Evidence-based Mommy

Can you breastfeed a one year old? And if you can, why would you?
Samantha discusses the health benefits of breastfeeding past the first year, how often you should breastfeed your one year old, and more.

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Grab your copy of Breastfeeding past 1: Why and how

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If your baby is nursing ALL NIGHT LONG and you're just exhausted, you may be worried something is wrong. Do you need to top them off with formula before bed time? Would they sleep through the night if you were a good mom?

In this episode, we talk all about why cluster feeding is totally normal (and actually a good thing!). Plus, we talk about how to survive through these cluster feeds and when to expect them.

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Grab the Breastfeeding 101 Quick Start guide here.

Read the article here.

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Did you know that many women are deficient in magnesium (even if their blood tests say they're not)? Adding more magnesium into your diet and adding a magnesium supplement can be truly life changing (as I've seen for myself).

Here, we talk all about signs of low magnesium, plus whether it's safe to take magnesium while breastfeeding.

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Need help with breastfeeding? Grab my quick-start guide, Breastfeeding 101.
Read the full article on magnesium while breastfeeding here.

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Whether you have postpartum mood disorders or just run-of-the-mill anxiety or depression, you may wonder if you should start an antidepressant. But if you're breastfeeding or chestfeeding, you may be afraid that you can't take antidepressants without weaning.
This episode combines Samantha's nerdy exposure science / toxicology expertise with her personal story of struggling with postpartum anxiety. Learn the facts that led to her decision concerning antidepressants, plus get support if you're a new parent with emotional struggles.

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Free Mindful Mamas, Connected Kids tool kit

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Contrary to what dear Aunt Sally insists, there's no reason you have to feed your baby rice cereal. In fact, it could be really detrimental to your little one's health!

Learn how and why baby cereal was introduced, why it's no longer necessary, and what you should do instead of rice cereal.

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Free Simply Starting Solids cheat sheet

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Have you freaked out because of a breast milk supply dip, only to realize your milk came back a few days after your period started? You're not crazy - your menstrual cycle really can affect your milk supply.
Learn more about the science behind how lactation and your period fit together, PLUS an important PSA about whether or not you can get pregnant while breastfeeding (spoiler alert: I got pregnant while breastfeeding THREE TIMES).

Show notes:

Breastfeeding 101 Quick Start Guide

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You've heard it before: Don't sleep with your baby. But the problem is, the science is more nuanced than that advice.

Here, Samantha shares her own story about co sleeping, tells how many parents actually sleep with their babies (spoiler alert: It's more than you probably expect!), and what you can do to make sure you are safe and responsible if you choose to sleep with your baby.

Show notes:
Free Breastfeeding 101 Quick Start guide - click here

Safe co-sleeping guidelines from Dr. James McKenna, Director of the Mother-Baby Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame

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Welcome to the Evidence-based Mommy podcast. In this first episode, I explain how I went from chemist and college professor to where I am today - a mom of four who is passionate about helping other parents by combining science and wellness.

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