The Sleep Episode: For both you and your infant

05/03/22 • 29 min

Fact: babies actually sleep a lot. And moms can, too. Co-hosts Angela Mattke, M.D., and Nipunie Rajapakse M.D. discuss how to make both things happen on the regular, with help from special guest Jay Homme, M.D., a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic and father of six children. To discuss: * Sleep patterns developed even before birth * Crib safety * Sleep plans: pros and cons * Soothing a fussy baby * Interrupted sleep * Returning to work * Sharing the work with a partner

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The Feeding Episode: Helping your baby thrive

Breast is best. Or is formula fine? A bit of both? Co-hosts Angela Mattke, M.D., and Nipunie Rajapakse M.D. talk through all the issues and research, with help from special guest Jay Homme, M.D., a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic and father of six children. Topics include: * Breastmilk vs. formula * The “dream feed” for breast-resistant babies * Pumping milk * The partner’s role * What to eat, drink and avoid for optimal baby health during breastfeeding

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The baby's here! Nipunie's delivery story and first months as a parent

The baby's finally here, and she's adorable! Six months after Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., gave birth to her new baby girl, we're catching up with her for a candid conversation about how the first few months of parenthood have gone, including:

Nipunie's delivery story

Her recovery after her C-section and tips to get through it easier

The first steps for the baby right after delivery

Breastfeeding: both mom and baby getting used to it

What surprised Nipunie most about delivery and the first postpartum period

Her biggest challenge about being a new parent

How breast pumping has gone so far

Things she bought for the baby that have been more helpful than she thought

Things she bought that she thought she would use and didn't

Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:

Mayo Clinic Press: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?_listing_format=podcast&_listing_categories=parenting

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayo-clinic-moms-talking-pregnancy/id1612058190

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aOz1IPb4yKKjaIKqwdWMD?si=c37e753629634213

Or check out our YouTube playlist, Mayo Clinic Moms: Talking Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IaOOpA7YePCG-kfuwvoBufn

Need more resources?

Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/pregnancy-books/mayo-clinic-guide-to-fertility-and-conception/

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/pregnancy-books/mayo-clinic-guide-to-a-healthy-pregnancy/

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/childrens-health-books/mayo-clinic-guide-to-your-babys-first-years/

Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/childrens-health-books/mayo-clinic-guide-to-raising-a-healthy-child/

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