Understanding Vaccines for Your Baby
The Early Momming Podcast
<p>Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Hillary and Erica unpack common questions around infant immunizations, how the schedule is structured, and practical ways to make informed decisions for your family—without fear or confusion.</p> <h3>What You’ll Learn</h3> <ul> <li>Why vaccines are part of many families’ health plans</li> <li>How the standard vaccination schedule is structured in the first year</li> <li>Tips to prep for vaccine appointments (comfort measures, timing, aftercare)</li>...
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The Working Mom’s Pumping Schedule: How to Maximize Output Without Losing Your Mind
The Early Momming Podcast
<h1>Back to Work + Pumping: Real Strategies for Working Moms</h1> <p>In this episode, Hillary and Erica dive into the realities of returning to work while navigating pumping and maintaining your milk supply. They cover everything from choosing the right pump setup, to flange sizing, to safely storing milk during the workday. Hillary shares actionable tips she gives her one-on-one clients, including how to structure a pumping schedule, what to replace and when, and how to balance nursing with pumping. They also talk about the emotional side of going back to work and how moms...
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Why You Still Feel Off After Baby: Hormones, GLP-1s, and What Actually Helps
The Early Momming Podcast
<h1>Why You Still Feel Off After Baby: Hormones, GLP-1s, and What Actually Helps</h1> Guest: Brooke Vaughn, WHNP, founder of The Women’s Health Company</p> <p>In this powerful conversation, Hillary and Erica talk with <strong>Brooke Vaughn, WHNP</strong>, all about why postpartum often feels so hard—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Brooke is the founder of <a href="https://www.thewomenshealthcompany.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Women’s Health Company</a>, a boutique hormone clinic that offers high-touch, root-cause care...
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The Truth About Postpartum Health: Hillary's 3-Year Evolution of Fitness, Nutrition, and Healing
The Early Momming Podcast
<p><strong>Episode 15: What No One Tells You About Postpartum Health (Even 3 Years Later)</strong></p> <p>In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary opens up about her three-year postpartum health journey. From managing hormonal imbalances to adjusting lifestyle choices, she dives deep into what she's learned about taking care of herself after baby number four.</p> <p><strong>Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The challenges of postpartum recovery three years after giving...
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Protecting Your Milk Supply When Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night
The Early Momming Podcast
<p><strong>Episode 13: Can You Keep Your Milk Supply If Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night?</strong></p> <p>In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica dive deep into the science of nocturnal milk supply and what really happens when your baby starts sleeping longer stretches at night.</p> <p><strong>Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How prolactin and oxytocin work together to make and move breast milk</li> <li>Why milk supply can dip when your baby...
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Navigating the Default Parent Role: How Modern Moms Can Share Parenting Responsibilities
The Early Momming Podcast
<p><strong>Episode 13: The Mental Load of the Default Parent (Even in a Great Partnership)</strong></p> <p>In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica dive into the complex and often overwhelming role of being the “default parent.” Even in supportive, balanced partnerships, moms often carry the emotional and mental weight of parenting—and it adds up fast.</p> <p><strong>Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What it means to be the default parent (and how to tell if...
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What No One Tells You About Trying to Get Pregnant
The Early Momming Podcast
<p><strong>Erica’s Fertility Journey—Loss, Hope, and the Road to Motherhood</strong></p> <p>In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica have a heartfelt conversation about Erica’s deeply personal fertility journey. From navigating recurrent pregnancy loss to seeking professional support, Erica shares what the last year has really been like as she and her husband try to conceive.</p> <p><strong>Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The emotional impact of recurrent...
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Kissing Newborns, Default Parenting, and Other Hot Takes: Listener Q&A with Erica + Hillary
The Early Momming Podcast
<p><strong>Episode 11: Lactation Snacks, Newborn Kisses & Being the Default Parent — Listener Q&A</strong></p> <p>In this off-the-cuff, unfiltered episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica go rogue with listener-submitted questions—and nothing is off-limits. From makeup-free podcasting and getting called out by a kid about Venmo, to venting about being the default parent, this episode is full of real talk and hilarious moments.</p> <p><strong>Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:</strong></p> <ul>...
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Early Momming: Now and Then – A Conversation with Our Mom
The Early Momming Podcast
<p><strong>Episode 10: Motherhood Then vs. Now — A Candid Conversation with Our Mom (A Mother’s Day Special)</strong></p> <p>In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica sit down with their mom—a family nurse practitioner with decades of labor and delivery experience—to reflect on how early motherhood has evolved across generations.</p> <p><strong>Join Hillary and Erica as they discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What pregnancy looked like in the 1980s vs. now</li>...
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Breastfeeding 101: How to Build Supply, Spot Red Flags, and Feed Like a Pro in the First 4 Weeks
The Early Momming Podcast
<p><strong>Breastfeeding Basics — What Every New Mom Needs to Know</strong></p> <p>In this episode of <em>The Early-Momming Podcast</em>, Hillary (RN, IBCLC, and mom of four) breaks down the foundations of breastfeeding in those critical early weeks. From how milk supply actually works to what a functional latch looks like, this is your no-fluff, evidence-based guide to feeding your baby with confidence.</p> <p><strong>Join Hillary as she explains:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How milk production really...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Early Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica dive into the complexities of breastfeeding, combo feeding, and the many nuances new moms face in their feeding journey. Hillary, a labor nurse and IBCLC, and Erica, the non-medical voice of the show, discuss how to approach feeding challenges with grace and flexibility, ensuring that moms feel supported no matter their feeding choices.
Introduction and Personal Updates:
Hillary and Erica share personal stories about balancing motherhood, school routines, and a fun recount of Hillary’s whirlwind Arizona trip. (Jump to 01:00)
Erica reflects on the humorous challenges of feeding young kids while out at a restaurant. (02:00)
Breastfeeding Success and Challenges:
Hillary defines what "successful breastfeeding" means, emphasizing that it’s a personal and flexible goal. Whether through direct breastfeeding, pumping, combo feeding, or formula, it’s about what works best for mom and baby. (09:00)
Hillary shares her fourth baby's challenging feeding journey and how even as a lactation consultant, she had to adjust her expectations and approach. (14:00)
Importance of seeking help early, identifying risk factors, and how certain conditions like thyroid issues, PCOS, or birth complications can affect milk supply. (28:00)
Navigating Feeding Options:
When breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned, there are multiple paths, including exclusive pumping, combo feeding, or formula feeding. Hillary shares practical examples from her practice to help moms feel confident in their choices. (53:00)
The importance of having a feeding plan in place before delivery and working with a lactation consultant to troubleshoot potential issues. (56:00)
Preparing for Feeding Success:
Hillary recommends key steps moms can take before delivery to set themselves up for success, including reading her book Babies Made Simple and scheduling a prenatal consult. (1:01:00)
Breastfeeding products to have on hand, like a supportive pillow, a good breast pump, and coconut oil for nipple care. (1:12:00)
The Role of a Support System:
Discussing the critical role a strong support system plays in a mom’s breastfeeding journey and overall mental health postpartum. (1:05:00)
Must-Have Breastfeeding Products:
Nipple butter (Hillary’s favorite is raw coconut oil)
A quality breast pump (check with insurance)
A supportive breastfeeding pillow like My Brest Friend
Bottles, especially Dr. Brown’s for efficient feeds (1:20:00)
Mentions & Resources:
Hillary’s book: Babies Made Simple
Free Formula Guide
Prenatal Consultations
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