Episode 1: You have a baby, now what?

I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is finally here! Our host, Ben, sits down with Dr. Rosemary Hunter to talk about the importance of safe sleep, the challenges of breastfeeding, and advice that she has for new parents. Dr. Hunter is a Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University and a Member of the Board of Directors at Nurture the Next.

SHOW NOTES

3:30 - Dr. Hunter's background in pediatrics

9:10 - What happens during labor

11:45 - Lifestyle changes that new parents can expect

12:30 - How having a baby may affect a relationship

20:45 - Safe sleep for babies and parents

30:35 - Breastfeeding, its challenges, its benefits, bonding with the baby

36:45 - Adapting parenting styles for subsequent children

39:50 - How to get through challenges

41:40 - Advocacy, Nurture the Next home-visiting programs

WHAT IS I SLEEP GREAT: A NON-PARENT'S GUIDE TO PARENTING?

I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is a new podcast hosted by Ben Oddo and produced in partnership with Nurture the Next. Through educational and entertaining interviews, we are going to focus on some of the more challenging moments of parenthood, like stress management, nutrition, and play. Our hope is to empower better parenting, and ultimately healthier, safer homes for more resilient children.

We'll be releasing episodes on nurturethenext.org or wherever you get podcasts. Also make sure to follow us on social media @nurturethenext. Parenting is hard and we're here to help.