The Follow-Up: I Just Had a Baby, Now What?
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In this episode, Dr. Mona Amin shares practical guidance for new parents on caring for their newborns, emphasizing the importance of understanding cues and establishing simple routines.
Bringing home a new baby can feel equal parts joyful and overwhelming. In this Follow Up episode, I revisit a favorite past conversation, I Just Had a Baby, Now What?, and share practical newborn guidance through the lens of both a pediatrician and a mom. We talk about what newborns really need in the early weeks, how to recognize common cues for hunger, sleep, and interaction, and why simple routines like feeding, diaper changes, tummy time, and cuddles matter more than perfection. I also share insights from a recent parent survey in partnership with Angelcare and Diaper Genie about the products and routines families say helped them most in those early months. I discuss: What the fourth trimester means The core needs of a newborn Reading hunger, sleep, and play cues Why babies cry, and it is not always hunger Feeding on demand in the early weeks Simple routines that support connection Easy ways to engage your newborn Why holding your baby does not spoil them How to ease stress in the newborn stage To learn more about Angelcare and Diaper Genie products visit https://diapergenie.com and https://angelcarebaby.com. And don’t forget to follow @angelcare and @diapergenieofficial Our…
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Host: Dr. Mona Amin
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Angelcare, Diaper Genie
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Organizations: Angelcare, Diaper Genie, PedsDocTalk
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