Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn – Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie
Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 144: Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn – Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie
On this episode we are joined by Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, a neonatologist, board-certified lactation consultant, and the author of the The Baby Bonding Book: Connecting With Your Newborn.
We discuss medical as well as practical and emotional aspects of bonding, including why and how to bond with your newborn. This is great listening for parents, grandparents, supporters, visitors, and everyone really.
You’ll learn the early aspects of newborn development in terms of practical, evidence-based tips for nurturing early connection as well as learn how that impacts lifelong health.
Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, is an associate professor of pediatrics and clinical neonatologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and co-host of their flagship podcast Pediatrics On Call. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and three children.
Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, IBCLC
“How you’re interacting with your baby starting on day one helps build the foundation for their brain growth and development.”
— Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie
Full Show Notes
1. Blueprint for baby bonding — 00:00:04
2. Three unique postpartum journeys — 00:02:43
3. Why skin-to-skin matters — 00:09:17
4. Golden hour breastfeeding boost — 00:11:35
5. Serve-and-return made simple — 00:18:05
6. Decoding cries without guilt — 00:21:56
7. Bonding after birth trauma — 00:26:56
8. Sibling-friendly bonding tactics — 00:29:42
9. Feeding without pressure — 00:33:25
10. Hospital professionals fostering connection — 00:37:39
11. You are enough — 00:39:44
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