Bev Garrison's First Breaths to First Steps
First Breaths to First Steps is a podcast for new parents in need of reliable answers to their baby questions!
It is hosted by Bev Garrison, a 25-year veteran in pediatric healthcare, who shares not only her clinical expertise but practical recommendations straight from her first-hand experience as a mother of three.
Bev has been working with families like yours for more than two decades and is here to provide you with the guidance you need to raise a healthy baby while experiencing the joy of parenthood.
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Ready or Not Here I Come
What is a PELVIC FLOOR SPECIALIST PT? And how can they help Mamas before during and after having a baby. Join me as we discuss this great addition to the care team for Moms through pregnancy and after delivery.
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A New Mom’s Perspective on Breastfeeding
What arm common questions about breastfeeding after your baby arrives. Join me in my discussion of latch, how long to feed and pump use with new mom Kailey.
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Traveling with your baby
Did you love to travel and are now worried you can't get through that adventure with your baby? Join me and learn tricks of the trade that have served parents well to conveniently get them to their destinations. What to put in your diaper bag, how to ge
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What is the role of a pelvic floor specialist for Moms after delivery and in the Fourth Trimester?
Join me with Kristine Godsil, pelvic floor specialist as we talk about the transition from pregnancy to motherhood. Why rest, renewing our body and recovery are so important
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My baby is here, what about mom’s body and this transition to motherhood
Get insight on what a pelvic floor specialist can do for you in the transition from pregnancy to motherhood. Join me and Kristine Godsil of Active-Core, PT pelvic floor specialist and discover what to do for best healing from delivery. Insights on sleep
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Newborn Outings – when is it safe to take our newborns out with regards to COVID?
As new parents, we often wonder when is it ok to take the newest family member out into public after birth? Listen to hear recommendations of when the little one can be out and about
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What You Need to Know BEFORE You Start Breastfeeding
Join me as I discuss with Jodi Heiser, Lactation Counselor, the top three nuggets of information for successful breastfeeding. Knowledge pre-baby is power and leads to success in feeding!
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Favorite Commercial Breast Pumps and Bottles for Breastfed Babies
What are my recommendations for commercial pumps to be used everyday? Which bottles are best for difficult-to-feed breastfed babies? Join Bev and Jodi for this discussion on pumps and bottles for breastfeeding moms and babies
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Breastmilk Terms and Lingo, Preparation of Breastmilk and Mom’s Diet When Breastfeeding
Learning the language of breastfeeding helps nursing Mom's communicate effectively about their breastfeeding journey. Reminders on safe preparation of breastmilk - freshly expressed, previously frozen - thawed, and freezing. Considerations in Mom's diet
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Breastmilk New Storage and Handling Guidelines
Recent changes to the breastmilk storage guidelines set forth this year 2021. Is it ok to mix milks of varying temperatures? Should you pool 24 hours worth of pumped milk together? All of these topics and more discussed with regards to safety, storage
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