Taught by Donna — ABC's
expert in all things baby.
Not exact matches
I formula fed all three of mine, and it was entirely personal, at times I did feel guilty, but
in the end, contrary to what the
experts say, my children are as healthy, if not healthier than most breast fed
babies, and the main
thing was I was feeding them.
When
things aren't fine I don't want an
expert in «normal birth» (
things are fine) I want an
expert in 1) proactively making sure
things will be fine [so, someone who might suggest I reduce my risk of c - section by choosing an elective induction and then supporting my choice either way] and 2) reactively getting the
baby out NOWNOWNOW if that turns out to be needed.
Just one other
thing I see, you knowI'm no like certified
expert, but when you get
in the habit of having your
baby fall asleep on you and then you could, you don't transition that into sleeping
in the crib or
in the nursery, then you know, it's six months down the road or you are down the road, and then before you know it your kid's sleeping with you and they're five years old and that's all I wanted to throw it out there.
As with any other new skill, getting advice and assistance from an
expert in the field can be hugely beneficial and the best
thing you can do for yourself and your
baby is to seek help sooner rather than later.
One
thing experts stress: Don't encourage a smaller
baby or child to eat excessively try to help him catch up
in size.
Experts know that it also occurs
in adults tasked with logic problems and provides more evidence that
babies are aware of the way
things «should» be.
We are not just talking about
baby issues right now it's all about mom and so if you have any questions like that, reach out to us and the cool
thing we do is we not only try to get those questions answered but we include your question and the
expert's answer
in a future episode.
She is the featured lactation consultant on the video «Breastfeeding with Bravado» and has a chapter
in «The
Experts» Guide to the
Baby Years: 100
Things Every Parent Should Know,» by Samantha Ettus.
API has created these guidelines for parents to help sift through the clutter of media news reports, parenting
experts, the next big
thing in baby products, or even a pediatrician's advice... basically anyone or anything that tries to influence the way you parent your child:
Your doula is an
expert on all
things «
baby»,
in spite of the ever - changing recommendations and product recalls.