Podcasts about Breastfeeding

This episode is all about pregnancy nutrition and how small, strategic choices can have a big impact on your baby's brain and development. We cover omega threes for reducing inflammation and preventing preterm birth, choline for cognitive development, protein for steady blood sugar, and practical meal ideas from breakfast to dinner. I also share my personal routine for breastfeeding, supplement timing, and how I've integrated these habits into my daily life. Plus, we touch on the realities of nausea, plant-based diets, mental health, and balancing science with everyday life. If you're pregnant, planning to be, or just curious about how nutrition shapes early development, this episode is packed with actionable insights. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do omega 3s help? → What's choline's role? → Best protein sources pregnancy? → How to manage nausea? → Plant-based pregnancy safe? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:15 - Blood sugar / glucose → 00:06:15 - Miscarriage → 00:11:46 - Blood sugar hacks → 00:18:29 - Hunger & protein → 00:20:34 - Sugar rationing → 00:24:40 - Pregnancy snacks → 00:25:46 - Choline & organ meats → 00:30:27 - Food conversations → 00:32:02 - Omega-3s → 00:34:58 - Heavy metals → 00:38:48 - Pregnancy meal prep → 00:41:26 - First trimester & supplements → 00:45:26 - Breastfeeding → 00:47:47 - Nutrition for breastfeeding → 00:50:03 - Nutrition & mental health → 00:55:15 - Plant-based diets Further Listening:  → Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy | Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack  Check Out Jessie: → 9 Months That Count Forever (Book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

What actually happens to your baby in the first 24–48 hours after birth, and which newborn interventions should you say yes or no to?In this episode, we break down 14 common newborn interventions and procedures parents may be offered right after delivery. From delayed cord clamping and suctioning to vitamin K, hepatitis B, erythromycin eye ointment, newborn metabolic screening, hearing and heart tests, circumcision, jaundice, early bathing, and pediatric follow-up, we explain what these interventions are, why they're offered, and what parents should understand before birth.Whether you're planning a hospital birth, home birth, or birth center delivery, this conversation will help you make informed decisions about newborn care and know what questions to ask when creating your birth plan.00:00 Trailer + intro01:13 Why newborn interventions matter03:44 Delayed cord clamping09:23 Rubbing and suctioning after birth14:26 Swaddling, hats, and skin-to-skin18:37 The golden hour and delaying newborn exams21:10 Vitamin K shot vs oral vitamin K29:44 Hepatitis B vaccine at birth34:07 Erythromycin eye ointment36:57 Newborn metabolic screening / heel prick / PKU test39:19 Newborn blood sugar testing41:42 Hearing test and congenital heart disease screening46:36 Circumcision considerations47:32 Early bath and newborn microbiome52:31 Newborn jaundice explained56:39 Breastfeeding jaundice vs breast milk jaundice59:04 Pediatrician visits and delayed vaccine schedules01:05:39 Closing thoughtsResources From This Episode:Vax Dilemmas: Hesitancy, Studies, and Alternate Schedules with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh | Ep. 109 - https://youtu.be/d72t0Dv18Ok?si=OawY6xJOcWhy0w44Vaccines From A Neurodevelopmental Perspective with Dr. Ari Calhoun | Ep. 52 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother/id1663942916?i=10006483825895 Things That Ruin Breastfeeding | Ep 146 - https://youtu.be/BQgB9rQ_Msk?si=fwrB0QJ1DvfzrrUmBreastfeeding and Trying To Conceive | Ep 113 - https://youtu.be/vRXXioExVh8?si=epAYIrJeqe197ftJBreastfeeding: What to KNOW before your baby is born | Ep 10 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother/id1663942916?i=1000601146225Find more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HAAM and save 10% at FondUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

One of the biggest questions I get when it comes to showing up online is this: “How do I know if I'm being authentic… or if I'm oversharing?” Where is the line between vulnerability and trauma dumping? In this episode, I'm breaking down the balance between being raw and real while still protecting yourself and your credibility. Because here's the truth: Authenticity builds connection. But not everything belongs on the internet. I share how I built my brand by documenting my process of becoming — from recording podcast episodes in my car while broke and exhausted with two kids, to building a global personal brand and loyal audience. You'll learn how to share your story in a way that creates connection, trust, and authority without feeling like you're exposing every part of your life. This episode is for you if you're: • Scared of what people will think online • Worried you're sharing too much • Holding yourself back from being seen • Trying to build a personal brand or business • Learning how to tell your story with power Inside this episode we talk about: • The difference between sharing from a scar vs sharing from a wound • How to know if you're oversharing or actually not sharing enough • The storytelling method I call zooming in vs zooming out • Why perfection erodes connection • How vulnerability builds loyalty and community • The question you must ask before sharing anything online At the end of the day, your story is yours. And when you learn how to share it intentionally, it becomes one of the most powerful tools you have to connect, lead, and serve others. In This Episode • Authenticity vs oversharing • Building a personal brand online • Vulnerability and storytelling • Trauma dumping vs healed sharing • Personal branding and content creation • Confidence and showing up online Chapters 00:00:00 The Authenticity Strategy That Built My Brand 00:00:29 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles 00:01:25 The Number One Question About Showing Up Online 00:03:13 When Fear Holds You Back From Being Seen 00:04:19 My Broke, Breastfeeding, Car Podcast Origin Story 00:06:51 When You Have Nothing Else But Your Story 00:07:57 The Loyal Cult-Like Following I Built Through Sharing 00:12:23 Document Your Process of Becoming 00:14:20 Getting Metaphorically Naked on the Internet 00:17:01 The Zoom Out Strategy for Professional Boundaries 00:22:08 The Scar vs The Wound: When to Share Your Story 00:25:49 Intent Is Everything When Sharing Vulnerability 00:30:11 Know Your Audience and What They Need to Hear 00:33:12 The More You Zoom In, The More They Come Closer 00:34:04 Being Imperfect Is Part of My Brand 00:34:42 Thank You for Letting Me Into Your World Connect With Erika

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In this episode, Jenny Lynn—founder of milkmade and a mom-turned-entrepreneur—shares how a frightening breastfeeding experience, including an undiagnosed tongue tie and the exhausting “weighted feed” routine, sparked the idea for a Smart Nipple Shield that can deliver continuous, actionable insight into infant milk intake. The conversation explores why breastfeeding—despite being the clinical “gold standard”—so often breaks down early, driven by perceived and actual low milk supply, fragmented care, and limited access to lactation support, especially in rural communities. Jenny Lynn also unpacks her path from marketing and health tech into regulated medtech, including patents, pursuing clinical validation, and navigating a Class II De Novo pathway with no predicate. Jenny Lynn Walding LinkedInmilkmade Website“Invisible Women” by Caroline Criado Perez“She Persisted” by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger Duane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedInThank you to our sponsors: Ward Law and JumpStart Inc.

If you have listened to a lot of my podcasts, you know I like to talk about sleep. It's one of the biggest topics for parents today. And part of why we have to talk about it is because those of us is WEIRD countries - Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic countries - get a very specific sleep message when we have our kids and that message is: Do NOT sleep with your children or you risk killing them. I think every new parent has heard the fear-based messaging that tells us there is nothing we can do except avoid it. And if we don't? Well, then there's something wrong with us as parents, right? What if the problem isn't us, but instead lies with the messaging we're getting? Joining me today is one of my favourite people - Carly Grubb. Carly is a PhD student at the University of the Sunshine Coast and is the lead author of the research we'll be discussing, which looks at the safe sleep messages parents receive, how helpful these messages are, and what parents are actually looking for. She also comes to this research table from a place of advocacy. As the founder of the Beyond Sleep Training Project and Little Sparklers, Carly has heard from thousands of families around the world how hard navigating new parenting and sleep can be. Welcome back to the podcast as we dive into the touchy topic of abstinence-only sleep education. Here are the following links for anyone who is interested: Research Article - https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1629678/pdf The Beyond Sleep Training Project - https://thebeyondsleeptrainingproject.com/ Little Sparklers - https://littlesparklers.org/ Carly Grubb's Research Page - https://research.usc.edu.au/esploro/profile/carly_grubb Carly's Previous Episode with Me - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-what-are-the-sleep-struggles-facing-families-today/id1177835448?i=1000501408655

Send a textSince last week's episode was released, I've received so many messages from listeners asking for more information about the fourth trimester and postpartum planning that I decided to record this extra episode to explore these topics in more depth.The weeks after birth are often overlooked in birth preparation, yet they represent one of the most significant transitions for both mother and baby. In this episode, I talk about the biological realities of the fourth trimester, why newborn behaviour often makes perfect sense when we understand human development, and why planning for postpartum can make such a difference to recovery and wellbeing.I also explore how cultural expectations in modern Western society can sometimes clash with biology, particularly when it comes to rest, recovery, and the close contact that newborn babies instinctively seek.During the episode, I walk through a practical framework for a postpartum planning conversation. If you are preparing for birth, this is something I encourage you to discuss with your partner or support network before the baby arrives. Taking time to think about support, rest, feeding, emotional wellbeing, and household responsibilities can help protect the early weeks and reduce unnecessary stress.I also explain why postpartum rest is not simply a luxury, but an important part of physical recovery. Giving the body time to heal after pregnancy and birth supports long-term health, including pelvic floor recovery and overall wellbeing.The fourth trimester matters. When we understand the biology behind newborn behaviour and maternal recovery, we can approach this period with more realistic expectations and greater compassion for ourselves and our babies.Episode 172 - Relationship Circles - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-birth-partner/id1541228817?i=1000752253453Episode 149 - Postpartum Prolapse - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-birth-partner/id1541228817?i=1000706091689 If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

We all have certain expectations as we begin our breastfeeding journeys. Sometimes those expectations are met and sometimes they are exceeded- it's all part of your developing role has a new mom. Today we're continuing our series where we follow three moms and their newborns as they explore breastfeeding for the first year of life. Have common issues such as vasospasms and colic been resolved yet? How are the moms dealing with breastfeeding in public and returning back to work? Plus, more on pumping and getting support from family and friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are soooooooo back! It's our FAVORITE time of the year: ABORTION PROVIDER APPRECIATION WEEK! Abortion Provider Day is on March 10th. It was started in memory of Dr. David Gunn, who was murdered by an anti-abortion extremist in 1993. As always, we choose to both honor the abortion providers who lost their lives and have been harmed by violent extremists, as well as the badass folks who continue to provide abortion care to anyone who needs it. So what better way to celebrate than for Lizz and Moji to remind y'all of ALL the ways YOU can support abortion providers on the daily! PLUS, we bring on FOUR special guests to join in the hoopla!   GUEST ROLL CALL: David Gunn Jr., the son of Dr. David Gunn – is here to celebrate his father's life and talk with us about the daily violence abortion clinics face and why honoring his father on Abortion Provider Appreciation Day is so important.     PLUS! Dr. Victoria Williams, New Orleans-based doctor, doula, maternal health policy advocate, and member-owner of Birthmark Doula Collective is in the house! She yaps with us on all the powerful work Birthmark Doula Collective does (including challenging Louisiana's latest trash bill that targets abortion pills), the importance of doula reimbursement, and the Black Birth Matters Summit!   DOUBLE PLUS!! NY-based OB-GYN and abortion provider, Dr. Chris Creatura, and Executive Director of Women on Web, Venny Ala-Siurua, are here! Expect to hear all about destigmatizing abortion, what happens when the abortion seeker has to become their own abortion provider, and all of the safe access to abortion pills and abortion information that the Canada-based feminist nonprofit organization, Women on Web, offers in 180 countries.   This episode is an earful, so come and get it!   Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.    OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUESTS: David Gunn Jr. IG: @davidlgunnjr Dr. Victoria Williams IG: @VictoriaTheDoc @BirthmarkDoulas Dr. Chris Creatura  Venny Ala-Siurua IG: @AbortionPil Bluesky: @Womenonweb.bsky.social   GUEST LINKS: Birthmark Doula Collective Website DONATE: Birthmark Doula Collective Birthmark Doula's Maternal Health Fund Black Birth Matters IG: @BlackBirthMatters Cafe au Lait Louisiana Chestfeeding Support Group Women on Web   EPISODE LINKS: ADOPT-A-CLINIC Expose Fake Clinics Website AAF's Thank Bank WATCH: “The Devil Is Busy” Short Documentary  TICKETS: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Tour Operation Save Abortion Expose Fake Clinics BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast  Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!   When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textIn this episode, we explore essential hydration and nutritional strategies for pregnant athletes, emphasizing how to optimize fluid intake and monitor key biomarkers like ferritin levels. Ideal for endurance athletes thinking about getting pregnant, navigating pregnancy, or those supporting someone who might be, this episode offers practical insights on managing hydration, micronutrients, and navigating food aversions.Key TopicsHow to determine personalized daily water intake, especially for pregnant athletesStrategies for increasing fluid consumption beyond plain water Impact of exercise and environmental factors on hydration needsUnderstanding ferritin and hemoglobin levels during pregnancy and their significanceManaging micronutrient supplementation, including prenatals, iron, choline, and biotinEffects of pregnancy on food preferences and aversionsThe importance of women supporting womenPractical tips for balancing hydration, nutrition, and exercise during pregnancyMentionedhDrop: https://hdroptech.com/ref/83/Use code HDROPNR to save 20%!Expecting Better by Emily Oster: https://amzn.to/4lptlCdNordic Naturals Prenatal DHA: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/nordic-naturals-prodha/Designs for Health Prenatal Pro: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/designs-for-health-prenatal-pro/The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: https://amzn.to/3NCge4fInside Tracker - Personalized Nutrition Tracking: Email amanda.p@nutritional-revolution.com if you're interested in getting discounted lab testing!Connect with Sarah Sturm:IG: www.instagram.com/sarahsturmyMORE NR Save 10% on our website with code NEWPOD10 Apply to work with us, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/ Interested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com Follow us @nutritionalrevolution Save 20% on supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off with an extra $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Shop NR founder Kyla Channell's top picks: https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrev If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Outlouders, your usual Friday dose of Mamamia Out Loud will drop this afternoon but for now, here's a lil' treat from us to you. Enjoy. She’s 10 days on. She’s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders. Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who’ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie’s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal. Jessie’s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get “off” before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word' Rule' Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.' 'I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.' 'I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi! First of all, I recorded a voiceover of this So Into That! Click the play button above if you'd like to listen. I really, really tried not to cry, but it was just a crying kind of day apparently.I've had a wild few weeks of travel — both for pleasure to Mexico with the kids, and then, eight hours after landing from Mexico, I left for a 10-day work trip that included announcing my new book on Good Morning America, delivering a keynote at my alma mater (go Heels), taping an upcoming appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, bringing my 5-year-old along for the second half of the trip, and having a bazillion meetings and coffees in between.That 10-day trip marked the end of breastfeeding my fourth baby. I breastfed my first baby for 14 months, my second baby for 12 months, my third baby for six months, and my fourth baby for seven months. That's three years and three months of breastfeeding. Before I go on, I want to say that I am not writing this to glorify breastfeeding. Any way you feed your baby is absolutely perfect. Formula rules. Giving a baby a pumped milk or formula bottle is just as cozy and wonderful (and also difficult at times) as breastfeeding, and provides many or all of the same moments I share below. But I did breastfeed (in combination with formula for my last two babies), so, now that that chapter of my life is behind me, I wrote a toast to it, to say goodbye.Breastfeeding: You made my boobs resemble empty wind socks, you made me question every single food or drink I had consumed in a 48-hour period whenever my baby wiggled slightly too much in his sleep, you made me smell so, so bad, you made my nipples bleed, you made my boobs leak in so many public places, and, according to my math, you consumed roughly 2,400 hours, aka 99 entire days, of my life over the past seven years. You also allowed me to spend precious hours alone with my tiny, perfect babies, to escape countless boring conversations, to get out of so many tedious obligations, and to hide in dark rooms at parties. You created quiet pockets of time in the middle of loud, busy life. You gave me thousands of small moments with my babies that I'll never quite be able to explain to anyone who wasn't there with us. I have loved you, I have hated you, and I have felt pretty whatever about you, sometimes all in the same minute. And it's time for us to say goodbye forever. But before we do, here's a toast to you. To the 1 a.m. feeds, the 3 a.m. feeds, the 3:45 a.m. feeds, the 5 a.m. feeds, and the 5:32 a.m. feeds, when the whole house was silent except for the rhythmic, baby-piglet snorts and gulps. To that first successful latch. To that first public breastfeeding session when you're still trying to maintain a shred of modesty. To that last public breastfeeding session when you've thrown modesty to the wind. To the newly postpartum oxytocin blasts that felt like drugs. To never ever sitting in the rocking chair that my mother-in-law so lovingly bought me, instead preferring to breastfeed in bed, surrounded by pillows, in what my sons aptly named “mama's nest.”To the frantic “I NEED WATER! SERIOUSLY, I'M DYING, PLEASE HELP ME RIGHT NOW!” shouts to my husband. To the times he handed it to me before I even asked and it felt like the truest form of love. To my sons asking “does he need to drink yer boob!?” every time the baby cried. To all the food dropped on my babies' heads. To going from breastfeeding being a quiet, peaceful time to learning how to breastfeed while kissing toddler boo boos, or feeding myself lunch, or building MagnaTile castles, or making snacks. To living life to a soundtrack of white noise. To crying while listening to Michelle Obama's memoir in my first baby's first nursery. To flipping the pages of so many books with my chin because I didn't have any free hands.To my body literally having a super power: the ability to instantly calm a baby. To powering through the extreme discomfort of breastfeeding on the bleachers at a baseball game or on a 90-degree day at a water park or on one of those tiny chairs at a pre-K teacher conference. To the hours spent pinned under a sleeping child, oscillating between feeling trapped and feeling like I was exactly where I was meant to be. To the way a soft diaper-clad newborn felt curled against my soft, squishy postpartum body. To the milk drunk faces. To the milk that dribbled out of the side of their mouth when they couldn't even stay awake long enough to finish that mouthful. To kissing their little face and tasting the sugariness of my own milk and being kind of grossed out but not really.To helping me get to know my babies. To helping me understand every single noise they made except for the really weird ones that made me and my husband or whatever big kid was in the room laugh and laugh at the absurdity of such a tiny, adorable baby making such a wild noise. To my body waking up when the baby's breathing changed ever so slightly because they'd just woken up. To the cheeks and thighs and knuckle dimples and wrist rolls my body created. To all the times I've nibbled on those cheeks and thighs and wrist rolls because I had no other option, I had to.To the thousands of hours of anxiety, joy, pain, and overwhelming contentment.To the end of an era. No more nursing bras. No more leaky boobs. No more pumping! No more calculating feed times before leaving the house.Thank you for allowing me to feed another human with my body, how cool. Thank you for the quiet moments, the escape hatch, and the excuse to re-watch every single season of Gray's Anatomy. And now, respectfully, lovingly, goodbye.Unless you're brand new here, you know that I'm a huge audiobook fan. Audiobooks accompany me on walks, make doing the dishes and folding clothes infinitely more fun, and played in my ear so, so often while I fed/rocked/walked/shushed my babies over the last seven years. I am excited to be partnering with Macmillan Audio today to introduce you to my new-favorite listen that I can't bring myself to press pause on: This Story Might Save Your Life (TSMSYL) by Tiffany Crum, which released yesterday! I've been venturing outside of my usual romance reading over the last few months and am loving this story — it's part romance, part suspense, with a touch of humor. And the audiobook specifically is a work of art. To celebrate the release of TSMSYL, we chatted with Tiffany! CARO: Before we get into This Story Might Save Your Life, we want to learn about you! I know (but also can't believe because it's so well done) that this is your debut novel — give us a quick rundown on your path to becoming a novelist.TIFFANY: First of all, thank you so much for inviting me into your community! My path to getting published was a long one. I've always loved writing, but I never allowed myself to pursue it as a career until my oldest son was born. That was when I realized: if I wanted my children to grow up believing they could follow their dreams, I needed to teach by example and follow mine first. I'd love to end the story there and say that was all it took — boom, immediate book deal! — but in reality it was a winding 18-year journey of writing manuscripts that will (very happily) never see the light of day. In the end, This Story Might Save Your Life is the one where all that practice and determination finally came together.CARO: I can relate to so much of that! How long have you wanted to be an author, and what did you do professionally before writing this book?TIFFANY: I'm not kidding when I say I didn't even let myself think about writing novels until my first son was born. Before I became a parent, I worked full time as an executive assistant in the film industry. After he was born, I reprioritized. I chose to work part time so I could carve out space to pursue my dream while raising our son, and later our sons. We struggled for many of those years, but my husband was completely on board. He likes to say he never had any choice in the matter because I'm miserable when I don't have time to write, but that really downplays how supportive he's always been.CARO: Where do you live and where are you from?TIFFANY: I grew up on a dairy farm just down the road from a maximum-security prison, which is a pretty good origin story for someone who ended up writing suspense. After many years living in California, I now live outside Atlanta with my husband, our two sons, and our two dogs.CARO: What was your inspiration for This Story Might Save Your Life? How and when did the idea come to you? How long did it take you to complete this novel?TIFFANY: I've always been fascinated by the strange intimacy of podcasts. When you listen to someone's voice for hundreds of hours, you start to feel like you know them — even though you've never actually met them. This made me wonder: what if something terrible happened to one half of a beloved podcast duo? How would the audience react? And what if the story behind the microphone turned out to be very different from what listeners believed? The first draft came together quickly because I was head over heels in love with these characters, but, like most novels, it went through several rounds of revision before it became the version readers have now.CARO: OK now give us the scoop on This Story Might Save Your Life! Will you sum up the plot?TIFFANY: This Story Might Save Your Life is both a thriller and a love story about two best friends, Benny and Joy, who host a wildly popular comedy survival podcast, and what happens when one goes missing and the survival story becomes their own.CARO: Is there a podcast that inspired Benny and Joy's — their dynamic together, if not the content itself?TIFFANY: I'm a longtime podcast listener, and I've always loved shows hosted by close friends, particularly My Favorite Murder. Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark were a real source of inspiration for me, not just because of their tangent-filled banter, but also their incredible trajectory to fame. I had a blast writing a duo whose friendship feels as fun and unpredictable as theirs.CARO: I'm an audiobook lover and was so excited to learn that this book's narrated by Julia Whelan (my fave!) and Sean Patrick Hopkins. And I've been blown away by the production of it all. Why the extra attention on audio? TIFFANY: I'm a huge audiobook fan, as well! And because the story revolves around a podcast, it was exciting to have the opportunity to really lean into the audio format. Julia Whelan (the queen!) and Sean Patrick Hopkins are phenomenal narrators. Not only did they absolutely nail their POV chapters, they also recorded the podcast scenes in duet, which makes the listening experience especially immersive. I also wrote a bonus podcast episode just for the audiobook, and my producer had the brilliant idea to include tip-line call-ins, which are incredibly fun to hear. The Macmillan Audio team really knocked it out of the park, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.CARO: How can we expect to feel when we read the last page/listen to the last chapter?TIFFANY: I set out to write a thriller with a soft center. It has twists and tense cliffhanging chapters, but the real heart of the story is the friendship between Benny and Joy. If I've done my job, you'll feel everything from delight to devastation along the way, and close the book feeling satisfied — maybe even with a renewed sense of hope in the goodness of human nature.CARO: Last question! If Joy and Benny were recipes from What to Cook, which would they be?TIFFANY: Easy! Joy and Benny would absolutely choose the 3-ingredient chorizo street tacos. Not only are street tacos their favorite, but the chorizo twist also feels very on brand — a little unexpected and guaranteed to make things more interesting. Plus, a 10-minute meal is always a win!WTC Insiders, we're so excited to announce a new perk of your subscription: a free audiobook download thanks to Macmillan Audio! Starting today through the end of March, you can download This Story Might Save Your Life through your WTC perks page. We'll have a new audiobook download for you in May, June, and July, too. Click here for the rundown on how to access this perk and others. As a reminder, a $100 Insiders subscription is valued at nearly $1,000! It includes a paid annual subscription to WTC for yourself, two annual gift subscriptions, shopping perks from Thrive and Duckbill, and six of my meal-prep plans, in addition to this newest perk. Click here to learn more about and/or upgrade to an Insider subscription.* I've been wearing these jeans nonstop. Get your smaller size, if between two. * I'm wearing a lot of these turtlenecks with vests these days, which is my best friend Lily's uniform that I stole from her. I got this vest from Sezane while I was in New York and wore it on The Drew Barrymore Show (with a navy turtle under!). I borrowed an old vest from Lily that is similar to this one from Quince to wear on GMA! And I wore this one of Lily's with a dark grey turtle under for my keynote at UNC. I also ordered this one when I got home. I told you, lots of turtlenecks and vests!* St. Patrick's Day is next Tuesday! Low-effort, high-reward holiday moms unite. Last year was my first year as a holiday mom on St. Patrick's Day — I put about 15 minutes of effort into it and my kids still talk about how St. Patrick's Day is the most fun day ever. Here's exactly what I did and what I'm planning to repeat this year: rainbow tic-tacs leading from their bedroom door all the way to the toilet. Toilet dyed green. Leprechaun potty tricks! Then, downstairs, a green tablecloth, rainbow napkins, green plates, crayons with coloring pages from Something To Host, gold chocolate coins scattered all over the table (but this year I got these sour gummy coins instead because my kids don't actually seem to like chocolate coins), a big rainbow-shaped fruit spread (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, apples…) with whipped cream clouds at the bottom of the rainbow. And Lucky Charms!* I just bought this Lake pajama set for probably the twentieth time for a friend's birthday. It's very important for my overcrowded, overstimulated brain to have a few go-to gifts that I know every woman in my life will love and deeply appreciate so that I'm not constantly racking my brain for new ideas. This set is my fave for a pregnant or newly postpartum mom. Another go-to is sending a cookie cake via Instacart or DoorDash with something funny written on it when they need a little pick me up or a birthday hurrah.* One of my best friends from college, Mary Pell, and her daughter Leighton are coming to visit us next week for her Spring Break. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!!!! They're coming for three nights, which Mary Pell once told me is the maximum length a guest should stay. “You know what they say, guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.” I love Southerners and their limitless expressions. * Local (Monterey County, CA) people, George and I went to Fishwife in Pacific Grove last night and had the greatest night! It's totally dated but in a great way. Our food was delicious and there were some really inventive sauces. There were also some extremely 90s-feeling elements, like steamed broccoli and squash on every entree, and a truly wild lime green syrup garnishing the key lime pie. It is stuck in time but in a really cozy, still delicious way. We felt like intruders at a locals-only spot. And the service was amazing!!Every week, we dig into the archives to bring a few favorites back to the top of your meal plan. This week's lineup leans heavily into bowls — the kind of dinners that are flexible, packed with flavor, and easy to adapt based on what's in your fridge.1. happy bowls, 2025Roasted sweet potatoes, beets, cauliflower, and red onion piled over grains and greens with a completely addictive cashew sauce. This one's basically a choose-your-own-adventure veggie bowl and an excellent meal-prep situation — make the veggies and sauce once and build your bowls all week.2. thai-ish steak & noodle salad, 2024A Hillstone-inspired noodle salad that tastes restaurant-level but is totally doable at home. Tender steak, herbs, mango, crunchy cabbage, and noodles tossed in a punchy cashew-lime-sesame dressing (that's so good you'll want to drink it!).3. 30-minute pork and kimchi CYOA bowls, 2023A fast, flavor-packed pork and kimchi situation with rice, a drizzly tahini-gochujang sauce, and lettuce leaves to wrap it all up in. Set everything out family-style and let everyone build their own bowl, wrap, or chopped salad.4. sriracha shrimp sushi bowls, 2022All the flavors of sushi night! Sticky rice, saucy shrimp, cucumbers, avocado, and pickled ginger — all without rolling a single piece of sushi. The sriracha-soy marinade doubles as the sauce, which keeps things simple. From WTCer Erin: “Woooooow this one is so flavorful and good. And so freaking quick to prepare!” This recipe's in March's really simple meal plan, in case you're looking for an easy solution to meal planning for the days ahead!5. blackened fish taco bowls, 2021Broiled blackened cod gets piled onto lime-butter rice with citrus salsa and crunchy slaw for bright, taco-inspired bowls. If cooking fish feels intimidating, I will demystify it for you here!Congrats to Megan Z, the winner of last week's Boopshop.org giveaway! We use affiliate links when sharing product recs, which means we may earn a small commission off of purchases you make through those links. This does not cost you anything extra and is a way to support the production of and team behind What to Cook. Sponsorships are another way we partner with brands that we authentically love and can personally vouch for. This is a public episode. 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Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it always comes naturally. In this episode, we chat with Lily's personal boob fairy

Today I chat with my second-cousin Megan who is a younger yet ever so wise Millennial toddler mom and Renaissance woman. Our moms are first cousins. Megan has worked as a doula and now runs a doula placement agency in Southern California. She's also a mom to a three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, an IBCLC, and a Nurse Practitioner. Have you heard of the company Carrot? Women who are not even adequately trained to be postpartum doulas are able to bypass the necessary time and in-person training it takes in order to become one in order to get their piece of the pie. Why is this problematic? When families hire a postpartum doula, the expectation is that the entire family unit will be cared for including the home. There is an expectation that breastfeeding support will be offered and that the postpartum doula is actually knowledgeable about breastfeeding. Instead, women are able to claim the title of postpartum doula while actually stepping into the misleading role of overnight nanny or newborn care specialist.During this episode, I also ask Megan for her nuanced opinions on bottle and pacifier usage (it's not so black-and-white!). We discuss what is really attributing to textbook low supply.We delve into a breastfeeding technique I had never heard of before called “reverse cycling” and why we think it's so seldom discussed. It's typically used as a strategy for moms who must return to work and don't want to affect their supply or offer formula, so they hold off on nursing all day and then nurse truly on-demand all throughout the night. It does require bedsharing in order to be successful.I ask her what is the worst breastfeeding advice she's ever heard as someone who is trained as an IBCLC, a Nurse Practitioner, a former doula and a toddler mom who is still nursing.Despite having to return to work outside the home (part-time for 12 hour shifts!), Megan is still successfully nursing her 3.5 year old.Connect/book a consult with Megan here.Grab your FREE guide:Questions To Ask A Prospective Birth Attendant or MidwifeSupport the showStay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastSPONSOROriginal Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Solid Starts - 25% off first year of annual subscription with code BADASS or use this link with coupon auto-applied: http://www.solidstarts.com/app?coupon=badass Terms & Conditions: Receive 25% off an annual subscription to the Solid Starts app when you start your membership on solidstarts.com/app. Use code BADASS at checkout.To redeem the offer, sign-in or create an account, select the yearly plan. Offer is valid for first-time customers only. Does not apply to gift cards. Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previous purchases. Subscription auto-renews at the regular annual price after first year unless canceled before renewal date. You can cancel or change your plan anytime by signing into your account on solidstarts.com.Today on the podcast, Dianne and Abby discuss some current trends, from socialmedia to wearable pumps to freezer stash. Have you fallen into any of thesetrends? Listen in today to hear more about the latest breastfeeding trends!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Email story [6:00]Listener question [8:40]Social media info trends [11:10]Myths about feeding on social media [19:20]Wearable pumps [24:40]Why people like them [25:50]Why they aren't good [27:00]Freezer stash obsession [31:30]The measurable society we live in [33:10]How much milk should you save? [34:10]Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply-2/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/returning-to-work/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Send a textIn this episode, I'm joined by specialist postpartum midwife Lara for a thoughtful and honest conversation about what really happens after birth.Recorded last summer, this discussion explores the often-overlooked realities of the postpartum period — not just physically, but emotionally, relationally and hormonally.Together, we unpack:Why the fourth trimester deserves as much preparation as labour itselfThe importance of debriefing your birth experienceThe embodied transition women move through after birthThe evolving role of the birth partner once the baby has arrivedWhy personalised, relational postpartum care mattersHow intentional postpartum planning can reduce tension and misunderstandingUnderstanding Matrescence — the developmental transition into motherhood.Postpartum Planning is something I teach extensively and have dedicated the final chapter to in my book: Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - UKLabour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - USYou can find Lara here - The Specialist Midwife If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

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Today we're continuing our series "Breastfeeding Expectations", where we follow three new moms on their breastfeeding journeys. This month, find out if our moms have settled into a schedule when nursing their babies. Are they getting any sleep at night? Are they facing any new breastfeeding challenges? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are all sorts of misconceptions about coffee — that it dehydrates you, that it's bad for your heart, or that caffeine is the only thing happening in the cup. Dr. Riley Kirk welcomes coffee scientist Dr. Steven Helschien, widely known as “Dr. Coffee,” for a fascinating conversation exploring the chemistry, health effects, and cultural significance of one of the world's most widely consumed psychoactive plants: coffee. With a background in chemistry and extensive experience in coffee education and research, Dr. Helschien breaks down the complex science behind coffee in a way that is both practical and accessible. They discuss coffee as a psychoactive plant medicine, examining not only caffeine but also the wide range of entourage compounds that influence its physiological and cognitive effects. Dr. Helschien and Dr. Kirk explore coffee's relationship with inflammation, liver health, and cardiovascular markers, unpacking what current research suggests about coffee consumption and long-term wellness. They also explore the importance of coffee quality, including concerns about mold contamination, sourcing practices, and what consumers should look for when choosing high-quality beans. The conversation touches on brewing techniques and the science of extraction, the chemistry behind decaffeination methods, and why caffeine affects the body the way it does. The episode also expands into broader discussions about coffee as plant medicine, the cultural role of caffeine, and the fine line between daily ritual and dependence. Dr. Helschien shares insights into mold-free coffee sourcing, considerations around caffeine and breastfeeding, and practical strategies like caffeine cycling to maintain sensitivity to its effects. This is a conversation for anyone who loves coffee but wants to understand what's really happening in the cup. Whether you're curious about caffeine's effects, confused by common coffee myths, exploring brewing methods, or simply trying to get more out of your daily ritual, this episode offers science-backed insight in an accessible way. From the chemistry of flavor and roasting to the physiology of caffeine and the cultural habits surrounding coffee, Dr. Helschien helps demystify one of the world's most widely consumed beverages. Episode Chapters: 01:02 Meet Dr Coffee 02:08 Psychoactive Plant 03:04 Entourage Compounds 06:04 Inflammation And Liver 08:19 Quality And Mold 10:13 Brain Heart Plaque 23:43 Brewing And Decaf 35:43 Decaf Methods Explained 36:49 Why Caffeine Works 38:36 Coffee as Plant Medicine 39:39 Coffee Addiction and Culture 43:12 Mold Free Coffee Buying 45:49 Breastfeeding and Caffeine 47:20 Caffeine Cycling Hack 59:15 Community Q&A and Wrap Up Get Free Coffee Science Resource from Dr. Helschien: Doc@myhealthypatient.com Connect with Dr. Helschien: LinkedIn - Dr. Steven Helschien Want Exclusive Content and Ad-Free Episodes? Join the Bioactive Patreon community for as little as $1/month to ask guests your burning questions, access exclusive content, and connect with Dr. Kirk one-on-one. www.Patreon.com/Cannabichem

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation — Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat— at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. When an Outlouder named Vanessa sent in a dilemma asking if she should quit her job, she did something risky: she name-checked Mia Freedman. Vanessa has been a listener for seven years and has Mia’s voice on a loop in her head — the one that says women should always keep working to protect their super and their sanity. But with a second kid, a husband who has "signed a deal with the devil" for his career, and a workload that feels like a full-body squirm, Vanessa's wondering if it’s time to 'Nup' out of the workforce entirely. On today’s subscriber episode, Mia is joined by Amelia Lester to unpack the 'breastfeeding brain trap', the 'childcare cheat code', Amelia's trailing wife era, the big career myth — and the cold, hard reality of the working-mother math. Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Listen: The Next Top Model Reckoning & Jessie's Very Honest Handover Listen: Oh Sh*t. We Let Creeps Decide Our Beauty Standards Listen: "I'm A Working Mum & I Just Want To Quit" Listen: Prince William Has Entered The Chat Listen: The New Dating Rule That Blew Up A Comments Section Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: 'I was finding being a working mum impossible. One decision changed it.' 'When they raced out at 4:30pm, I felt annoyed.' The misconceptions I had about working parents. VIRGINIA TAPSCOTT: What I really hear when you say 'I could never be a stay-at-home mum.' 'I'm a stay-at-home mum, and I'm scared my husband is losing respect for me.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever wished your postpartum snack could actually *do something* for your milk supply and taste amazing at the same time, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Dominique "Nika" Spencer, cake artist, mom of two, and founder of A Whisk Worth Tasting, a licensed home bakery right here outside Philadelphia in Lafayette Hill, PA, to celebrate the nationwide launch of her lactation cookies. That's right, these incredible hand-crafted cookies are now shipping straight to your door, anywhere in the US. Made in small batches with organic oats, brewer's yeast, and organic flaxseed (ingredients I talk about all the time as a certified lactation counselor), these dark chocolate chip cookies are designed to naturally support milk production while actually tasting like the treat you deserve after a sleepless night with a newborn. We're talking about how Nika brought this product to life, what makes these ingredients so powerful for breastfeeding moms, and why having a stash in your freezer might just become your favorite postpartum ritual. Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or shopping for a mama you love, you'll want to hear this one. Episode Highlights: How do lactation cookies help support a breastmilk supply? What are the ingredients that support breastfeeding? How many do you need to eat to see results?  Resources:  Website: https://www.whiskworthtasting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskworthtasting/   

A tongue tie update? Barbara and Nancy discuss a 2026 research study on tongue ties by Raol et al. and a commentary response in this episode of All Things Breastfeeding. One of the goals of LactaLearning is to provide recent studies that have the potential to impact clinical lactation practices. The debate over whether tongue ties are being over- or under-treated has been ongoing for several years. After reviewing the latest research on tongue ties for the upcoming edition (this edition is still at least a year away from being released), the research conclusion seems to be that there are absolutely cases where a tongue tie release appeared to be critical for an infant to be able to nurse effectively and/or without pain for the parent. On the other hand, it appears that more babies are undergoing this procedure, even though this may not have been the core issue. The Raol study looked at 476 infants and found “Conclusions: Although ankyloglossia may affect breastfeeding experiences, ankyloglossia alone does not appear to affect breastfeeding maintenance or infant weight gain. Improving breastfeeding outcomes should include multidisciplinary management to focus on all potential causes and not only ankyloglossia.” What was so different about this recent study? “Their study is unique in that none of the infants had a frenotomy or other surgical treatment of their ankyloglossia, and exclusive breastfeeding was assessed at 2–4 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after delivery. Surprisingly, there were no differences in rates of exclusive breastfeeding at any time point, including at 6 months (82.3% [no ankyloglossia] vs 73.5% [assessed with ankyloglossia]; P?=?.25), and no differences in infant growth velocity at any time point.” Dr. Ann Will and Dr. Lydia Furman reported. What was also unique was that, instead of releasing the tongues, they provided great lactation support and were grounded in a community that valued breastfeeding. Could this be enough for many babies? There are flaws to the study as well. One issue was the way the authors identified tongue ties. It is not clear how many of the babies had more serious ties. Again, this is food for thought. If you work with breastfeeding/chestfeeding families and are passionate about lactation support, or you want to turn your passion for nursing into professional practice, visit LactaLearning.com and consider following us on social media! Instagram @lacta.learning Facebook LactaLearning Raol, N., Silamkoti, B., Syed, S. M., Hosek, K., Theetla, P., & Madireddy, A. (2026). Ankyloglossia, breastfeeding, and infant weight gain: a mixed-methods study. Pediatrics, 157(1), e2024070531.Witt, A., & Furman, L. (2026). Untreated Ankyloglossia: A Broader Perspective. Pediatrics, 157(1), e2025073238.Bristol Tongue Assessment ToolMartinelli Tongue Tie Assessment Lingual Frenulum Protocol for InfantsThomas, K., Kliff, S., & Silver-Greenberg, J. (2023). Inside the booming business of cutting babies' tongues. New York Times, 18.LeFort, Y., Evans, A., Livingstone, V., Douglas, P., Dahlquist, N., Donnelly, B., Leeper, K., Harley, E., Lappin, S., and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. (2021). Academy of breastfeeding medicine position statement on ankyloglossia in breastfeeding dyads. Breastfeeding Medicine, 16(4), 278-281. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/health/tongue-tie-release-breastfeeding.html Responses to the above article: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2024.29263.editorial https://www.thestewartcenterforoptimalhealth.com/2024/03/17/breaking-down-the-nyt-article-inside-the-booming-business-of-cutting-babies-tongues The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 108: Tongue Tie Update appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Lauryl Ramakrishnan, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Lactation Consultant in Pediatric Primary Care and Lactation Medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance gives us her insights into helping new mothers successfully nurture their babies, in that way building their self-confidence, their feelings of comfort and safety, and ultimately strengthening the mother-infant bond. Breastfeeding can be particularly challenging with premies, because premies can have a harder time breastfeeding, and also because it is even more critical for them to reach and maintain a healthy weight than healthy term babies.

Send a textPreparing for birth is only half the story. What happens in the weeks after your baby arrives can be just as challenging — and often more overwhelming than labour itself. That's why I teach the Relationship Circle in my antenatal classes, a practical way to map your support network, set boundaries, and clarify who does what.At the heart of the circle is Mother + Partner + Baby, because postpartum is a shared journey. Around that centre, the circles show both parents' families and friends, making it easy to see who will help, who needs boundaries, and where conversations are essential.In this episode, we talk about mapping your network, having important discussions during pregnancy about visits, practical help, and boundaries, and navigating common challenges — like the now very common “no kissing the baby” rule. Planning this way helps reduce overwhelm, prevent conflict, and protect your recovery, so you can focus on what matters most: your new family.Download Your Relationship Circles Postpartum Planning Workbook – 5-page printable PDF with templates, examples and questions to help you plan support and boundaries before baby arrives.A practical tool to map your postpartum plan with confidence and clarity.If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

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When a new mother begins to breastfeed her child, she spends much of her time focusing on bringing in her milk supply and getting the perfect latch. But sometimes a tight frenulum, or tongue-tie, greatly hinders this process. How do you know if your baby has this problem? What are your options for treating it? And how effective are these treatments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pregnancy over 40 is often surrounded by fear, but the real story is more nuanced than most women are told.In Part 2 of our Over 40 series, we break down what actually matters when considering pregnancy later in life, including medical risks, lifestyle factors, birth decisions, and even the surprising benefits of having babies in your 40s.If you've been labeled “advanced maternal age,” feeling pressure about timing, or wondering whether it's too late to grow your family, this episode offers an evidence-based and compassionate perspective.In this episode, we discuss:✔️ Induction pressure and spontaneous labor after 40✔️ How to evaluate pregnancy risks realistically✔️ Miscarriage and chromosomal risk explained simply✔️ When shorter age gaps may make sense biologically✔️ The truth about twins and fertility after 40✔️ Longevity myths — why later fertility may signal better health✔️ Breastfeeding, family planning & timing decisions✔️ Breast cancer risk reduction linked to pregnancy and nursing✔️ Lifestyle factors that matter most in pregnancy after 40✔️ Preconception health, nutrition, and exercise recommendations00:00 Trailer + Podcast Intro01:45 Episode Begins — Pregnancy & Birth Over 40 Overview02:13 Why More Women Are Having Babies After 4003:55 Advanced Maternal Age: What Actually Matters06:02 Chromosomal Risks Explained (Down Syndrome & Testing)08:00 NIPT Testing — Pros, Cons & When It Makes Sense10:14 Twin Pregnancy Risk After 4013:27 Miscarriage Statistics by Age16:54 Pregnancy Complications Over 40 (Hypertension & Preeclampsia)19:35 Placenta Previa Risk Factors21:35 Gestational Diabetes & Lifestyle Factors23:30 Growth Restriction & Paternal Health Influence24:58 Preterm Labor Risk25:47 Stillbirth Risk — What the Numbers Really Mean28:02 Induction & Cesarean Rates After 4030:35 Medical System vs Physiological Birth DiscussionPregnancy outcomes are influenced by far more than age alone: metabolic health, lifestyle, and individualized care play a major role. Whether you're trying to conceive, are currently pregnant, or are simply exploring your options, this episode aims to replace fear with clarity.Watch Part 1 of this series HEREOther Resources Mentioned:Dr. Morgan's 6 Week Pregnancy CallEpisode #31 The Power of ProgesteroneEpisode #150 Everything You Were Never Taught About The PlacentaEpisode #113 Breastfeeding and TTCFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at FondUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Feeding choices carry an enormous emotional weight for new parents, often shaped more by online narratives and cultural pressure than by balanced evidence. In this conversation, we unpack formula guilt, breastfeeding myths, and how distorted risk messaging fuels shame. We talk about how understanding research in context can help parents move away from fear-based thinking and toward informed, values-based decisions that support both parent and baby. The episode also explores the long-term impact of early feeding shame on maternal confidence. Feeding is often the first major parenting decision, and how a parent navigates it sets the tone for future choices. We focus on strengthening self-trust, rejecting stigma, and recognizing that child outcomes are driven by complex environmental and social factors, not a single feeding method. What we discussed: Why parents feel guilt around formula feeding How online activism shapes feeding narratives Evaluating whether sources of information are trustworthy Misleading statistics and risk exaggeration Relative risk vs absolute risk in infant illness The psychological harm of formula shaming Why stress can worsen milk supply struggles Breastfeeding benefits in realistic context Why breastfed babies still get sick The role of environment and exposure to germs Myths about allergies, IQ, and milestone differences How child development is multifactorial Socioeconomic factors in feeding research Sibling comparison studies and feeding outcomes Why shame damages maternal bonding Strengthening decision confidence early in parenting Owning feeding choices without apology How openness reduces stigma for other parents Modeling self-trust for the parenting journey Letting go of guilt about long-term outcomes Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Check out Mallory's new book, "Bottle Service": https://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Service-Encouragement-Guilt-Free-Successful/dp/1668088762 Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feeding choices carry an enormous emotional weight for new parents, often shaped more by online narratives and cultural pressure than by balanced evidence. In this conversation, we unpack formula guilt, breastfeeding myths, and how distorted risk messaging fuels shame. We talk about how understanding research in context can help parents move away from fear-based thinking and toward informed, values-based decisions that support both parent and baby. The episode also explores the long-term impact of early feeding shame on maternal confidence. Feeding is often the first major parenting decision, and how a parent navigates it sets the tone for future choices. We focus on strengthening self-trust, rejecting stigma, and recognizing that child outcomes are driven by complex environmental and social factors, not a single feeding method. What we discussed: Why parents feel guilt around formula feeding How online activism shapes feeding narratives Evaluating whether sources of information are trustworthy Misleading statistics and risk exaggeration Relative risk vs absolute risk in infant illness The psychological harm of formula shaming Why stress can worsen milk supply struggles Breastfeeding benefits in realistic context Why breastfed babies still get sick The role of environment and exposure to germs Myths about allergies, IQ, and milestone differences How child development is multifactorial Socioeconomic factors in feeding research Sibling comparison studies and feeding outcomes Why shame damages maternal bonding Strengthening decision confidence early in parenting Owning feeding choices without apology How openness reduces stigma for other parents Modeling self-trust for the parenting journey Letting go of guilt about long-term outcomes Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Check out Mallory's new book, "Bottle Service": https://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Service-Encouragement-Guilt-Free-Successful/dp/1668088762 Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Skin Talks, Natascha shares her unfiltered birth story, from choosing a natural, unmedicated delivery at a local birthing centre to those first surreal moments holding baby Maximilian. Join mother-daughter duo Beate and Natascha as they dive into: - Why a home-style birthing centre and midwives over a hospital   - The 12-hour early-labor “tease” that left her exhausted   - When a single shift in contractions turned things around   - Coping with brutal back-labor and the three-hour pushing phase   - How postpartum reality (sweaty sheets, retained placenta & all) really played out   - Breastfeeding wins, emotional highs and practical tips for new parents   Whether you're curious about natural childbirth, weighing your delivery options, or just love honest, empowering conversations about health and wellness, this episode has you covered. Connect With Us Hosts   Beate → https://www.instagram.com/beatevonhuene/   Natascha → https://www.instagram.com/nataschaschillinger/   Our Website   https://bskinenvie.ca/   Stay Connected   New episodes every Wednesday   Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/skintalkspod/

Today I sit down (again!) with Chrissy Horton to discuss motherhood, aging, beauty, and cosmetics. We also dive into the ups and downs of her social media work and the power of sharing authentic testimoniesChrissy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chrissyhorton/videosOur first conversation with Chrissy: https://youtu.be/hkhX9sP9RxkNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-ProLife Providers: Discover doctors who share and respect your values at https://www.prolifeproviders.com/ -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 20% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!-Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/discount/LILA Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA to get 10% off!00:00:00 - Chrissy's 7th Child!00:07:22 - Is pregnancy oppressive?00:12:28 - Chrissy's contraception and faith journey00:21:54 - Children and Social media00:27:43 - Microneedling, Cosmetics, Vanity00:37:19 - Breastfeeding and Weight Gains00:41:49 - Lila's journey00:57:16 - Body Horror?01:00:52 - Epidurals vs Natural Birth01:24:31 - Fear of birth?01:36:25 - Social Media01:44:27 - Lessons from Weight and Pregnancy

Breastfeeding doesn't have to feel stressful or confusing, but for most new moms, it does. After supporting my best friend through her first week of breastfeeding, I realized these are the questions every new mom has but rarely gets clear answers to. I breastfed my daughter for over two years, and in this episode I'm sharing the real-life guidance I wish I'd had from day one! Ways to work with me: Join the Mind Your Hormones Method, HERE! (Use code PODCAST for 10% off!!)Mentioned in this episode: Shop Needed products here! (Use code CORINNEANGELICA)Boob School – Online breastfeeding course (code: CORINNE)My Favorite Electrolytes Protein Bars for Night FeedsPumping Expert Podcast EpisodeFREE TRAINING! How to build a hormone-healthy, blood-sugar-balancing meal! (this is pulled directly from the 1st module of the Mind Your Hormones Method!) Access this free training, HERE!Join the Mind Your Hormones Community to connect more with me & other members of this community!Come hang out with me on Instagram: @corinneangealicaOr on TikTok: @corinneangelicaEmail Fam: Click here to get weekly emails from meMind Your Hormones Instagram: @mindyourhormones.podcast Disclaimer: always consult your doctor before taking any supplementation. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, not to diagnose or treat any conditions. 

Why does early breastfeeding position matter? Nancy and Barbara discuss one of their favorite topics with friend and colleague, IBCLC Rene Fisher. Whether you are talking about the starter position, laid back breastfeeding, or biological nurturing from Suzanne Colson, they all mean the same thing. Relax, lean back at a comfortable angle (not flat on your back), and place the baby tummy-to-tummy on the parent’s body. When this is done suddenly, the baby can move their body more easily, and many infant feeding reflexes are triggered, ensuring that at least one person knows what they are doing. Nancy discusses her experience improving breastfeeding practices at a Chicago-area hospital, and Rene shares her experiences with her own grandson, which made her a firm believer. Rene took this simple, time-saving technique back to her hospital on the East Coast, where it was a great success. Nancy’s ideas of adjusting your body, adjusting the baby, and adjusting the breast make it even easier to help families nurse easily and comfortably. As is known, changing hospital practice is not easy. Nancy and Rene share their wins and hurdles. There are three studies discussed in detail, which are listed below. Enjoy! Milinco 2020 (RCT): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32248838/ Yin 2021 (RCT): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33913745/ Wang 2021 (Meta-analysis): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33761882/ The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 107: Why Early Breastfeeding Positions Matter appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

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In this episode of The Birth Lounge, HeHe dives into the big, messy, beautiful reality of life after baby. She introduces Dad Daze, a course created to give dads-to-be the tools, knowledge, and confidence to show up fully—from labor and delivery to postpartum support—so they can be active partners in parenthood. HeHe is joined by Kalista Anderson, founder of the New Mom Boss podcast, RN, lactation counselor, and new mom coach. Together, they unpack how relationships shift after a baby, why it's so important to notice and prepare for those changes, and how love languages impact connection in the postpartum period. They share practical strategies for communicating, leaning on your support system, and reigniting intimacy, so partners feel supported, connected, and empowered in this wild transitional time. This conversation is full of real talk, actionable tips, and gentle guidance for navigating your relationship during the rollercoaster of postpartum life. 00:00 Introduction to New Parenthood Challenges 00:59 Welcome to The Birth Lounge Podcast 01:41 Introducing Dad Days Course 02:24 Course Details and Benefits 04:48 Re-airing Popular Episodes During Maternity Leave 06:46 Interview with Kallista Anderson 08:44 Postpartum Relationship Changes 14:43 Importance of Communication and Affection 17:35 Date Nights and Love Languages 22:29 Understanding Fertility Tracking 22:48 Personal Fertility Tracking Methods 24:02 Navigating Postpartum Touch and Intimacy 28:18 Reengaging in Sex After Baby 29:32 Supporting Each Other Postpartum 33:19 Building Your Postpartum Village 35:15 Adapting Postpartum Plans 38:13 Final Thoughts and Resources   Guest Bio: Kallista is married and is a mom of 3.  She is a registered nurse and finished the lactation counselor training course through The Center for Breastfeeding.  Kallista helps new moms in their journey into motherhood. From pregnancy to welcoming baby in arms and beyond, she offers education, support, as well as her own experience.  In this episode we are diving into your relationship with your partner postpartum!  See the originally published episode here: Ep. 173: Your Relationship with Your Partner Post Baby with Kallista Andersen SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram  Connect with Kalista on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kallista-andersen-7762651b2/ to see what she's up to now    BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/  Psst. Dad Daze is included in the lifetime membership!  Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/app-download-page And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin

Kelly Durbin's book, Protecting Your Potential for BreastfeedingIn this conversation, Christine and Kelly Durbin discuss the multifaceted challenges and opportunities surrounding breastfeeding. They emphasize the importance of data in understanding breastfeeding trends, the need for improved education and community support, and the role of lactation consultants in protecting breastfeeding potential. They also address the decline of community support post-pandemic and the necessity of reframing breastfeeding education to better prepare parents. The conversation highlights the ethical considerations in lactation support and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for breastfeeding families.TakeawaysData is crucial for understanding breastfeeding trends.States should collect breastfeeding data at local levels.Community support for breastfeeding has declined post-pandemic.Prenatal education on breastfeeding needs to be improved.Lactation consultants play a vital role in supporting breastfeeding.Breastfeeding education should be reframed to focus on real experiences.Protecting breastfeeding potential is essential for mothers.Conflicts of interest in lactation support must be addressed.Community knowledge of breastfeeding is vital for success.The breastfeeding culture in the U.S. needs significant upgrades.TitlesBreastfeeding: Data, Support, and EducationNavigating the Challenges of Breastfeeding sound bites"The data is incredibly important.""We need to strengthen our outcomes.""This isn't a get rich field."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Breastfeeding Conversations02:49 The Importance of Data in Breastfeeding05:47 Challenges in Breastfeeding Support08:29 The Need for Improved Education11:31 Community Support and Its Decline14:28 Reframing Breastfeeding Education17:30 Protecting Breastfeeding Potential19:55 The Role of Lactation Consultants23:03 Navigating Conflicts of Interest25:44 Future Directions in Breastfeeding Supporthttps://ibclcinca.substack.com/about - Join Evolve Lactation Proshttp://www.thefirst100hours.com - Book & Free GuideEvolve Lactation Pros is building a space where practitioners can admit uncertainty, examine their assumptions, make mistakes, and grow - together.You're invited. You belong here.What we build together is going to change the field.What you will gain and how you will grow is going to change your practice and your career trajectory.You are so welcome to join us at https://ibclcinca.substack.com/.Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!Thanks for listening and sharing!You can get the book Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours now at this link! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Bite Me Nutrition podcast, I'm chatting about the nutritional needs of breastfeeding mums. I talk through breastfeeding hunger and why it can feel next level, plus some practical ways to stay on top of your nutrition without overcomplicating it. I also cover general guidelines to help you feel confident that you're eating enough and supporting both yourself and your baby.The goal of this episode is simple — to give you some clarity, reassurance, and real-world tips while you navigate the chaos that can come with breastfeeding and trying to look after yourself too.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Breastfeeding Nutrition01:18 Understanding Breastfeeding Hunger03:58 Practical Tips for Balanced Eating06:07 Nutrition Guidelines for Breastfeeding MothersClick me for show notes!PS. If you're interested in a weight loss program with delicious food, daily access to me and a supportive community that won't mess up your relationship with food, ​click here to join the weightlist​.

Breastfeeding is not the reason that other people can't support your baby to sleep! And yet, it's so often blamed for a parent preference around sleep. In this episode,  I'm talking you through why we see a feeding to sleep preference so often tied into a parent preference. There are  structural/family systems reasons as well as  regulation reasons, but also lots you can do to gently shift the pattern with intention.   Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook:  facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week's episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you'll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Being a working parent is hard. But what about returning to work as abreastfeeding mother? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby hear from Patreonlisteners and offer some tips for pumping and returning to work.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Patreon stories [5:49]A difficult co-worker [16:20]Consistency is important [21:50]Logistics of returning to work [23:18]Stay relaxed [26:50]Pumping hack [27:35]Set up prior to returning to work [28:32]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/returning-to-work/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tips-for-pumping-at-work-2/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Join Augustine on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as she welcomes Ashley from Michigan, who shares her transformative journey from birth trauma to healing and empowerment. Ashley, a former ICU nurse, candidly discusses the importance of recognizing and honoring birth trauma, advocating for co-care and collaborative care, and the revolutionary experience of having a maternal assisted C-section. Together, they delve into the significance of patient rights, the balance between medical intervention and natural processes, and the profound impact compassionate, dignified care can have on the birthing experience. This episode is a powerful testament to the possibility of change and hope within the birthing community.Links: For more information about the Turnkey Birth Centre for Sale in Abilene, Texas, write to amy@midwiferywisdom.comFollow Ashley's Instagram @birthonherterms00:00 Introduction and Special Announcement01:26 Meet Ashley: A Journey of Change03:32 Balancing Art and Science in Birth04:08 Challenges in Community-Based Midwifery08:48 Ashley's Personal Birth Experiences21:40 The Maternal Assisted C-Section37:41 Standing Firm on Informed Decisions38:21 The Importance of Family Inclusion39:52 Advocating for Support During Birth41:16 The Impact of Birth Experiences on Mental Health42:28 The Need for Patient Rights and Advocacy44:14 The Role of Communication in Healing48:36 Transforming Pain into Power49:11 Balancing Passion and Parenthood54:12 The Value of Midwives and Postpartum Support01:04:20 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care01:12:58 Advocating for Change in Healthcare01:16:54 Sharing the Journey and Future Plans

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday on the Badass Breastfeeding podcast, Dianne and Abby are discussing whatis a normal baby problem and what is a breastfeeding problem. Listen in today tolearn more about your baby's behavior and why they are doing what they aredoing!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Question about gas [4:50]Cluster feeding [11:05]Distraction [18:39]Shallow latch [24:48]Sleepy babies [28:27]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleepy-breastfeeding-babies/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/latch-regression/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

If you're a new breastfeeding mom, you may have some initial discomfort. You may need to adjust your baby's latch, or perhaps the baby's overall position isn't quite working out. But, in general, breastfeeding should never be painful. So, what about moms who experience persistent pain while breastfeeding? How do we explain that, and how do we figure out the problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about breastfeeding- a topic I know will be supportive for so many of you. What I love about this conversation is that my guest offers practical, accessible guidance and helps break down how the mechanics of breastfeeding actually work. Whether you're preparing, navigating, or simply wanting to better understand the process, this episode is here to support you. Let's dive in. On this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies I am joined by Dr.  Leigh Campbell, MD, IBCLC. Dr. Campbell is among the inaugural cohort of board-certified Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine physicians and is also a board-certified neonatologist and pediatrician. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week's episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Toddler breastfeeding. Two listener questions for today's episode about toddlerbreastfeeding. There's so much to consider when breastfeeding a toddler, and it'sall good stuff. Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss boundaries, nutrition andmany more aspects of breastfeeding a toddler.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Where this episode came from [6:49]Nursing aversion [10:46]Boundaries [14:06]Nutrition [21:11]Abby quotes herself (from her blog) [26:40]Breastfeeding when pregnant and tandem nursing [34:18]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-aversion-with-melissa-morns/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-breastmilk-changes-with-your-child/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week's episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you'll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Birth interventions can make breastfeeding challenging in the beginning. Listen intoday as Dianne and Abby discuss different interventions and how you can getthrough this difficult time.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Birth interventions-Revisited [4:48]Medicated delivery [6:25]Vacuum or forceps delivery [12:40]Fast (precipitous) birth [16:20]Cesarean delivery [16:46]Things that can help [19:55]Pitocin and latch issues [22:00]Mother / Baby separation [27:52]Episiotomy and perineal repair [32:40]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeedinghttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-nicu-and-separated-babies/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring, https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

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Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever wondered what breastfeeding was like through the ages? Listen intoday as Dianne and Abby talk about the history of breastfeeding, share somehilarious stories and some really interesting facts from long ago. Don't miss thisepisode!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Spotify comments [9:11]The idea behind the episode [12:13]Hospital instructions from the 1960's [14:50]Hospital instructions from 1948 [23:12]Hospital instructions from 1070's [25:20]Wet nursing [29:40]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2684040/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/5-tips-to-breastfeeding-success-infant-edition/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week's episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you'll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Today Dianne and Abby are discussing breastfeeding tools, what is useful andwhat you may not ever need for breastfeeding. Are all the tools necessary? Findout on today's episode!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about: Breastfeeding pillows [6:25]Nipple creams [11:39]Breast pads [13:37]Breast pumps [15:20]Abby needs photos! [21:30]Storage Bags [21:58]Nipple shields [23:08]Supplemental nursing system [26:08]Supplement tools [28:37]Pumping bra and nursing bra [31:29]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nipple-shields/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/infant-sleep-with-rebecca-michi/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Episode Highlights With LeediaWhy sugar isn't the only problem when it comes to kids' oral health and it isn't even the main thingIt's the microbiome, not the sugar, and what to know about this in kidsThe things that are just as bad as sugar for our kids' teethSafe forms of toothbrushes and oral care for babies and kidsHow to reverse early dental cavities The one most important thing she would tell new moms (hint: it's about breathing)Breastfeeding is the first orthodontic treatmentWhat it means if your baby or child is grinding their teeth and what to do about itSigns to pay attention to early on for kids that are related to mouth breathing and airway obstructionWhat the proper position for the tongue is and what to do if yours isn't naturally thereHer top tips for parents and special tips for teens What to know about ADD and ADHD medications, related concerns, and a lesser-known possible dental link. Check for mouth breathing. The symptoms are often similar.Resources MentionedBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NestorSleep Wrecked Kids by Sharon Moore7 Essential Tips for Optimal Oral Health For Ages 0-18Reversing Dental Cavities In Kids CourseDr Leedia's website and her Instagram