The one little tool I talk about in today’s episode is a great hack to help labor and birth move along smoothly – no matter where you’re giving birth! I’ll spill the beans right now… this little tool is a birth ball! Okay, maybe it’s not really a “little tool” – but it’s amazing how […]

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Newborns are the focus of this New Year's episode of the Birth, Baby, and Life podcast! We focus on many common questions and concerns new parents have, from feeding, sleeping, changing, and everything in between! I dig down into how to care for your newborn from the very basics — picking your baby up, caring […]

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Newborns are the focus of this New Year's episode of the Birth, Baby, and Life podcast! We focus on many common questions and concerns new parents have, from feeding, sleeping, changing, and everything in between!

I dig down into how to care for your newborn from the very basics -- picking your baby up, caring for the cord, and how to learn your baby's unique cues. I also give details on what's normal (and what's not) when it comes to baby poop, baby sleep, and even feeding time. I also cover your options for diapering your baby (or maybe even giving baby diaper-free time) and how to share sleep with your baby... safely.

In this episode I cover:

How to hold your new baby with confidence

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Items mentioned in this podcast include:

The Baby Book

This episode was chock-full of information on new baby care. I tried to make it everything I would have wanted to listen to in the early days with my first baby (actually, with all of the babies!) As usual, I'd be delighted if you took a minute to leave a rating on iTunes and let me know what you think of the podcast!

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This episode covers a couple of important topics — first, how to survive and even overcome morning sickness. After six pregnancies, I've finally had a great first trimester, and I spill the most important secrets in this episode. Then I cover a burning question for parents everywhere — how do you manage to keep up […]

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This episode covers a couple of important topics -- first, how to survive and even overcome morning sickness. After six pregnancies, I've finally had a great first trimester, and I spill the most important secrets in this episode.

Then I cover a burning question for parents everywhere -- how do you manage to keep up with it all while parenting young children? I get asked what my secret is quite a bit and I'll admit I don't always have it all together ;) But some tried and true strategies help me keep on top of life and even sneak in some of my own projects. I share what helps me keep track of my family, squeeze in some podcasting, and enjoy life with little ones.

In this episode I cover:

A vital nutrient everyone is telling you not to eat (and why you should ignore them)

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Items mentioned in this podcast include:

The Birth, Baby, and Life Podcast is live on iTunes!

This was a great episode because I got to share two topics that I've had a lot of personal experience with! I would love to get your feedback on this episode; let me know what kind of topics you want me to cover... and let me know who you'd like me to interview :D

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Episode 003 of the Birth, Baby, and Life Podcast brings our first guest to the show! I'm very excited to have our first guest, Andrea Olson of Go Diaper Free! Andrea was an excellent guest for our show. We cover so much — the basics of what EC is, who Andrea is, why she's qualified […]

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Episode 003 of the Birth, Baby, and Life Podcast brings our first guest to the show!

I'm very excited to have our first guest, Andrea Olson of Go Diaper Free! Andrea was an excellent guest for our show. We cover so much -- the basics of what EC is, who Andrea is, why she's qualified to write the go-to guide on EC, and more!

Andrea also answers some of the most common questions on elimination communication and diaper free babies and you will love her refreshing, down-to-earth answers. If EC has intrigued you, but you're not sure how to work it into your family, Andrea's words of wisdom will help you figure it out ;)

The beginning of this episode also covers a hot debate right now -- antibiotic eye ointment for newborns. Tune in to hear why the gel is applied to a newborn's eyes within minutes of birth, and why it may not be the best thing for your baby.

In this episode I cover:

What erythromycin eye ointment is and why it's used

In my interview with Andrea she tells us::

What elimination communication is

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Items mentioned in this podcast include:

Stop Unnecessary Antibiotic Eye Treatment for Newborns

It was fabulous to interview Andrea for this podcast episode -- she was awesome and gave such a great insight to diaper free babies (and toddlers)! She has so much wisdom to share about elimination communication and parenting in general. I had a lot of fun doing my first interview and I'm looking forward to many more in the future!

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Yay, we've made to Episode 002 of the Birth, Baby, and Life Podcast! This episode brings a lot of great information about soothing fussy babies, or even just the occasionally-grumpy baby 🙂  There's also information about “family-centered cesareans” and more! Two big news stories are highlighted — the first covers the “Go the Full 40 […]

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Yay, we've made to Episode 002 of the Birth, Baby, and Life Podcast!

This episode brings a lot of great information about soothing fussy babies, or even just the occasionally-grumpy baby :)  There's also information about "family-centered cesareans" and more!

Two big news stories are highlighted -- the first covers the "Go the Full 40 for Your Baby" campaign.  This campaign is working hard to let you and all mamas know how important it is for you to go the full 40 weeks of pregnancy!

The recent Britax recall (November 2012) is noted in the second news story.

A "birth" and a "baby" tip are featured in this episode -- the movement to make necessary, planned cesareans a more respectful and "natural" experience for the family, and a proven "off-switch" for your baby's cries!

In this episode I cover:

Info on a fabulous prenatal belly-dance routine

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Items mentioned in this podcast include:

Newsletter Sign-Up and the upcoming name change

This episode was fantastic to record for you.  I feel like I'm still getting the hang of recording and have an occasional "hiccup" here and there, but I really enjoy sharing the amazing things I continue to discover about birth and baby... as well as time-tested resources you can use for a healthy, happier baby :)  I can't wait to record episode 003 - and bring a guest into the fun!

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In this episode of the Birth, Baby, & Life podcast I introduce the show!! I tell you what to expect from the show and what format it will take. I also talk a little about who I, Kristen, am, and why I'm so interested in pregnancy/birth/babies and podcasting. I tell you why podcasts fit into […]

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