The Parent Hood

From miscarriage to stillbirth to the death of a baby before their life has really started, baby loss affects many parents every day. Marina Fogle is joined by fertility and women’s health expert Emma Cannon and author, blogger and survivor of baby loss, Elle Wright.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most sleep addled mothers don’t give a second thought to stopping breastfeeding, but actually it’s complicated and if done incorrectly can lead to discomfort and even mastitis. Marina is joined by breastfeeding expert Geraldine Miskin to discuss how to do this in a gentle an controlled way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Norris, aka The Baby Detective joins Marina to talk about how new parents start gently encouraging their babies to sleep through the night. Rather than forcing new babies onto a rigorous routine, Sarah’s gentle method of encouraging new parents to understand the needs of their babies makes this an achievable concept. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No longer something you can just buy a book about and hope for the best, sex is something we need to talk to our children about. In a world where sex in all its forms is more accessible to children than ever before, we cannot afford for this to remain a taboo. Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle chat to Emma Gleadhill, teacher turned adolescent development guru, about how to have this conversation with children of all ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just when you thought you were busy enough, it’s time for you to start cooking for your child. Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina chat about when you know your baby is ready, the kit you’ll need, what to feed your baby and how to feed on the go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If only babies were born able to communicate from day 1, life for new parents would be so much easier. This week Dr Chiara and Marina discuss how to recognise different cries and beginning to understand your baby. Different reasons for crying are also on the agenda – from evening fretting, to colic and reflux. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Chiara and Marina discuss this week the thing most parents want more than anything in the world. From how much sleep your baby should get and how to get them to actually sleep, to coping with sleep deprivation as a parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dr Chiara and Marina are discussing what to expect from a medical point of view in the first year, from routine examinations to vaccinations. They discuss the importance and safety of vaccinating your baby as well as giving tips on how to prepare you for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina take you through what teething actually means, what teeth your baby will be getting when, what the symptoms are and most importantly what you can do to make your baby more comfortable. From Calpol to Amber necklaces, the duo dissect various treatments and talk about how effective they are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just when you thought you’d conquered the most disgusting part of being a parent, another monster looms. Worms are common among primary school children and the thought of them is enough to make any parent feel feint. Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina discuss what these worms are, how your child can catch them and what you need to do to get rid of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.