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It is rare that one anticipates their newborn, fresh out of the box baby to have to spend any amount of time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), but sometimes that is exactly where you and your baby end up. We speak with Dr. Shani Cooper (again, yay!) on why a baby might end up in the NICU, what that experience is like for parents, and how to make it through. Spoiler alert: just take it one step at a time.

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Welcome to the first official babysode! Kaila's husband, Jimmy, is back to read stories that listeners sent in about the weird things kids eat, lick, or stick up their nose. Let's Tell About It.

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Suddenly you're pregnant! And then suddenly you're not. In this episode the tough topic of miscarriage is discussed with Marriage & Family Therapist, Taylor McMahon. While a tender (and rightfully so) subject to talk about, it is important to know that one is not alone in experiencing this heartbreaking event. A rainbow lies waiting to shine after the rain.

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In this episode, Kaila talks with therapist Bryce Reddy about postpartum rage and parental anger. Often an overlooked topic due to the internal shame that comes with feeling like the "angry parent", it's important to know that getting mad does not make you a bad parent, it just makes you human. Let's Tell About It.

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Continuing where Part 1 left off, Kaila and Katie further discuss the complicated phase that is  postpartum. There will be blood, lots of it, and for a long time. But get yourself some supportive (and noninvasive) people to help you through postpartum and you will make it through to the other side. Let's Tell About It.

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The Fourth Trimester is probably one of the best kept secrets of giving birth and bringing a baby into the world; Katie and I are here to spill our guts (quite literally) about what really happens once you bring that sweet bebe angel home. Let's Tell About It.

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Hey! Did you know that it's actually none of your business whether or not someone is breastfeeding or formula feeding their baby? This week, Vanessa is back (yay!) to talk with Kaila about how complex breastfeeding really is and why this means that we should give ourselves and each other a little more grace, because if you're feeding your baby you're already doing a great job. 

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This week Kaila hosts one of her dearest friends, Melissa, to ponder what it's like being undecided about whether or not to become a parent. What do we think about when we decide to have children? Do we think about it at all? While the decision is instinctual and easy for some, for others it takes contemplation, maybe a few pro/con lists, and even a chapter book here and there. Let's Tell About It.

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This week Kaila gets personal (cue the nervous sweats) and talks with her very own sister, Briana, about the tough decision to no longer have a relationship with a parent. Like so many other things In parenthood, this topic Is complex, heavy, and actually not as uncommon as one would like to think. Let us tell you about It.

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Mommin' ain't easy. Mental health support can help! In this episode Kaila discusses maternal mental health with Gabriela, and why we all deserve a helping hand (hello, Zoloft) every now and then. Let's tell about It and normalize this shit.

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