Hello parenthood! :)

Baby Sarelle is here and we're adjusting well to becoming new parents. We were as prepared as can be for her arrival but have learned so much already.

Today we're sharing our first 12 weeks which includes placenta encapsulation, oral vitamin K supplementation, the challenges of breastfeeding, co-sleeping, baby acne, babywearing and so much more.

Thanks for continuing to follow our baby (and now parenting) journey!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The first 12 weeks after Sarelle was born (the 4th trimester)
• Oral vitamin K
• Encapsulating Marni's placenta
• A support team after birth is essential
• Making baths part of your self-care healing routine
• Allowing time for your body to rest and heal
• Feeding Sarelle every 2 hours (even through the night)
• The challenges of breastfeeding, pumping, & top-ups
• We opted for goat milk formula
• Natural options to help increase your milk supply
• Hiring a lactation consultant to guide our breastfeeding journey
• Chiropractic care during pregnancy & postpartum (for baby and mom)
• How to relieve a blocked milk duct
• Healing after a vaginal delivery
• Co-sleeping, bassinets & sleep sacks
• Establishing a nighttime routine
• Transitioning Sarelle from co-sleeping to her crib
• Dream feeding & pumping at night
• Marni & Sarelle’s supplement protocols
• Newborn activities, books, & toys
• Bonding while babywearing
• Causes of baby acne
• Announcing… The Ultimate Baby Podcast!

Related links:

Listen to Focus Friday - Our Ultimate Birth Story

Listen to Focus Friday – The Ultimate Baby (Our 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Trimester)

Our Doula - Jessica Ienna Mendez (IG: @gymdoula)

Midwives of Windsor

Graceful Birth Doula Services (placenta encapsulation)

Listen to Genevieve Howland aka Mama Natural previously on TUHP (episode #315)

Mama Natural's website

Haakaa (breast pump)

Holle Organic Infant Goat Milk Formula 1

Lactation Cookie Recipe to Increase Breast Milk Supply (Mama Natural)

Chalice Spice - The Ultimate Breastmilk Tea

Jennifer Day (lactation consultant)

Medela Freestyle Breast Pump (double)

Sunflower lecithin

Frida Mom

Frida Mom (Oscars ad rejected)

Thayers Alcohol-Free Original Witch Hazel

7th Generation Free & Clear Overnight Pads

HALO BassiNest Glide Sleeper

Nested Bean - Zen Swaddle Premier

Arm's Reach (we have older model)

Cloud b Sleep Sheep Sound Soother

Yogasleep Whish White Noise Sound Machine

4moms rockaRoo

4moms rockaRoo (infant insert)

Fisher-Price Sweet Snugapuppy Dreams Cradle 'n Swing

Solly Baby (wrap carrier)

Ergobaby Embrace (wrap carrier)

Skip Hop (whale bath tub)

Seeking Health - Prenatal

The Ultimate Baby Podcast (subscribe to Marni's new show!!!)

Related episodes:

251: Dr. Sarah Buckley – Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering • Preconception Planning • The Role Of Oxytocin

206: Josh Gitalis – Support During Pregnancy • Boost Your Immunity • Testing For Heavy Metals

204: Meghan Telpner – A “Natural” Birth Story

079: Joy McCarthy – Natural Pregnancy | Work-Life Balance As A New Mom | Should You Exercise While You’re Pregnant?

334: Molly Sims – Supermodel To Super Healthy, Dealing With Autoimmune Issues, Starting A Family Later In Life

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