In this season finale, Hillary and Erica look back at the most-played episodes of the year and unpack the biggest lessons moms kept coming back to: feeding and sleep, postpartum hormones (including GLP-1s), breastfeeding in the first four weeks, vaccines and pediatric partnerships, pelvic floor recovery, and why "bouncing back" isn't the goal.

Get clear on the feeding–sleep loop and next steps: https://babysettler.com

Connect:
Baby Settler: https://www.babysettler.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babysettler

Early-Momming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/earlymommingpodcast

Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/early-momming-podcast-with-hillary-sadler/id1732529746

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yKAmDQdt3jCErIwyLFRtF

About Hillary:
Hillary Sadler is a board-certified lactation consultant, masters-level registered nurse, author of Babies Made Simple, mom of four, and the founder and lead consultant at Baby Settler in Charleston, SC (serving families virtually worldwide).

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Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding questions or concerns about your or your baby's health.

Navigating the holidays with a bump or a brand-new baby? In this episode, Hillary and Erica kick off the season with calm, cozy, doable ideas—plus their ultimate gift guide for expecting moms, fourth-trimester recovery, new dads, and babies through toddlers.

Hillary (two November babies!) shares what actually made the season feel special—not stressful—while Erica (37 weeks pregnant) talks about setting expectations with family, picking just one or two "anchor traditions," and saying yes only when it serves your recovery and sanity. They also swap real-life gift ideas that feel thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful.

Get clear on the feeding–sleep loop and next steps: https://babysettler.com

Connect:
– Baby Settler: https://www.babysettler.com

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babysettler

– Early-Momming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/earlymommingpodcast

Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/early-momming-podcast-with-hillary-sadler/id1732529746

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yKAmDQdt3jCErIwyLFRtF

About Hillary:
Hillary is a board-certified lactation consultant, masters-level registered nurse, author of Babies Made Simple, mom of four, and the founder and lead consultant at Baby Settler in Charleston, SC (serving families virtually worldwide).

Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding questions or concerns about your or your baby's health.

Not sure what cord blood banking actually is—or if it's worth it? In this episode, Hillary and Erica sit down with Lauren Isley, a certified genetic counselor and Senior Clinical Science Specialist at Cord Blood Registry (CBR), to break down everything parents need to know about cord blood and cord tissue banking.

Lauren explains the science behind newborn stem cells, the differences between private and public banks, how cord blood is used today, and why it's an investment more parents are choosing to make. She also clears up common misconceptions about delayed cord clamping, cost, and the likelihood of using stored stem cells in the future.

Topics we cover:
– What's actually stored when you bank cord blood and cord tissue
– How stem cells are being used to treat diseases like leukemia and cerebral palsy
– The difference between public and private cord blood banks
– Can you delay cord clamping and still bank cord blood?
– How and when to enroll with CBR
– Cost, misconceptions, and the peace-of-mind factor

Special Offer:
Use code EM50 for 50% off CBR's annual bundle at https://www.cordblood.com

Get clear on the feeding–sleep loop and next steps: https://babysettler.com

Connect:
– Baby Settler: https://www.babysettler.com
– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babysettler
– Early-Momming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/earlymommingpodcast

Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/early-momming-podcast-with-hillary-sadler/id1732529746
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yKAmDQdt3jCErIwyLFRtF

About Hillary:
Hillary is a board-certified lactation consultant, masters-level registered nurse, author of Babies Made Simple, mom of four, and the founder and lead consultant at Baby Settler in Charleston, SC (serving families virtually worldwide).

Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding questions or concerns about your or your baby's health.