We are irrational; at times we may seem crazy. This week we discuss all of our irrational fears related to parenting. We may seem crazy, but let's be honest; aren't we all a little odd when we share our day-to-day thoughts? We think so. Or at least we hope so. 

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Alright, I am going to be honest, right after giving birth, I felt like I had no friends. It was hard. I felt isolated. In this episode we talk about how common it is and how to reach out and find a friend during this trying time. If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant then this episode will help you realize, if you are one of the ones who finds themselves feeling lonely after giving birth, you are not alone!  We dedicate this episode to all moms who have said "I have no friends." 

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What is with kids and eating? You just spent an hour cooking an amazing meal, because let's face it, you're an awesome cook, only to have your kid refuse to try your food. In this week's episode we talk about children who are picky eaters, how common it is, how to cope, and how to enjoy dinner time again. 

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References:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25644130/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07315724.1998.10718744

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/data-statistics/index.html

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/study-gives-insight-and-advice-on-picky-eating-in-children-2020060920004

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2943861/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5816267/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6316224/

https://ihcw.aap.org/Documents/Early%20Feeding/Picking%20Eating/AAP-Picky-eaters-2018-05-31_330pm.pdf

https://www.verywellfamily.com/picky-eating-just-a-phase-or-personality-trait-5070442

WOW, oh WOW. You are married, or not, but you got those kids, and it seems like your relationship has taken a backseat. We got you! In this episode we talk about the difficulty with keeping up with the marriage when you are feeling... touched out, or tried, or hungover, or exhausted, or hungry, or.... you name it. Also, did breast milk cure Brian's Rosacea? Find out in this week's episode!

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Do you find yourself always thinking you're a bad mother? Or better yet, you feel so lost on how to do things the 'right way' because everyone gives you a different direction? Motherhood is so hard, why do we make it so much harder on ourselves by all these negative thoughts? Am I truly a bad mother?

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You just went through 9 months abstaining from alcohol and certain foods and now all you want is a cold-cut and a beer. As you place your baby on your boob and open that much needed beer you have a twinge of guilt, am I harming my baby? In this episode we discuss drinking while breastfeeding.

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References:

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/facts.html

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/breastfeeding/conditioninfo/benefits

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/breastfeeding/factsheet/index.html

https://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/making-decision-breastfeed

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/vaccinations-medications-drugs/alcohol.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501469/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1351273/

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2018.0053

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding-and-lifestyle/alcohol/

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/alcohol-and-breastfeeding/

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/effect-of-alcoholic-mother-on-children

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257751840_Alcohol_and_Breastfeeding

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bcpt.12149

https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/substance-use-in-women/substance-use-while-pregnant-breastfeeding

https://youtu.be/-l5BpqllTLg

In this episode we discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and how your milk changes overtime. Also, we discuss how a doctor advice about breastfeeding led Britney to Mastitis and overproduction?  

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References: 

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/facts.html

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/breastfeeding/conditioninfo/benefits

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/breastfeeding/factsheet/index.html

https://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/making-decision-breastfeed

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/vaccinations-medications-drugs/alcohol.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501469/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1351273/

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2018.0053

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding-and-lifestyle/alcohol/

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/alcohol-and-breastfeeding/

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/effect-of-alcoholic-mother-on-children

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257751840_Alcohol_and_Breastfeeding

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bcpt.12149

https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/substance-use-in-women/substance-use-while-pregnant-breastfeeding

https://youtu.be/-l5BpqllTLg

Your baby is here, you want to breastfeed, its natural so it should be easy right? Not really. From leaking boobs to engorgement this episode talks about establishing good breastfeeding with your newborn and what to expect. 

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References: 

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/facts.html

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/breastfeeding/conditioninfo/benefits

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/breastfeeding/factsheet/index.html

https://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/making-decision-breastfeed

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/vaccinations-medications-drugs/alcohol.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501469/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1351273/

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2018.0053

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding-and-lifestyle/alcohol/

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/alcohol-and-breastfeeding/

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/effect-of-alcoholic-mother-on-children

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257751840_Alcohol_and_Breastfeeding

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bcpt.12149

https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/substance-use-in-women/substance-use-while-pregnant-breastfeeding

https://youtu.be/-l5BpqllTLg

Episode 15- Oh my, you just had a child, figured out how to care for it and now you have to find out who is going to watch them when you go to work...it's enough to make you pull your hair out. In this episode we discuss the pros/cons of different childcare options.

https://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us

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Pacifiers, baby wipe warmers, cribs, bottles, button clothes, the list of items you need for your new little one is endless...or is it? This episode we discuss our list of baby essentials for your new baby. We also talk about 'maybe' items and the heck-fire ones. 

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