Unswaddled

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Episode # 61: The Formula Shortage May 23, 2022

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Jamie and Emily cover the formula shortage— a topic that is close to our hearts and deserves attention, education, and proper recommendations/support.

***This episode was filmed on 5/12, and we understand that this is an evolving situation. For the latest updates and recommendations, follow us on instagram @nurturebynaps.

Discussed in this episode: -Where to find formula -Where to look for alternatives -Continuing breastfeeding -Risks associated with breastfeeding -Mental health -Supply chain -Formula recall -Formula market -European formulas -AAP recommendations -community resources -medical resources

Other resources on Facebook: -Nurture by NAPS Community Board -humanmilk4humanbabies Massachusetts https://www.facebook.com/HM4HBMA/

Episode # 60: NICU Questions May 16, 2022

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Jamie is joined by neonatologist, Dr. Jennifer Benjamin, to talk all things NICU. The ladies first met during Dr. Benjamin's pregnancy and then connected again through lactation support. Now, a few years later, Jamie and Dr. Benjamin sit down to discuss the unique aspects of experiencing the NICU and adjusting to life at home.

Discussed in this episode: - Adjusted age - Growth and development - Full term gestation - Planned & unplanned NICU stays - What to do for corrected age - Sleep training - Immunizations - Chronologic age - Growth chart - Growth curve - Starting solids - Early allergy introduction - Added calories - NICU stay - Advice for a NICU stay - NICU support - Follow up support - Peer support - Milestones

For more information follow us on IG @ nurturebynaps

Episode # 59: How Not to Hate Your Partner After You Become Parents May 09, 2022

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Emily is joined by Meredith Silversmith, licensed marriage and family therapist, co-founder of Nassau Wellness, and and NAPS mom to talk relationships after baby.

Discussed on this episode:

-Partner communication -Relationship changes -Difficult conversations -Delegation -Asking for help -Partner needs -Counseling -Making time for your partner -Partner bonding -Quality time -Relationship building

Referenced in this episode/ how to reach Meredith: Website: nassauwellness.com/meredith Email: meredith@nassauwellness.com Instagram: @happymarriage.coach

Episode #58: Growth Charts— Bigger Isn't Better May 02, 2022

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This week, Unswaddled is joined by Ellen McCue— our pediatric Nurse Practitioner, girl mom of 2, sleep expert, and full time NAPS favorite. In her 14+ years of pediatric experience, Ellen has weighed a LOT of babies and discussed growth charts thousands of times. Pediatricians are not the enemy, it's the growth chart!

Emily and Ellen discuss what the growth chart means, why it is used, where it is flawed, and when it is important (and not important).

Discussed in this episode: -low percentiles -high percentiles -falling off a growth curve -genetics -head growth, height, and weight -breastfeeding -bottle feeding -questions to ask your provider -CDC growth chart -WHO growth chart

Referenced in this article: 1. Link NY Times Article: The Trouble with Growth Charts https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/parenting/growth-chart-accuracy.html 2. 30 nursing consult https://www.nurturebynaps.com/phone-consult 3. Lactation support https://www.nurturebynaps.com/lactation-consult

Episode # 57: Blanket Statements Suck Apr 25, 2022

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Blanket statements are NOT helpful. This week Jamie and Emily talk about all of the crazy statements that have heard over the years. As parents, we are hyper-vigilant and these statements are dangerous because they make space for more judgement (and who needs that?). It is important to remember that the intent is never malicious and what works for someone else is not meant to work for you. Every circumstance is different, every family is different and every baby is different.

Remember to ask yourself: -Who is the source? -What is the context? -Who should I ask for help (lactation, pediatrician, trusted friend)? -Where to look for information?

Send us your blanket statements @nurturebynaps on instagram. We can't wait to share.

Episode # 56: Exposure to Allergens with Lil Mixins Apr 18, 2022

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As a follow up on allergies and starting solids, Emily is joined by Meenal Lele— owner and founder of Lil Mixins. Lil Mixins was founded with the purpose (and significant clinical research) to stop food allergies before they start, while making the process simple!

Meenal shares her story and what inspired her to prevent food allergies. Also discussed on this episode: -signs to look for with food allergies -allergy testing -asthma -eczema -early allergen introduction -food timeline -top allergens -peanuts/tree nuts -eggs -allergy prevention -how and when to introduce "high risk" foods -treatment vs prevention

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Lil Mixins website:

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For more, follow us on IG @nurturebynaps

Episode #55: Starting Solids Apr 11, 2022

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Just as you find your feeding groove, it is time for solids! Jamie and Emily debunk many of the feeding myths and address what starting solids can look like.

Addressed in this episode: -Overwhelm of starting solids -Feeding schedule -Breastfeeding -Bottle feeding -Formula feeding -Baby led weaning -Purees -Common allergens -Overeating -Intuitive eating -Gagging -Iron rich foods -Choking vs gagging -Picky eaters

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Episode # 54: Intrusive Thoughts Apr 04, 2022

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This week, Emily is joined by Julia Hale, NAPS mom, LICSW (licensed independent clinical social worker), owner and founder of Soultality Center for Psychotherapy. The focus of their conversation is on perinatal mental health and intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are something that we all have, but majorly stigmatized, and rarely discussed.

Other topics include: -engaging with intrusive thoughts -shame -thought vs action -postpartum OCD -exposure therapy -postpartum anxiety -postpartum OCD -postpartum depression -avoidance -rituals/ mental rituals -seeking out what a thought means -when to seek help -compulsion -therapy -heading

Intrusive thoughts thrive in secrecy. You are not alone.

Referenced in this episode & additional resources: Find a therapist trained in 'exposure and response prevention' (ERP) on www.IOCDF.org or www.treatmyocd.com

Episode # 53: Unswaddled Turns 1! Mar 28, 2022

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Time really does fly! Unswaddled is officially 1 year old and we cannot thank you enough for your continued support in allowing us to do what we love. Jamie and Emily recap the changes that have happened over the course of the year in life, business, and parenting, as well as reflect on (many) lessons learned.

Topics include: - Starting a business - Building a business - The parallels between business and parenting - Acknowledging mistakes and MOVING on - No longer making excuses for mistakes - Learning to say sorry - Parenting struggles - School drop off/ routines - Changing perspectives - Taking action

Like and share this episode! Follow us on IG @nurturebynaps.

Episode # 52: Maternal Gatekeeping Mar 21, 2022

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On this episode, Jamie and Emily discuss maternal gatekeeping. This is a concept that addresses a mother's protective beliefs regarding their partner's involvement in their children's life (especially in infancy)— more specifically, the behaviors between parents that support or restrict co-parenting. Jamie and Emily relive their dos and don'ts of maternal gatekeeping with personal stories.

Link to book a nursing consult:

https://www.nurturebynaps.com/phone-consult

Referenced in this episode:

How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Your-Husband-After-Kids/dp/1784754773/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1647360371&sr=1-1

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