Emily is joined by NAPS parent, Vinita. Together they talk all things pregnancy, health, motherhood, and the difficulties life can throw our way.

Discussed in this episode: -Low milk supply -Postpartum recovery -Prepping for postpartum -Triple feeding -Lactation struggles -Breastfeeding -Supplementation -Mom support groups -Hypothyroid -IUGR -Formula -Early induction -C-section -Formula shortage -Birth education

Follow us on IG @nurturebynaps. To book a lactation visit please, follow this page: https://www.nurturebynaps.com/lactation-consult

Welcome guest, Sarah Harmon, (back) to the podcast! Sarah is a fellow girl mom, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, founder of The School of Mom and Postpartum Wellness Group, and invaluable resource regarding mental health and well being.

Discussed in this episode: -Parenting oneself -Mindfullness -Self compassionate -Self doubt -Parenting -Mom guilt -Self shame -Mental Health

School of Mom Program: https://www.theschoolofmom.com/momprogram22 ** If you are interested in seeing an experienced mental health clinician (who is also a mom), please reach out to [email protected]

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Emily is joined by NAPS dads, Ben and Scott, and their sweet baby Knox.

On this episode, we discuss: -6 month changes -Sleep schedule -Schedule -Feeding -Traveling with a newborn -Vacation -Safety proofing -Naps -Short naps -Distracted feeders -Starting solids -Allergies -Early bedtime -Bedtime -Developmental milestones -Dropping naps

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This week, Emily is joined by real NAPS parent, Delia, to go over all things toddler and welcoming a new sibling (from the toddler’s perspective).

Discussed in this episode: -Potty training -Moving out of the crib -Weaning from a pacifier -Pandemic baby -2 year old transitions -Independent toddlers -Sibling prep -Biting -Toddler behavior -Daycare -Routine -Extra help -Bedtime routine -Crib transitions -Bringing home baby -Bedtime

Be sure to follow us on IG @nurturebynaps and check out the Nature Membership to access webinars like “Sibling Prep” and “Potty Training”.

As of late, we have frequently been asked about bottle refusals. We are seeing a significant amount of babies who have taken a bottle in their early life and who are now refusing, as well as babies who have never taken a bottle before…ever! Do not fret— we are here for you with the tips & tricks!!

Mentioned in this episode: -Introducing a bottle -Bottle refusals -When to introduce a bottle -How to introduce a bottle -Formula -Pumping -Return to work -Exclusive breastfeeding -Nipple confusion -Favorite bottles for a picky baby -Daycare -Childcare -Bottle consults -Bottle refusal course

To book a bottle consult or purchase the bottle refusal course, check out our website linked below:

https://www.nurturebynaps.com/

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This year we're voted Best Places to Work by the Boston Business Journal. On this episode, we discuss our (11+ year) journey to getting there!

The biggest THANK YOU….to our nurses, our admins, and our executive team, and to our lovely clients. We wouldn’t be where we are today with NAPS, including being excited to go to work everyday, if it wasn’t for all of you.

We respect you, we appreciate you, and we love you.

On this episode Jamie and Emily discuss: -Job growth -Leaving the hospital -Corporate limitations -Leading by example -Balancing family life and work life -Positive culture -Core values -Lessons learned -Business and friendship -Having difficult conversations -Caring about your employees -Team Building

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Jamie is joined by Juliana Galante PT, DPT, PCES, to discuss exercise in the pregnancy and postpartum period. Juliana focuses on supporting birthing parents and their goals to feel like their best selves through physical therapy, strength, and conditioning.

Mentioned in this episode: -Postpartum exercise -Postbaby workouts -Exercise in pregnancy -Physical therapy -Enjoying exercise -Injury prevention -Corrective exercise

How to connect/work with Juliana: Back bay health (724) 554-2795 Instagram @pacer_physicaltherapy https://www.pacerphysicaltherapy.com/ Stroller bootcamp: Wednesday this Spring-Summer at 10:30 am, in the Boston Commons 12 week PP course: https://www.pacerphysicaltherapy.com/MovinMomCourse

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Emily is joined by Danni Ward, NAPS mom and career and leadership coach. Danni also holds the deserving title of mom to “The Hardest NAPS Baby to Date”. Emily and Danni discuss the challenging weeks and months that led Danni to seek out support from her community and how the birth of her daughter changed her life.

Discussed in this episode: -Colic -Gas -Reflux -Elimination diet -Breast refusal -Bottle refusal -Postpartum struggles -PPD -PPA -Nursing strike -Maternity leave -Returning to work -Self compassion -Mental health -Therapy -Parental Support

Contact Danni: https://www.dwcoachingandconsulting.com Email: [email protected]

Mentioned in this episode: Mom’s Support Groups https://www.nurturebynaps.com/moms-survival-guide Follow us on IG @nurturebynaps

Emily is joined by Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Alex DiGrado of Boston Pelvic PT. The ladies chat everything from birth to your 6-week postpartum check up (and beyond) & more.

Discussed in this episode: -Postpartum pain -Postpartum sex -Postpartum follow up -Postpartum services -Hemorrhoids -Pelvic floor PT -Leaking urine -Constipation -Training your bladder -Painful sex -Breastfeeding -Scar massage -Sex after baby -C-section recovery -Vaginal birth recovery -Exercise -Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

FInd Alex: https://bostonpelvicpt.com/ @bostonpelvicpt on Instagram

For more on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, follow us on IG @nurturebyNAPS.

Purchase: online course Postpartum Essentials: Heal from your Pelvic Floor to your Core HERE:

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This week Jamie is joined by Sujata Martin— Pelvic floor OT, licensed doula, breastfeeding specialist, and sex therapist.

Discussed on this podcast: -Better pregnancy -Better birth -Better postpartum -Physical aspects of pregnancy, labor and postpartum -Bridging education from different sources -Labor logistics -Labor prep -Communication with your provider -Integrative care -Pelvic floor pt -Prepping for labor -Preventative care -Feelings about birth -Real life advice -Understanding what your body in pregnancy & postpartum

Find Sujata @pelvic.soul on instagram and follow us @nurturebynaps.