I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting

I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is finally here! Our host, Ben, sits down with Dr. Rosemary Hunter to talk about the importance of safe sleep, the challenges of breastfeeding, and advice that she has for new parents. Dr. Hunter is a Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University and a Member of the Board of Directors at Nurture the Next.

Show Notes

I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is finally here! Our host, Ben, sits down with Dr. Rosemary Hunter to talk about the importance of safe sleep, the challenges of breastfeeding, and advice that she has for new parents. Dr. Hunter is a Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University and a Member of the Board of Directors at Nurture the Next.


(3:30) - Dr. Hunter's background in pediatrics
(9:10) - What happens during labor
(11:45) - Lifestyle changes that new parents can expect
(12:30) - How having a baby may affect a relationship
(20:45) - Safe sleep for babies and parents
(30:35) - Breastfeeding, its challenges, its benefits, bonding with the baby
(36:45) - Adapting parenting styles for subsequent children
(39:50) - How to get through challenges
(41:40) - Advocacy, Nurture the Next home-visiting programs

What is I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting?

I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is a new podcast hosted by Ben Oddo and produced in partnership with Nurture the Next. Through educational and entertaining interviews, we are going to focus on some of the more challenging moments of parenthood, like stress management, nutrition, and play. Our hope is to empower better parenting, and ultimately healthier, safer homes for more resilient children.

We'll be releasing episodes on nurturethenext.org or wherever you get podcasts. Also make sure to follow us on social media @nurturethenext. Parenting is hard and we're here to help.