Guest: Siddhida Kabara, Therapist and Founder of DhairyaDa Centre for Psychological Wellbeing in Pune. Work with her - https://www.dhairyada.com/ Follow her - https://www.instagram.com/siddhida_kabara/ In this conversation, Rinie, Sanchita and Siddhida explore the complexities of parenting and marriage, discussing the challenges couples face after having children, the importance of communication and respect in parenting, and the stigma surrounding therapy. They emphasize the need for couples to navigate conflicts, balance responsibilities, and reignite intimacy while recognizing that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context 02:40 Does Having Kids Solve Marital Issues? 08:07 Navigating Conflicting Parenting Styles 12:19 Resolving Conflicts in Parenting Decisions 15:47 Balancing Responsibilities in Parenting 20:58 Maintaining Intimacy After Kids 27:19 The Benefits of Couples Therapy 28:52 Overcoming the Stigma of Therapy

Rinie and Sanchita share their experience and tips as moms who breastfed without nursing via exclusive pumping.

In this episode, Sanchita and Rinie discuss all about baby led weaning. They dive into the best foods to offer and how to get started. Along with increasing the texture of foods to eventually offering foods from the family pot, navigating travelling and pre-packaged foods, join them for this episode that will make you feel much more confident about baby led weaning.

03:26 What first foods to offer with baby led weaning

06:05-Do we offer the same food for three days

07:59 Food Introduction Timeline

09:22 Increasing texture of baby food

14:06 How can a baby start having family meals

17:15 How to handle mealtimes for busy parents

19:04 Is it okay to offer pre-packaged foods

23:41 Baby led weaning while travelling

Summary

In this conversation, Rinie and Sanchita interview Dr. Zinal Unadkat, a pediatrician and lactation consultant, about breastfeeding and milk supply. Dr. Zinal shares her journey into pediatrics and lactation, emphasizing the importance of initiation and skin-to-skin contact for successful breastfeeding. She explains the concept of breast crawl, where newborns instinctively find their way to the breast, and highlights the significance of frequent feeding and nipple stimulation for milk supply. Dr. Zinal also addresses common concerns about low milk supply and offers reassurance that most perceived low milk supply issues are actually normal. She advises against relying on supplements and gadgets, instead emphasizing the benefits of traditional Indian spices in supporting milk production. In this conversation, Dr. Zinal and Rinie discuss various topics related to breastfeeding, including the use of Indian spices to boost milk supply, the effectiveness of fenugreek tablets, the importance of proactive feeding in the early days, and the role of milk transfer in breastfeeding success. They also touch on the treatment options for oral ties and debunk common myths about breastfeeding.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Journey into Pediatrics

05:40 The Breast Crawl and Newborn Instincts

08:07 Frequent Feeding and Nipple Stimulation

09:13 Dispelling the Myth of Low Milk Supply

12:35 Using Supplements and Spices to Support Milk Production

26:39 The Importance of Milk Transference and the Impact of a Poor Latch

28:28 Identifying and Addressing Problems with Latch

28:43 Common Issues Caused by Poor Latch

29:26 Impact of Tongue Ties on Babies

31:07 Treatment Options for Oral Ties

35:14 Myth or Fact Rapid Fire

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Validating Bed Sharing

08:51 Benefits of Bed Sharing

10:49 Safety Concerns of Bed Sharing

16:56 Guidelines for Safe Co-Sleeping

18:07 Using Sleep Sacks and Removing Suffocation Hazards

19:17 Creating a Safe Sleep Environment

21:53 Adjusting Crib Levels for Baby's Development

22:17 Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for Co-Sleeping

22:32 Reducing Night Feeds While Co-Sleeping

30:57 Transitioning to Your Baby's Own Sleep Space

34:53 Choosing the Sleep Choices That Work for Your Family

34:54 Prioritizing Sleep as a Biological Necessity

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In this episode, Sanchita discusses her entire experience of raising twins. From finding out she is having twins to her pregnancy, delivery, feeding, and so much more. For all the twin mamas or expecting twin mamas, this episode is for you.

03:22 What was your reaction when you first found out?

06:16 How was it being pregnant with twins?

07:50 How was the twin delivery experience?

11:40 Feeding premature twins

14:15 First few months – feeding and sleep with twins

22:39 Starting solids

27:45 Shopping for twins

30:47 Top 3 products for twin moms

32:45 Top 3 tips for twin moms

Summary

In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the challenges of parenting without a village, where families are living away from their extended family support. They share personal experiences and practical tips for managing parenting responsibilities in a nuclear setup. The key takeaways include getting partners involved in parenting, hiring help such as nannies or childcare centers, investing in courses and coaches for guidance, and joining parenting communities for support. They emphasize the importance of self-care and lowering expectations to avoid burnout.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:41 Parenting without a Village

04:06 How to Get Dads More Involved

12:17 Get Paid Support & How to Hire Nannies

23:21 Criteria for Selecting Childcare Centers

26:28 Concerns About Childcare and Attachment

29:11 The Power of Sleep Training

30:04 Sleep Training and Parenting Without a Village

31:37 Investing in Courses and Coaches

34:18 Finding Support in Parenting Communities

36:40 Being Kind to Yourself and Lowering Expectations

37:45 Preview of Next Episode: Surviving the First Year with Twins