You can read every parenting book, take every class, and research every stroller and baby monitor, but nothing quite prepares you for bringing home a newborn. Is that breathing normal? How often should they eat? Why are they crying? And what's going on with that umbilical stump?
On this episode of Grown-Up Stuff, Matt and Lea get answers to the questions every new parent seems to have, joined by board-certified pediatrician Dr. Yoshi Rothman. They cover newborn feeding and breastfeeding challenges, safe sleep and SIDS prevention, crying and soothing, developmental milestones, first pediatrician visits, and how to protect babies from germs and illness. They also talk about postpartum depression, the importance of a support system, and how to tell what's normal from what needs a doctor's attention.
Whether you're a first-time parent, preparing for a baby, or just trying to be the trusted adult with good advice, this episode is full of practical newborn care tips, reassurance, and a reminder that nobody has to figure it all out on day one.
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