Pacifiers and Screen Time: The Evidence vs. Reality

Pacifiers and Screen Time: The Evidence vs. Reality

Pacifiers and screen time — two topics that somehow turn every mom group into a courtroom. In this episode Natasha (CLC & IBCLC candidate) and Taylor (Lamaze-certified childbirth educator, doula & lactation counselor) and both moms of two under 5, break down what the evidence actually says, and cut through the noise. On pacifiers: does pacifier use impact breastfeeding and milk supply? What does the AAP actually recommend? Can pacifiers reduce the risk of SIDS and do breastfed babies need them? Plus: nipple confusion, palate development, and evidence backed weaning recommendations. On screen time: what changed between the AAP's 1999 guidelines and today, the 18-month turning point, why background TV matters more than most parents realize, and why the guilt around screen time ignores a much bigger systemic problem. No judgment here - just evidence, nuance, and two moms trying to find balance while figuring it out in real time. Topics: pacifier use and breastfeeding · SIDS reduction · pacifier weaning · screen time guidelines · toddler screen time · mom guilt · evidence-based parenting XX, Taylor & Natasha

The History of Birth: What Nobody Teaches Us About Pain, Interventions & Social Trends

Birth has always been political — and the history proves it. In this episode, Natasha and Taylor walk through the moments that shaped modern childbirth: from forceps kept secret for generations and twilight sleep women marched in the streets for, to the smear campaign against midwives, Victoria Beckham's "too posh to push" media spiral, and why we're still giving birth flat on our backs. Plus: what changed after thalidomide, the episiotomy data ACOG doesn't lead with, and the latest invention in childbirht: the OdonAssist. Evidence-based and yes — there's a chainsaw. XX, Natasha & Taylor

Finding Your Care Team, Colostrum Harvesting & Combo Feeding Guilt

Finding a doctor & team you trust & vibe with during pregnancy and postpartum is harder than it should be - this week we're breaking down exactly how to find an OB, midwife, pediatrician, or doula who listens to you, what we've walked away from, and why the office system matters just as much as the provider itself. We're also getting into the colostrum harvesting - is it evidence-based or just social media trend? What does harvesting colostrum before birth actually do, and who does it make sense for? We break down the clinical side so you can make an informed decision. Plus combo feeding guilt — 87% of parents end up combo feeding, so if you're struggling, you are not alone. We cover the real clinical reasons for under supply, what actually affects your breastfeeding journey, and why formula is never a moral failure. Topics covered this week: * How to find an OB, midwife, or pediatrician you trust & like * Colostrum harvesting pros and cons * Combo feeding and breastfeeding supply * Under supply — clinical causes and what to do * Postpartum depression and breastfeeding research * US maternal mental health report 2025 XX, Taylor & Natasha

Baby Sleep, Postpartum Body Image & Surviving Toddler + Newborn Life

In this episode, we're getting into - the great debate on baby sleep (spoiler: you only get ONE: good sleeper, day OR night), surviving the toddler + newborn combo, postpartum rage and what actually triggers it, your period returning after birth, and the very real pressure of postpartum body image in the GLP-1 era. Plus, Father's Day hot takes and a few stories from our realities. Topics covered: newborn sleep, toddler regression, postpartum mood disorders, postpartum body image, breastfeeding and your period returning, preferred parent realities, and navigating it all with a partner. New episodes every Thursday. Follow so you never miss it! XX, Natasha & Taylor

How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids: Marriage, Motherhood & the Postpartum Shift

This week on Moms Interrupted, Natasha and Taylor dive into How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn — and honestly? It's the book every pregnant mom and dad need to read before the baby arrives. They break down why relationships shift so dramatically after kids, who's really doing the mental load at home, and why the "helping" language needs to go. Plus: the dishwasher personality types that are apparently causing couples to fight, why weekends with kids hit different, and how delegating (for real) can change everything. They also get into postpartum round two being harder physically but easier mentally, the pressure to show up in the world before you're ready, and why the nuclear family model might be at the root of it all. If you've ever wondered why you and your partner feel like strangers after having a baby - this one's for you. Topics covered: postpartum relationships, mental load, division of labor, communication after kids, stay-at-home mom mental health, postpartum depression, nuclear family, couples therapy, baby's first birthday, and more. XX, Natasha & Taylor