From Overwhelmed to Empowered Building Trust As A New Parent with Dr. Mona.

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Becoming a parent is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. From endless online advice to well-meaning opinions from family and friends, it's easy to question every decision. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere sits down with Dr. Mona Amin, a board-certified pediatrician, IBCLC, and mom, to discuss how parents can move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered during the newborn stage.

Dr. Mona shares why the first weeks with a baby can feel so challenging and offers practical ways to build confidence in your own parenting instincts. She also explains how to find a pediatrician who is the right fit for your family, what questions to ask during a meet-and-greet appointment, and why it's perfectly okay to change providers if the relationship isn't meeting your needs.

Kristin and Dr. Mona also explore the impact of comparison culture, how social media can undermine parental confidence, and what it truly means to trust yourself as a parent. You'll leave this conversation with actionable strategies to reduce anxiety, strengthen your confidence, and create a supportive healthcare team for your growing family.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why the newborn stage feels overwhelming for so many parents
• How to begin trusting your instincts as a new parent
• What to look for when choosing a pediatrician
• Questions to ask before selecting your baby's doctor
• When it's appropriate to switch pediatricians
• How comparison affects confidence during early parenthood
• Practical ways to feel more empowered every day

Whether you're expecting your first baby or navigating life with a newborn, this conversation will remind you that confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build, one decision at a time.

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Ask the Doulas is a pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting podcast for expecting families, new parents, and birth and baby professionals. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, the podcast features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, sleep consultants, newborn care specialists, fertility experts, and perinatal mental health professionals. Ask the Doulas is designed for both parents and professionals looking for trusted guidance, continuing education, and real-world strategies.