Becoming a parent in a pandemic

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Having a baby and parenting during a pandemic…what’s that like?What are some challenges parents face when it comes to having a baby and breastfeeding during a pandemic?A lot of challenges.  Listen this week for more information, or just to feel validated.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:What we see with kids [5:51]Having babies never slows down [10:43]Pregnancy during the pandemic [12:33]Separating mothers and babies [16:45]Lactation consultants were quick to go [21:57]How lactation was impacted [23:22]Isolation [28:53]Child Development [31:25]Can or should you still breastfeed with Covid or the vaccine? [33:36]When you’re not on the same page as family and friends [45:24] Today’s episode is brought to you by Motherfigure! Motherfigure is a maternal wellness company that makes it easier for moms and mom-to-be to get support. Use code BADASS at shop.motherfigure.com for 25% off your purchase!Today’s episode is brought to you by Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off your purchase!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://activeforlife.com/parenting-through-the-pandemic/?gclid=CjwKCAjwxZqSBhAHEiwASr9n9IkOKu_JZFlq1gjlms5Ynf__c43nGwWFeTAhJILD_GrsEmxFH9xhIRoCv48QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/giving-birth-during-the-pandemic-helped-me-learn-to-say-no https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/023-effects-of-birth-interventions-on-breastfeeding/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidycon