Did I get on my soapbox a little bit for this episode? Maybe?  But then is that also what it always feel like when I do solo episodes? Yes. Informed consent is SO important (and our legal right as patients!) yet not always given. I love seeing the narrative around this start to shift and I think it is important to keep talking about it. We often have to be our own advocates and advocates for our children so this episode is dedicated to understanding what informed consent is and isn&apos;t. Thanks for tuning in! If you have 10 seconds to spare please drop 5 stars in Apple Podcasts and give a review-- it really helps me out!Oh, and find me on over on Instagram!

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On My Soapbox About Informed Consent

Today is part 3 of our little dive into primitive reflexes. Today I broke down the spinal galant, TLR, and STNR reflexes and what they tie into! Reflexes are not the only piece of the puzzle-- but they are definitely a foundational piece. If you haven&apos;t listened yet, you can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Don&apos;t forget to follow along over on Insta and it would mean the world if you took 10 seconds to drop 5 stars in Apple Podcasts! 

Bedwetting, Toe Walking, and Bear Crawling

Is your kid in fight or flight constantly? Are they hypersensitive? Do they have BIG reactions to small things? It could be their MORO infant reflex! Dive deeper into primitive reflexes with more info about the moro, palmar, and rooting reflexes-- what they are and what they impact when they are retained beyond babyhood! Don&apos;t forget to follow along on Instagram--I love new friends!

Fight, Flight, or Freeze!

First things first... I had a cute little baby guest with me on today&apos;s episode so enjoy the cute baby sounds in the background. It’s a quick little episode to breeze through. This episode is a (very) basic and broad overview of primitive/infant reflexes. I&apos;ll be breaking these down and talking about these more in depth over the next few weeks. Reflexes are the foundation for so much of our development, yet they&apos;re hardly ever talked about it. So let&apos;s talk about them! If you haven&apos;t already, pop on over on iTunes and rate and review (it takes just a few seconds)! It&apos;s the best way to help this podcast grow and helps me reach more people. And don&apos;t forget to follow along on Instagram-- and thanks for being here!

A Little About Infant Reflexes

One of the first things to do when you find out you're expecting is to call the doctor, right? But HOLD THE PHONE! I mean literally, hold it and call your local OB (or three), and then also call a couple of midwives, a birth center, and maybe even a doula or two! Give them a good interview and take the time to find the best provider for the birth and care that you want (and deserve). While you're here, it would be SO helpful to go rate my podcast (especially on Apple Podcasts). Thanks so much, it means the world!Also, don't forget to follow me on Instagram where I share all sorts of good stuff!

Picking A Birth Provider

Katie Tall, an educator and mom to three littles shares her tips for fostering a love of reading in your kids, how to encourage reluctant readers, and how reading impacts the development of our children. Katie is one of the kindest and most genuine people I know-- and an expert on reading to top it off! She describes creating a print-rich environment and even shares her tips for finding good books at the library and some of her favorite children&apos;s book authors. And of course... no episode would be complete without a little plug for minimizing the technology in our lives. Katie shared: "Just as much as our children, we as adults need to continue to read and research and dig into text outside of our screens." You can find Katie on Instagram: @bridge_the_gap_booksDon&apos;t forget to follow @ofbrainsandbabies for all sorts of great content! And, if you liked this episode, please rate and review in iTunes! Thanks for tuning in. 

Fostering a Love of Reading

I somehow managed to get my husband in the hot seat again to share Olivia's birth story. It was so different than Beckham's (and I feel like their little personalities are reflected in their births) but absolutely beautiful. She is seriously a little angel baby and we are so grateful to have her here, safely earth side, with us. We had Amy of Epoch Films there to capture it all and it is a video I will cherish forever.The video is linked here. Don't forget to follow along over on instagram @ofbrainsandbabies for more content!

Olivia's Birth Story

I managed to wrangle my husband into the guest seat for today&apos;s episode! I might be (slightly) biased but I think he&apos;s pretty great and so is the birth story of our son, Beckham. It was a precipitous (aka super incredibly fast) labor and delivery-- which was not at all what either of us were expecting. From my first contractions my total labor was only about 3 hours and we ended up delivering in the spare storage room at the birth center, which rarely happens. It was a whirlwind in the absolute best way. If you want more, follow @ofbrainsandbabies on Instagram! Thanks for tuning in!

Beckham's Birth Story

Do you ever know someone who is so wise you wish you could steal just a tiny portion of their brain (in a completely non-creepy but totally flattering way?)... enter Dr. Rebecca Jackson. Dr. Jackson is a child development expert and graduated with her Doctor of Chiropractic in 2001. She continued her studies with extensive post-graduate education in the areas of chiropractic pediatrics, nutrition, functional neurology as well as neuro-behavioral disorders of childhood. In addition to owning and operating her own Brain Balance centers, she is the VP of Programs & Outcomes and a mother to two children. Every time I have had the pleasure of learning from her I walk away armed with a better understanding of human development and tools to set my kids up for success.Find more of Rebecca on instagram: @drrebeccajacksonFind more content on all things development and babies @ofbrainsandbabies

The Importance of Milestones with Dr. Rebecca Jackson

This week, Collin Kartchner passed away unexpectedly. And, while social media can be a funny place, I (like many others) truly felt saddened by this loss. And that is because Collin was DOING GOOD. He wasn&apos;t just talking about or thinking about it-- he was living it every day and made it his life&apos;s mission to help save children from the dangers of smart phones. I have been sitting for a few days thinking about this loss and my heart and prayers truly go out to his family. This episode is my small offering to carry on the beautiful legacy that he built. The work he was doing is still needed. We need warriors like Collin. I am going to do my best to help continue his fight and strive to #SAVETHEKIDS.Links that you need to know about: Collin&apos;s Podcast: https://www.collinkartchner.com/podcastCollin&apos;s Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/uMb0wqTqE_4

#SAVETHEKIDS: A Tribute To Collin Kartchner

Shelley Swapp is a clinical herbalist who specializes in women's health who has gone as far as China to study how herbal medicine can be a tool for treatment. I left our conversation feeling reassured in trusting that we know what is best for our bodies and WE get to be in charge of our own health. Herbal medicine is something that I have just started learning more about so I was beyond pumped when I connected with Shelley. And I will tell you what, she did not disappoint! Find Shelley at: https://shelleyswapp.com/ and on Instagram @shelley_integrative_herbalistIf you enjoyed this episode (which you will, pinky promise) please share! Send it to a friend or share via social media (and don't forget to tag us, @ofbrainsandbabies!)

Using Herbal Medicine As A Tool

I am a FIRM believer in getting help from an IBCLC if you need it. It can be a complete GAME CHANGER to get professional help!If you're not sure where to start... enter Anna! Anna Burch is an IBCLC and RN who has always felt called to help women and began to specialize when she noticed a gap in women's care surrounding breastfeeding. Her goal is for moms to feel empowered and confident with breastfeeding. You can find her on instagram @prenatalinsightsor on her website: https://prenatalinsights.com/Use code mamahive10 for 10% off of her Breastfeeding Basics Online CourseFind more content @ofbrainsandbabies. And if you enjoyed today's episode please rate and review in iTunes!

Breastfeeding Insights with an IBCLC

Brene Brown (all hail the queen!)  says: "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do." This rings true for about a thousand things in my life, one of them being breastfeeding. When I entered motherhood I didn&apos;t expect to have a "story" around breastfeeding- but I do! We all do! And we need to share them- they are powerful and beautiful. My biggest takeaways from our journey thus far (and *woof* has it been a journey at times) is that 1- You are not alone! There are other mothers who know what you are feeling and going through. 2- There are so many professionals who rock and are there to help you!3- You are not broken if you are having struggles with breastfeeding. Your body is rad.I tend to talk about breastfeeding a lot and love sharing other helpful tips over on instagram. If that&apos;s your thing, follow along @ofbrainsandbabies

Our Breastfeeding Journey

Wow wow wow! I have followed Lauren Pace&apos;s work for a couple of years now but I love her even more after sitting down to pick her brain-- she is a wealth of knowledge and has SO MANY wonderful resources! Lauren is a child behavior coach and child development specialist. She follows a positive behavior support model and has so many tools for parents to use. We talk about behaviors- and how our kids behaviors is a form of communication. As Lauren says: "All behavior is communication. The behavior is either communicating a missing skill or a need." Find Lauren on instagram @xolaurenpace or at xolaurenpace.comFind more from this podcast @ofbrainsandbabies

All Behavior is Communication

You know those mothers that just seem to "get it"? Like they just seem to have a grasp on motherhood that you don't quite yet... where every word they say you're like "Amen!" and "Preach, girl!"? Well, that's Mari David for me. I have left every conversation we have ever had feeling edified. When I first had the idea for this podcast I KNEW that Mari had to be a guest, especially because I love the views and thoughts she has regarding adoption. Today we talk, not only about adoption and all that she has learned the process, but also about the importance of finding your tribe in motherhood. Enjoy! And if you like what you hear don't forget to hit "subscribe" for future episodes. Thanks for tuning in!

An Adoptive Mom Droppin' Her Wisdom

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