In this conversation, MJ Saunders, a registered diagnostic medical sonographer, discusses the significance of ultrasounds in pregnancy, addressing common concerns about safety and the emotional aspects of seeing one's baby. She explains the different types of...
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Maria’s Birth Story: NICU, Exclusive Pumping, and Healing
Maria Mathis-Cruiser continues her story and shares her journey through the complexities of childbirth, including the unexpected transition to a C-section, her NICU experience with her daughter, and the emotional challenges of postpartum recovery. She discusses the...
The ABCs of Safe Sleep for Babies
Host Ciarra Morgan and past co-host Samantha Kelly discuss the essential principles of safe sleep for infants, focusing on the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, Back, and Crib. Ciarra emphasizes the importance of implementing these practices from day one to reduce the risk...
An SLP’s Take on Pacifiers, Thumb Sucking, and Oral Development
Virginie Lacoste, a speech and language pathologist, joins host Ciarra Morgan to talk about the roles of pacifiers and thumb sucking in infant development. They discuss the pros and cons of pacifiers, their impact on oral development, and when parents should seek...
Registry Must-Have: How to Choose the Right Baby Bottle
Heather Eure, an IBCLC joins Ciarra to discuss the complexities of choosing the right baby bottles. She emphasizes the importance of understanding bottle features, such as nipple shape and flow rate, and how these factors can impact feeding success. Heather also...
Registry Must-Have: Baby Sleep Environment Essentials
Ciarra Morgan, birth doula and pediatric sleep consultant, shares her favorite sleep aids for babies including swaddles, sound machines, night lights, lovies, and pacifiers. She emphasizes the importance of creating a sleep-friendly environment and the need for...
Registry Must-Have: Choosing the Right Swaddle or Sleep Sack
In this episode, Jes Gannon, a postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant, discusses the importance of swaddles and sleep sacks for newborns. She explores their benefits, safety concerns, and common misconceptions. Tune in to learn about choosing the right...
Big Listener Update for Birth, Baby!
Host Ciarra announces that Birth, Baby! will be a single host podcast moving forward and wishes past co-host Samantha well in this next chapter of her life. Please feel free to reach out with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest,...
Maria’s Birth Story: From Infertility to Motherhood
In this conversation, Maria Mathis-Cruiser joins the host to share her profound journey through infertility, IVF, and the complexities of pregnancy, including the challenges of high-risk conditions like preeclampsia. With humor and heart, she discusses her experiences...
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