EMFs & Baby Monitors: What Really Matters

Summary: Hillary and Erica unpack EMFs, 5G worries, and the crowded market of baby monitors—audio, wearables, and video—so moms can pick gear that supports intuition instead of anxiety. Hillary shares why sound + room temperature are her must-haves, when a wearable (like a pulse-ox sock) can be useful, and how video feeds can sometimes spike stress.

• EMFs 101 (light touch) and practical ways to reduce exposure
• Pros/cons of audio, wearable, and video monitors
• When vitals tracking helps (illness/specific scenarios)
• Why video can increase hyper-vigilance—and how to set boundaries
• A simple decision checklist to choose the right monitor for you
• Bonus tip: using an “OK-to-Wake” clock for toddlers

• 00:46 — EMFs & 5G anxieties: keeping perspective
• 00:54 — Low-tech audio monitors (sound + room temp)
• 00:56 — Wearables (e.g., pulse-ox socks): when they help
• 01:03 — Video monitors: benefits vs. anxiety triggers
• 01:15 — Decision checklist & healthy tech boundaries
• 01:16 — “OK-to-Wake” clock basics
• 01:19 — Key takeaways

• The Invisible Rainbow (book): https://amzn.to/4mGefrW
• Wearable pulse-ox “dream sock”: https://amzn.to/45PADI8
• “OK-to-Wake” toddler clock: https://amzn.to/3UQQMrN
• Baby Settler Sleep Bundle: https://www.babysettler.com/the-baby-sleep-bundle/
• Body-Well EMF device: (mentioned; no link)

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About Hillary: Hillary is a board-certified lactation consultant, masters-level registered nurse, author of Babies Made Simple, mom of four, and the founder/lead consultant at @babysettlerconsults.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding questions or concerns about your or your baby’s health.

Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Hillary and Erica unpack common questions around infant immunizations, how the schedule is structured, and practical ways to make informed decisions for your family—without fear or confusion.

• Why vaccines are part of many families’ health plans
• How the standard vaccination schedule is structured in the first year
• Tips to prep for vaccine appointments (comfort measures, timing, aftercare)
• Common parent concerns and how to evaluate evidence
• How to have informed, collaborative conversations with your pediatrician

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Back to Work + Pumping: Real Strategies for Working Moms

In this episode, Hillary and Erica dive into the realities of returning to work while navigating pumping and maintaining your milk supply. They cover everything from choosing the right pump setup, to flange sizing, to safely storing milk during the workday. Hillary shares actionable tips she gives her one-on-one clients, including how to structure a pumping schedule, what to replace and when, and how to balance nursing with pumping. They also talk about the emotional side of going back to work and how moms can protect both their supply and their mental health.

• Baby Settler Education: Use code PODCAST for 25% OFF any digital guide
• The New Mom’s Survival Guide: Labor, Newborn & Postpartum Essentials
• The Complete Breastfeeding and Pumping Guide: From Birth to Work
• Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds: Learn how to drop nighttime feeds (and get more sleep!) for babies 0–12 months old.
• The Early-Momming Cliff Notes: 0–12 Month Feeding and Sleep Schedules (pairs with the Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds)
• Formula Feeding Guide: Make confident, informed decisions about formula feeding.
• Work with Hillary and her team: Concierge-level 1:1 support for feeding, sleep, and postpartum—Charleston in-person or virtual worldwide.

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Why You Still Feel Off After Baby: Hormones, GLP-1s, and What Actually Helps Guest: Brooke Vaughn, WHNP, founder of The Women’s Health Company

In this powerful conversation, Hillary and Erica talk with Brooke Vaughn, WHNP, all about why postpartum often feels so hard—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Brooke is the founder of The Women’s Health Company, a boutique hormone clinic that offers high-touch, root-cause care for women who feel dismissed or overlooked by traditional providers.

We’re covering everything from hormone shifts and adrenal fatigue to insulin resistance, progesterone, and how GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing up in postpartum care. This episode is your permission slip to dig deeper into your health—even if your labs are “normal.”

• Baby Settler Education: Use code PODCAST for 25% OFF any digital guide
• The New Mom’s Survival Guide: Labor, Newborn & Postpartum Essentials
• The Complete Breastfeeding and Pumping Guide: From Birth to Work
• Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds: Learn how to drop nighttime feeds (and get more sleep!) for babies 0–12 months old.
• The Early-Momming Cliff Notes: 0–12 Month Feeding and Sleep Schedules (pairs with the Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds)
• Formula Feeding Guide: Make confident, informed decisions about formula feeding.
• Work with Hillary and her team: Concierge-level 1:1 support for feeding, sleep, and postpartum—Charleston in-person or virtual worldwide.

Brooke Vaughn, WHNP is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and the founder of The Women’s Health Company. She helps women uncover the root cause of hormone imbalances and persistent postpartum symptoms through personalized, extended visits and lab testing that goes beyond the basics.

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• @thewomenshealthcompany on Instagram
• The Women's Health Company on Facebook

"You don’t have to live with feeling ‘off.’ You deserve to feel fully well. If your body is whispering that something’s wrong, don’t wait for it to scream." – Brooke Vaughn

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Episode 15: What No One Tells You About Postpartum Health (Even 3 Years Later)

In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary opens up about her three-year postpartum health journey. From managing hormonal imbalances to adjusting lifestyle choices, she dives deep into what she's learned about taking care of herself after baby number four.

Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:

 
• The challenges of postpartum recovery three years after giving birth
 
• How sleep, nutrition, and exercise affect hormonal balance
 
• Why lab work is key to uncovering root causes of fatigue and imbalance
 
• Hillary’s experience with GLP-1 medication and its impact on weight and stress
 
• The emotional and physical struggles of trying to feel like yourself again
 
• The shift in focus to longevity and staying strong for your kids

Resources Mentioned:

 
• Deep Nutrition by Dr. Catherine Shanahan
 
• Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means
 
• Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pells
 
• Function Health – For comprehensive lab testing

Don’t forget to check out our upcoming episode featuring Brooks Vaughn from the Women’s Health Company. She’ll share deeper insights on why postpartum health challenges often last for years after birth.

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• Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds
 
• The Early-Momming Cliff Notes: 0–12 Month Feeding and Sleep Schedules
 
• Formula Feeding Guide
 
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Episode 13: Can You Keep Your Milk Supply If Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night?

In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica dive deep into the science of nocturnal milk supply and what really happens when your baby starts sleeping longer stretches at night.

Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:

 
• How prolactin and oxytocin work together to make and move breast milk
 
• Why milk supply can dip when your baby sleeps through the night—and what to do about it
 
• How supply and demand shape your production (and when that relationship starts to shift)
 
• What breast storage capacity means and why it matters
 
• How to use strategies like pumping before bed or hands-on pumping to maintain supply
 
• When lactation support is crucial—and how a consultant can protect your long-term goals

Whether you're in the early weeks postpartum or navigating big sleep changes, this episode breaks down the science and offers real-world solutions for preserving your supply and your sanity.

Resources Mentioned:

 
• The Complete Guide to Breastfeeding & Pumping
 
• Work 1:1 with Hillary or her team — Charleston in-person or virtual worldwide

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• The New Mom’s Survival Guide: Labor, Newborn & Postpartum Essentials
 
• The Complete Breastfeeding and Pumping Guide: From Birth to Work
 
• Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds
 
• The Early-Momming Cliff Notes: 0–12 Month Feeding and Sleep Schedules
 
• Formula Feeding Guide
 
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Episode 13: The Mental Load of the Default Parent (Even in a Great Partnership)

In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica dive into the complex and often overwhelming role of being the “default parent.” Even in supportive, balanced partnerships, moms often carry the emotional and mental weight of parenting—and it adds up fast.

Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:

 
• What it means to be the default parent (and how to tell if it’s you)
 
• Why communication is essential to maintaining connection and reducing resentment
 
• How modern dads—Millennial and Gen Z—are showing up differently
 
• Practical strategies to divide responsibilities without constant reminders
 
• The emotional toll of being “in charge” of everything, even when your partner helps
 
• How to reset boundaries and shift expectations in a healthier direction

Whether you're in the baby trenches or chasing toddlers while juggling a job, this conversation will help you feel seen—and give you language and tools to talk about it at home.

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• The Early-Momming Blog
 
• Previous Podcast Episodes

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• Formula Feeding Guide
 
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Erica’s Fertility Journey—Loss, Hope, and the Road to Motherhood

In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica have a heartfelt conversation about Erica’s deeply personal fertility journey. From navigating recurrent pregnancy loss to seeking professional support, Erica shares what the last year has really been like as she and her husband try to conceive.

Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:

 
• The emotional impact of recurrent pregnancy loss and how it reshapes hope
 
• The reality of trying to conceive in your 30s and the role of advanced maternal age
 
• Erica’s journey through fertility testing, hormone labs, and reproductive endocrinology
 
• The importance of supportive friendships and what it meant to be prayed over
 
• What tools, tests, and apps helped Erica understand her cycle and advocate for herself
 
• Why sharing fertility struggles can be healing—and help other women feel less alone

This episode is raw, real, and full of wisdom for anyone facing fertility challenges, walking through loss, or supporting someone who is.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

 
• Flow App – Erica’s go-to for tracking her cycle and ovulation
 
• NIPT Testing – Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, discussed as part of Erica’s fertility plan

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• Guide to Dropping Nighttime Feeds
 
• The Early-Momming Cliff Notes: 0–12 Month Feeding and Sleep Schedules
 
• Formula Feeding Guide
 
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Episode 11: Lactation Snacks, Newborn Kisses & Being the Default Parent — Listener Q&A

In this off-the-cuff, unfiltered episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica go rogue with listener-submitted questions—and nothing is off-limits. From makeup-free podcasting and getting called out by a kid about Venmo, to venting about being the default parent, this episode is full of real talk and hilarious moments.

Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:

 
• Should you let family kiss your newborn?
 
• Are lactation snacks worth the hype?
 
• How do you calm a fussy baby at night (without losing your mind)?
 
• The mental load of being the default parent
 
• How seasoned moms juggle multiple kids in different life stages
 
• Erica’s hopes—and fears—about future motherhood

It’s part Q&A, part confessional, and 100% Early-Momming energy. Raw, real, and ridiculously relatable.

Got hot takes on the Boy Scout coupon debate or newborn kissing etiquette? DM us on Instagram @earlymommingpodcast and weigh in!

Links & Resources Mentioned:

 
• MotherLove Herbal Lactation Supplements – Use code BABYSETTLER15
 
• Mabel Mae’s Bakery – Nationwide shipping for delicious lactation snacks
 
• Early-Momming Podcast Instagram
 
• Baby Settler Instagram

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• The Early-Momming Cliff Notes: 0–12 Month Feeding and Sleep Schedules
 
• Formula Feeding Guide
 
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Episode 10: Motherhood Then vs. Now — A Candid Conversation with Our Mom (A Mother’s Day Special)

In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica sit down with their mom—a family nurse practitioner with decades of labor and delivery experience—to reflect on how early motherhood has evolved across generations.

Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:

 
• What pregnancy looked like in the 1980s vs. now
 
• How labor and delivery options have shifted, including C-sections and VBACs
 
• The challenges of breastfeeding without lactation support in the pre-electric pump era
 
• Why today’s car seat safety standards are wildly different than they used to be
 
• How their mom navigates being a modern grandma in a new parenting world
 
• What’s changed, what hasn’t, and what we can learn from each other

This episode is a must-listen for any new moms (or grandmas!) who are curious about the changes in prenatal care, breastfeeding, and baby gear over the years. Whether you're expecting or just looking for a good laugh, you’ll enjoy hearing about the evolution of early motherhood and the wisdom that’s passed down through generations.

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• The Early-Momming Cliff Notes: 0–12 Month Feeding and Sleep Schedules
 
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