As cold and flu season approaches, new moms are naturally concerned about RSV

 (respiratory syncytial virus), a virus that can lead to serious complications in infants. Thankfully, breastfeeding offers incredible immune support that can help reduce the risk. In this blog, let’s explore how breastfeeding can help prevent RSV and what you can do if your little one contracts it.

What is RSV?
RSV is a common virus that presents as cold-like symptoms in older children and adults. However, in babies under six months or those with weakened immune systems, RSV can become serious, potentially leading to bronchiolitis or pneumonia. With an RSV shot not always available, breastfeeding can be a natural way to boost your baby’s defenses.

How Breastfeeding Protects Against RSV
Breast milk is more than just nutrition – it’s packed with antibodies, white blood cells, and protective proteins like lactoferrin that help your baby fight off infections. Even a few months of breastfeeding (...

The Do's and Don'ts of umbilical cord care.

I’m going to let you in on a little secret — less is more...especially when we're talking about how to care for your sweet baby's umbilical cord.

Shortly after you give birth, your baby's umbilical cord is snipped, leaving behind a small stump that will fall off within a few weeks.

Before you're ready to leave the hospital with your newborn, it's important to know how to care for the umbilical cord stump. Your doctor or nurse will likely briefly go over basic tips, but you may feel so overwhelmed with information that you find yourself unclear on how to deal with the belly button area once you get home.

And that’s why I wanted to record this episode for you. In it, I share The DO's and DON'TS for umbilical cord care. 

This is a quick listen so press play and enjoy!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to this episode.

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6 reasons why the water surrounding your baby is vitally important to their health.

Have you heard of amniotic fluid? 

During pregnancy, your baby develops inside a bag or sac called the amniotic sac. This sac contains a clear liquid called amniotic fluid. Your baby floats in it while resting in the womb. Amniotic fluid protects and nourishes your baby. 

Here’s why that’s important, mama. As with most things concerning your pregnancy, you heavily influence the amniotic ecosystem your baby lives in.

In this episode, you’ll hear where the fluid comes from and all of the functions it serves for your baby while in utero.

That's right!

Today I'm doing a deep dive on amniotic fluid, the silent hero. Cause let's face it - most of us have heard of it but don't have a clue what it actually does.

So, if you’re ready to hear the lowdown about your amniotic fluid, then grab something to take notes with and pay close attention to this episode!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in...

Some are myths, some are misconceptions...they're all unrealistic!

"Don't hold your newborn too much. You're going to spoil them."

If I had a dime for every time, I heard that statement over the course of my life, I'd be a wealthy woman.

Not only is it not true, but it's also impossible to spoil a newborn. At birth, babies don't have the capacity to understand the concept of "being spoiled". And even though they DO desire to be held and close to mommy...there's another reason why.

Tune in today, to find out this and more as I offer 6 unrealistic expectations we have for newborns and specific mindset shifts you can make now so bonding with you baby will be a breeze.

Whether you're relaxing with your favorite Starbucks drink in hand, going for a walk or loading laundry - this episode is sure to delight.

Enjoy!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to this episode.

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The natural process of breastfeeding: How to increase your milk supply.

If you know me, then you know that I absolutely love teaching new moms about breastfeeding.

 Part of my passion comes from reflecting on my own struggle with breastfeeding as a first-time mom.

...if I only knew then what I know now.

...if I only knew someone that could've helped me through the breastfeeding process.

Lucky for you, you have me!

In this episode, I'm going to give you 3 smokin' hot tips to help you increase your milk supply.

Tune in to hear all about the process of breastfeeding and 3 tried and true tips to kickstart your breastfeeding journey.

Happy Birthing!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to this episode.

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The benefits of skin-to-skin that make doing it an easy YES!

In a world where everything seems to be out of your control, here is something that is: 

Doing skin-to-skin.

Not only is it in your control, but it's also full of benefits and easy to do.

You've likely heard of this technique since it's been around for quite some time. Yet, you may not be fully aware of WHY it's such a good thing to do.

Well today's episode is packed full of reasons why choosing to make this a priority should be a no brainer.

Thanks for your support.

Happy Birthing!

Stephanie

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to my channel.

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You may be wondering....

 Do I really need a birth plan?

• How your birth plan can help you advocate your birth preferences to medical staff.
• What makes a birth plan effective.
• How a birth plan can get you one step closer to a positive birth experience.

If you want the dibs on how to avoid creating a birth plan that DOESN'T work - this episode is for you.

Happy Birthing!

Stephanie

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 People ask me, "Stephanie, what is the purpose of a birth plan?"

Simply put - the purpose of a birth plan is to support you during labor, birth and postpartum so that you are more likely to have a positive birth experience of your choosing.

Now, there are a lot of benefits that stem from having a birth plan and being prepared (which we'll get into in this episode)

But when we get down to business, having a birth plan allows you the privilege to have "birth happen through you and not to you."

In this Oh Baybee! Episode you'll learn:

• How a birth plan will improve the communication with your health provider and healthcare staff
• Why planning will increase your chance of having a positive birth experience
• How your plan will help you advocate for yourself and your baby

Having an effective birth plan may seem insignificant but trust me - (when done well) you'll have a positive birth memory that will last a lifetime.

Happy Birthing!

Stephanie

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STOP!

Before you make any decisions regarding your pregnancy...

Why breastfeeding is not only important...it's vital!

Close your eyes and imagine this super dreamy scenario:

You're on your way to the hospital excited that you're about to give birth.

You've decided to breastfeed your baby. You understand that it is the optimal choice.

You feel 100% prepared because you know exactly what’s expected of you.

You have all of the information you need to be successful at your fingertips.

You cruise through each task effortlessly,

Your jumpstart into breastfeeding is successful.

This is not some sort of weird alternate universe. In fact, this exact breastfeeding plan is easily achievable.

Yes, sweet friend.  However, it all starts with understanding why breastfeeding matters.

So, if you’re ready to learn more about why breastfeeding matters, pop in those earbuds and give this episode a listen. I promise, you’ll thank me later.

Happy Birthing!

Stephanie

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