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Sense by Meg FaureAuthor: Meg Faure
I am extremely lucky to be doing the work that I am most passionate about working with moms and their precious babies. My journey has been exciting and fulfilling from Occupational Therapist to speaker then writer, my professional life has been stimulating! The launch of this podcast merges my work across all of my parenting brands and the work I am passionate about moms and their babies. RSSVERIFY Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 160 - Breast vs Bottle? The Honest Mom Chat You Need to Hear | Guests Zoe and Tasha
Episode 160
Thursday, 8 May, 2025
On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we welcome back twin mom Zoe Brown and twin specialist Tasha Perreard. Zoe's twins are now five weeks old. This stage often brings confusing topics like crampy tummies and breastfeeding decisions. This episode unpacks digestive issues and feeding choices. If your baby is fussy, gassy, or has reflux, this is for you. We discuss real reasons for discomfort. Topics include lactose intolerance versus cow's milk protein allergy. Solutions like drops and body work are explored. We also address the honest question of when to stop breastfeeding. This is especially relevant for moms of multiples.Wins and Challenges with Five-Week-Old Twins Zoe shares her wins as her five-week-old twins thrive. Her husband is back at work. Finding her own rhythm alone with the babies was a key moment. She emphasizes the incredible value of support. Her mom's arrival has been a huge help, offering crucial nighttime relief. Tasha validates the need for extra hands with twins. She notes parents often have unrealistic expectations. Settling two babies is a mammoth task. It is okay to need and accept help. Building a "village," even if it means paying for support, is vital. Zoe shares how she proactively scheduled friends to visit. This provided company and practical help during her first week alone.Understanding and Soothing Crampy Tummies Zoe describes one twin, Luke, as constantly grunting and pushing. He struggles more with wind. Meg and Tasha delve into reasons for unsettled babies. Tasha explains that babies' digestive systems are immature for the first 12 weeks. How babies feed is a major factor. Incorrect latch on breast or bottle can cause them to swallow air. This leads to wind and reflux. Assessing tongue function and oral ties is important. Sometimes, a mother's diet can affect baby's comfort, especially with cow's milk protein allergy. Babies can also struggle to digest lactose due to insufficient lactase enzyme. Products like Colief or Telament drops can help. The "Windy" tool can assist in releasing trapped gas. Tasha strongly recommends body work like chiro or osteopathy. This can relieve tension and discomfort in newborns. Meg adds that primary lactose intolerance is common. Overfeeding can also contribute to discomfort. She suggests spacing feeds to allow digestion.Navigating Breastfeeding and Formula Decisions with Twins Zoe openly discusses her breastfeeding journey. She has been exclusively pumping. Her twins seem to spit up more with her breast milk. They appear more settled on formula. This has led to a challenging emotional decision about continuing to pump. She feels a love-hate relationship with expressing. The support group she attends has been helpful. Hearing other moms' experiences provides perspective. Why You Should Listen This episode offers invaluable, real-world advice for parents of newborns. Zoe's honesty about her struggles and triumphs is deeply relatable. Tasha provides expert, practical solutions for common issues. Meg offers a compassionate and informed perspective on making difficult parenting decisions, The discussion empowers parents to make confident, guilt-free choices about feeding their babies. This is a reassuring and informative listen for any new parent.📌 Episode References & Links:📲 CONNECT WITH MEG FAUREWeb: megfaure.com📱 Parent Sense Mobile App:Web: parentsense.app💌 Support the Podcast: Subscribe or listen on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating & review on Apple Podcasts.
