71. “Can I Sleep Train My Baby If?”: The Reflux Edition
Reflux. Just hearing the word makes parents brace for months of sleepless nights, endless feedings, and a life spent holding your baby upright. It feels like exhaustion is just part of the package. But here’s the thing: a lot of the conventional wisdom about reflux is actually making it harder for both you and your baby. This week, I’m breaking down why reflux doesn’t have to derail your baby's sleep, and surprisingly, how better sleep can actually reduce reflux symptoms. And spoiler alert: that “reflux meltdown” might actually be a baby who’s overtired, not just uncomfortable. Join me today as I show you why frequent night snacking creates a cycle of discomfort, how longer stretches of sleep help the digestive system rest, and why fussiness is often overtiredness, not just reflux. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/71 Want to join the fun and never miss an episode? Subscribe to Happy Family After on your favorite podcast app! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or visit https://HappyFamilyAfter.com to ask questions, share your thoughts, or even roast your baby (yes, really!). Need real-life support? Learn more about our in-home postpartum and newborn care services here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/in-home-care/ Send us a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or on my personal Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/delvadean/
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70. Sleep Training: Separating Fact from Fiction and Why You Can Start Now
Sleep training. It's probably one of the most misunderstood topics in parenting, right? You get bombarded with conflicting advice on when to start, what methods to use, and whether it’s even okay to sleep train at all. Parents end up exhausted, waiting months longer than they need to, all because of the myths and confusion surrounding the topic. This week, I’m here to set the record straight. Tune in as I walk you through what to do at every stage: from the early weeks, when you’re just trying to extend time between feeds, all the way through the 4-month mark, when your baby is usually ready for more structured sleep approaches. And, we’ll address that whole “anti-sleep training” fear mongering - spoiler alert: no one’s suggesting you let your newborn scream it out. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/70 Want to join the fun and never miss an episode? Subscribe to Happy Family After on your favorite podcast app! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or visit https://HappyFamilyAfter.com to ask questions, share your thoughts, or even roast your baby (yes, really!). Need real-life support? Learn more about our in-home postpartum and newborn care services here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/in-home-care/ Send us a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or on my personal Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/delvadean/
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69. The Egg Donation Journey: How My Frozen Eggs Helped Build a Family
Watching your best friends struggle to build a family while sitting on frozen eggs you're not planning to use creates a unique kind of tension. After spending years in the parenting and family creation world, I’ve seen it all - surrogacy, adoption, egg donation, and everything in between. But when my friends Dave and Danny casually mentioned their complicated journey to have a biological child during a Zoom call in 2020, the solution hit me like a ton of bricks: those 15 eggs I froze at 37? Not in my future plans, but they could absolutely be part of theirs. This week’s episode is a special one: it’s the story of how a spontaneous offer - “Do you want some eggs?” - sparked a three-year journey through contracts, psychological evaluations, FDA testing, and ultimately, the arrival of baby Audrey Joan. From the initial “let’s do this” to the emotional rollercoaster it turned into, this episode is all about how egg donation turned into an unexpected gift of life. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/69 Want to join the fun and never miss an episode? Subscribe to Happy Family After on your favorite podcast app! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or visit https://HappyFamilyAfter.com to ask questions, share your thoughts, or even roast your baby (yes, really!). Need real-life support? Learn more about our in-home postpartum and newborn care services here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/in-home-care/ Send us a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or on my personal Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/delvadean/
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68. “Can I Sleep Train My Baby If?”: The Nursing Edition
Nursing parents, I hear you: you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, right? You’re told that your baby won’t sleep through the night as long as you’re breastfeeding. And if you want sleep, you’ll have to give up the boob. Here’s the truth: I work with tons of nursing parents - over half of my sleep training clients are breastfeeding - and I never tell them to stop. Your baby can absolutely sleep through the night (yes, even 12 hours!) while keeping your nursing relationship intact. The secret? It’s not about whether they’re getting formula or breast milk, it’s about the behaviors and strategies surrounding feeding. In this episode, I walk you through simple techniques to help your baby get longer sleep stretches without giving up nursing. From making sure your baby is getting full feeds during the day (especially at bedtime) to avoiding the reflex of nursing at every nighttime wake-up, I’ll share exactly what works. We’ll talk about things like breast compressions during sleepy feeds, strategic feeding spacing, and when it’s time to have another caregiver step in for nighttime soothing. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/68 Want to join the fun and never miss an episode? Subscribe to Happy Family After on your favorite podcast app! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or visit https://HappyFamilyAfter.com to ask questions, share your thoughts, or even roast your baby (yes, really!). Need real-life support? Learn more about our in-home postpartum and newborn care services here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/in-home-care/ Send us a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or on my personal Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/delvadean/
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67. How to Hire a Nanny Without Losing Your Mind with Shenandoah Davis
Hiring a nanny for the first time? Yeah, it can feel like a total whirlwind. There’s the logistics: job descriptions, references, contracts, all that jazz. But there’s also the emotional part of inviting a stranger into your home to care for your little ones. It’s a lot to navigate, and most parents end up stuck somewhere between too low of expectations (can I really ask for someone with experience?) and way too high (wanting someone available 24/7 but only paying for 40 hours a week - yikes). This week, I’m chatting with Shenandoah Davis from Adventure Nannies about what the hiring process actually looks like and how to set yourself up for success. Shenandoah’s got nearly a decade of experience matching nannies with families, so she’s dropping all the wisdom on everything from the vetting process to the common mistakes families make when hiring. Listen in to hear us talk about why paying a living wage is more important than you think, how to figure out if you need a clone of yourself or a complement, and what it’s really like having another adult in your house all day. Plus, we dive into the shift toward nanny/family assistant roles, why good nannies get snapped up fast, and how to avoid the trap of undervaluing someone who’s taking care of your most precious people. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/66 Want to join the fun and never miss an episode? Subscribe to Happy Family After on your favorite podcast app! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or visit https://HappyFamilyAfter.com to ask questions, share your thoughts, or even roast your baby (yes, really!). Need real-life support? Learn more about our in-home postpartum and newborn care services here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/in-home-care/ Send us a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyafter/ or on my personal Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/delvadean/ Check out Adventure Nannies here: https://www.adventurenannies.com/
Parenthood Prep equips brand-new parents and parents-to-be with the tools and strategies they need to care for their baby, navigate sleep training, grow through the toddler and infant years, and cope with everything that comes with those overwhelming early days of new parenthood. If you are ready to feel like a better parent and the best version of yourself, while resting assured that your baby is the healthiest, most sleep-filled baby possible, you’re in the right place.
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*How do I get my baby to sleep?
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*How can I prepare myself to be a new parent?
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