In this episode, we chat with "Proud Down Syndrome Mom", and former client of The Newborn Nurse, Ashlyn Burger! Ashlyn is the proud mom of Penelope ("Poppy"), who has Down Syndrome, and big brother, Brooks. Ashlyn and her husband Jake, a baseball player for the Texas Rangers, found out their daughter had Down Syndrome at the 12 week ultrasound/prenatal checkup. Ashlyn shares with us what it felt like to get this diagnosis, how she prepared for Poppy, her NICU stay and heart surgery experience...

In today's episode, we chat with Bob Wall, Car Seat Safety Expert, from Nuna. He is a former police officer, and worked many years in the field witnessing the effects of babies and children not properly restrained in car seats. This led him to his passion and life calling of becoming a car seat safety expert. Bob is the GURU for all information and advice about car seats. He is a wealth of knowledge and I am so honored to have been able to chat with him! In this episode we discuss how to pick...

In this episode, we discuss all kinds of helpful information about Pelvic Floor Health for pregnant and new moms (and bonus: perimenoupause). We talk about how to prepare for childbirth and labor, what types of pelvic floor "issues" may need professional therapy or consultation, changes you may see in your body during perimenopause, normalizing and talking about pelvic floor health, and issues after birth to be aware of! We also talk about Dr. Aimee Bailey's background, and how she got into p...

Today we chat with our former mama, Kate (mom of twin toddlers, and a newborn baby girl), and talk all about POSTPARTUM FITNESS! We discuss the importance of fitness in the postpartum period, how to be gentle with your postpartum body, fitness and its impact on physical and mental health, fitness after a c-section, and much more!!! Kate's Bio: Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Nutritionist | Women’s Coaching Specialist | Registered Yoga Instructor | Science of Stretching Certified ...

In this episode, we chat with Mattie Jackson Smith, one of our former moms! We talk all about her becoming a first time mom, highlights, challenges, and how she prepared for it all, and then we dive into her backstory, platform, and ministry. Mattie lost her first husband tragically in an accident and we discuss her grief journey, how she has learned to be present in every moment, and how she has used her story to minister to and uplift others. Mattie is an outstanding author, and speak...

Today we chat with this amazing lady and lactation consultant: Angela Das, IBCLC, CLC, CNPE. Her LC journey began after nursing her children, having a few issues with nursing, and the pandemic, which all led her down the path to become an IBCLC. She is deeply passionate about all of her families, and treats each one with specialized care and concern. In this podcast we talk about all kinds of lactation questions, concerns, issues, the differences in lactation certifications, and her own breas...

We had such a great response with this guest's previous episode, that we decided to do another one with her! In this episode, we chat with Kelley Thompson, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, of Serenity Sleepers. We discuss ALL kinds of newborn sleep questions including: safe sleep, sound machines, the witching hour, daytime versus nighttime sleep, naps, sleep hygiene, a good sleep routine, and much more! As a new parent, the lack of sleep can really take its toll, and we are here to...

If you are a breastfeeding or breastpumping parent, (or plan to be), this is an episode you do not want to miss!!!! Today we chat with Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, CLSP, RLC, PPLE, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Menopause Practitioner, Wellness Advocate, and TEDX/Int. Speaker all about HUMAN BREASTMILK!! She has over 30+ years in her field! We discuss all kinds of incredible and interesting information about Human Breastmilk, and go over lots of details including the amazing science b...

Would you like to be a more calm and thriving mother? Breathwork just may be the answer for you!..... Today we chat with Ali Levine, Certified Breathwork Coach, and get some incredible information about how Breathwork can be a helpful tool for expectant and new moms (and for the whole family as well). Breathwork is a tool we often forget to utilize, and is such an easy and free resource to help ground, reduce stress, and provides many health benefits! Ali dives into the story about how bre...

If you are a new Grandparent, or Grandparent-to-be, you will not want to miss this episode!! In this episode, we interview Kim Bepler, "The Grandparent Doula", IBCLC, Postpartum Doula, Grandparent Educator, who has 25 years of experience with postpartum families, and 1 year as a brand new grandparent herself! We discuss topics such as: -How a new Grandparent can best be of help or support to new families. -The well-being and physical benefits of being an active Grandparent in your grandchi...