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I Want to Put a Baby in You!Episode 210: Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie – Baby Bonding BestsJOANNA PARGA-BELINKIE, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, is an associate professor of pediatrics and clinical neonatologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and co-host of their flagship podcast Pediatrics On Call. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and three children.Listen as Dr. Parga-Belinkie shares with Ellen and Jenn:Finding there is a lot of noise and mixed messages for new parents. Parents-to-be putting lots of effort into a birth plan but then feeling lost with bab...
2025-06-0443 min
Motherhood IntendedWhy Baby Bonding Matters More Than Baby Gear with Dr. Joanna Parga-BelinkieIn this episode, Jacqueline sits down with Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, a neonatologist and AAP spokesperson, to explore what truly builds a strong foundation between parents and their newborns. From NICU realities to bonding after surrogacy, this episode is a science-meets-heart deep dive into connection, communication, and ditching the pressure to “do it all.”What you’ll learn:Why bonding isn’t about perfection—it’s about presenceHow early relational health impacts brain developmentThe science behind skin-to-skin contact and kangaroo careWhat to know about birth plans, baby gear, and bonding expectationsHow babies communicate...
2025-05-291h 10
Pediatrics On CallDiagnosing and Treating Tongue-tie, Preparing for the 2024 AAP National Conference In this episode Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, describes a new clinical report about diagnosing and treating ankyloglossia or tongue-tie. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Murray, DO, MBA, FAAP, about what to expect at the 2024 National Conference and Exhibition from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
2024-07-3032 minPediatrics On CallDiagnosing and Treating Tongue-tie, Preparing for the 2024 AAP National Conference In this episode Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, describes a new clinical report about diagnosing and treating ankyloglossia or tongue-tie. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Murray, DO, MBA, FAAP, about what to expect at the 2024 National Conference and Exhibition from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
2024-07-3032 min