Beyond The Diaper

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Moms Talk with Dr Perlman

  1. Oct 26

    99 Days in the NICU Made Her a Different Person. Here Is Her Story.

    Her son Thomas was born four weeks early and spent 99 days in the NICU. She felt like the only woman in the world going through it. So she started a podcast to make sure no other mom ever felt that alone again. In this village edition of Beyond the Diaper, Dr. Varisa Perlman sits down with Lauren Manseau, host of the Oh Baby podcast, for a raw, warm, and deeply honest conversation about what it actually takes to survive a NICU stay, rebuild yourself postpartum, find your voice as an advocate, and build a village that shows up in the ways that actually matter. Lauren’s son Thomas was born four weeks early, spent 99 days in the NICU, and came home with a tracheostomy and a feeding tube. He is now a curious, joyful, crawling one-and-a-half-year-old who tries to ride the family dog. Lauren started Oh Baby podcast to give real mothers a space to tell their real stories without the gloss, the performance, or the shame. In this episode you will learn: Why the NICU forces even the most conflict-avoidant people pleaser to find her voiceHow social media made Lauren feel like she was failing her son during his milestone delaysWhat Lauren’s mom did in the hospital that Lauren will never forgetWhy postpartum is a medical recovery and why your village should treat it like oneWhy comparing your child to anyone else is one of the most unnatural things a parent can doHow teaching a child he does not have to fit in starts with modeling it yourselfThe 15 minute self-care rule and why waiting until Saturday will not feed you for the whole weekWhat children with tracheostomies taught Dr. Perlman about the products she uses with themThe resentment meter and why you have to siphon it off every day before it boils over This episode is honest, funny, and full of moments that will make you feel less alone in whatever hard thing you are carrying right now. Beyond the Diaper is a podcast about medical issues within the context of motherhood and self-care, hosted by Dr. Varisa Perlman of La Petite Creme. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding concerns about your child’s health.

  2. Oct 12

    A Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Your Toddler to Wipe

    Most kids are potty trained before they can wipe themselves. And that gap between using the toilet and actually being clean is causing more problems at school, socially, and medically than most parents realize. An occupational therapist who has spent ten years in the continence field breaks it all down. In this episode of Beyond the Diaper, Dr. Varisa Perlman sits down with Tabitha Poole, an occupational therapist with 17 years of experience and a decade of specialization in continence management for children, to talk about one of the most overlooked and underteached skills in early childhood: wiping. Tabitha works with children, families, schools, and health professionals around the world through her private practice and her training work with ERIC, the UK's children's bowel and bladder charity. She brings warmth, humor, and an incredibly practical approach to a topic most parents dread bringing up. In this episode you will learn: Why wiping is actually a collection of 20 separate steps and how to break them downThe backwards chaining method that makes teaching wiping much less stressfulWhy kids refuse to use the toilet at school and how that leads to constipation and UTIsHow the bladder and bowel are connected and why a full bowel causes bladder accidentsWhat a poo diary is and why keeping one makes every pediatric appointment more productiveWhy being rushed in the morning is quietly causing constipation in school-aged kidsWhy movement throughout the day is essential for healthy bowel and bladder functionHow to make wiping feel safe, calm, and even playful for toddlersWhat the La Petite Creme wiping lotion does for kids transitioning from wet wipes to toilet paperWhy practicing wiping on a balloon at home actually worksWhether you are just starting potty training or you have a school-aged child who still cannot wipe independently, this episode will give you a completely new framework for thinking about this skill and the confidence to actually teach it. Beyond the Diaper is a podcast about medical issues within the context of motherhood and self-care, hosted by Dr. Varisa Perlman of La Petite Creme. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding concerns about your child's health.

  3. Sep 28

    You Were Never Meant to Do Postpartum Alone

    Sarah Quintana has spent more than two decades caring for babies and families, first as a NICU nurse and lactation consultant, and now as a postpartum doula helping parents navigate one of life’s biggest transitions. After years of supporting families in hospitals, she discovered that what many parents need most begins after they come home. In this episode of Beyond the Diaper, Dr. Varisa Perlman sits down with Sarah Quintana, RN, IBCLC, postpartum doula, and educator, to discuss the realities of postpartum life, the importance of continuity of care, and why building a village matters more than ever. Together, they explore how families can create support systems, ask for help, and find confidence during the fourth trimester. Sarah Quintana shares her journey from hospital nursing to entrepreneurship, the lessons she has learned caring for newborns and parents, and why she believes it's never too late to reinvent your life. In this episode you will learn: • Why the transition from hospital to home can feel overwhelming for new parents • How postpartum doulas provide support, rest, confidence, and reassurance during the fourth trimester • Why continuity of care makes such a difference for growing families • How modern parents can intentionally build a village when family support is limited • The importance of planning postpartum support before baby arrives • Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness • What practical support new parents actually need most in those first weeks • How Sarah reinvented her life and career in her 40s • Why La Petite Creme has become one of her favorite tools for baby and postpartum care This episode is warm, encouraging, and full of practical insights for new parents, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in creating better support systems for families during the postpartum period. Beyond the Diaper is a podcast about medical issues within the context of motherhood and self-care, hosted by Dr. Varisa Perlman of La Petite Creme. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding concerns about your child's health.

  4. Sep 14

    What a French Mom Learned About Parenting After 8 Years in the US

    She has been raising her kids in the US for eight years while holding onto everything French that matters. The discipline, the hot meals, the no-nonsense simplicity. And she says both cultures gave her something the other one could not. In this Village Edition of Beyond the Diaper, Dr. Varisa Perlman sits down with Virginie, a French mom, nurse, and La Petite Creme team member, for an honest and warm conversation about what it is really like to raise kids between two very different parenting cultures. Virginie moved to the US eight years ago with her two children and has spent that time absorbing the best of both worlds while noticing what each side gets wrong. What she shares is not a debate about which culture is better. It is a real, nuanced portrait of what happens when you raise children with structure, warmth, simplicity, and an open mind. In this episode you will learn: What Virginie kept from French parenting and what she happily let goWhy French school lunch is 45 minutes with a proper hot meal and what US school lunch looks like by comparisonHow positivity and encouragement are things she gained from American culture that France does not always offerWhy raising kids in different cultures builds resilience, adaptability, and social intelligenceWhat French postpartum care actually looks like, including the PMI drop-in support system available in every cityWhy the midwife in France handles everything from prenatal breathing to postpartum pelvic floor rehabWhy diaper time in France is a quiet, devoted moment and not a stressful productionHow La Petite Creme's lotion connects Virginie to her memories of diapering her own babiesWhy American parenting tends to overcomplicate what the French keep beautifully simple This episode is gentle, funny, and full of the kind of cultural insight that makes you rethink your daily routine in the best possible way. Beyond the Diaper is a podcast about medical issues within the context of motherhood and self-care, hosted by Dr. Varisa Perlman of La Petite Creme. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding concerns about your child's health.

  5. Aug 31

    What a Pediatric Dietitian Actually Does When Your Kid Won't Eat

    Your kid refuses to eat. You have tried everything. Pediatric dietitian Dr. Jenny Janov says the problem might not be your child at all. It might be the stress you are both bringing to the table. In this episode, Dr. Varisa Perlman sits down with Dr. Jenny Janov, founder of Eat Play Thrive Nutrition and head of content for the Bébé Foodie app, to talk about one of the most stressful parts of raising kids: getting them to eat. From starting solids to navigating picky eaters to managing the anxiety that builds up around mealtimes, Dr. Jenny brings a warm, practical, non-judgmental approach that will make every parent feel less alone and a lot more equipped. In this episode you will learn: What a pediatric dietitian actually looks at beyond what is on the plateWhy the context around food matters more than the food itselfHow stress at the table becomes a self-fulfilling cycle and how to break itThe right way to introduce allergens early and why timing mattersWhy children are neophobic by nature and what that means for picky eatingHow to tell the difference between a picky eater and a problem feederThe division of responsibility: your job versus your child's job at mealtimesWhy pressuring kids to eat one more bite almost always backfiresHow to introduce new foods without a meltdown using food chainingWhat teen athletes need nutritionally that most parents are missingWhy what you model at the table matters more than what you put on it Whether you have a toddler who only eats beige food or a teenager who skips breakfast before a game, this episode gives you a completely different way to think about food and your child. Beyond the Diaper is a podcast about medical issues within the context of motherhood and self-care, hosted by Dr. Varisa Perlman of La Petite Creme. Medical Disclaimer : This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding concerns about your child’s health.

  6. Aug 17

    The Grief Nobody Talks About in Parenthood, With an End of Life Educator

    Nobody tells you that becoming a parent comes with grief. Not sadness exactly, just the quiet loss of who you were, what you expected, and the life you thought you were going to have. End-of-life educator Brit Foster Rothstein says that grief is real, it matters, and most of us are carrying it unresolved. In this episode, Dr. Varisa Perlman sits down with Brit Foster Rothstein, end-of-life educator and former high school English teacher, to talk about the grief that lives inside parenthood and why ignoring it is costing you your presence, your relationships, and your ability to connect. This is not an episode about death. It is an episode about all the losses that do not get named and the emotions we push down because we think we are supposed to feel only grateful. In this episode you will learn: Why grief lives inside every major life transition, not just deathHow the loss of your pre-parent identity is real grief that deserves spaceWhy NICU parents need permission to grieve the birth they did not get, even when their baby is aliveHow unresolved childhood grief gets dragged into your parentingWhy social media leaves no room for the emotional complexity of parenthoodThe link between grief, self-compassion and real self-careWhy repair with your child starts with repair with yourselfWhat it means to let your past inform you without letting it distract you Whether you are a new parent, a seasoned one, or simply a human carrying more than you have been given permission to put down, this episode will change how you think about your own emotional life. Beyond the Diaper is a podcast about medical issues within the context of motherhood and self-care, hosted by Dr. Varisa Perlman of La Petite Creme. Medical Disclaimer : This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding concerns about your child’s health.

  7. Aug 3

    What French Hospitals Teach New Moms That US Hospitals Don't

    In France, you do not leave the hospital until a midwife has checked off every item on a list with you. In the US, they check if you have a car seat. What does that difference actually cost new moms? In this episode, Dr. Varisa Perlman sits down with Dr. Pauline Dravet Gounot, a French neonatal ICU doctor now living in Miami, to compare what newborn and postpartum care actually looks like in France versus the United States. Dr. Pauline has given birth four times, practiced medicine in both countries, and has a front-row view of where the US system leaves new moms behind. What she describes is not a small difference. It is a completely different philosophy about what parents need before they go home. In this episode you will learn: Why French hospitals use a checklist to confirm every parent is ready before dischargeThe role midwives play in France that no one is filling in the US systemWhy the US sends new moms home without the educational foundation they needHow the lack of postpartum support shows up in a pediatric officeWhy visitors after birth can make recovery harder, not easierThe difference between people coming to help and people coming to hold the babyHow grandparents play a different role in postpartum recovery in France vs. the USWhat the US gets right that France is now learning fromThe 15 minutes alone in the car that every mom will immediately recognize This episode is honest, warm, and full of the kind of conversation that makes you feel seen as a parent navigating a system that was not built with you in mind. Beyond the Diaper is a podcast about medical issues within the context of motherhood and self-care, hosted by Dr. Varisa Perlman of La Petite Creme. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding concerns about your child's health.

  8. Jul 24

    What Your Posture Is Doing to Your Pregnancy, A Chiropractor Explains

    The back pain, the sciatica, the pelvic floor problems. What if most of it was preventable? Not with a pill or a surgery, but with how you have been sitting for the last ten years. In this episode, Dr. Varisa Perlman sits down with Dr. Sandra Doman, a Webster-certified chiropractor based in Miami, to talk about something that affects every pregnant woman, every new mom, and honestly every person sitting at a desk right now: how the way you move your body every single day shapes everything that comes next. They cover the mechanics of pregnancy, why postpartum recovery is harder than it needs to be, and why that low back pain and pelvic floor weakness you have been told to just accept is not actually normal at all. In this episode you will learn: Why how you have been sitting for the past decade matters more than your pregnancy workout routineWhat Webster certification is and how sacropelvic balancing can support a better deliveryThe number one habit that leads to sciatica, pubic bone pain, and pelvic floor weaknessWhy crossing your legs is silently affecting your pelvic floorHow to sit, stand, and bend in ways that protect your body for decadesWhy squatting matters more than your morning Pilates classThe other 23 hours concept and why one hour of physical therapy is never enoughHow kids iPad habits are creating the first generation that grew up shaped like a CWhat real self-care looks like for momsThe case for bringing your baby to work and building a village that holds everyone Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or just a human who sits too much, this episode will genuinely change how you hold yourself for good. Beyond the Diaper is a podcast about medical issues within the context of motherhood and self-care, hosted by Dr. Varisa Perlman of La Petite Creme. Medical Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding concerns about your child’s health.

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  • Creator
    La Petite Crème
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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