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In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast, Kate Fusco shares how home birth can be a powerful and sacred experience for expectant and new parents, despite the risks and challenges of the journey--highlighting the remarkable protein that kickstarts milk production after temporary pauses. Kate is a home birth mother, mentor, and childbirth educator as well as an experienced home birth attendant. She is the host of the Happy Home Birth podcast and works to encourage mothers to step into the depths of who they are and ready themselves for the mother they'll be meeting on the other side. In this episode, you will learn the following: What is the impact of home birth on the transition into motherhood? How can expectant and new parents best prepare for childbirth, based on their individual needs and wants? What is the history of home birth versus hospital birth in the US, and why is it important to consider? Visit Kate: The Homebirth Collective:  https://happyhomebirth.thrivecart.com/the-homebirth-collective-self-study/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhomebirthpodcast/  

In this episode, Liz Mandell, a birth and postpartum Doula, navigates the mysterious and often painful journey of pregnancy by offering insightful tips and tricks, while challenging the cultural norms of birth and advocating for birthing people to find their own unique coping mechanisms. In this episode, you will learn the following: What Natural Pain Relief Options Are Available During Pregnancy and Childbirth? What Role Does Emotion Play in Labor Dystopia? What Are Different Ways to Create a Safe, Calm Environment for Labor and Delivery?   Visit Jade and Alix’s: Website: ; https://thebirthuprising.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising/   

In this episode, we tackle all about experiencing the power of personal development to discover and appreciate the unique perspectives of all nine personality types with the Enneagram. Erin Rocchio is an executive coach and partner at Evolution, a boutique coaching business servicing high growth startups. She has 15 years of experience in transformational leader, team, and organizational development and is certified in integral professional coaching. She is also a senior member of the Enneagram and Business Network. In this episode, you will learn the following: Discovering the ancient roots of the enneagram personality system and its modern applications. Uncovering the unconscious automatic responses of our individual personality type and how to gain more control over them. Exploring the nine personality types of the enneagram and how they manifest in our lives.   Visit Erin Rocchio’s links: Products: www.ourwholenessatwork.com Coaching Services: www.Evolution.team IG: @wholenessatwork @evolutionsvc Twitter: @wholeatwork @evolutionsvc Email: erin@ourwholenessatwork.com AND erin@evolution.team   Enneagram X Burnout Card Deck 108 Mindful Practices for Sustained Wellbeing https://ourwholenessatwork.com/pages/enneagram-burnout-card-deck   Enneagram Circles https://evolution.team/enneagram-circles Burnout Recovery Circles   https://evolution.team/wholeness-at-work-burnout-recovery-circles  

Bailey Bouwman learned about cloth diapering from her own experience and through her work in the industry. She found it to be a great option for budget, convenience and the environment, and cloth diapers are now much more advanced than the rubber pants and pins of the past. Bailey Bouwman is the host of the Cloth Diaper Podcast and author of Cloth Diapers: The Ultimate Guide to Textiles, Washing and More. She is a mom of two living in Prince George, British Columbia and the owner of a maternity and children's boutique.   In this episode, you will learn the following: The benefits of switching to cloth diapers. What is the best type of cloth diaper for every mess imaginable? Pros and cons of cloth diapering  Alternatives and guidelines for washing cloth diapers properly How to start out a venture about clothing diaper business   Visit Bailey’s social media account:  Website: https://www.simplymombailey.com/about/ Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/baileybouwman   Visit Shelly’s:   Website:  https://www.shellytaftibclc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellytaftibclc/ 

Shownotes:   When Kristin Cavuto, a licensed clinical social worker and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, discovers that a patient is suffering from insufficient glandular tissue, she must battle against the physical and emotional obstacles to provide the patient with the resources to successfully breastfeed their newborn. She specializes in low supply, parental and infant mental health, and the intersection of ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender, and the care of the new family.   In this episode, you will learn the following: What are the physical characteristics of insufficient glandular tissue? How can iron levels in breast milk be supplemented in babies who need it? Ways to minimize all possible causes of low milk supply. How certain medical and environmental issues greatly affect lactation. The benefits of SNS or the Supplemental Nursing System. Visit Kristin’s social media account:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinvaughtcavuto/?hl=en Email: kristin@kristincavutoconsulting.com   Visit Shelly’s:   Website:  https://www.shellytaftibclc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellytaftibclc/ 

Listen as Alix and Jade talk about how hypnobirthing helps you achieve your birth goals.   Shownotes: In this episode we tackle all about Hypnobirthing. Hypnobirthing is a form of meditation and visualization to have an easy and pain-free birth. Alex and Jade from Birth Uprising shared their stories of having different birthing experiences without and with Hypnobirthing, and discussed the science behind it. They explained that while birth can be painful, Hypnobirthing can help to manage the pain and make it a more positive experience. They also provided tips on anti-inflammatory and diuretic foods to further support a positive birthing experience. In this episode, you will learn the following: What are the pros and cons of induction and how can hypnobirthing help you make an informed decision? More than one in ten women who did not have high blood pressure before or during pregnancy, developed it postpartum. What’s more about hypnobirthing than what is often portrayed in the media?   Link for postpartum blood pressure story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/12/13/high-blood-pressure-postpartum-women/ Visit Jade and Alix’s:   Website: ; https://thebirthuprising.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising/    Visit Shelly’s:   Website:  https://www.shellytaftibclc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellytaftibclc/ 

Many parents who are bottle feeding are just expected to know everything and need less assistance. Bottle feeding is viewed as something as simple as shoving that feeding bottle into your baby's mouth, and that's it. However, Brittany Pados claims otherwise and explains why in this episode.     Brittany Pados is a neonatal nurse practitioner and a certified lactation counselor. She has a Ph.D. in nursing focused on infant feeding and does research on the flow rates of bottle nipples. Today, she will clear up any misconception about infant feeding using bottle nipples.    Shelly and Brittany will tackle how labeling on bottles needs to be backed up with more research and are mostly marketing strategies only. Also, they give tips and knowledge on how you can choose the right bottle for your baby to avoid any adjacent problems in the future.   Brittany also shares how she conducts her experiments and what motivates her to keep doing research about the flow rates of bottle nipples. She shares her expertise on signs to look out for to know when your baby is struggling to take the bottle and what you can do about it.   Join this educational episode, take notes, and connect with Brittany and Shelly for any questions.     Connect with Brittany: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infantfeedingcare/ https://www.instagram.com/infantfeedinglabs/ Website: https://infantfeedinglabs.com/   Study https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-06-links-lactobacillus-crispatus-bacterium-preterm.html   Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc

Most women struggle with their journey into motherhood, from conception to postpartum. I am thrilled to have Jessica Lorion in today's episode and share the three pillars of motherhood – Advocacy, Planning and Preparing, and Commmunity.    Jessica is the host of Mamas in Training podcast, wherein she talks about everything about motherhood. Her curiosity to ask questions that will surely help mothers or mothers-to-be makes her stand out. Jessica shares how this podcast came about despite not being a mother yet.    These three pillars of motherhood are related to her podcast because it is the common theme of every episode based on Jessica's observations. What's more impressive is that these three pillars can be used in any stage of your life, not just motherhood.    So, are you ready for a deep dive into the three pillars of motherhood with Jessica and Shelly? Listen now and get your papers and pen ready.   Article: ​​https://www.todaysparent.com/baby/baby-health/covid-in-newborns-aap-study/    Connect with Jessica: Jessica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamasintraining   Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc  

Having enough sleep is a must! Don’t you agree?   Taking care of your baby is important, but so is taking care of yourself, especially after birth. And one way to take care of yourself is by ensuring you get enough sleep. That’s why we are joined by Yasmin from Mindful Sleep, so we can talk about everything about sleep deprivation and mental health solutions.    Throughout this episode, you will hear anecdotes and experiences that made Yasmin passionate about getting enough sleep postpartum. This can be done in multiple ways, and one of them is having a sleep plan along with your birth plan before the baby comes. Also, Shelly and Yasmin talk about the importance of sleep in taking care of your mental health. It is emphasized that help from your partner and your support system and asking for help is highly beneficial.   Listen now and learn new tips on getting enough sleep and prioritizing yourself, even with kids. Connect with Yasmin: Yasmin’s website https://www.mindfulsleepconsulting.com/ Yasmin’s insta: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_sleep/   Parental Support and Brain Development in Preemies: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220928/Parental-support-improves-the-brain-development-of-prematurely-born-infants.aspx   Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc

We'll get to know Carly and Megan from Fourth Trimester Foundations for today's episode. This passion project was created to fill mothers' need for care and support after childbirth.    Carly and Megan aim to support and educate families and mothers about what they can do to care for their bodies right after giving birth. Although in this episode, they focused more on tandem nursing.    Tandem nursing is when you nurse more than 1 baby at a time. They tackle the benefits and share tips for tandem nursing. Along with this are their breastfeeding journeys with their babies.    Tune in, learn how Carly and Megan passionately formed Fourth Trimester Foundations, and understand tandem nursing in depth.   Carly and Megan's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourthtrifoundations/ Website: https://www.fourthtrimesterfoundations.com/   Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/979020   Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc  

Today, Lo Nigrosh shares how she’s raising her kids to be compassionate and open-minded. She shares her birthing experience wherein she was induced despite not wanting to and being filled with so many fluids that she can’t wear her prosthetic leg. This experience showed her how little the medical field knows about birthing for people with disabilities.   Moreover, many parents feel alone and defeated whenever they can’t show up for their kids 100%, 24/7, with or without a disability. Shelly and Lo remind you that connecting with your kids doesn’t have to be 100% all the time. It’s crucial for your kids to see that you take care of yourself. Having a disability gave Lo a different perspective on how she can listen to her body and fend for her kids without neglecting herself or her kids. Her disability influenced her way of taking care of her kids by letting them know that it’s okay to let yourself have a break, regardless of how many hats you wear in life.    She also shares her amazing podcast, The Milk Making Minutes, which explores breastfeeding struggles and triumphs through the lens of systemic barriers.   Join in this insightful conversation now and tune in! Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35945826/   Connect with Lo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lonigrosh/ The Milk Making Minutes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-milk-making-minutes/id1614255223   Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc

Today we are talking to Meryl Estrabook, a doula continuously learning and imparting all her knowledge to families. She shares her birthing journey and how she got into this field.    Because of her experiences, she decided to help families avoid the cascade of interventions. If you’re unfamiliar with this phrase, Shelly and Meryl explain it more profound in this episode.    As the conversation progresses, they tackle the flaws in the healthcare system for birthing and how having a knowledgeable doula who cares for you and your family is essential.   Listen and learn more about Meryl and her work. Links: t-shirt study: https://consumer.healthday.com/12-13-t-shirt-study-shows-importance-of-mom-s-smell-to-baby-s-bond-2655927897.html   Connect with Meryl Estabrook: Website: https://www.estabrookbirth.com/   Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc

tell you that you are not alone!   In today's episode, Shelly is joined by Unnati Patel, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and your rested mama ally. Her goal is to help families get the best sleep possible, both for the baby and the parents.    They discuss the key things you need to know about your baby's transition to the crib. They covered everything from the signs to look out for before transitioning up to what you can do to gradually transition your baby. Shelly also asked different scenarios about babies' sleeping patterns, and Unnati outstandingly answered every scenario like the expert she is.     Join this conversation and learn more about transitioning to the crib with our sleep expert, Unnati Patel!   Links:  Mammaroo recall: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/08/15/baby-rockers-swings-recall-mamaroo-rockaroo/10333625002/   Connect with Unnati: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nestedtorestedsleep/ Website: https://www.nestedtorestedsleep.com/    Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc

In today’s episode, Shelly is joined by Jocelyn MacRae. She works with women and their support networks by helping them to navigate their emotions through miscarriage or abortion.    Despite the time difference, Shelly and Jocelyn recorded this episode to share with you the importance of having the right support system if you have a miscarriage or abortion. No one has to be alone. Aside from that, Jocelyn shares how her two angels, Charlotte and Oaklyn, guided her to this field. Now, she’s helping women and families go through this part of their lives wherein grief is abundant. Also, she emphasized that support should not only be available to the mother. It should also be accessible to the father, partner, or guardian because they too are grieving the loss.   Listen now and hear her story while being informed about what you can do to make the world better for people who’s had miscarriages and abortions.  Connect with Jocelyn: Website: https://www.jocelyn.coach/about Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jocelyn.coaching/    Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc  

Most parents are scared to hear “NICU.” Who wouldn’t, right? As parents, we want the best for our babies the moment they are brought into this world. Nobody wants their baby to stay in a hospital attached to different machines. However, it is something we barely have control over.   In this episode, we are joined by Emily Newberg. She is the founder of Baby Bean, a birth and postpartum doula, and an expert on all things baby. With her 20+ years of experience in taking care of babies and families, she didn’t expect that there would be a time when she would be the one needing much support.   Along with the remarkable things she’s done, she’s also a NICU mom. According to her, having all the knowledge and experiences may have made her experience a little lighter, but it’s still different when you are in that situation.    Listen and learn from her NICU story and how she and her baby survived and is now enjoying the comforts of their own home.  Connect with Emily: Website: https://babybeanboston.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babybeanboston/  Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc

Important announcement: We have a new co-host! 🎉 From now on, we will be joined by Maria. She’s been working in the lactation industry for over 6 years and is here to share her knowledge with you all.   On the other hand, we’ve been getting tons of questions about contact napping, and there are different views and opinions about it roaming around. So, in this episode, we are joined by Kensey Butkevic, the founder of Sleep Easy Clinic, wherein she will talk about contact napping from the good, the bad, and the troubleshooting.   This episode is packed with tips and suggestions on how and how often you should do contact napping and what things you can buy to aid in contact napping. These products are recommended by Kensey based on her own personal experience.   Also, Shelly and Kensey clarify that there is no one size fits all pattern or approach for all babies and families. Each baby has different sleeping needs, so we shall adjust based on that.    So, tune in and get ready to take down notes if you want to know all things about contact napping.   Connect with Kensey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleep.easy.consulting/ Website: https://sleepeasyclinic.com/  Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc

With the latest news of overturning Roe v. Wade, it is evident that it is a huge step back for health care. However, this is not a shock to many who know the available care for pregnant women.    In this episode, we are joined by Amber Matteson. She is an LGBTQ+ and a full-spectrum doula from Massachusetts. It was her calling to provide help to everyone who needs a guide in their pregnancy or abortion journey.   Shelly and Amber talk about how important it is to have abortion support that would not shove bible verses down your throats or make you feel bad about doing it. Amber is part of a community that healthily supports choices, providing all the scientific information and options before making the final decision up to the healing process.   Unbeknownst to the public, Amber and Shelly emphasized that abortion is a loss and people grieve differently. In that grieving process, we need the proper support around us, and that’s what people like Amber do. What’s more impressive is that she doesn’t have a fixed price for her services, which could be completely free. In doing so, she provides access to reliable information for everyone! They also talked about how well-meaning help may cause more damage.   Listen to this episode to learn more about Amber and her journey as an all-around doula!   Connect with Amber: Instagram: @intimateconnectionsdoula LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambermatteson/ Website: https://www.intimateconnectionsdoula.com  Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc  

For today’s episode, Shelly is joined by Dr. Martin Rosen. Since graduating from Life Chiropractic College as a summa cum laude graduate in 1981, he built his career on the foundations of authenticity, mastering his chiropractic skills, sharing his years of clinical knowledge, and a commitment to excellence.   Dr. Martin shares the importance of bodywork as early as the baby has come out of the womb. It is emphasized in this episode that early assessment is vital for developing the baby’s nervous system.   Shelly and Dr. Martin share their knowledge in their respective fields while agreeing that each practitioner has their own set of specialties, and there’s no shame in recommending others when it’s not a great fit.   Authored by Dr. Martin Rosen and Dr. Nancy Watson is the book entitled “It’s All In The Head.” They wrote a book that would help medical practitioners and parents know more about the importance of their field.   Get to know Dr. Martin Rosen through these links:  Book: itsallintheheadbook.com Website 1: wellesleychiro.com Website 2: drmartinrosen.com Website 3: peakpotentialprogram.com  

As parents or soon-to-be parents, we often forget about ourselves and focus more on taking care of our babies. Although, it’s been proven time and time that we need to take care of ourselves and heal for us to take care of others properly.    This episode is about mindfulness with Josephine Atluri, a mindfulness and meditation coach and a mother of seven exceptional children. She will share her journey as a mother and how that helped her realize how mindfulness can play a huge role in parenthood and family building.   Listen to this episode and learn how mindfulness will change you and your baby’s life. Resources mentioned:   https://www.trulybeauty.com/ https://www.sutterhome.com/tag/lemonade/ Connect with Josephine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephineratluri/?hl=en  Website: https://www.jatluri.com  Podcast: https://www.jatluri.com/podcast  Mindfulness Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/164876469X?maas=maas_adg_05A0DB8B1B2F4D94970708B88573937E_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas   

Taking care of yourself should always be part of our priorities. There have been so many #selfcare tips that you can see online. We’ll be talking about exercising as a form of self-care specifically for moms before, during, and after pregnancy for this episode.    Emma Jory helps busy women build mental & physical strength, reduce pain, tone up, and improve flexibility & consistency through different exercises such as pilates and yoga. Of course, we all want to be fit enough to carry a baby and spend a lot of time with our families.   So, join us as she shares the importance of moving your body as a momma or soon-to-be momma. Resources mentioned: https://freeformula.exchange/ The Body Keeps The Score: https://amzn.to/3LDKCnN   Connect with Emma: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epilatesonline/  Website: https://epilatesonline.com  Connect with Shelly: Website: www.shellytaftibclc.com    Instagram:@shellytaftibclc