The Newborn Nurse Podcast (Rachel Ramsey, RN, BSN)
Explore every episode of The Newborn Nurse Podcast
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| 02 Feb 2022 | "Newborn Sleep" with Kelley from Serenity Sleepers | 00:36:20 | |
Today, we talk about the biggest newborn hot topic: SLEEP. In this episode, we talk with Kelley from Serenity Sleepers, who is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant. We discuss: swaddling, soothing, sleep hygiene and routines, choosing the best bassinet, and more! My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 01 Feb 2022 | Intro and Legal Disclaimer | 00:02:25 | |
Although I am a nurse, I am not your medical provider, and any information from me is purely educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a professional for your particular situation before making any decisions. My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need. www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | "Life with Newborn Twins" With Twin Mom and Former Client, Cory | 00:25:08 | |
Today we interview one of our clients, twin mom, Cory, and chat with her about what life looks like with twins and a toddler. We also talk about expectations versus reality, how to plan for twins, great twin products, routines, support, and more! If you are expecting multiples, this is a great episode for you! My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | "Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, & Mental Health" with Emily Pardy from Ready Nest Counseling | 00:30:28 | |
Today, we interview Emily Pardy ,LMFT, PMH-C, from Ready Nest Counseling. We discuss Postpartum Anxiety and Depression, how to adjust to life with a newborn, when and why you should seek counseling, info about medications, lifestyle changes, releasing the stigma of mental health, and more! This is a great episode, full of very helpful information! Mental health is SO important, so we urge all new and expectant moms to listen to this episode! ♥️ My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | "Chiropractic Care and Newborns" with Dr. Kristen Walkerwicz | 00:28:54 | |
In this episode, we interview Nashville's top chiropractor for newborns, Dr. Kristen Walkerwicz. We discuss the benefits of chiropractic care for newborns, what newborn ailments or issues chiropractic care is helpful in managing, what a newborn adjustment looks like, ultrasound therapy for mastitis, chiropractic adjustments for expectant, laboring, and postpartum mamas, and more! My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | "Dogs and Newborns" with Michelle Stern from Pooch Parenting | 00:41:10 | |
In this episode we chat with Michelle Stern, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Family Dog Mediator, and Certified Canine Behavior Counselor, owner of Pooch Parenting. We discuss how to safely introduce your new baby to your dog, warning signs and red flags, planning and preparing your pet for a new baby, and more! We are HUGE pet lovers here at The Newborn Nurse, and have seen that almost all of our clients are dog owners and lovers. This is an amazing episode that explains how to best welcome your new baby to your fur baby! My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | "Postpartum Nutrition" with Megan Haley of Happy Belly Mama | 00:24:18 | |
Today we talk to Megan Haley, owner of Happy Belly Mama, a company that provides healthy and postpartum friendly meals for new moms . My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | "Pelvic Floor Health" with Erika Young, Pre- and Postnatal Specialist | 00:44:28 | |
In today’s episode, we talk about pelvic floor health (how to fix and prevent leaking after delivery), diastasis (separation of the abdominal walls), and pelvic organ prolapse. (All serious but embarrassing issues after delivery). Erika, mom, trainer, and pre- and postnatal specialist , is an incredible resource and guru in her field. My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | "Labor Doulas" with Vicki from Nashville Doula Services | 00:32:48 | |
Today, we chat with Vicki, co-owner of Nashville Doula Services, and we discuss labor doulas, what they do during deliveries, home birth versus hospital birth, how to get certified as a doula, pros of hiring a doula, and when and how to book a doula. My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Balancing New Motherhood and Your Career, with Kris Perelmutter of Running Wylder & Wylder Collective | 00:34:00 | |
If you are a career-driven or entrepreneur mom or mom-to-be, you won't want to miss today's episode. I interview our former client, Kris, who is a "Boss Mama", running a highly successful company and team, and who also is an extremely devoted and hands-on mama to G. She discusses how to balance a successful career with motherhood. She is also an advocate for, and discusses the importance of mental health for new moms. We hope you enjoy today's episode! My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need."
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| 05 Apr 2022 | "Lip, Cheek, and Tongue Tie Revisions (Frenectomy)" with Dr. Paige Prather of Paige Prather Smiles | 00:36:54 | |
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Paige Prather, of Paige Prather Smiles, and talk about lip, cheek, and tongue ties, and the laser revision treatment she offers. If your baby has gas, reflux, poor latch, or if you have frequent mastitis or clogged ducts, a tongue tie may be your culprit. Check out today's episode for more details. My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | All About Midwives and Midwifery with Angie Long, RN, MSN, CNM | 00:23:52 | |
In today's episode, we talk to Angie Long, RN, MSN, CNM, who has been a Nurse Midwife for over 25 years. We discuss what a midwife does, the pros and cons of hiring a Midwife versus an OB-GYN, what a delivery looks like with a Midwife, and more! My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 27 May 2022 | Car Seat Safety with Bob Wall, Global Car Seat Safety Advocate | 00:42:48 | |
Today we chat with Bob Wall. He was a police officer for many years, and after experiencing many scenes of car accidents, he decided to become a Global Car Seat Safety Advocate for children. He is incredibly knowledgeable, seasoned in his career, passionate about car seat safety, and offers some great advice for new parents. While working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),he helped draft the Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Course that is still used today. My opinion about any product(s) is based on my personal experience and is not an endorsement about the suitability of the product (s) for your particular need." www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Newborns and Pediatricians with Dr. Libby Long-Board Certified Pediatrician | 00:36:21 | |
In this episode, we interview Dr. Libby Long, a Board Certified Pediatrician, who has been practicing for 19 years. www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | A Breastfeeding Chat with Jackie Randolph, IBCLC | 00:23:52 | |
In this episode, we talk with Lactation Consultant, Jackie Randolph, IBCLC, and talk ALL about breastfeeding! We cover topics such as: mastitis, common questions from first time breastfeeders, expectations versus reality, what a lactation consultation looks like, when and how to find a reputable lactation consultant, tongue ties, and MORE! www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | New Dads with Newborns | 00:36:06 | |
Today, we interview two amazing new dads, Tyler and Chase, and ask them all about planning and preparing for a new baby. We discuss the pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum time, and ideas, tips, and tricks they used to get ready for a new baby and help support their spouses. www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Dynasti Hunt-New Mama and Client of The Newborn Nurse | 00:38:12 | |
In today's episode, we discuss all kinds of interesting topics with our former client and new mama, Dynasti! We talk about becoming a mama at 40, balancing being an entrepreneur and new mom, pelvic floor health, learning the importance of asking for help in the African American culture, preventing stigmas when a new mom DOES ask for help, and all about her platform and mission: DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and making workplaces incredible and healthy for all!!! www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 28 Jan 2024 | Labor Nurse Mama, Trish Ware, RN | 00:40:18 | |
I am so honored to chat with Trish Ware, RN, a labor and delivery nurse, and founder of Labor Nurse Mama. With her 16 years of experience, and also having birthed 6 children of her own, she is a wealth of knowledge! She has a large audience of over 300K Instagram followers and is THE Labor Guru! She is so knowledgeable, supportive, kind, and a huge advocate for laboring mothers. www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 04 May 2024 | Dr. Shaun Samples-OB/GYN | 00:36:24 | |
In this podcast episode, I chat with an OB-GYN I have known and worked with for over 15 years: Dr. Shaun Samples. She is one of Nashville's most beloved OB's because of her skill, compassion, patience, and genuine concern and care for each one of her patients. www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 13 Dec 2024 | "The Grandparent Doula"-Kim Bepler, IBCLC, Postpartum Doula, Grandparent Educator | 01:16:37 | |
If you are a new Grandparent, or Grandparent-to-be, you will not want to miss this episode!! In this episode, we interview Kim Bepler, "The Grandparent Doula", IBCLC, Postpartum Doula, Grandparent Educator, who has 25 years of experience with postpartum families, and 1 year as a brand new grandparent herself! www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 19 Dec 2024 | Breathwork for New Moms with Ali Levine, Certified Breathwork Coach and Somatics Instructor | 01:11:46 | |
Would you like to be a more calm and thriving mother? Breathwork just may be the answer for you!..... -Being a calm and thriving mother -Going from PPD and Anxiety for Me (plus Mom Rage) to calm, present and emotionally regulated -God healing me through my breath and the trauma I held in my body from my first daughter's traumatic birth -Going from 42 hour labor C section, to VBAC ,then Home Birth Mama - all with God and Breathwork -Thriving in mind, body and spirit and how sacred and important our breath is to allow Holy Spirit to further regulate and guide us. Ali Levine's Bio: I like to be known as Ali the Activator- I activate you into your God given gifts and purpose through your sacred breath. Expertise: Breathwork, regulating the nervous system, releasing trauma, moving from surviving to thriving. Regulation to actual peace and heavens frequency. Confidence and Authenticity - Faith Based Coaching - from being a celebrity stylist in Hollywood for 15 plus years, a top expert in my field - I know not only how to style and dress women to help them feel confident but also be authentically them the way God made them. To get connected with Ali: My Socials are @Alilevinedesign across the board Most active on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alilevinedesign/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alilevinedesign I would love to share MY APP: Breathe and B with God: To get more information and/or purchase our "Newborn Care 101 Online Course", go to this link! www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 02 Feb 2025 | All About Human Breastmilk with Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, and TEDx Talk Speaker | 00:51:01 | |
If you are a breastfeeding or breastpumping parent, (or plan to be), this is an episode you do not want to miss!!!! Today we chat with Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, CLSP, RLC, PPLE, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Menopause Practitioner, Wellness Advocate, and TEDX/Int. Speaker all about HUMAN BREASTMILK!! She has over 30+ years in her field! We discuss all kinds of incredible and interesting information about Human Breastmilk, and go over lots of details including the amazing science behind the composition, use, and benefits of breastmilk. We also discuss topics such as: why a parent would decide to choose breastmilk over formula, what colostrum is a does and its importance, the process of milk "coming in", the composition of breastmilk and how it is "alive", benefits of breastmilk for mom and baby, all kinds of side uses for breastmilk besides for nutrition, how breastmilk relates to and affects the microbiome and the gut/mind connection, human milk and epigenetic, human donor milk (and how that process works), and tandem nursing while pregnant, or with children of different ages! Thank you, Laurel, for all of your helpful information!! About Laurel: Laurel is an international speaker, author, journeyer, traveler, wellness advocate, mother, wife, friend, and seeker. Laurel has spent thirty years educating and supporting women throughout the various life cycles as a doula, lactation consultant, perinatal educator, speaker, author of best-selling books, yoga instructor, travel guide, and wellness coach. She has a specific interest in epigenetics, the microbiome, nutrition, and sleep. During her experience in the transition time of life (perimenopause), she realized how many women feel estranged and wish for community AND answers during this time. This led to her desire to be a transition mentor and offer education, coaching, and menopause retreats to support women experiencing this incredible and challenging life change. She enjoys writing books, speaking at conferences on perinatal and women's health issues, consulting, training the healthcare community on women's health issues, and serving on maternal child health boards. You can often find her hiking, meditating, mountain biking, kayaking, taking road trips, and reading women's travel books, spiritual books, and historical biographies. You can find Laurel here: IG: @motherjourneylaurelwilson and @Thrivewithlaurelwilson FB: @motherjourneylaurelwilson Bluesky: thrivewithlaurel Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelawilson/ Her menopause course: http://laurelawilson.com/movethrivefeelalive.html To get more information and/or purchase our "Newborn Care 101 Online Course", go to this link! www.thenewbornnurse.com | |||
| 27 Mar 2025 | Kelley Thompson, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Part 2! | 00:48:57 | |
We had such a great response with this guest's previous episode, that we decided to do another one with her! In this episode, we chat with Kelley Thompson, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, of Serenity Sleepers. We discuss ALL kinds of newborn sleep questions including: safe sleep, sound machines, the witching hour, daytime versus nighttime sleep, naps, sleep hygiene, a good sleep routine, and much more! As a new parent, the lack of sleep can really take its toll, and we are here to talk about ways and ideas that may help you improve or adjust your newborn's sleep for the best benefit of baby and the entire family! We hope you enjoy this episode!! From Kelley: "I am a certified pediatric sleep consultant, who has been helping families all over the world for more than 10 years to safe, healthy and proper sleep education. I work with families ranging in age from newborns up through early elementary age children. Setting in place healthy and solid sleep foundations is important for every family. Giving your little ones every opportunity to the best sleep possible by setting age appropriate and realistic sleep foundations plus healthy sleep education is important for every family. I work with families on all topics related to sleep some examples are, night wakings, early morning wakings, naps, issues falling asleep or staying asleep, bedtime battles, needing something or someone to fall asleep, inconsistent sleep patterns, schedules, routines, pacifier dependencies, sleep regressions, and so much more!" Kelley's Credentials: Kelley Thompson B.Ed, M.Ed WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU (SOCIALS/EMAIL)? kelley@serenitysleepers.com Nashville Certified Sleep Coach I Baby, Toddler, Preschooler Sleep I Kelley Thompson Kelley Thompson, Serenity Sleepers (@serenitysleepers) • Instagram photos and videos Serenity Sleepers Sleep Squad | Facebook #newborn #newbornsleep #pregnancy #baby #nightnurse #sleepregression To get more information and/or purchase our "Newborn Care 101 Online Course", go to this link! www.thenewbornnurse.com
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| 28 Mar 2025 | Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding with Angela Das, IBCLC, of Motherhood Untamed | 01:04:52 | |
Today we chat with this amazing lady and lactation consultant: Angela Das, IBCLC, CLC, CNPE. Her LC journey began after nursing her children, having a few issues with nursing, and the pandemic, which all led her down the path to become an IBCLC. She is deeply passionate about all of her families, and treats each one with specialized care and concern. In this podcast we talk about all kinds of lactation questions, concerns, issues, the differences in lactation certifications, and her own breastfeeding journey! I met Angela at a birth workers retreat, and she is a bubbly, kind, spirited, and knowledgeable woman who is so great at her job! I hope you enjoy our podcast episode all about lactation! Angela Das, IBCLC, CLC, CNPE - in the field since 2021 LOCATION: Fort Collins, Colorado From Angela: Lactation and all things newborn forest (hint: that’s the fourth trimester) is my speciality. I focus on the family in front of me - and work with them for their ideal journey. Lots of oral function and supporting babies through body tension and oral ties that affect feeding (either when the family chooses to release or not!), milk production concerns, painful feeding, and everything else including weaning. Also passionate about educating other professionals and working in a team approach with other providers - pediatricians, bodyworkers, pediatric dentists, SLP/PT/OT! WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU (SOCIALS/EMAIL)? @motherhooduntamedlactation To get more information and/or purchase our "Newborn Care 101 Online Course", go to this link!
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