[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5986246/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Breastfeeding is wonderful gift, but for some new moms, its a bit difficult to get the hang of, especially when not enough milk is being produced. What can moms do to amp up their supply? How can the law of supply and demand assist our boobies?  My guest today is Becky Leonard, a Certified Lactation Education Counselor and Certified Doula. She is the owner of Nourish Baby, a company dedicated to teaching mothers everything they need to know about breastfeeding.  What you'll learn in this episode: Our bodies are the epitome of the laws of supply and demand. The more demand you put on your body, the more milk supply it is going to make Why it's important for the mom to be well nourished and taken care of because then the baby will be fed and taken care of as well. "Feed the mommy, [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5940022/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful part of being a mother, but are we doing it right? Is it for everyone? Does every child feed the same way? A lot of first-time mothers often wonder if this is something that they should do on their own since it is such a natural thing, or if they should seek the help and advice of someone more experienced. Becky Leonard is that person. Becky is a Certified Lactation Education Counselor and Certified Doula. She makes it her mission to show mothers that there is no right or wrong way to breastfeed. She helps educate mothers on the biology of their breast milk to ensure both baby and mommy are satisfied and bonding. Becky is the owner of Nourish Baby, a company dedicated to teaching mothers everything they need to know about breast feeding.   What You'll Learn [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5918355/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Toddlers are adorable but they can certainly have powerful personalities. In this episode, our resident toddler expert, Megan Pierson, joins me to chat about how best to handle sleeptime, naptime, sleep regression and transitioning to a toddler bed. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How many hours of sleep does a toddler need in a 24 hour period (18 months ? 3 years old) How long should a toddler's nap times be? What signs to look for to tell if a child is ready to drop their second nap What does a typical toddler's schedule look like? What is the most important thing about toddler sleep that parents should know How to handle a toddler who is resisting bedtime What are the biggest sleep regressions for toddlers between 18 months to 24 months How to tell when to transition your child to a toddler bed [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5918190/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts and answers to some of your most frequently asked questions. Questions I Respond to in This Episode: "How long should I breastfeed? I'm kind of over it" "What is sleeping through the night?" "My baby fights the swaddle. How long should I swaddle?" "Can I wake a sleeping baby?" "How can I tell if my baby is eating enough?" "Why does my baby wake up every 45 minutes?" "Why does my 5-month-old wake up all night long but isn't hungry?" at 9:15 "When should I drop a nap?" "My baby rolls over all night long" 11:19 "What do I think about the Merlin sleep suit?" "Do you believe in crying it out?" Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player of choice. If you [...]