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A Maternal/Child Health Investigator and an Obstetric Violence Lawyer report on the political, legal, and financial realities of childbirth in the United States.

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals. The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers...

Carole Kramer Arsenault has spent the last two decades helping parents through pregnancy, labor, and all of their new responsibilities once baby comes home - both as a longtime pediatric nurse and as the founder of the most highly regarded baby care service in New England. From the first trimester to the fourth (baby’s crucial first three months), Arsenault and her team of professional nurses have seen it all.

This book serves to empower parents to go into combo feeding with all the knowledge they need to succeed. With a majority of parents combo-feeding, it's about time education reflected how to do that. Rather than learning "on-the-job," parents can be prepared before baby arrives. Rather than focusing on breastfeeding only or formula feeding only, this book teaches you how to balance both.

For the Love of Parenting, is a podcast celebrating parenthood's journey. From pregnancy through childbirth, breastfeeding, and the diverse experiences of raising children, offering guidance, stories, and expert insights to support parents from the magical moments to the real-life challenges of parenthood. We recognize there's no singular perfect path but numerous ways to be a loving, supportive parent. Tune in for insightful discussions, heartfelt stories, and a community that celebrates the love and dedication of being a parent.

Welcome to Amphiba Baby's Podcast, "Babywearing & Breastfeeding Miracles.' Join me as we delve into the heartwarming world of breastfeeding and babywearing for medically complex children. In each episode, we'll share inspiring stories, expert advice, and practical insights to empower parents and caregivers on this extraordinary journey of love and care. Together, we'll celebrate the unique challenges and beautiful moments of parenthood, one nurturing miracle at a time.

Welcome to the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneur's Collective podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy, the founder of the Collective.Niamh is a childbirth educator and lactation consultant. She initially started her childbirth education business as a side hustle alongside working full time in social care.Starting her own business wasn't easy for Niamh, as she found it hard to fill her classes and get lactation clients, even when she quit her fulltime job. She worried about 'the competition' and wanted to learn how to stand out. This led her to consume all the 'business' content she could find, from ...

Getting a baby fed is one of the most important tasks for a new parent. With straightforward advice and evidence-based reasoning, lactation consultant Victoria Facelli introduces her modern approach in Feed the Baby. Both bottle and breast are welcomed as equally valuable tools. Based on her years of experience in the field, Facelli understands what families and babies need to thrive.