005 / Feeling Overwhelmed in Postpartum? Try This to Ease Newborn Crying and Regain Your Peace

If you're pregnant or in the early postpartum weeks and feel overwhelmed by your baby’s crying, you’re not alone. Many new moms are told that newborn crying is “normal,” mysterious, or something you just have to survive. But what if your baby is actually communicating something specific — and you can learn to understand it? In this episode of Held and Heard, Heather Medlin shares a powerful reframe that can transform the newborn stage: babies don’t cry randomly. They cry because they have a need. You’ll learn the five basic needs every newborn communicates, including one that is almost completely overlooked in modern parenting — your baby’s need to pee or poop. Heather explains how elimination communication (EC) and infant potty learning can help you understand your baby’s signals, reduce unexplained crying, and create a calmer postpartum experience for both of you. This episode is especially helpful if you: Are pregnant and preparing for the newborn stage Have a newborn who seems to cry constantly Feel unsure how to meet your baby’s needs Are curious about elimination communication or natural infant potty learning Want a more connected, responsive approach to parenting Instead of adding more to your plate, this approach helps you listen to what your baby is already communicating. When you understand your baby’s signals, everything begins to feel easier.   Don't have the bandwidth to figure this out alone? Let's do it together: get real time support, encouragement, and troubleshooting inside The Listening Circle , a global community of EC mamas learning to listen to our babies, together. ______________________________ 🐣 Learn more about natural infant toilet learning and elimination communication at readyfrombirth.com 🌱 Check out Hiro Diapers, the healthiest diapers you can buy (for your baby AND the earth) 📲Follow along on Instagram @readyfrombirth.ec