🎙️ Embracing the Newborn Journey with Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we're joined by Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, a neonatologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, associate professor of pediatrics, spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, co-host of the podcast Pediatrics On Call, and author of The Baby Bonding Book: Connecting With Your Newborn.

Together, we explore how to care for your newborn not just with skill—but with joy, compassion, and confidence.

Dr. Joanna shares her wisdom and experience to help new parents navigate one of the most intense and beautiful seasons of life. Her mission? To help families embrace the newborn period—rather than rush through it.

👶 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the first year of life is so critical for brain development
• The importance of a safe, stable, nurturing relationship
• Why you are enough—even when you’re tired, messy, and figuring things out
• How to survive (and grow through) sleep deprivation and postpartum blues
• Realistic tips for feeding, soothing, and building trust
• How to build your support network and manage expectations
• Why progress, not perfection, is the goal in parenting
  
  

✨ “What does your baby need? She needs YOU.”
You don’t have to be a perfect parent. You just have to show up, again and again, with love. This is a relationship built over time—and it's okay to learn as you go.

Dr. Joanna reminds us that parenting is a long game and that joy can be found even in the messy, sleepless moments.

🎧 Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or supporting someone who is—this episode is full of reassurance, wisdom, and hope.

👉 Learn more and connect with Dr. Joanna at jpbelinkiemd.com

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