Life with a newborn is beautiful, but it's not easy. There will be so many new adjustments to your life as a new mom and it can be overwhelming. Even though every situation is unique, you want to be prepared with some helpful and practical information to care for yourself and your baby. Genevieve Howland (aka Mama Natural), has so much to share for new moms who want the very best for themselves and their little ones during the fourth trimester. Highlights from this episode: Sarelle's 26-week milestones Adjusting to life with a newborn during the 4th trimester The challenges of breastfeeding and finding a proper latch Why you need to hire a lactation consultant Is your baby getting enough breastmilk? How to find donor milk if you aren’t producing enough breastmilk The top 3 formula recommendations Goat vs. cow milk for babies When to introduce the bottle so there is no nipple confusion Your baby’s poop will tell you a lot about their digestion Understanding foremilk & hindmilk Tips for dealing with a fussy baby during breastfeeding Crying is the way your baby communicates The key to wake windows How do you know if your baby is colicky? Dairy in your diet could lead to a gassy baby Babywearing helps reduce crying The 4 month sleep regression Setting up a healthy night routine for baby Get your baby to learn how to self soothe Video baby monitors emit high levels of EMFs The benefit of music for babies Afternoon sunlight helps babies sleep at night Naps are important for mom & baby Postpartum mom’s need to rest & recover for 4-6 weeks after childbirth Eating oatmeal is great for breast milk production Magnesium citrate helps prevent constipation How a sitz bath helps with postpartum healing Moms… make sure to take care of yourself It’s important to sleep when the baby sleeps Let go of your expectations and enjoy the ride Related links: Follow Marni Wasserman on Instagram Mama Natural website Follow Mama Natural on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Mama Natural The Week By Week Guide To Pregnancy & Childbirth by Genevieve Howland Mama Natural Baby Care Course Mama Natural Birth Course Listen to TUHP episode 315: Genevieve Howland aka Mama Natural - Preparing For A Healthy Pregnancy & Childbirth IBLCE Mama Natural - Baby Milestones Chart: Is Your Baby On Track (article) La Leche League International Mama Natural - What Is The Best Baby Formula? (article) HiPP Baby Formula Holle Baby Formula Kendamil Baby Formula Comotomo Baby Bottle Mama Natural - Which Are The Best Bottles For Breastfed Babies (article) Mama Natural - Baby Poop-What's Normal & What Ain't (article) Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump Bebcare Hear - Digital Audio Baby Monitor - use the code "ultimatebaby" to save 10% off Mama Natural - The Best Baby Monitor (article) Mama Natural - Hair Rescue! Grow Thicker, Healthier Hair Naturally (ebook) Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google