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Episode 83 – The First Year with Baby: New Parent Stress and Building Confidence

Dr. Diane Arnaout joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about caring for a baby during the first year of life. They explore the stresses of the early weeks of parenthood, the impact of social media on parental anxiety and how caregivers can better trust their instincts. They share practical tips from Dr. Arnaout’s new book Hiccups: A Pediatrician Mom’s Guide to Surviving Your First Year of Parenthood.

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Diane Arnaout, MD, FAAP

Dr. Diane Arnaout is a board-certified pediatrician, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a mother of two. She practices in Fort Worth, Texas, where she works in a group practice providing general care for children from birth to age eighteen. Dr. Arnaout has been voted a yearly "Fort Worth Top Doctor" in Fort Worth Magazine for over a decade and is a Texas Monthly "Super Doctor." Business Insider named her one of their "14 Pediatricians to Follow on Instagram." Her love for educating parents has grown via social media over the years, and you can find her humorous and down-to-earth writings across several platforms online. In 2026, her first book Hiccups was published as a pediatrician's guide for parenting babies in the first year of life.


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Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Last Updated
5/14/2026
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