Twiniversity Podcast With Natalie Diaz

In 1997, Alison Jacobson lost her first son, Connor, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. A year later her second son was born with intellectual disabilities. Alison also has two teen-aged daughters. As CEO of First Candle, the national non-profit dedicated to eliminating SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths and supporting families who have lost babies to these causes as well as stillbirth, Alison is committed to getting all babies to their first birthday and educating everyone about Safe Sleep Guidelines.

Got milk? Today's topic goes WAY beyond the basics of breastfeeding. We'll be talking about building up a supply, what's a tongue tie and how do we fix it, why is breast REALLY best? Today we dig into some tough and fascinating topics all around twins breastfeeding. Judy Teibloom-Mishkin, our guest today is an IBCLC with Chicago's amazing group Lactation Partners. With over two decades of twins breastfeeding experience, Judy has not only seen it all, but she knows how to handle the challenging struggles that come along with breastfeeding two. She's also so inspiring and motivating that you'll happily continue your breastfeeding twins journey with your head full of why it's the best thing to do for your twinnies. Judy Teibloom-Mishkin, RN, IBCLC, has been professionally committed to supporting new families for 29 years. She currently works in private practice as a lactation consultant, and has done so for the last 25 years. Her mission is to nurture mothers and fathers as they transition into their new role

Wondering what advice you can give your parents about your upcoming bundles of joy? Worried they will butt in more than they should? Worried they won't want to help you as much as you'll need? Have them listen to this so THEY can get a jump on how best to help you during your pregnancy and beyond.

You hear beeping of a heart monitor, I hear "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas". The NICU is a place of worry, but it can also be a place of Joy. Listen in on Nat and Julie McCaffery of Baby Nav Baby Planners talk about their own NICU adventures after their twins birth. Julie McCaffrey is a proud mommy to 3 kids, including one set of twins and owns BabyNav Baby Planners where she offers personalized consultation to new and expecting parents across the U.S. She is a sought-after modern baby gear expert, has been featured in Pregnancy and Newborn magazine, Fit Pregnancy, US News and World Report, and loves to help moms and dads navigate everything from baby gear to creating their registry to preparing for multiples and getting back to work. Learn more at http://babynav.com.

YAY!!! Julie McCaffery of Baby Nav Baby Planners is Nat's guest today talking all about things that folks forget to do when prepping for twins. From what other rooms need storage for your twins to what are the most forgotten items in a nursery. Julie and Nat will not only give us a peek inside this great topic, but also make some specific recommendations taking the guesswork out of your planning. Julie McCaffrey is a proud mommy to 3 kids, including one set of twins and owns BabyNav Baby Planners where she offers personalized consultation to new and expecting parents across the U.S. She is a sought-after modern baby gear expert, has been featured in Pregnancy and Newborn magazine, Fit Pregnancy, US News and World Report, and loves to help moms and dads navigate everything from baby gear to creating their registry to preparing for multiples and getting back to work. Learn more at http://babynav.com.

Today Nat chats with Joe Rawlinson. Joe is the father of four children, two boys and identical twin girls. He is the author of two books for fathers of twins, “Dad's Guide to Twins: How to Survive the Twin Pregnancy and Prepare for Your Twins” and “Dad's Guide to Raising Twins: How to Thrive as a Father of Twins.” Joe also makes unique t-shirts for parents of twins at TwinTShirtCompany.com. You can find more tips and tricks for preparing for and raising your twins at DadsGuideToTwins.com.

There might not be two chicks on this planet more obsessed with double strollers than Nat and Meg! Natalie Diaz is a certified twin gear expert while Meg Collins of Lucie's List knows everything about, well, just about everything baby gear! Join us today as they have "The Great Double Stroller Debate". From tandem strollers, to side by side, to in-line, join em' as they discuss what they love, hate and everything in between.

Ever wonder what a birth plan is? Thinking you might want one for your twin delivery? Today we are speaking with Bryn Huntpalmer of The Birth Hour to help you figure out how and what to do. From pain management to post-birth meals, we let you know what you might want to consider having on your personal "birth preferences" list. Bryn Huntpalmer is a mother of two young children living in Austin, Texas where she hosts a birth stories podcast called The Birth Hour. Her mission with The Birth Hour is to encourage women to be informed about pregnancy and childbirth and know their options while creating a community for moms to support one another through pregnancy and motherhood. The podcast has grown rapidly since its launch in 2015 with over 4 million downloads and a supportive Instagram community. This year The Birth Hour launched it's first online course that prepares couples for everything from childbirth through newborn care.

From car seat safety to marriage, learn how to get things right the first time by learning from Twiniversity's top teachers. Join them in their candid conversation while learning tips on how to make your life as a parent of twins easier.