Podcasts about breastfeeding center

What's the deal with infant growth spurts? The fact is we aren't sure. One theory is that the babies are growing faster so needed more calories. The idea is the babies ate more frequently because they needed more food! However, a recent 2024 systematic lit review shows that this is most likely not true. It… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 93: What's the Deal with Infant Growth Spurts? appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

In this episode, Barbara Robertson and Nancy Mohrbacher review recommendations and outcomes of parental leave policies around the world.  Paid parental leave varies by country, but the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has issued a new position statement for maternity leave guidelines, recommending at least 6 months of paid leave. Nancy and Barbara dive into… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 87: Parental Leave appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

From Barbara: This is an update to what has been going on in my life with my businesses. An interesting story! Enjoy! A few summers my sister's fiancee and I were talking about my career and how I got to where I was now with my work and career. He asked with confusion on his… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 91: Barbara Robertson's Career 15 Year Update appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Barbara has been honored to work with many families over the past 20 years but Jamie and Nikki were some of her favorites. Barbara worked with Nikki when she had the family's first baby a few years ago. The commitment to nursing was powerful! After a few bumps, things went really well. Fast forward and… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 90: Parent's Stories with Jamie and Nikki appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Barbara and Nancy discuss the ABM 2022 Mastitis Protocol. Both Nancy and Barbara feel this Protocol is a step in the right direction! However, we don't agree with everything and you can see others feel the same way. Listen and find out! The ABM (Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine) Mastitis #36 Protoco replaces Protocols #4, #20,… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 89: ABM 2022 Mastitis Protocol appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding during emergencies used to be a topic about something that was happening somewhere else to someone else. However, now with the rise in tragedies that are happening everywhere in the world, breastfeeding during emergencies affects all of us. We know these emergency situations are increasing and will continue to do so as time goes… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 88: Breastfeeding during Emergencies appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Nancy and Barbara discuss a new article that came out in 2024. The study was a large study (20,000 women) in Canada and it looked at the length of breastfeeding, overall years/months of breastfeeding and the onset of menopause. Breastfeeding and women are the terms used in the study so we will be using them… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 92: Menopause and Nursing appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

We have another parent interview episode! We were thrilled when Alicia reached out to us from across the country to offer to share different parts of her feeding journey with baby Grant, especially factors related to returning to work and breastfeeding. We discussed Grant's week-long nursing strike soon after Alicia returned to work, the intense… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 85: Alicia's Returning to Work, Travel and Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

In this parent interview episode, we focus on Emily‘s experience with returning to work and breastfeeding, specifically going back to work after maternity leave, pumping and continuing to breastfeed her baby. She worked as a hospital pharmacist in a fast-paced and high-pressure role, the type of job where taking a “break” to pump meant leaving extra… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 86: Emily's Returning to Work and Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Jaundice and Hypoglycemia Did you know there are new guidelines for diagnosing and treating jaundice and infant hypoglycemia?  In this episode, Barbara Robertson and Nancy Mohrbacher discuss updates to the clinical practice guidelines for safe bilirubin levels and when babies might need intervention. Nancy and Barbara review why bilirubin levels are important and some of… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 84: Jaundice and Infant Hypoglycemia appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

How important are our communication skills as lactation professionals for our families' success? This episode is all about the power of words as lactation supporters to boost or undermine our nursing families self efficacy. Barbara and Jessica discuss how the social emotional state of breast/chestfeeding families plays a huge role in the postpartum period and… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 83: The Power of Words and Breastfeeding Success appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Babywearing is one of my personal essential parenting tools! In this week's episode I'm joined by Katie Shamp, Babywearing Educator/Consultant, and we are talking all about babywearing. We touch on the reasons to reach out to a babywearing educator and the many ways they can help you along your babywearing journey. We discuss how babywearing looks different from family to family and as your child grows. Plus, we touch on different carrier options, benefits of babywearing, and things to consider when doing a babywearing nap. I hope this conversation gives you some new ideas and things to consider.About KatieI've been working in baby- and lactation-land since 2012 at The Breastfeeding Center. A lot of my work supporting our community is behind the scenes, sourcing and vetting our product selection, honing our systems, and supporting our staff with technology—though my favorite excuse to close my computer is working with families on babywearing! I trained with the Center for Babywearing Studies in 2019, and became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist in 2021. My passion for this work is centered in reproductive justice: I believe all people deserve access-to, and autonomy-in their choices about whether and how to grow their families, followed by respect, and support in realizing their goals. At home I love to splash in any body of water I can find, go on crisp early morning bike rides, and enjoy backpacking with my family and hound-dog.Where to find Katie's babywearing supporthttps://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/babywearingInstagram: @breastfeeding_centerResources from Katie on babywearinghttps://www.carryingmatters.co.uk/2018/11/24/seven-reasons-why-babywearing-matters/https://www.carryingmatters.co.uk/positive-effects-of-carrying-for-baby/https://www.carryingmatters.co.uk/types-of-slings/https://www.babycarrierindustryalliance.org/resource/eu-baby-carrier-recalls-2023/Connect with KimGrab the free sleep myth busting guide and learn more about working with Kim:https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook:  facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc

Lots and lots of families are using formula to feed their babies, either partially or fully, short-term or long-term. But there's not a lot of info shared with parents on how to feed formula in the healthiest way. In today's episode, we share some guidelines and ideas on bottle feeding techniques, appropriate amounts based on… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 82: All About Formula Feeding appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding/chestfeeding should not be painful! Ongoing and significant breastfeeding pain is a sign that something is wrong. Unfortunately, Julie‘s feeding journey was full of pain for the first few months! She was in a lot of discomfort both while the baby was feeding, later in between feeds and throughout the day as well. It turned… The post All Things Breastfeeding Ep 81: Julie's story resolving ongoing breastfeeding pain appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This is part two of Tara's breastfeeding story! This one got really long, so we made it into two parts. That's what happens when Jessica's best friend is the guest. They just kept going! Tara‘s original vision was to exclusively breastfeed Evie for at least a year. But as she says, even though these were… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 80: Tara's Story Pt 2 appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This one got really long, so we made it into two parts! That's what happens when Jessica's best friend is the guest. They just kept going! Tara‘s original vision was to exclusively breastfeed Evie for at least a year. But as she says, even though these were her “best laid plans,” the reality ended up… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 79: Tara's Story Pt 1 appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This one is so special! Liz shares her journey of growing her family via a gestational surrogate, and how she induced lactation to bring in her own milk supply! Jessica hosted, and said “beautiful” and “oh my gosh” more times than you can count throughout this amazing story of strength, support, and love for baby Eve and Liz‘s… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 78: Liz's Breastfeeding and Induced Lactation Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

New Mastitis protocol? Yes, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has added a new protocol, #36, the Mastitis Protocol. Actually, it is updated but the ideas in it are so revolutionary, it may as well be new! Dr. Katrina Mitchell was a major force behind these changes. She had noticed in her clinic as a Breastfeeding… The post appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Sarah's breastfeeding story Sometimes it is so nice to just hear a positive breastfeeding story! We tend to hear more about the how things went wrong instead of right. Sarah is lucky enough to have a lot of family support and access to lactation help when she needed it, so guess what? She reached her… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 76: Sarah's Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Barbara is joined by Nancy Mohrbacher to talk about education, particularly about professional lactation education. In the field of education, the traditional method of lecture and Power Point stills dominates the trainings that are available. Research has show over and over again that this is one of the most non-effective ways to help people learn.… The post All Things Breastfeeding 75: Best Education Principles appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

My work is extremely important to me and is a perfect fit for all of my beliefs and my personality. To me, what we do here at the Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor is to help families either become more attached to their babies (hopefully through breastfeeding but sometimes this isn't possible) and also help… The post All Things Breastfeeding 74: Our North Stars appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Yes! Yes! Yes! We say birth and postpartum doulas are the front line defenders of breastfeeding along with nurses and midwives! I believe that the explosion of doulas in Detroit, MI is one of main reasons for this incredibly, too long time in coming change: “According to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services data,… The post All Things Breastfeeding 73: Doulas and Breastfeeding? appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

In 2020 Nancy Mohrbacher published her latest book, Breastfeeding Answers, 2nd Edition. We jokingly call this book BA2 and it is one of the most important books in the field of lactation. I was honored that Nancy was willing to co-host a professional book group with me. I had hosted two other book groups before,… The post All Things Breastfeeding 72: 7 Must Know Changes in the Field of Lactation–A Conversation with Nancy Mohrbacher appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

So sorry for the delays in podcasts! COVID has done a real number on me and I have been struggling to get tasks done that are not critical. Jessica and I are committed to recording and releasing more often! Thank you for your patience. Barbara Back in May 2022 I got this email: “I don't… The post All Things Breastfeeding 71: Miriam's Story- Exclusively Pumping appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding twins? Yes! Sometimes you feel like breastfeeding one baby is almost impossible but then you have TWO babies! Anna shares her story about how she is successfully breastfeeding her twins. It was not easy but also achievable with the right help and support. When you have babies who are early, even a little bit,… The post All Things Breastfeeding 70: Anna’s Breastfeeding Story- Breastfeeding Twins! appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

What is hand expression? Great question! Basically it means getting breastmilk out of a lactation breast without a baby or a breast pump. At The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, hand expression is a typical tool we review with most of our families because you never know when you might get caught with no baby,… The post All Things Breastfeeding 68: The Beauty of Hand Expression! appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Dr. Amy Maddalena, Medical Director of the Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh, talks about the science and support of breastfeeding for Moms and babies.

We have a special announcement! We are going to start featuring breastfeeding stories on the podcast in addition to our regular informational shows! We are so excited to share these with our listeners. Please let us know if you want to share your story!   ~Happy Breastfeeding! The post All Things Breastfeeding: Special Announcement appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Supplementation? This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb discuss the ins and outs of supplementation. When is it necessary, and when might it not be necessary? We also discuss how to appropriately supplement your baby, if it is in fact needed. Sometimes we can be giving our babies extra food when we don't need… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 20: Supplementation appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Sharing breastmilk is not a new idea, but it is being discussed more and more these days. Milk sharing can be done both formally and informally and we will chat about both in this episode.   Resource of the day: Human Milk Baking Association of North America and the Bronson Mothers' Milk Bank For more information… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 19: Milk Sharing appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast we share quick tips for engorgement. Although completely normal after birth when colostrum is transitioning to mature milk, it can be painful to deal with. Let us help you. Great listen for pregnant mamas!   Resource of the week: Kelly Mom information on engorgement Getting off the to best start with… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 18: Tips For Engorgement appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb continue talking about traveling for breastfeeding mothers. Air travel for working moms is a common reality for many woman who are breastfeeding. There are a lot of logistics to work out! We will discuss important information to help make traveling for work easier for you!    … The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 17: Air Travel for Working and Breastfeeding Mothers appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb chat about breastfeeding during the holidays! This time of year can be such a joyous season, but can also come with a lot of stress when you have young children. Breastfeeding mamas in particular may need to some help navigating this busy season-so let us help you!… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 16: Breastfeeding During The Holiday Season appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb chat about breastfeeding and medication safety. We share wonderful resources so that you can make informed health care decisions. In the news this week: Similac is back with another commercial getting us fired up here at the Breastfeeding Center in Ann Arbor!   Resources of the week: … The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 15: Breastfeeding and Medications appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week's podcast episode is for everyone- Bottle feeding breast milk or formula feeding alike.  Learning how to bottle feed your baby whether you choose to breastfeed or formula feed is important information for parents and caregivers to have. How you give a bottle matters and we will discuss why! How can you make bottle… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 14: Bottle Feeding Your Baby appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, we have a wonderful interview to share with you. Alyssa Schnell IBCLC has a special place in her heart for helping mothers through adoption and surrogacy to breastfeed their babies. She is the author of Breastfeeding Without Birthing: A Breastfeeding Guide for Mothers Through Adoption, Surrogacy, and Other Special Circumstances.… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 13: Breastfeeding Without Birthing with Alyssa Schnell appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

The breastfeeding market is exploding! There are so many products available and so this week on the podcast Barbara and Barb discuss what you really need for breastfeeding? Do you really need anything at all? Barb's favorite breastfeeding products: 1. A good breastfeeding pillow. Barb Loves the My Brest Friend Pillow. 2. Breast pads 3.… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 12: What Do You Really Need for Breastfeeding? appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb take on the topic of how to become and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). If you are an aspiring lactation consultant or think it may be something you are interested in, this show will be very helpful for you.     Show Notes: If you are… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 11: How To Become an IBCLC appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb discuss pregnancy and tandem nursing. This is a topic that isn't talked about much, but is happening more than we might think! Some people plan on continuing breastfeeding while pregnant, while others it just happens unexpectedly. Either way, there are many misconceptions about nursing while pregnant and… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 10: Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

 Happy World Breastfeeding Week! How are you celebrating? This week Barbara and Barb chat about the benefits of breastfeeding along with the risks of formula feeding.  Also, Donald Trump made breastfeeding news last week! Hear what we have to say about it!     Show Notes:   Formula recalls do happen more often then we… The post All Things Breastfeeding: World Breastfeeding Week Special appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Nipple Shields! What are they and why might a breastfeeding mother need this tool? Barbara and Barb discuss all things nipple shields.     What is a nipple shield? Here's a great picture of one in use! Note the milk in the shield!     Resource of the Day: Kellymom has a lot of great evidence… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 9: Nipple Shields appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb speak with expert Dr. Alison Hazelbaker about tongue tie. Dr. Hazelbaker's original research on tongue-tie, done in 1993, has changed clinical practice both in the USA and abroad. We discuss the new thoughts on tongue tie and treatment options.   Visit Dr. Alison Hazelbaker's website to learn… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 8: Tongue Tie with Dr. Alison Hazelbaker appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, we discuss breastfeeding the newborn baby. How much should a newborn baby breastfeed? Barbara and Barb dive into what is normal and how to tell your breastfed baby is doing well. This is a great episode to share with new mothers and expecting mothers! Show Notes: Find an IBCLC.  Check… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 7: Breastfeeding Your Newborn Baby appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Today we have another special podcast episode for you! Are you a breastfeeding mother returning to work? Barbara introduces the new iLactate phone app to help mothers more successfully return to work while maintaining their breastfeeding relationship. We are very excited about this new tool! Check it out, share, and please let us know what… The post iLactate Phone App appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Happy Mother's Day from the Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor! As a Mother's Day Special we decided to talk to mom's about their favorite part of breastfeeding and the most surprising thing about breastfeeding. You are doing a wonderful job and we hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your family!   Enjoy!   The post Happy Mother's Day appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb chat with a very special guest. Jennifer Canvasser, founder of the NEC Society speaks out about the importance of human milk for premature babies and why her mission is so important and close to her heart.   WHO Feeding Guidelines state that ” Only under exceptional circumstances can a… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 6-Human Milk for NEC Prevention appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on All Things Breastfeeding, Barbara and Barb talk all things pumping! Whether you are a part time or full time pumping mother, we have information and tips to share with all pumping moms alike. Sit  back and listen while you pump….or breastfeed. Either way-Enjoy!       Show Notes: 77% of mothers need… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 5-All Things Pumping appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week Barbara and Barb discuss nipple pain- one of the biggest concerns and problems that breastfeeding mothers face. Should breastfeeding hurt? Should it be completely pain free? We will sort through the facts! Show notes: According to Best for Babes,”The second biggest concern/complaint among new mothers is that breastfeeding hurts.” Getting a deeper latch… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 4- Nipple Pain appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Barbara and Barb chat about sleep! You know that thing you used to do before baby came along! What is normal for infant sleep patterns and how can you get more sleep?   The podcast is now a available on iTunes! Check it out and add to… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 3-Sleep appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

  This week Barbara and Barb talk all about working and breastfeeding including how companies benefit from supporting breastfeeding mothers, what new mothers returning to work can expect, and about how Deborah Norville was treated when she went back to work as a breastfeeding mother back in 1991.     Show Notes: *ROI (return on… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 2: Working and Breastfeeding appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.