The Podcast for expecting or new parents looking for support and guidance with your pregnancy, birth, and first year of your baby’s life.

If you are an expecting or new parent looking for support and guidance with your pregnancy, birth, and first year of your baby’s life, then The Baby Pro Podcast is for you!

Join your hosts, Shelly Taft, a lactation consultant, doula, childbirth educator, infant sleep educator, and licensed practical nurse, and Nicole Glover, a doula and childbirth educator, as they bring you conversation and interviews with experts regarding all things pregnancy and baby related.

Each episode will tackle the burning questions that all expecting and new parents have, like Will I ever sleep again? How do I write the perfect birth plan? Does intimacy after birth exist? We will also answer listener questions and talk about the latest news in the parenting world.

Latest Podcast episodes

Designing a Nurturing Nursery with Dr. Anya Dunham

Dr. Anya Dunham is a highly respected research scientist and author in the field of child development. With a background...
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Airway Health with Dr. Shereen Lim

In this installment of the Baby Pro podcast, Shelly and Maria engage in a conversation with Dr. Shereen Lim, who...
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Having a Rainbow Baby with Amy Watson From Smooth Stone Coaching

Amy Watson, a Life after Babyloss coach, shares her expertise around infant loss and having a baby after that loss....
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How to Photograph Your Baby with Stephanie Donovan

Stephanie tells us the ins and outs of getting professional newborn photos done, as well as tips for photographing your...
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Preeclampsia: The Silent Threat of Pregnancy and How to Confront It with Dr. Quantrilla Ard

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Quantrilla Ard to unravel the mysteries of preeclampsia,...
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Everything You Need To Know About Colic with Megan Dishman, The Colic Nurse

Megan explains the ins and outs of colic and provides real solutions for families to try. Megan Dishman, our guest...
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Hi,I'm Shelly Taft

I’m a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Doula, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Based in Worcester County, MA, I’ve been supporting new families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island since 2007.

Every parent is different, so I don’t believe in a cookie-cutter approach to lactation help. I will work with you to develop a breastfeeding plan that works for your life and your family.

I’m usually available on short notice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. After all, babies don’t check the calendar!

When I’m not doing home visits for breastfeeding help, I work as a lactation consultant at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester. You can also find me teaching childbirth, breastfeeding, and TummyTime! classes at various hospitals and sites in Worcester County, MA

I’ve supported more than a thousand families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and I’d be honored to help you, too.

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