Whosyourmamabear

In honor of Father's Day, we welcome to very special guests: the Papa Bears!  Megan's husband Dave and Jamie's fiancé Jeff speak out about fatherhood, from the highs to the lows.  Danielle offers some insight into how dad's can support their wives and babies while still honoring their own needs.  Don't miss this one Mamas and Papas!

Since a bunch of our listeners emailed us with questions, we picked a handful and answered them!  From naps to relationships to tummy time, Danielle goes a bit deeper with some of the topics we've covered and answers questions you may have had too.  Jamie and Megan even get to answer a listener's question!  And if you feel like watching instead of listening, this one is up on YouTube as well.

No matter how strong your relationship is with your partner, having a baby can add a whole bunch of unexpected conflicts to the mix.  Danielle shares some of the most common problems that can arise in relationships between new parents, and she gives some awesome ways to cope with them.  Megan and Jamie reveal their own struggles and epiphanies they've had since having their babies.  Find out what has worked and what has absolutely not worked for these new moms!

Your baby is fussy... is it teething?  Your baby won't eat... is it teething?  Your baby isn't sleeping... IS IT TEETHING?  It seems like anything and everything can be caused by teething.  That's why Danielle is here to enlighten us on one of nature's cruelest processes.  What are the signs, how long does it last, what can you do, when do you use homeopathic remedies vs. medicine?  Does whiskey on the gums actually work?  Jamie and Megan vent, share and learn along with all of you.

This week, we talk about how stress can impact milk production.  It's the ultimate Catch 22 for so many new moms.  Breastfeeding can be stressful and yet when you're stressed, your milk production can take a huge hit, which then creates more stress!  Danielle explains why that is and what you can do to get your supply back up.  Megan and Jamie share their own stresses with breastfeeding and how they came to realize that while breastfeeding (when it works) is amazing, there are many ways to feed your baby.  Take a deep breath and check it out!

In honor of Mother's Day, we have an extra special episode about remembering the ME in Mommy.  Danielle (mom/parent educator/therapist) helps us reunite with ourselves and gives us tips on how to make our needs and wants known to our family and friends.  Working mom Megan and Stay-at-home mom Jamie reveal the big and little things they've done to get their grooves back.  

Get out your burp cloths because this episode is all about your baby's digestive system!  What's normal?  How can you tell if your baby is seriously struggling?  What are some ways you can make things go down easier... for everyone?!  How can a stay-at-home mom survive the constant clean-up and how can a working mom make sure a caretaker can handle her baby's tummy issues?  Danielle is here to help!  She explains why all babies struggle with digestion and what we can do to help our little ones.  Jamie and Megan share their own adventures in poop and spit-up that led one of them to a GI specialist and the other to her local Target store!  

Trying to calm a crying baby who isn't hungry, tired, or in need of a diaper change is one of the hardest parts about being a new parent.  But don't worry, Who's Your Mama Bear, has your back!  Danielle Brooks (parent educator and mom of 3) has some invaluable soothing tips for parents and caretakers that Megan (working mom) and Jamie (stay-at-home mom blogger) have successfully used.  Hang in there mamas and papas!  Help is on the way!

Working-Mom Megan and Stay-at-Home Mom Jamie go head to head and ask each other the questions they've always wanted to ask. They'll find out how they each made the tough decision to go back to work vs. become a full time mom. What's awesome and what sucks? What are some survival tips for other parents who are struggling with one path or the other? What are some things they never knew they had in common? It's no-holds-barred between these two Mama bears. Don't miss it!

A cute name for something that is anything but cute. If you're one of the many new moms (and dads!) who are feeling it, Danielle is here to tell you why it happens, what you can do to alleviate it, and when you know you might be in the red zone and dealing with something more severe. Megan and Jamie chime in with their own postpartum struggles and offer some personal insight into how they got through this tough stage of the game. You don't want to miss this one!

Tummy Time - also known as Torture Time! Why is it so important, when and how should we do it, and what are some warning signs that your baby may not just be protesting because it's a workout, but because there's something wrong? Danielle enlightens us all, while Megan and Jamie share their own stories about how their babies ended up needing a little help from a physical therapist.

Family - can't live with them, can't live with out them! This podcast is about navigating the holidays with your family in your new role as parent.

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