Katie's Crib

Katie and actress June Diane Raphael ("Grace and Frankie") discuss what it’s like to head back to work after giving birth and how to handle childcare. Then, Katie learns exactly what kind of rights a new parent can expect when returning to work, from labor and employment lawyer Janet Swerdlow.

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How much screen time is too much? Is it safe — and ethical — to share pictures of your new baby on social media? Katie talks to friend and fellow actress Melissa Fumero ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine") about her experiences with social media and screen time and her 2-year-old son. Then, child psychologist Vindia Fernandez runs down the benefits and risks of sharing kids’ photos on social media and how screen time can impact a child’s development.

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If you haven't heard of the pelvic floor, it's time to get acquainted. Katie talks to Stephanie Prendergast, a Physical Therapist and Co-Founder of the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center and Priya Campbell Surrago, a Birth Doula and holistic Pelvic Floor Specialist at Berlin Wellness Group in Los Angeles.

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Katie welcomes Susie Menkes, PhD, a certified infant and toddler sleep training consultant (Founder, Healthy Little Sleepers) to talk about the ins and outs of sleep training. Then Abigail Morgan, MTOM, L.Ac., FABORM, a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist (Clinic Director & Owner, FLOAT: Chinese Medical Arts​​) shares her experiences with co-sleeping and attachment parenting with her two kids.

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Katie Lowes and her guests, TV writer Amy Mass and actress Jackie Seiden, discuss the physical and emotional toll of the miscarriages they had on their journey to motherhood.

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Katie chats with actresses Angelique Cabral, Laura Mann, and Katy Davis and fitness and lifestyle guru Amy Rosoff Davis. They're all part of "Swim Club," a group of women who've supported each other on the journey through pregnancy and motherhood.

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Katie welcomes actress and comedian Casey Wilson (“Happy Endings, “Hotwives of Las Vegas,” “Bitch Sesh” podcast) to talk about the postpartum depression she experienced after giving birth to her second child. Then, Katie is joined by marriage and family therapist Lucy Rimalower to discuss the difference between postpartum depression and baby blues, how to spot the warning signs, and the many ways of getting help.

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Katie hosts a roundtable discussion with actress Angelique Cabral ("Life in Pieces"), stay-at-home mom Emily Roiff, and Katie's OB-GYN Dr. Layne Kumetz about the truths and myths of C-sections.

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Katie welcomes Lactation Consultant, Linda Hanna (Owner, My Nursing Coach), who helped Katie through the early days of breastfeeding.

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Kristen Bell ("The Good Place") stops by Katie's Crib to share her experiences with breastfeeding. Then, Katie talks to Celebrity Make-Up Artist, Jamie Greenberg about her decision not to breastfeed. Part 1 of 2 episodes.

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