If you’ve ever stared at your crying newborn and thought, “I’ve tried everything… why are they still upset?”—this episode is your permission slip to exhale and regroup.
In this heartfelt and practical episode, Doula Deb—a seasoned birth, postpartum, and sleep doula—walks you through her no-shame, intuition-first approach to understanding and soothing a crying baby. With her signature warmth and real-talk clarity, Deb shares her step-by-step checklist to decode baby cries, while gently reminding listeners that crying is communication, not condemnation.
You’ll learn:
- How to move through the “Is it hunger? Gas? Overstimulation?” checklist without second-guessing yourself
- Why intuition matters more than the clock
- What to try when nothing is working—from the tried-and-true 5 S’s (Dr. Harvey Karp) to the surprisingly helpful Dunstan Baby Language method
- The critical red flags to watch for in the first week of life, and why excessive crying then should prompt a call to your pediatrician or lactation consultant (not a wait-and-see approach)
- How to embrace the fourth trimester with compassion and calm—even on the messy, sleep-deprived days
This episode is especially powerful for parents of babies under 4–6 months old, when soothing can feel like a mystery and sleep is unpredictable. But instead of pushing quick-fix solutions, Deb invites you into a more grounded rhythm—one that centers connection over control.
💛 Want to go deeper?
Deb shares that this exact approach is the foundation of her upcoming Rooted Rest Sleep Course, launching Fall 2025. The course explores:
- Soothing techniques & baby regulation
- Wake windows and feeding rhythms
- Infant temperament and intuitive parenting
- And a sleep philosophy rooted in compassion (not cry-it-out)
👶 Rooted Rest is designed for conscious parents who want a flexible, evidence-based sleep plan without abandoning their instincts—or their baby.
🎁 Freebies + Resources
👉 Visit www.douladeb.com/rooted-rest to join the waitlist
👉 Click here to get FREE access to Doula Deb's printable resource library (including the Crying Checklist + 5 S’s handout) and sign up for her monthly newsletter: https://www.douladeb.com/free-resources-sign-up
🎧 Press play now to feel seen, supported, and reminded:
✨ You’re not failing.
✨ You’re learning your baby.
✨ You are the magic.
Thank you for listening! Tune in next time for more insights and support on your parenting journey.
Contact Information:
Doula Deb: www.DoulaDeb.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doula.deb/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/debdoula
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doula.deb
Twitter: https://twitter.com/doula_deb
Disclaimer:
The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized advice and information.
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