Surviving Postpartum: Shouldn't I Be Happy?

The addition of a new baby is supposed to be a happy time, right? However, a new study suggests the birth of your first child could be more stressful and lead to more unhappiness than unemployment, divorce, or death? What? How is that possible? What are the most common stressors new parents experience? And how can you overcome those issues and experience more happiness and stability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preparing your car for your new baby involves more than just selecting a car seat. How do you ensure your car seat is properly installed and how to get it checked by a professional? What about other products designed for the car seats, are they safe? What additional items do you really need in your car and how do you safely secure those items? We have some great tips to help you prepare for your new baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it’s your first child, second or third… bringing in a new baby can come with a bit of conflict… Today we are chatting about ways to avoid the late night bickering, early morning grouchiness and overall fatigue that can plague new parents during the baby’s first year of life! Esha Mufti joins us and shares her advice on avoiding arguments and how to best parent your new bundle of joy! If you would like to purchase her book daisy's guide for soon-to-be parents click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s your little one’s first Thanksgiving! Whether they are three months old, six or even approaching one year we are chatting about the different food ideas you can give your baby on this first holiday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeding your baby solid foods can be a bit scary at first. Most new moms are worried about choking hazards. So, what do you need to keep in mind when you're feeding your baby new foods? What can we do to help modify these foods to make them safer? And what are the most common choking culprits out there that we may want to avoid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are officially in Fall and with the cooler weather comes hearty dishes like soups, stews and chilis. But, are these foods safe to give my baby or toddler and how can I make some of my favorite dishes baby friendly? Today we are speaking to a dietician on how you can still make your favorite fall foods you love but also make them baby friendly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many women get cleared for normal activities from their doctors within a couple of months of giving birth, the postpartum recovery period is actually much longer. How long does it actually take to heal from pregnancy and childbirth? And what are some ways new moms can prioritize self-care during this time period? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you constantly losing your keys or finding things in odd places? Maybe you chalk it up to "mom brain." But is so-called “mom brain” — or "pregnancy brain" — real, or just something we tell ourselves to feel better? A researcher and moms weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You remove your baby's diaper and see redness everywhere- perhaps even bumps and open sores! What's causing your baby's diaper rash? Could it be the diaper or some other form of allergy or irritation? How should you clean the area to reduce any discomfort for your baby? And how can you treat the rash and (hopefully) prevent it from happening again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As your baby grows, so does his ability to sleep for longer periods of time. So, how does this impact the naps you have scheduled throughout the day? How much sleep does your baby really need, and how does this change along with their overall development? How do you drop naps throughout the day and still make sure your baby isn't cranky or wide awake when it's nighttime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices