -Breastfeeding -Scar m...

This week Jamie is joined by Sujata Martin— Pelvic floor OT, licensed doula, breastfeeding specialist, and sex therapist. Discussed on this podcast: -Better pregnancy -Better birth -Better postpartum -Physical aspects of pregnancy, labor and postpartum -Bridging education from different sources -Labor logistics -Labor prep -Communication with your provider -Integrative care -Pelvic floor pt -Prepp...