Postpartum Hemorrhage, Bleeding, and the Return of Your Period
Overview Postpartum hemorrhage is the number one cause of maternal mortality worldwide. The rate of postpartum hemorrhage…
Five Rules for New Parents
Overview There is so much focus on pregnancy and birth that many new parents find themselves lost…
Lactation Cookies, Do They Really Work?
Overview Milk supply can be a stressful topic, and low supply is the most common reason that…
I’m Freaked Out About Breastfeeding
Overview The idea of breastfeeding a baby may be foreign if you have not been around other…
Lipase and Freezing Breastmilk
Overview Lipase is an enzyme naturally produced in breastmilk that can give your milk an off smell…
Lessons Learned Breastfeeding the Second Time Around
Overview Breastfeeding is commonly thought of as something that comes naturally once your baby is born. For…
Visitors After Your Baby is Born
Overview When your baby is born, they are susceptible to getting sick because their immune system is…
Vernix Caseosa & Baby’s First Bath
Overview During the second trimester, your baby’s skin becomes covered with vernix caseosa. Vernix is a kind…
Baby Laundry Detergent
Overview Newborn babies have really sensitive skin. At birth, your baby will have just spent the last…
Breastfeeding Challenges in the Real World
Overview This episode focuses on breastfeeding challenges in the real world. These are issues that can be…
Breast Crawl
Overview If your newborn baby is placed on your abdomen after birth, they will use their instincts…
Postpartum Hair Loss
Overview You may enjoy thicker and fuller hair during your pregnancy. But what happens to your hair…
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding with Large Breasts
Overview Most women will see their breasts increase in size beginning in the first trimester of pregnancy….
Breast Size and Milk Production
Overview Most women experience an increase in their breast size early on in their pregnancy. Everyone is…
Pacifiers
Overview Your baby starts building their strong sucking reflex in the womb. This is needed for breastfeeding…
Vaccines 0-24 Months, Individual Vaccines
Overview Making informed decisions on whether or not to vaccinate your child involves weighing the risks of…
Vaccines 0-24 Months, an Overview
Overview Vaccines are recommended from birth up through adulthood. When a vaccine is introduced into your system,…
Get a Head Start on Parenting
Overview The first year of your baby’s life goes by so fast, and so much of your…
Circumcision
Overview Circumcision can be a very controversial topic and a very confusing one. Circumcision is the removal…
Postpartum Healing Pads (Padsicles)
Overview It is common to have some discomfort in your vaginal area and perineum after having a…
Cabbage Leaves
Overview It has long been rumored that cabbage leaves remedy breast engorgement and dry up your milk…
Preparing for Breastfeeding
Overview You can do a lot to prepare for breastfeeding before you have your baby and some…
Bringing Baby Home, Troubleshooting
Overview We are continuing on the topic of bringing baby home and tackling some troubleshooting. Many things…
Bringing Baby Home, The First Few Days
Overview Bringing a baby home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-racking when you…