Birth, Baby, And Life

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 and Baby Care.com.

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 Dr. Rosenberg appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

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 Baby Care.com.

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 Care.com.

  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 Your Family? appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

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 Tracy Cutchlow appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

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.com.

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 Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

  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 Testing appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

I really enjoyed handling routine “prenatal care” during my pregnancy with Sadie. In today's episode I talk about what I did to care for myself and Sadie, why I still appreciated my midwife, and how directing my own care helped me bond with Sadie. Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Why it's so important to […] The post BBL 067: Taking Prenatal Care Into My Own Hands appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

When you first hear about elimination communication you probably thought it was impossible, then maybe gross, then maybe you got curious, then you wondered “is it even worth it?” That's the question I tackle in this podcast! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Why I missed last week's podcast (hint: it involved four-legged babies!) What […] The post Elimination Communication Method – Is It Worth the Hassle? appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Independent play is important for your little one – but many toddlers don't know how to play alone. Here's how to encourage your little one to enjoy this time, plus why it's so good for them (and you!). Topics I Cover in This Podcast: How to sign up for Smart Mama, Happy Baby Why independent […] The post BBL 065: How to Get Your Toddler to Have an Alone Time appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Naps – you know they're important to save your sanity… but they're also really important for your little one's health. Here's the vital information on naps – and how to get your kiddo to take one! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Why daytime sleep is important (it's not only to keep you sane) It's […] The post BBL: 064 Getting The Baby Who Doesn’t Nap to Take a Nap appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Does childbirth hypnosis really work, and are birth hypnosis courses worth it? I talk about my experiences as a birthing woman, and my thoughts as a birth worker in today's podcast! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Thoughts on a goal of a painless birth Why I think birth hypnosis is effective What childbirth hypnosis […] The post BBL 063: Does Childbirth Hypnosis Really Work? appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Sadie Grace was born at home just a few weeks ago! I share some memorable parts of my pregnancy with Sadie, as well as her beautiful birth story, in today's podcast! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Why I didn't announce I was pregnant on the podcast (!!!) What it was like going “ultrasound free” […] The post BBL 062: Sadie’s Birth Story appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Can a house with kids living in it be clean? Can you keep up with the housework and stay sane? It's possible! This episode covers what to do… and how to do it. Topics I Cover in This Podcast: When (and how) you should adjust your expectations How to decide what really matters Why you […] The post BBL 061: How to Clean Your House (Even When Kids Live In It) appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

The newborn period is amazing… and overwhelming. Here's what to expect – and how to make it through this crazy experience! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: How you'll get diapering down to an art… but maybe not much else Common breastfeeding challenges – and how to overcome them What to expect when it comes […] The post BBL 060: The Truth About the First Few Months appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Don't miss The Ultimate Guide to a Fabulous Pregnancy! When I reflect back on my pregnancies I think of things I'd have done differently – and things I did right! I cover those in this episode so you can get some tips from my experience! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: What I took at […] The post BBL 059: My Pregnancy Mistakes (and What I Did Right) appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Does it seem like every other mama is well-rested and boasting that their little one sleeps through the night? Why is that conscious, attached parents seem to be the only ones deprived of sleep (and more importantly, does it have to be this way???). Listen in to today's episode for some helpful hints: Topics I […] The post BBL 058: Why AP Moms Can’t Get a Good Night’s Sleep (and What to Do About It) appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

What do you do when you go from one to two – or from two to three… or even more? How can you stay sane (and in control) when you're outnumbered by little people? This is a topic near and dear to my heart, and I cover it in today's episode! Topics I Cover in […] The post BBL 057: Handling the Kids When You’re Outnumbered appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.