Category: Motherhood

Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 9 – What if my baby likes the bottle better?

Due to complications during the pregnancy and Athena being premature by several weeks, Stephanie couldn't breastfeed right away. In this episode, she discusses the difficulties of getting Athena to exclusively breastfeed and learning that the different kinds of nipples can...

/ February 10, 2017

Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 10 – Nothing scarier than bathing a preemie

In their first few months, babies are extremely sensitive to temperature, making bathing one of the more terrifying experiences of early parenting. Now imagine if that baby was a preemie! Stephanie and Jarred give their ten day old baby girl,...

/ February 10, 2017

Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 11 – Baby steals the spotlight

Jarred's mom, Mona, says that "people gravitate towards babies." Stephanie and Jarred are realizing this truth as they entertain guests coming to see their baby girl, Athena. It's hard taking care of a newborn and adding visitors to the mix...

/ February 10, 2017

Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 12 – Finding it hard to sleep train

Having crossed the difficult weeks following Athena's premature birth, Stephanie and Jarred discuss establishing a routine with their 4 month old baby girl, particularly in regards to sleep. They would like to try sleep training with Athena, but are finding...

/ April 25, 2017

Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 13 – It’s become breastfeeding or nothing

When Athena was a newborn, she took to the bottle faster than the breast. She was born premature and the hospital had her start with bottle feeding, but Stephanie wanted her to be a breastfed baby. It took time to...

/ May 17, 2017
Erica and Nicholas - EP. 1

Erica & Nicholas Ep. 1 – Meet the parents

Meet Erica and Nicholas, first time expecting parents living in New Jersey. Erica's family is from Nigeria and Nicholas is from Jamaica. The two met in their dormitory laundry room and have been together ever since. They are 39 weeks...

/ February 10, 2017

Erica & Nicholas Ep. 2 – What’s up doc, am I pregnant?

Erica and Nicholas were not planning on getting pregnant. So when she missed her period and noticed that her breasts were more tender than usual, she got herself checked. The doctor forgot to get back to her for 2 whole...

/ February 10, 2017

Erica & Nicholas Ep. 3 – Super awesome pregnancy

There are a lot of fears and expectations regarding pregnancy and Erica, like most new moms, was afraid of the challenges that lay ahead. She talks about how with the help of her family and friends and the support of...

/ February 13, 2017

Erica & Nicholas Ep. 6 – Birth of the unicorn baby

What's it like giving birth to the unicorn baby? It probably goes the way it went for Erica and Nicholas. They give answers to what a contraction feels like, how an epidural helps, and what's it like having your mother-in-law...

/ March 22, 2017

Erica & Nicholas Ep. 8 – Dealing with engorgement

New mom Erica talks about her painful experience with engorgement during the early weeks of breastfeeding her baby girl, Arria. Having been blindsided by it, she was desperate to try anything to be relieved of the pain. Seeking advice from...

/ May 2, 2017