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The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

How Newborn Feeding Challenges Impact Mental Wellness in the 4th Trimester and How to Navigate

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

Dr. Mona Amin

Kids & Family, Parenting, Medicine, Health & Fitness

4.91.5K Ratings

🗓️ 10 July 2024

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

#PhilipsPartner The fourth trimester is hard for many reasons, and feeding difficulties can impact a parent’s mental well-being. But how so, and why do feeding difficulties play a role in our mental state?     On this episode, I’ll discuss:  How challenges in newborn feeding can impact maternal mental well-being. Why we need to utilize our support system and #ShareTheCare postpartum. How to protect our mental well-being AND focus on our postpartum feeding goals.    Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

As moms, we tend to think we need to be the one, the one to soothe, the one to be there, and the one to do it all.

0:08.0

But sometimes what we really need is to rely on our team to help.

0:12.0

Sometimes we need to share the care and

0:14.7

recognize when we can utilize the help. Hello Pete's Doc Talk podcast

0:20.1

listeners I'm Dr Mona thank you so much for being here. I know the juggle is real as

0:25.5

parents and I so appreciate you taking time out of your day to tune in. This episode

0:30.3

is sponsored by Phillips Avent, a global leader in mother and child care. is on a

0:35.0

a global leader in mother and child care. Phillips Avant is on a mission to rally the community to step up to share the

0:39.2

care for baby postpartum and beyond and to support you through the fourth trimester.

0:44.7

As a mom of two, pediatrician and certified lactation consultant, I've witnessed firsthand the impact

0:51.2

that feeding challenges can have during the newborn period.

0:54.0

Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, or both, newborn feeding challenges can

0:58.6

significantly affect you as a parent.

1:01.6

Challenges during the newborn period

1:03.5

can look like difficulty nursing,

1:05.2

despite the common belief that, quote,

1:07.2

it should come naturally.

1:09.4

Painful nursing experiences,

1:11.2

often leading to nipple trauma and fears of nipple trauma

1:14.3

feeling overwhelmed like you're unable to do it all and needing support with night feeds

1:20.0

day feeds or calming your baby which is why establishing your village to support you is so important.

1:26.0

Challenges with reflux and spit-ups, which I call the ultimate Fort Trimester Joystealer,

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