Podcast•Apr 20, 2026•18 min
The Follow-Up: I Just Had a Baby, Now What?
In this 18‑minute follow‑up, pediatrician Dr. Mona revisits her popular "I Just Had a Baby, Now What?" episode, sharing new survey data from Angel Care and Diaper Genie about what parents need in the first three months. The findings highlight that simple tools—like diaper disposals and bath supports—reduce stress, turn diaper changes into bonding moments, and shorten bath time, while 54% of parents multitask during changes and 62% are bothered by diaper odor. Dr. Mona also outlines the "fourth trimester" basics: recognizing a newborn’s three core needs (hunger, dirty diaper, and interaction), reading feeding, sleepy, and play cues, and using comfortable positions and on‑demand feeding to foster calm. She emphasizes self‑care for caregivers and practical tips such as tummy time and creating an eat‑play‑sleep routine.
By The PedsDocTalk Podcast
