24 - Baby Steps : Insights on Entering the World and Growth Milestones with Pediatrician Dr. Jon Schmidt

The Best Birth Podcast

Dr. John Schmidt, a pediatrician, discusses various topics related to raising young children. He emphasizes the importance of partnering with parents and provides insights on common concerns and questions. The conversation covers the role of a pediatrician in the birth room, delayed cord clamping, cord blood banking, jaundice in newborns, vitamin K shot, eye ointment, circumcision, lactation support, tongue ties, and feeding concerns. In this conversation, Dr. Schmidt discusses various topics related to infant feeding and development. She emphasizes the importance of allowing babies to eat when they're hungry and paying attention to their growth curve and velocity. She also provides insights into managing reflux in infants and the potential impact of altering the mother's diet while breastfeeding. Dr. Schmidt addresses common questions about newborn procedures, the vaccine schedule, and the benefits of reading to children. She encourages parents to trust their instincts and build a relationship with their pediatrician for better guidance and support.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Partnering with a Pediatrician: Raising Confident Children
02:19 Navigating the Birth Room: The Role of a Pediatrician
04:07 Understanding Delayed Cord Clamping and Cord Blood Banking
06:17 Managing Jaundice in Newborns: Bilirubin Levels and Feeding
09:45 The Importance of the Vitamin K Shot and Eye Ointment
14:38 Circumcision: Cultural Factors and Medical Benefits
21:21 Monitoring Weight Loss in Newborns: Ensuring Adequate Nutrition
23:46 Feeding Concerns in Older Babies and Toddlers: Addressing Behavior
26:40 Managing Reflux in Infants
30:55 Considerations for Altering the Mother's Diet while Breastfeeding
34:49 The Benefits of Following the Vaccine Schedule
42:54 The Power of Reading to Children
45:33 Trusting Your Instincts and Building a Relationship with Your Pediatrician

RESOURCES
The 5 Love Languages of Children