This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ari Brown (board-certified pediatrician and author of the bestselling 411 book series) for a conversation about what truly matters for your baby’s health.

Dr. Brown brings decades of experience helping parents cut through the noise of modern parenting. In this episode, she shares evidence-backed guidance on pregnancy nutrition (what to eat and what to avoid), the latest research on Tylenol use during pregnancy, and the other lifestyle choices that actually influence your baby’s development during pregnancy. (PLUS how to tell what’s real medical advice versus internet myths.) 

We also asked about newborn and toddler health — everything from Hep B shots and vitamin K right after birth to vaccines, breast milk versus formula, picky eating, and how to handle screen time for young kids.

Science-based, judgment-free, and grounded in real pediatric expertise, this episode covers everything we (and you guys!!!) are genuinely curious about when it comes to keeping your baby healthy.

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:00:30 Meet Dr. Ari Brown — board-certified pediatrician & author of the 411 book series

00:07:11 Pregnancy nutrition: best foods for baby growth + what to avoid

00:21:32 Tylenol & ibuprofen during pregnancy — what research says

00:25:16 How to separate real medical advice from internet noise

00:27:40 Medication for nausea, depression & anxiety in pregnancy

00:32:40 What lifestyle choices actually impact baby development

00:34:48 Newborn care in the hospital: Hep B, vitamin K & eye ointment

00:39:50 Vaccines explained — what every new parent should know

00:53:48 Why U.S. kids’ health is declining (Dr. Brown’s perspective)

00:55:07 Toddler nutrition 101: balanced meals & picky eaters

00:59:27 Breast milk vs formula — finding what works for your family

01:00:57 Screen time for kids — realistic guidelines for parents

01:04:27 Dr. Ari Brown’s final thoughts on parenting today

01:06:16 Thanks for listening!

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