Explore every episode of the podcast The Baby Development Podcast with Dr. Olivia
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| Newborn Feeding, Breastfeeding Struggles & Bottle Refusal Explained | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:04:28 | |
If breastfeeding, bottle feeding, latch, weight checks, or bottle refusal have ever felt overwhelming… this episode is for you. In this episode of The Baby Development Podcast, Dr. Olivia sits down with Jessica, a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and infant feeding specialist, to talk about how feeding and development work together — and why feeding your baby is not always as “natural” or automatic as parents are led to believe. Jessica breaks down why newborn feeding can feel so emotional, why so many parents blame themselves when feeding doesn’t immediately click, and how feeding is truly a skill that both baby and parent are learning together. We talk about breastfeeding, bottle feeding, latch, newborn reflexes, weight checks, bottle refusal, positioning, nervous system regulation, and the overwhelm so many parents feel when they’re trying to figure out if their baby is getting enough. In this episode, we cover:
If you’ve ever wondered whether your baby is getting enough, whether you’re doing something wrong, or why feeding feels so much harder than you expected, this conversation will give you clarity, reassurance, and practical tools to better understand your baby. Connect with Jessica: Follow The Baby Development Podcast: 🎙️ Subscribe for expert-led conversations on baby development, feeding, movement, sleep, postpartum support, and real-life parenting. Disclaimer: | |||
| Starting Solids, Picky Eating & Raising Confident Eaters with Kathy | 05 May 2026 | 00:55:06 | |
If feeding your baby or toddler feels overwhelming, you are not alone. In this episode of The Baby Development Podcast, Dr. Olivia sits down with Kathy, a pediatric registered dietitian specializing in infant and toddler feeding, baby-led weaning, and picky eating. Kathy helps parents understand how to start solids with confidence, navigate toddler feeding transitions, and reduce stress around mealtimes without rigid rules or overwhelm. In this conversation, we talk about why picky eating is not always what parents think it is, how repeated food exposure helps build trust, why your role as the parent matters at the table, and how to create a feeding environment that supports confidence, autonomy, and healthy food relationships. In this episode, we cover:
If you’ve ever wondered what to feed your baby, whether your toddler is actually picky, or how to make mealtimes less stressful, this episode will give you practical guidance you can use at home. Connect with Kathy: Follow along: Disclaimer: | |||
| Stop Doing Kegels Postpartum (Pelvic PT Explains Why) | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:49:09 | |
If you’ve been told to “just do Kegels” after having a baby… this episode might completely change how you think about your body. In this episode of The Baby Development Podcast, Dr. Olivia sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Becky to break down what’s really going on with postpartum recovery—and why so many women are still struggling with symptoms like leaking, pain, and pressure. In this episode, we cover:
If you’ve ever felt like your body isn’t the same after having a baby… this conversation will give you clarity, direction, and hope. Connect with Dr. Becky: 🎙️ Follow along for more episodes on baby & toddler development @thebabydevelopmentpod on IG Disclaimer: | |||