Episodes

  • Adopting a Newborn

    Adopting a Newborn
    Sep 11 2025
    Adoption can happen through many avenues and under a variety of circumstances. Each baby’s adoption story is uniquely beautiful and uniquely challenging. How do you know if adoption is right for your family? What are some of the challenges you may face when adopting a newborn? How do you overcome obstacles that may come your way? In this episode, moms of adopted newborns share their personal experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Coping With Milestone Anxiety

    Coping With Milestone Anxiety
    Sep 4 2025
    From your baby's first smile to his first steps, there are so many exciting milestones to look forward to. But sometimes, keeping track of them all can be a little overwhelming. And what if your baby’s not rolling by the time your friend’s baby did? Or what if she’s a late talker or walker? At what point should you actually seek help? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Healing from Birth Trauma

    Healing from Birth Trauma
    Aug 28 2025
    Sometimes unexpected events during childbirth can wound a new mother. The physical scars fade, but emotional trauma can produce feelings of helplessness, shame, and defeat. How can a mother process these emotions and even embrace them as moments of courage and strength, rather than weakness? And how can loved ones support mom during this important transition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Postpartum Mental Health: Postpartum Anxiety

    Postpartum Mental Health: Postpartum Anxiety
    Aug 21 2025
    New moms experience many new emotions after the birth of their baby, and some of those feelings may surprise you, such as anxiety. Postpartum anxiety is a common condition that is often overlooked because of the belief that new mothers are just naturally anxious. So, what are the symptoms, and how does it differ from other postpartum mood disorders? And how can this condition impact a mother's ability to care for her child if gone untreated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Delayed Postpartum Depression: Expectations

    Delayed Postpartum Depression: Expectations
    Aug 14 2025
    Sometimes parenting doesn't turn out the way we planned. We may envision our birth plan unfolding perfectly, followed by days, weeks, months, or years of complete happiness as we watch our children grow. But reality can look much different. What happens when our expectations aren't fulfilled? How can that lead to depression and fears of failure as a new mother? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Delayed Postpartum Depression: Toddler Transitions

    Delayed Postpartum Depression: Toddler Transitions
    Aug 7 2025
    Caring for a toddler is both an exciting and challenging adventure, for any parent. If you're struggling with postpartum depression or another postnatal mood disorder, this transition may seem completely overwhelming. So, how can you better prepare yourself? How do you manage your child's temper tantrums when you might be on the verge of doing the same thing yourself? We'll explore some tips to help give you more structure to help both you and your child feel more secure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Container Babies: The Danger of Infant Restraint Devices

    Container Babies: The Danger of Infant Restraint Devices
    Jul 31 2025
    It's hard to walk through baby stores without feeling like you need absolutely everything on the shelves. But, when it comes to devices that restrain your baby, less is probably best. Today we're learning all about the concept of "container babies" and the potentially harmful effects it could have on your child's development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Setting Boundaries As a New Parent and Sticking to Them

    Setting Boundaries As a New Parent and Sticking to Them
    Jul 24 2025
    Early parenthood is full of difficult decisions that could be made easier by establishing boundaries before the baby is born. How do you identify boundaries that work best for your family? And how do you communicate those to well-meaning family members who try to push back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins