A pregnancy/labor episode for ALL. Jamie and Emily encourage all birthing parents to listen and prepare for c-section births (whether it is scheduled or unplanned).

Discussed in this episode: -Scheduled C section -Cesarian birth -Preparing for you labor -Vaginal delivery -C section -Natural birth -Pain management -Birth scenarios -Common c-section scenarios -Breech babies -C section recovery -Pelvic floor PT -C-section scar message -Incontinence -Leaking urine -Postpartum sex -Asking for help -Preparing for help -Scheduled and unplanned c section -Skin to skin -Postpartum poops

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Emily is joined by NAPS parent, Alesandra, to recount her experience with seeking lactation support. Alesandra and Emily emphasize that there does not need to be an apparent “problem” to utilize lactation professionals.

Discussed in this episode: -Open and honest conversation with healthcare providers -Patient advocacy -Breastfeeding & bottle feeding -Combination feeding -Low milk supply -Feeding options -Evidence based care -Hospital birth -Postpartum recovery -Conflicting information -Preventative care -Lactation support & reassurance -CLC/ IBCLC

Lactation intake form: We provide both in person (MA) and virtual support (nationally). https://www.nurturebynaps.com/lactation-consult

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As a follow up to our last episode discussing circumcisions, Jamie is back with urologist, Dr. Peter L. Steinberg to chat all things vasectomy.

Discussed on this episode:

-Vasectomy procedure

-Vasectomy recovery

-Vasectomy Success

-Vasectomy Risks

-Vasectomy Benefits

-Urology

-Birth control

-Sterilization

-Postpartum Sex

-Vasectomy Surgery Prep

-FAQ

-Tubal ligation

-Finding a vasectomy provider

-Sterilization

For more information on Vasectomies check out the AUA Vasectomy Guidelines.

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This week, Jamie is joined by Dr. Peter L. Steinberg, NAPS parent and Urologist to discuss all things circumcision.

Discussed in this episode: -Circumcision care -Circumcision risk -Circumcisions vs no circumcision -Penile infections -Circumcision recovery -Newborn circumcisions -Adult circumcisions -Pain -Pain management -Circumcision methods -Circumcision FAQ
-Complications after surgery

Resources from medical resources recommended by Dr. Steinberg: AUA (Urology) -- https://www.auanet.org//about-us/policy-and-position-statements/circumcision

AAP (Pediatrics) -- https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/130/3/585/30235/Circumcision-Policy-Statement

CDC position statement -- focused largely on STI and UTI prevention -- https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/58456

AAFP (Family physicians) -- https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/neonatal-circumcision.html

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This week, Emily is joined by our very own NAPS Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Ellen McCue. Ellen is our in house pediatric specialist, sleep expert, potty training expert, and sounding board for all things baby/children/family. In the episode, Emily and Ellen discuss her role at NAPS and all she can offer to support your family, in whatever way best fits your family’s needs.

Discussed in this episode: -Pediatric providers -Sleep consulting -Sleep expert -Newborn sleep -Toddler sleep -Pediatric support -Clinical assessments -Healthy babies -High acuity babies -Safe sleep training -Specific sleep training -Daytime sleep -Daycare sleep -Ellen’s pearls of wisdom

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As back to school is around the corner and many are returning to work— Jamie and Emily join forces to discuss childcare options… and each of their pros/cons.

Discussed in this episode: -Daycare -Nanny -Nanny share -Au pairs -Family -Private daycare -Finding childcare -Illness -Cost -Socialization

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Jamie is joined by, Christine Michael Carter — mom, speaker, and author of MOM AF. Christine’s work focuses on empowering working moms to feel more confident in their current roles and feel more supported/empowered in their careers.

Discussed in this episode: -Childcare -Childcare crisis -Working moms -Single moms -Women in leadership positions -Peer support -Wage gap -Preparing for leave -Peer support -Returning to work -Mental health -Women in the workforce -Equity for working mothers -Recognizing women in the workplace

Find Christine online @: https://christinemichelcarter.com/

On instagram @cmichelcarter Books: MOM AF and Can Mommy Go To Work?

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It is that time of year again— back to school! As you are your family gear up for back to school, Jamie and Emily offer advice about these transitions and tell a few stories along the way.

Discussed in this episode: Transitions School drop off Morning routine Back to school School drop off Routine Preparation Consistency Summer routine

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This week, Emily discusses the evolution (over the last 7 years) of sleep/sleep training for her oldest daughter Grace. Grace recently celebrated her 7th birthday and turned the corner in the sleep department. Emily brings light to her trials and tribulations of all things sleep.

Discussed in this episode: -Naps -Daytime naps -wake windows -sleep training -the chair method -Bringing home baby -Challenging toddler behaviors -Sleep studies

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On this week’s episode, Jamie and Emily share their personal vacation styles, that drastically differ…just like their bedtime routines.

Discussed in this episode: -Enjoying vacation -Planning for the unexpected -Flying with kids -Finding a babysitter on vacation -Date night -Traveling with kids -Hired help -Vacationing with family -Resetting expectations -Asking for help

Let us know your vacation hacks by tagging us on IG @nurturebynaps.