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The History of Baby-Led Weaning with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 1)
#100: Gill Rapley will be the first to tell you she didn’t “invent” baby-led weaning. But if you’ve read Rapley’s original baby-led weaning book, you’ll agree that she did a lot more than, as she so modestly claims, “...just gave it a name and a theoretical base”. As the founder ... Show More
44m 57s
Mar 9
Are Organic Foods Better for My Baby?
#99: Does my baby need to eat organic foods? Are organic foods “healthier” than their conventionally grown counterparts? If you can only afford or get access to certain types of organic foods, which ones should you offer to your baby? In this episode we’re looking at organic food ... Show More
17m 7s
Mar 5
Where did Picky Eating Come From? with Helen Zoe Veit
#98: Picky eating can feel like it comes out of nowhere…one day your baby eats everything and then the next day - boom - you have a picky eater on your hands. But did we maybe make picky eating up? In this episode, I’m talking with food historian Helen Zoe Veit, author of Picky: ... Show More
40m 13s
Jan 2023
When and how to stop breastfeeding
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Host Jessica Rolph breastfed all three of her children, but weaning the last has been an emotional experience. It's hard to say how many mothers breastfeed beyond that first year or two, but often those mothers feel judged for choosing to contin ... Show More
30m 48s
Mar 2021
How to Wean your Child from Breastfeeding
A person's breastfeeding journey can be filled with so many emotions.
Choosing to wean your baby from breastfeeding can be filled with excitement, sadness, nerves, and/or guilt.
Every woman is different in how she feels when this time of her and her child's life transitions ... Show More
26m 36s
Oct 2025
Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition: Myths, Milk Supply & Weight Loss
55m 47s
Oct 2025
The Follow-Up: Is Breast Best?
We’ve all heard the phrase breast is best. But is it really that simple? In this episode, I sit down with an expert to talk honestly about what the research actually says about breastfeeding and where the science gets murky. We break down what’s fact, what’s myth, and why so much ... Show More
17m 25s
Aug 2025
Complete Guide to Bottle Feeding
<p>This episode is your complete guide to bottle feeding. Learn how bottle sizes and nipple flows work and how to choose the right bottles for your baby. Explore safe ways to warm milk and simple and effective routines for cleaning and sterilizing. Get practical tips to make feed ... Show More
44m 53s
Jan 2020
Ep. 160 Feeding your baby with Jennifer Davidson
Today we are talking a deeper look into the feeding your infant with breast milk or formula with pediatric nurse and lactation consultant Jennifer Davidson who has worked for 10 years at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and 28 years at a progressive pediatric practice. Addition ... Show More
48m 1s
Feb 2025
Overcoming Postpartum Struggles: Your Roadmap to Recovery
Stephanie encourages new mamas in this postpartum episode about what happens if your healing journey takes a turn. New moms are encouraged to take care of themselves postpartum, along with a reminder to help others once they feel well, fostering a supportive community.Links Menti ... Show More
37m 59s
Oct 2025
The Gut-Baby Connection: What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know
<p>Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s shaping your baby’s health from the very first bite!</p><p>In this episode, we uncover the surprising ways your gut impacts baby’s immune system, brain development, and even lifelong wellness.</p><p>From what to eat each trimester, to ... Show More
32m 58s
Apr 2025
Ditching Unrealistic Expectations: Postpartum Advice from Doula Caitlin Wilder
<p>In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Caitlin Wilder, a doula who brings so much honesty and compassion to the postpartum space. We’re talking all about what it <em>really</em> looks like after baby arrives—normalizing the hard stuff, letting go of unrealistic ... Show More
46m 37s
Jul 2025
Clinical Clues in Infant Stool
26 m
#472: What if your baby suddenly stops breastfeeding around the time they also start solid foods. What is a nursing strike and how do you get your baby interested in breastmilk again? Erin Walsh is an SLP who also specializes in breastfeeding and she’s here to talk about nursing strikes and how breastfeeding changes when your baby starts solid foods.
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