Trish welcomes Samantha Day, a certified sleep specialist, about the myths and truths surrounding newborn and new mama sleep.

Samantha shares her journey from being a behavior specialist to becoming a newborn sleep expert, and provides practical tips for new and expecting mothers to optimize their baby's sleep and how to prepare for this during pregnancy.

She emphasizes that sleep is a learned behavior and that parents CAN teach their baby new behavioral patterns to reach the sleep they're looking for.

Trish and Samantha discuss the importance of credible research, setting realistic expectations, and addressing common misconceptions such as the “necessity” of 'cry it out' methods, and the benefits of contact sleep.

An important point in the episode, that both Trish and Samantha emphasize, is the need for flexibility, consistency, and understanding each child's unique requirements to ensure optimal sleep for both baby and parent.

00:55 Meet the Expert: Certified Sleep Consultant Sam

01:53 Sam's Journey: From Behavior Specialist to Sleep Consultant

05:20 Debunking Sleep Myths and Setting Realistic Expectations

12:28 The Importance of Consistency and Flexibility in Sleep Teaching

20:12 Addressing Contact Sleep and Co-Sleeping Concerns

24:25 The Impact of Social Media and Comparison on Parenting

32:23 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Resources

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More from Samantha Day:

Listen to her Podcast: Happy Days Rested Nights Podcast

Connect with her on Instagram - @samanthadaysleepconsulting

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Visit her website - www.samanthadayconsulting.com

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If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC...

Today, we're talking about a really important topic, how to avoid a cesarean. With c section rates being so high, it's crucial to know how to boost your chances of a vaginal delivery, and avoid unnecessary interventions.

We're going to cover the risks of cesareans, why they happen, and I'm going to share some tips, some practical, but enlightening tips to help you avoid one.

I cannot emphasize enough how:

• education
• choosing your provider wisely
• having a powerful birth plan
• staying healthy and active
• having an educated support person

Will keep you out of the line for the operating room. And that is really what we want.

Listen to this episode to learn how to maximize your chances for a vaginal delivery, avoiding unnecessary c -sections.

01:48 Understanding Cesarean Birth

03:22 The Importance of Birth Education

06:43 Risks Associated with C-Sections

08:58 Addressing Failure to Progress

29:54 Creating a Positive Birth Environment

33:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Resources:

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Connect w/ Trish:

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For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

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Learn about the BEST PREGNANCY FOODS to keep you and your baby healthy during this journey.

Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, Owner, and Founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, is on the show today. Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook, and master online nutrition educator.

Today, we'll talk about what foods are recommended during pregnancy and why having a good diet is important.

Click here to learn about Ryann's Prenatal Nutrition App: https://labornursemama.com/meal-plans

00:00 Introduction to Fearless Birth Experience

02:48 Guest Introduction: Ryann Kipping, the Prenatal Dietitian

03:51 Balancing Nutrition During Pregnancy

07:16 First Trimester Nutrition Tips

13:21 Second Trimester Nutrition Tips

19:16 Third Trimester Nutrition Tips

20:33 Importance of Omega 3s in the Third Trimester

21:27 Prepping for the Fourth Trimester

22:37 Essential Nutrients for Postpartum Recovery

25:40 Eating During Labor: Tips and Recommendations

32:09 Postpartum Nutrition and Breastfeeding

32:56 Sushi and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

35:44 Introducing the Prenatal Nutrition Library App

37:08 Final Thoughts and Superpowers

More from Ryann Kipping:

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Resources:

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Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our