Life with Baby

This week, we're diving into the beautiful, challenging world of breastfeeding with the amazing Jennifer Lezak. Jennifer is an international board-certified lactation consultant, a true expert who's helped countless parents at top LA hospitals like Cedar-Sinai and Good Samaritan and through her private practice, Milkmaid LA. She's here to share her wealth of knowledge and support for all things breastfeeding and postpartum well as what keeps her up at night!   Resources: Jennifer Lezak | @jenniferlezak Ergobaby | ergobaby.com • instagram.com/ergobaby • tiktok.com/@ergobabyofficial Ergobaby Book | ergobaby.com/carrier-accessories/baby-wearing-book Ergobaby Carriers | ergobaby.com/baby-carrier Ergobaby Strollers | ergobaby.com/strollers Ergobaby Bouncer | ergobaby.com/evolve/bouncer   0:00 Introduction 1:56 Surprise! Breastfeeding is hard for 98% of moms 4:09 Breast is best but your sanity is better 5:55 However you feed your baby – they will love you 7:02 Breastfeeding is hard, and it’s also not free 8:07 How will I know when to stop breastfeeding? 13:28 Bottle feeding does not cause nipple confusion – babies are smart 15:23 A little stash of breastmilk is not the same as a freezer full of it 16:24 Babies get hungry – they don’t care about schedules 18:03 Baby weighing scales do not belong in your dreams 19:46 Top tip to boost milk supply – it takes work 23:00 It’s possible to know if you will potentially have low milk supply 25:27 Many people today were not breastfed, and they turned out great 29:16 Why work with a lactation consultant? 30:34 Must have product, besides an Ergobaby carrier? 32:33 If you can’t sleep at night, try mentally taking yourself on a walk 33:27 Words of advice: breathe and ask for help if you need it

Going back to work after giving birth? Erin Erenberg, a licensed attorney and advocate for mothers' rights, covers the unrealistic expectation that women can "do it all," and the need for systemic support for mothers. She discusses practical tips for returning to work regarding managing household responsibilities via deliberate communication and division of labor within families, even when a parent choses to stay at home. She implores mothers to ask for what they need and to be gentle with themselves, stressing the importance of supporting mothers' ambitions and well-being. Erin shares her own challenges of motherhood, advocating for a shift from the idea of "having it all" to being whole and present.   Resources: Erin Erenberg | https://chamberofmothers.com • @chamberofmothers • @totumwomen Ergobaby | ergobaby.com • instagram.com/ergobaby • tiktok.com/@ergobabyofficial Ergobaby Carriers | ergobaby.com/omni Ergobaby Bouncer | ergobaby.com/evolve/bouncer Ergobaby Metro+ Deluxe Stroller | ergobaby.com/strollers   0:00 Introduction 1:17 How do you do it all? Focus on Being whole 07:15 You will have many titles in this world, but remember who YOU are 11:28 Learning how to ask for help 18:10 You are not the problem - we were never meant to parent alone 26:53 Going to work after baby 31:15 The importance of communicating with your partner and being deliberate 40:10 Babywearing saved me – must have product 42:15 Worrying about entitlement keeps Erin up at night 43:28 You are not alone, even if you feel like you are

Discover the inspiring journey of Brandi Jordan the internationally acclaimed "Baby Sleep Fairy." From a life-changing NPR segment to high-profile clients like Rosamund Pike and Megan Fox, Brandi's 20-year career as a postpartum doula, social worker, lactation consultant, and pediatric sleep specialist is nothing short of extraordinary. Join us as we explore her unique approach, blending modern techniques with age-old wisdom, and her dedication to helping all moms thrive. Tune in for her most-loved mantra: "calm is contagious." Resources: Brandi Jordan | @brandi_jordan_official • https://www.thecradlecompany.com/about-us/ • @deardoulapodcast  Ergobaby | ergobaby.com • instagram.com/ergobaby • tiktok.com/@ergobabyofficial Ergobaby Carriers | ergobaby.com/omni Ergobaby Bouncer | ergobaby.com/evolve/bouncer   (0:00) Introduction (2:08) What Exactly is a Doula? (3:35) The Unmatched Value of a Birth Doula (6:08) The Most Intense Birth Story Ever! (10:47) You Are in Control of Your Own Birth Memories (12:38) Motherhood vs. Social Media: The Real Struggle (15:52) Top Advice for New Moms (24:29) You Get WHAT Covered Internationally?! (27:29) Essential Postpartum Resources (34:20) What Keeps You Up at Night? (37:58) Calm is Contagious (40:14) Takeaways

Discover the transformative power of babywearing with "Why Babywear?: Benefits for You and Your Baby,” a groundbreaking guide co-authored by renowned parenting experts, Dr. Bill and Martha Sears, with a foreword by Lela Rankin, PhD. This comprehensive book, over a decade in the making, explores how babywearing strengthens parent-child bonds and unlocks numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Get your copy of the book on Amazon or Ergobaby.com today! Lela Rankin, a professor at the University of Arizona's School of Social Work, is renowned for her preventive interventions for vulnerable children and families. With affiliations across university research centers, Rankin has led numerous federally funded studies using advanced methodologies. Her advocacy for using infant carriers to support parenting and infant development is reflected in over 50 peer-reviewed publications and international speaking engagements. Leveraging her interdisciplinary expertise, Rankin teaches human behavior, clinical practice with adolescents, and LGBTQ+ issues. Dr. Bill Sears, known affectionately as "Dr. Bill," brings over 50 years of experience advising parents on raising healthier families. Trained at Harvard Medical School and chief of pediatrics at Toronto Western Hospital, Dr. Sears has authored 40+ books with his wife, Martha, and numerous articles on nutrition, parenting, and healthy aging. His engaging approach to family health has made him a sought-after health consultant and media personality. Resources Lela Rankin | @babywearingresearcher • Academic Profile Dr. Bill Sears | @askdrsears • askdrsears.com Ergobaby | ergobaby.com • instagram.com/ergobaby • tiktok.com/@ergobabyofficial  Ergobaby Swaddle | ergobaby.com/sleep/swaddlers Ergobaby Carriers | ergobaby.com/baby-carrier Ergobaby Bouncer | ergobaby.com/evolve/bouncer     (0:00) Introduction  (1:40) The Babywearing Book  (3:55) Doctor Prescribed What?! (5:04) Bringing the Book to Life (7:02) Lela Rankin Introduction (8:01) Child Development & Babywearing (11:22) Prioritize This for Your Peace of Mind (12:02) Groundbreaking Research Highlights (13:36) Why Attachment Matters (17:28) How to Form a Secure Attachment (22:18) Can Babywearing Foster Independence? (26:50) THE Tip for Struggling Parents (31:37) Dr. William Sears Introduction (32:18) The Evolution of Babywearing (36:50) What Does Babywearing Build? (38:19) Studies Are Proving This (38:47) Why Babywear? (41:09) Get Your Copy of the Book Today!