Jamie and Emily celebrate their last podcast episode before their summer break by discussing a highly requested topic- their daily routines! They emphasize both the similarities and the differences in their parenting styles, and how this plays out in their day to day schedules. Emily starts out by discussing her mornings and the challenges of dealing with an early-rising toddler, while Jamie talks about her more relaxed mornings and the benefits of having older, more independent children. They delve into mealtimes, and the strategies of ordering out and letting kids watch TV during meals vs eating together as a family. Emily and Jamie then discuss their bedtime routines, highlighting the different routes they each take with their children, from quick good nights to more involved nighttime rituals. They reflect on the flexibility and challenges of parenting, emphasizing the importance of adapting routines to individual family needs and doing what works best for the family as a whole.

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Jamie and Emily start off this week’s episode by introducing their guest, Alex DiGrado (@bostonpelvicpt), a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in pelvic floor health. They humorously discuss their own personal experiences with Alex, and highlight the resources that Alex provides both in person and virtually.

In their conversation, Jamie, Emily, and Alex discuss the importance of pelvic floor health, especially during and after pregnancy. They talk about common misconceptions and fears about pelvic floor physical therapy, and Alex shares her approach to trauma-informed care, ensuring that patients feel safe and respected when in her care. She describes the logistics of pelvic floor PT, from when to go, how to find a good provider, and what patients can expect before and during their visit. Alex also touches on the flexibility of care, from one-time postpartum visits to more extended treatments, and the significance of realistic lifestyle modifications and home exercises in maintaining pelvic health.

In this week’s Q&A, Jamie and Emily discuss when parents can stop using baby monitors.

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Emily and Jamie kick off this week’s episode by discussing Jamie’s recent experience with training her dog. Switching gears, they introduce their guest for this week, Nicole Fox. Nicole is a familiar face on the Nurture platform, providing virtual and in-person support and education for parents. As a registered nurse, dietician, and lactation consultant, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, addressing common parental questions about infant formula and feeding.

In their discussion, Nicole acknowledges the overwhelming variety of infant formulas and the key factors to consider when choosing a formula, such as accessibility, cost, and specific dietary needs. Nicole shares her expertise on the importance of gut health in infants, explaining the differences between standard and hypoallergenic formulas, and the common misconceptions about lactose intolerance versus milk protein allergies. In their discussion, Emily, Jamie, and Nicole’s discussion also underscores the crucial role of proper education and support for parents, particularly regarding elimination diets in breastfeeding mothers, and emphasizes consulting with dietitians to ensure nutritional adequacy and manage dietary changes effectively.

In this week’s Q&A, Emily and Jamie discuss the transition from formula and bottles at the one year mark.

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