Fuel Your Baby’s Growth and Success Through Optimal Newborn Nutrition
Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 145: Fuel Your Baby’s Growth and Success Through Optimal Newborn Nutrition
This is a wonderful conversation with experienced nutritionist Argavan Nilforoush about feeding and nourishing your baby, especially when there are specific dietary concerns.
Argavan is a registered dietitian nutritionist and she is based in the San Francisco Bay area. She brings years of experience working with families, infants and children across both hospital and outpatient settings. She founded Baby Steps Nutrition, where she offers individualized support to help children thrive from addressing picky eating, poor weight gain, food allergies to maternal lactation, nutrition, and as a mom herself.
Argavan knows firsthand the challenges and questions that come with feeding little ones, especially during the critical fourth trimester and beyond. We discuss typical growth, starting solids, and navigating all the conflicting advice that’s out there. She offers practical advice and strategies for baby nutrition generally, as well as when there are dietary concerns.
“Sometimes we forget that eating is about joy and connection. For babies, mealtime isn’t just about calories — it’s about the pleasure of eating with loved ones”
— Argavan Nilforoush, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Full Show Notes
1. Fourth trimester support essentials — 00:00:04
2. Meet pediatric dietitian Argavan Nilforoush — 00:02:05
3. Humbling realities of new parenthood — 00:04:05
4. Gas, fussiness, and when to worry — 00:07:08
5. Advocating for second opinions — 00:09:02
6. Tracking feeding, diapers, sleep logs — 00:11:12
7. Red flags: allergies and growth issues — 00:12:17
8. Breastfeeding hydration and nourishment — 00:13:42
9. Practical, colorful meal ideas for moms — 00:14:53
10. Picky eating and family mealtime — 00:16:25
11. Division of responsibility explained — 00:17:59
12. Introducing solids: methods and cues — 00:19:14
13. Readiness signs and inclusive seating — 00:21:01
14. Make meals social and stress-free — 00:22:11
15. Final encouragement and resources — 00:22:50
16. Where to find Baby Steps Nutrition — 00:24:23
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