Podcasts about Lactation

Everything worthwhile is on the other side of a risky conversation—especially when it comes to women's health, birth, and career. In this episode, I sit down with professional investor–turned–hypnobirthing educator Maria Lernerman to talk about how hypnosis, birth preparation, and self-advocacy can transform one of life's most intense experiences into a joyful, empowering memory.Maria shares how she navigates being a daytime asset manager and nighttime hypnobirthing educator, hypnotist, lactation counselor, and mom of three, and why talking openly about hypnosis in a buttoned-up industry was a risky (and worthwhile) career conversation. You'll learn what hypnobirthing actually is (beyond the woo), how it helps many parents have calmer births—often with less or no medication—and why these tools become “meta skills” you can use in high-stakes work situations, from boardrooms to hospital rooms. Maria also offers grounded advice for women and couples planning to grow their families, including those going through IVF or navigating “high-risk” labels in the medical system.If you care about self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and having real choices in your healthcare, this conversation will expand what you think is possible—for birthing, working, and beyond.Timestamps 00:00 – Who is Jamie Lee? Introducing executive coaching, “risky conversations,” and guest Maria Lernerman03:17 – Maria's “risky conversation”: bringing hypnobirthing and hypnosis into a traditional investment career09:24 – What is hypnobirthing? The Mongan Method, full-spectrum birth prep, and why partners matter14:12 – How can birth be more comfortable with little or no medication? Fear, tension, relaxation, and the body's design18:08 – Maria's own birth stories: from terrified first-time mom to hypnobirthing educator (and the Uber-driver tipping point)23:12 – Self-hypnosis as a meta skill: staying grounded in chaotic hospitals, high-stakes meetings, and everyday conflict26:22 – Client success stories: natural births, empowered C-sections, partners stepping up, and redefining what a “good birth” looks like31:55 – Advice for women and couples (including IVF and “high risk”): choice, providers, and protecting your sense of agencyYou can learn more about Maria's work at DiscoverYourPowerBirth.com and about the Mongan Method at hypnobirthing.com.Learn more about bespoke executive coaching with Jamie Lee at JamieLeeCoach.com and book a free hour-long consultation with Jamie here. Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with meBook a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com 

Things We Talked About in the EpisodeThe movie Christine & her husband were watchingEvolve Lactation Guide for Emerging Lactation Consultants - https://evolvelactation.orgAnnie Frisbee's Email and Resources - https://paperlesslactation.com/about/Understanding Insurance Policies in Healthcare - https://www.healthaffairs.orgNestle/Helaina Partnership Momcozy Education EventKeep this Conversation Going on LinkedInOlena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olena-dobczansky-msn-rnc-mnn-ibclc-c-onqs-lcce-878b8263/Christine - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinestaricka/If you liked this podcast, please subscribe in your favorite podcast player and give it a 5-star rating!Check out The Breastfeeding Literacy Project here: The Breastfeeding Literacy Project This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ibclcinca.substack.com

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In the last episode of the series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Drs. Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter discuss some practical changes that can immediately improve lactation support in neurology workplaces.  Show transcript: Dr. Stacey Clardy: This is the Neurology Minute. I'm Stacey Clardy from the Salt Lake City VA and the University of Utah. I've just had a fantastic in depth podcast discussion with Deborah Hall from Rush University and Deborah Setter from Olmsted Medical Center on their paper titled Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities. You can find that in Neurology Clinical Practice. Deborah Hall, what are some practical changes that can immediately improve lactation support in neurology workplaces? Dr. Deborah Hall: One practical change that could be considered is to plan immediately when you know a provider will be going out on maternity leave. Prior to departure, you can plan what that schedule's going to look like when that provider returns. Ensure that they have those 30 minute breaks every two to three hours in their inpatient or outpatient schedule. Make sure that there's a space for them and have them go look at it that would be appropriate for their lactation breaks. You want to make sure they have that dedicated refrigerator for breast milk storage. And finally, make a plan for compensation. It's really important that they understand how their productivity targets and how compensation will be affected by the breaks that they will be taking. Dr. Stacey Clardy: Easy to make changes, right? And as we discuss in the full-length podcast, please everyone take a listen to this. This is something we can all improve on to support all of our colleagues in neurology. Please have a listen to the full-length podcast. We give you everything that you need to know to be a better support to your colleagues. Thanks so much, Deborah. 

What if the body already knows exactly how to heal… but modern life keeps interrupting the process? In this profoundly emotional and paradigm-shifting conversation, Darin sits down with Australian wellness expert, author, and speaker Andi Lew for a sweeping exploration of trauma, birth, attachment, nervous system regulation, chiropractic philosophy, purpose, intuition, breast implant illness, and the forgotten wisdom of the human body. From the way we enter the world through birth, to the emotional wounds that shape our identities, to the systems that disconnect us from nature and ourselves, this episode is ultimately about one thing: reclaiming your innate intelligence and reconnecting to what it truly means to be human. What You'll Learn Why symptoms like fevers, coughing, and rashes may actually be signs of healing The body's innate intelligence and how modern medicine often suppresses it How trauma and emotional suppression shape physical health outcomes The connection between birth practices, attachment, and nervous system development Why "cry it out" parenting may create emotionally disconnected adults How posture, movement, and chiropractic care impact longevity and vitality The hidden reality of breast implant illness and medical gaslighting How trauma can unconsciously drive cosmetic enhancement decisions Why purpose, creativity, and service are essential for healing How reconnecting to nature, vulnerability, and authenticity changes everything   Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of reclaiming sovereignty 00:00:33 – Sponsor: plastic toothpaste tubes, toxins, and environmental impact 00:01:06 – Endocrine disruptors and hidden exposure from everyday products 00:01:35 – Bite 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In the first episode of this series, Dr. Stacey Clardy, along with Drs. Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter, discusses the most overlooked barrier to effective lactation support in neurology today.  Show citation:  Hall D, Setter D, Ullrich N, et al. Clinical Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities. Neurol Clin Pract. 2026;16 (3) e200611. Published 2026 Apr 17. doi:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200611 Show transcript:  Dr. Stacey Clardy: This is the Neurology Minute. I'm Stacey Clardy from the Salt Lake City VA in the University of Utah. I've just had a great discussion with Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter about their paper, Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities. Deborah Setter, my question for you for the minute is what is the most overlooked barrier or barriers to effective lactation support in neurology today? Dr. Deborah Setter: I think the biggest barrier is that lactation is a knowledge gap for neurologists. I was surprised to find out that a lactating person needs a 20 to 30-minute break every two to three hours to maintain their milk supply, prevent complications of insufficient milk expression, and to meet their personal lactation goals. Dr. Stacey Clardy: Awareness is key. I admit that I didn't even know the details surrounding the federal law in the United States regarding this as well. There is so much more in our full podcast discussion, so please take a listen. This is essential listening for all of us in neurology to help our field do better and to support our colleagues. Thanks so much, Deborah. 

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter about the current situation for lactating individuals in neurology and the opportunities for improvement in the workplace.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Season 6, Episode 739: Replay to bring the video version to podcast audiences. Bisexual MILF and Model LaLa Tada Mattress Actress, Swinging, and Life, career, her Psychology and Healthcare Degree, Lactation consulting, family, and pets. She has a hairless cat! Listen to the fun and intriguing conversation with LaLa Tada as she shares her unique journey into the adult film industry and the swinger lifestyle. Discover how LaLa's path, filled with twists and turns, led her to embrace her true self and find empowerment in her career and personal life. LaLa Tada opens up about her beginnings in the adult industry, her experiences with OnlyFans, and how she balances her professional life with her family. She candidly discusses the acceptance of her work in Las Vegas versus other parts of the country, and how her psychology degree influences her parenting style. Explore the dynamics of Lala's relationships, her adventures in the swinger lifestyle, and the importance of setting boundaries. Learn about the various fetishes she's explored, including pee and fart fetishes, and how she navigates the challenges and joys of her career in the adult film industry. Don't miss this enlightening and empowering conversation that celebrates sexuality, personal freedom, and the journey to self-discovery. Video version https://youtu.be/7wzP2ps_ftU - 02:07 - How did you end up where you are today? - 07:11 - I am a Board Certified Lactation Consultant - 09:00 - Do you like what you're doing? - 09:53 - Do you feel like living in Vegas it's a little bit more acceptable - 13:44 - Do your kids know what you do or do you hide it - 17:54 - Your psychology degree colors how you interact - 18:29 - So does your husband still like to shoot stuff with you - 22:09 - Do you like the label of milf? - 26:11 - Where do you see yourself going in the future - 29:36 - Do you have certain people that you frequently work - 34:05 - Pee is sterile, right? If it wasn't, you'd have bladder infection - 35:52 - What other fetishes have you done - 40:13 - You've done photo shoots with rope - 40:39 - Would you be willing to talk about your experiences in the lifestyle - 43:48 - How do you generally find people? - 46:35 - Do you really have a hairless cat? Yes, I do and other pets - 52:57 - The rabbits have modified their burrow to stay warm in all weather LaLa Tada's website at https://www.lalatada.com/ Quotes from Lala Tad Da: "My journey, like I always say, was not linear by any means. There's all kinds of twists and turns and ups and downs." "I get to express myself in ways that I feel like I wasn't able to prior to, like, you know, deciding to go all out with this." "I'm 41. I don't mind sharing my age. I celebrate it." Quote from Ruan Willow: "I bet your kids are growing up without shame about sexuality and I think that is just huge." Podcast Host Ruan Willow's Books: http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/ Holiday Smut Audiobook: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thesmuttylittleholidayaudiobook

Send us Fan MailThis episode focuses on some of the ways that law impacts the trajectories of women who want to make a difference in the world and offers practical insight and advice for women lawyers, including women lawyers with young families. Segment I: (Shifting) Priorities: Modern Sex Discrimination Claims Guest: Haley Kurisky (Jackson Lewis)Many of you have likely seen the RBG movie "On the Basis of Sex" and understand that Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. In this segment, Haley Kurisky delves into that statute and discusses modern issues relating to sex discrimination claims. Segment II: Service Spotlight: Past President (X3) Laura Gibson (18 minutes)Guest: Laura Gibson (Dentons)Laura Gibson is a legend. She has been President of the Association of Women Attorneys - Houston, the Houston Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas. Other women who strive to become leaders in the bar or community will find this discussion about Laura's service and journey inspiring. Segment III: Pumping & Pregnancy: PUMP Act and PWFA (22 minutes)Guest: Emery Richards (Cabello Hall Zinda)Pregnancy and Lactation comprise a discrete amount of time in one's life, but at times can have a profound impact professionally and perhaps result in increased stress in the workplace, or worse. Emery Richards discusses sweeping legislation related to pregnancy and lactation that is expected to change this landscape for women workers: the PUMP Act and the PWFA. Segment IV: Partner in Charge: Practical Advice for Younger Women Lawyers (18 minutes)Guest: Carter Dugan (Norton Rose Fulbright)This frank discussion with Carter Dugan, who is the Partner in Charge at Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston, provides practical tips for women lawyers relating to topics like salary negotiations, client development, and finding a good mentor and sponsor. Segment V: Coffee & Counsel: Pregnancy & Parenting (25 minutes)Guests: Anya Bolshakov (WKPZ/Weycer Kaplan), Marjan Batchelor (Mayer Brown), Brigette Dechant (BakerHostetler), and Kaitlyn Dawson (Shipley Snell)What are the practical realities of having a baby when one is also a busy attorney? Four accomplished attorneys have an informal discussion about how they handled or hope to handle various aspects of becoming a new law mom. This segment should be very helpful to any lawyer who is starting a family in the near or even distant future. For full speaker bios, visit The Houston Lawyer (hba.org/thehoustonlawyer). To read The Houston Lawyer magazine, visit The Houston Lawyer_home. For more information about the Houston Bar Association, visit Houston Bar Association (hba.org).*The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views of The Houston Lawyer Editorial Board or the Houston Bar Association. 

Quelques minutes pour décrire les mécanismes en oeuvre durant le cycle féminin et qui peuvent impacter la lactation.On en parle :Épisode 55 : Allaitement, SPM, désir de grossesse, PMA et grossesse.https://milkshaker.fr/podcast/episode-55-julie-faurillon-milkymidwife-allaitement-spm-desir-de-grossesse-pma-et-grossesse/Éppisode 78 : Allaitement et fertilité.https://milkshaker.fr/podcast/episode-78-julie-faurillon-allaitement-et-fertilite/ Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Lactation begins before baby's birth. After baby is born, milk production escalates. Learn the facts about how your breasts produce milk, what can affect milk production and how important it is for you to stay healthy. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the official position or opinion of the SOGC. Summary: Join guest host Julia Wykes for a second conversation with Ms. Janet Christie and Dr. Nirmala Chandrasekaran as they continue their discussion on alcohol use and cessation around pregnancy, lactation, and parenting. Ms. Christie brings her lived experience from a patient and certified addiction recovery coach perspective, and Dr. Chandrasekaran brings her many years of clinical knowledge and expertise. Together, they discuss helpful strategies for healthcare providers and patients. About Dr. Nirmala Chandrasekaran:Dr. Chandrasekaran is a Maternal–Fetal Medicine specialist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto. She is a Staff Perinatologist at St. Michael's Hospital, where she serves as Lead for Obstetrical Ultrasound, Lead for Obstetrics Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, and MFM Lead for the Perinatal Addictions Clinic. She holds multiple fellowships from the Royal Colleges in the UK and Canada and has received international distinctions. Her clinical and research interests include high-risk pregnancy, obstetric ultrasound, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, perinatal addictions, patient safety, and quality improvement.  About Janet Christie: Janet is a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, speaker, and facilitator with over 30 years of personal recovery from multiple addictions. She helps women heal from the pain and stigma of addiction by challenging stereotypes and shifting societal paradigms. Janet has been instrumental in developing the FASD Key Worker Program in BC and the Moms Mentoring Moms initiative, supporting women in recovery and families affected by FASD. Her story has been widely published as an inspiring example of resilience and hope.

Walk into a story that begins in a high‑school dressing room with a boombox looking pump, and follow Amber Ginn as she navigates emergency C‑sections, double mastitis, and the dismissal of well‑meaning professionals. This episode is full of raw moments of struggle, a life‑changing encounter with a WIC peer counselor, and the fierce determination that turns painful beginnings into purpose. From a teen intent on having a ‘perfect' birth to a mother who learns hard truths, then trains as a doula and later an IBCLC to ensure no mom feels unheard. Along the way she shares the small, actionable truths that made parenting survivable and meaningful: how to build your care team, ask the right prenatal questions, and reclaim agency in decisions about your body and baby. Tune in for an honest, hopeful conversation that blends practical lactation wisdom with a human story about resilience, community, and the choices that shape motherhood.   Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly Connect with Amber: thelatchlinkwithamber @thelatchlink

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Theresa Casey from Purdue University explains how coordinated metabolic alterations and mammary-specific changes support lactation. The discussion connects transition cow physiology, circadian rhythms, and nutrient partitioning that drive milk synthesis while maintaining metabolic balance. Dr. Casey also discusses seasonal patterns in colostrum production and how balance supports long-term performance. Listen now on all major platforms."Predictable routines allow animals to maintain homeostasis and handle large metabolic demands."Meet the guest: Dr. Theresa Casey earned her MS in Animal Sciences and PhD in cell and molecular biology from the University of Vermont. She is an Associate Professor at Purdue University, focusing on mammary gland development, lactation physiology, circadian rhythms, and metabolic adaptation in dairy cattle. Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:47) Introduction(05:26) Current research(07:35) Homeostasis and homeorhesis(14:13) Transition stress(19:04) Management stability(22:23) Seasonal rhythms(30:32) Final three questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Adisseo* Evonik* Afimilk* CowManager* Priority IAC* Agri-Comfort* Jones-Hamilton Co.- dsm-firmenich- Protekta- Natural Biologics- AHV- DietForge- Agrarian Solutions- BoviSync- Berg + Schmidt

Send us Fan MailMilk supply can feel mysterious when you're tired, sore, and staring at a hungry newborn. We sit down and make lactogenesis practical by walking through what's happening in the breast during pregnancy, what flips hormonally right after the placenta delivers, and why “milk coming in” usually peaks around days 2 to 5. Along the way, we translate the science into the questions we hear every week: Is leaking in pregnancy a good sign? Why does engorgement happen? When should we worry about a lump, redness, or nipple discharge? We also get honest about the lived experience of feeding in the real world. We talk delayed lactogenesis and the common culprits like retained placental fragments, postpartum hemorrhage and pituitary effects, PCOS, cesarean timing, and edema from heavy IV fluids that can make latch feel impossible. Then we shift into lactogenesis 3, where supply becomes locally regulated and milk removal drives production, including the role of the feedback inhibitor of lactation. If you've ever panicked because your breasts suddenly felt soft or you stopped leaking around week 3, we explain why that can actually be a sign your body has calibrated beautifully. Letdown is its own puzzle, so we dig into oxytocin, what blocks it (stress, fear, pain, cold), and simple tools that help, including warmth before feeds, cold after, and the “three Ws” that support pumping and letdown: warmth, water, and watching. We wrap with fast myth-busting and one of our favorite postpartum interventions: teaching partners and families how to protect the “oxytocin bubble” so the feeding parent can focus on rest, baby, and recovery. Subscribe for more evidence-based midwifery conversations, share this with a friend who's feeding a newborn, and leave a review with your biggest milk-supply question.#TheGoldenHour #Breastfeeding #ChestFeeding #NourishingNewborns #DemandAndSupply #Lactogenesis #BreastfeedingJourney #ProtectTheOxytocinBubble #Support

"Just breastfeed and the weight will fall right off." That's what every nursing mother hears. And then it's a struggle because of what's going on hormonally while you're producing milk.Lactation does a few things. It suppresses estrogen to near-menopausal levels, shifts fat storage toward your midsection, and creates anabolic resistance in your muscles, all while burning 350 to 450 extra calories a day. One side says don't touch your nutrition until you're done breastfeeding. The other says eat in a deficit and train hard like everyone else. Both are inadequate.Philip walks through the actual research on calorie restriction during established lactation, including the landmark New England Journal of Medicine study that showed zero effect on infant growth with a moderate deficit. You'll learn what's really happening with your hormones, why protein needs are 50 to 100 percent higher than the RDA suggests, why sleep may matter more for body composition than your nutrition plan, and 3 signs that tell you your approach might be too aggressive.Improve your sleep quality with Cozy Earth's temperature-regulating bamboo-derived bedding and sleepwear. Deeper, more relaxing sleep makes a real difference. Get 20% off at:https://witsandweights.com/cozyearthEpisode ResourcesJoin the Eat More Lift Heavy waitlist for founder pricing (closes March 16) on a 26-week coached program integrating training and nutrition with a dedicated module on hormonal pattern awareness:https://witsandweights.com/eatmoreSubmit a question for the podcast: witsandweights.com/questionTimestamps0:00 - Breastfeeding and body composition 3:55 - Two types of bad advice for nursing mothers 6:15 - Calorie restriction while nursing 9:09 - How lactation suppresses estrogen and shifts fat storage 10:45 - Anabolic resistance and insulin sensitivity during nursing 11:30 - Perimenopause and lactation 12:15 - Oxytocin as a cortisol buffer 14:17 - Sleep quality while nursing 16:38 - Nutrition, protein, and calorie floors for nursing mothers 21:00 - Why sleep deprivation prevents fat loss 23:26 - NEAT and practical movement tips 25:53 - Eat more and lift heavy 27:47 - 3 signs your deficit is too aggressive while nursing

Every Wednesday afternoon, we'll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by an expert to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.This week, Andrea is joined by Aoife Kenny, NMH Clinical Midwife Specialist in Lactation to discuss the common challenges around breastfeeding, and how to navigate them.

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/   

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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.

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

Once you see dysfunction, once you know it's there, you can't go back.  That was the case for Vijaya Hunt, who learned about tongue tie from a parent perspective with her first child and made it her mission to learn more about how to support dyads with oral dysfunction.  Vijaya's oral function knowledge has shaped her family and even extended families lives.  In this episode, Katie Oshita and Vijaya Hunt discuss oral function, paid leave, adult releases, and more.  Listen here.Podcast Guest: Vijaya Hunt is dedicated to supporting mothers and infants in achieving their feeding goals in Brisbane, Australia. She is a highly committed professional, a mother of two, and an experienced educator in infant feeding support. Her journey in lactation began early, becoming an IBCLC at the age of 18 — a reflection of her longstanding passion for helping families thrive through breastfeeding. Despite her qualifications in midwifery and lactation consulting, she encountered significant challenges when breastfeeding her first child. After consulting multiple specialists, it was the guidance of an IBCLC with expertise in oral dysfunction that finally enabled successful feeding. This experience, including four weeks of perseverance before achieving a full latch, profoundly shaped her clinical approach. With more than four years of firsthand insight into feeding difficulties, she is driven by a clear mission: to thoroughly assess and address the underlying causes of feeding challenges, providing evidence-based care with empathy and persistence for every family she serves.Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com  

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During any given production year, cows and heifers are faced with nutritional and environmental stressors. Nebraska Extension Educator Troy Walz talks about the value of body condition scoring and encourages producers to have a feed management plans in place for every circumstance.

Join us for a light-hearted chat about our office's new addition – the lactation station. We explore everything from imaginative ideas like shuffleboard tables to the reality of sterile lighting and minimal decor. Jenna shares her insights as a mother still producing milk, offering a peek into the trials of balancing work and motherhood. With humor and candidness, we dissect the space's comfort, seating, and ambiance, providing a unique take on workplace wellness.

This week, I'm joined by Luna Aziz, founder of Legendairy Milk, to talk about her journey from struggling with low supply to creating some of the most trusted lactation supplements on the market. We break down why galactagogues work differently for every mama, how to know if a supplement is actually helping, and why the basics of breastfeeding always come first. Luna also shares the behind-the-scenes story of building an all-woman company, expanding into women's health products, and the boundary that keeps her well-nourished. Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and learn more about Luna, her journey and where you can find all things Legendairy Milk. 

The placebo effect is a real thing.  Our minds are so powerful that if we really believe in something, it makes it more likely to be true.  In lactation, parental confidence is of extreme importance.  If the parent believes they will be successful they are more likely to be successful.  Supporting that confidence is one of the many roles that an IBCLC fills for new parents.  Listen here as Katie Oshita and Sarah Oakley discuss parental confidence, breastfeeding, oral ties, and how important trusting your intuition is.Podcast Guest: Sarah Oakley is a Registered Nurse, Health Visitor, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Tongue-tie Practitioner with a busy private practice based in Cambridgeshire, UK. Sarah is a founder member and former Chair of The Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners and has written a book for parents and professionals, ‘Why Tongue-tie Matters'. She has also contributed to other books on breastfeeding.  She lectures on infant feeding and tongue-tie nationally and internationally and provides study days for a number of NHS Trusts. She offers an Online Course on tongue-tie and infant feeding which is suitable for all newborn care specialists.Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com  

Breastfeeding is often framed as natural, yet so many mothers struggle, feel overwhelmed, or are told their bodies are failing them. In this episode, we break down five major factors that can sabotage breastfeeding and why women are rarely prepared for them.We explore how birth interventions, IV fluids, epidurals, misinformation, lack of postpartum support, and unrealistic expectations around sleep and feeding can deeply impact milk supply, confidence, and the breastfeeding relationship. We also unpack why phrases like “fed is best” can sometimes shut down honest conversations about the real challenges mothers face.This conversation is not about shame or blame. It's about education, context, and holding nuance. Tools like formula, C-sections, and IVF can be life-saving and necessary, but they should not be treated as the first or only option without addressing root causes and the systemic gaps in maternal care.Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction & Why this conversation matters02:15 How birth influences breastfeeding07:10 IV fluids, engorgement & supply panic12:30 Epidurals & interventions18:45 The worst breastfeeding advice24:10 Bottles, pacifiers & nipple confusion30:05 Where “fed is best” falls short36:40 Systemic gaps in breastfeeding education43:20 Formula, IVF & C-sections51:10 Sleep pressure & breastfeeding58:30 Compassion, context & informed choice1:03:30 Final reflectionsIn This Episode, We Cover:• How birth experiences influence breastfeeding success• Common breastfeeding myths and harmful advice• Why supply-and-demand is rarely explained clearly• How sleep pressure disrupts maternal instincts• Why breastfeeding struggles are not a personal failure

This episode is a homecoming!!!As part of our January Reset Series, we're re-airing a powerful conversation with four physicians from three specialties who each share a one-year update on their Direct Primary Care journeys.In this episode, you'll hear from:• Dr. Christina Much and Dr. Jake Much (Family Medicine) founders of Defiant DPC who are sharing about growth beyond expectations and how they planned maternity leave without panic• Dr. Deepti Mundkur (Internal Medicine) will be reflecting on time, advocacy, mentorship, and designing a practice aligned with life• Dr. Lauren Hughes (Pediatrics & Lactation) will be discussing boundaries, parenting while practicing medicine, and building community-rooted careWhether you are in residency, early career, actively considering DPC, or already open and asking how do I protect my energy and build something sustainable, this episode is for you.These physicians aren't sharing finished stories - they're sharing living ones.And January is a reminder that it's okay to pause, reassess, and realign whether you're just beginning or years into practice.Take a breath.You're not behind.You're allowed to build something that lasts.What to Especially Listen For:• How growth sometimes comes faster than expected and how to respond without burning out• How maternity leave, parenting, and practice ownership can coexist• How advocacy becomes possible when time is no longer rationed• How workflows, boundaries, and systems continue to evolve after opening• How DPC allows doctors to practice medicine that matches their values and not just their training

This episode features Dr. Jocelyn Johnson with STgenetics, a speaker at the 2025 ADSA Breeding and Genetics Symposium: Creating Carbon-Friendly Cows and Leveraging Omics to Improve the Sustainability of Dairy Production.Dr. Johnson's presentation was titled “Advancing dairy sustainability through feed-efficient genetics and genomics: Research insights and applications.” She gives an overview of her talk, which focused on data STgenetics has collected and how the company has applied that data to help their customers be more sustainable. She goes on to describe some of the residual feed intake research they've conducted in dairy cows. (4:20)STgenetics has invested in feed efficiency technology and has shown that selection for improved feed efficiency is correlated to a lower carbon footprint. Dr. Johnson talks about the heritability of feed efficiency compared to other traits we select for in the dairy industry.  (8:16)Dr. Pralle asks Dr. Johnson if STgenetics is measuring emissions from cows in their research. The company has partnered with Texas A&M to measure methane emissions in heifers divergently selected for feed efficiency. They found that more efficient animals produced less methane. Since that pilot project, STgenetics has purchased equipment to measure emissions at their own research facilities and has collected 2-3 years of data on beef, beef on dairy, and Holstein populations. Dr. Johnson emphasizes that the relationship between methane emissions and high milk production is somewhat of a balancing act. (11:29)The group discusses feed additives purported to decrease methane emissions and the differences in rumen microbiomes between high and low efficiency animals. They also talk about how best to get information and technology in front of producers.  (17:59)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (23:39)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Ep. 407: Re-air-Setting Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success with Brianne Taggart  Today we're bringing back one of the most loved breastfeeding episodes inside The Birth Lounge, because honestly… this conversation is too good to live in the archives. If you're preparing for breastfeeding or already navigating those early days, this re-air is going to hit differently the second (or third!) time around. Lactation expert and IBCLC Brianne Taggart joins HeHe to dig into what truly sets you up for feeding success: protecting your mental health, grounding yourself in evidence-based lactation education, and knowing what's normal so you're not second-guessing every feed. Together, they lovingly bust the biggest breastfeeding myths, walk you through why colostrum is absolute gold, and break down how to follow your baby's lead with confidence. You'll learn what tools are actually helpful, how partners can show up as real support, and how to steer clear of the endless bad advice circulating online. Brianne brings her calming, clear, deeply supportive expertise — and whether it's your first time hearing this episode or a much-needed refresher, you'll walk away feeling prepared, empowered, and rooted in what matters most.   Guest Bio: Brianne Taggart is a mother of three, a Registered Nurse, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator and Certified Educator of Infant Massage.  She loves teaching and empowering families about all things babies, boobs and breastfeeding. She understands firsthand how rocky the road into parenthood can be, so she likes to make that transition as smooth as possible for the families she teaches.  Follow Bri on Insta for quick tips and tricks @breezy__babies and at www.breezybabies.com to see the products she offers. SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram  Connect with Brianne on IG    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 Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere. 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.   LINKS MENTIONED: https://breezybabies.com/   Listen to the original episode: https://podcast.thebirthlounge.com/e/ep-172-setting-yourself-up-for-breastfeeding-success-with-brianne-taggart/

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In this episode, HeHe welcomes Kassi to discuss the vital role doulas can play in lactation support. The conversation touches on the misconceptions about doulas' scope in providing lactation advice, Kassi's journey from a community clinic to becoming an IBCLC, and the importance of prenatal lactation education. They explore how doulas, with proper training, can address new parents' needs, identify red flags, and refer to IBCLCs when necessary. The episode delves into practical advice on breastfeeding, pumping, and supporting new mothers, highlighting the collaborative benefits when doulas and lactation consultants work together. Kassi also introduces her 'Bridge' program, designed to empower doulas with advanced lactation support skills. This comprehensive discussion aims to enhance breastfeeding success and maternal well-being by fostering a cohesive care approach. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:09 The Role of Doulas in Lactation Support 01:36 Personal Journey into Doula and Lactation Work 03:48 Challenges in Prenatal Lactation Education 06:05 Lactation Support in Hospitals 07:51 Insurance Coverage for Lactation Support 09:32 Educating Families Prenatally 16:19 Recognizing Red Flags in Lactation 19:01 Nipple Pain and Damage 23:53 Pumping Guidance for New Mothers 26:14 Understanding the Roles in Breastfeeding Support 26:55 Navigating the Scope of Doula Support 28:21 The Gray Area of Clinical Support 31:58 Diverse Advice in Lactation Support 35:17 The Importance of Standardized Lactation Education 39:14 The Role of Pediatricians in Lactation Support 46:29 Introducing the Bridge Program for Doulas 50:32 How to Join the Bridge Program   Guest Bio: Kassi Reyes: IBCLC, RN, Doula, Clinical Educator, and Mamá + your go-to person for real-world lactation tools. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about helping birthworkers gain real-world lactation skills, because I believe they're the missing puzzle piece in helping families feel confident and supported on their feeding journeys. When Kassi's not working, you'll probably find her with a cup of coffee, chasing my toddler, practicing yoga, or exploring the outdoors. Connect with Kassi: https://www.kassireyes.com/apply https://www.kassireyes.com/training Free Lactation Guide for Perinatal Professionals - Answers to the Top 10 Feeding Questions your Clients will ask: https://www.kassireyes.com/guide SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram  Connect with Kassi on IG  Connect with Kassi on YouTube   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 Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere. 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. LINKS MENTIONED: Get 10% off Silverettes to support your breastfeeding journey with code HEHE   Check out Kassi on HeHe's DoulaTok here!   

In this episode, I discuss the importance of building trust through active listening in lactation consulting, the role of personal experiences in professional practice, and the need to identify and address hidden biases that can affect clinical decisions. I also talk about my upcoming workshop aimed at helping lactation professionals examine their beliefs and improve their practice.TakeawaysBuilding a relationship with clients requires active listening.Sharing personal stories can sometimes detract from client focus.Trust is built through understanding and listening, not just sharing experiences.Practitioners should not feel obligated to share their personal stories.Personal experiences can create blind spots in professional practice.Identifying hidden biases is crucial for effective lactation support.The hardest work in lactation is self-examination of biases.Training often lacks focus on personal beliefs affecting practice.Workshops can help practitioners uncover their hidden biases.Real confidence comes from self-awareness and understanding biases. Evolve 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

Dr. Fred started his career at Oak Ridge with the Atomic Commission study the radiation effects on placenta transfer. Today is still working with human health systems as well as livestock diets.

In this episode, we showcase student research at the 2025 ADSA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Abstracts can be found here: ADSA 2025 Annual MeetingAbstract 2186: Effects of feeding alternative forage silages on early lactation performance and gas production in multiparous Holstein cows. (00:15)Guests: Barbara Dittrich and Dr. Heather White, University of Wisconsin-MadisonCo-Host: Dr. Clay Zimmerman, BalchemBarbara substituted rye silage, triticale silage, rye-camelina-hairy vetch silage, and triticale-camalina-hairy vetch silage to replace 10% of the alfalfa silage in the control diet for her experimental diets. Dry matter intake and gas production were similar across diets. Average milk yield was higher in the rye mix silage group compared to the triticale mix silage group, but no treatment was different than the control.  Abstract 1602: Optimizing starch concentrations in low-forage diets. (11:22)Guests: Irie Moussiaux and Dr. Kirby Krogstad, Ohio State UniversityCo-host: Dr. Jeff Elliott, BalchemIrie investigated different levels of starch in a low-forage diet (12.5% NDF) by replacing soybean hulls with corn to yield 20%, 25%, or 30% starch. Dry matter intake and milk production were the same for all three starch concentrations; however, the low starch diet had the highest milk fat yield and energy-corrected milk yield. Abstract 2183: Effects of partial replacement of corn and oat silages with extracted stevia plant on production, behavior, and digestibility in dairy cows. (17:05)Guests: Mariana Marino and Dr. Jose Santos, University of FloridaCo-host: Dr. Clay Zimmerman, BalchemMariana fed stevia plant byproduct as a replacement for corn and oat silage in lactating cow diets. All diets had 40% grain and 60% forage. Stevia byproduct was included at 0, 25%, or 40% of diet dry matter. The byproduct is of very fine particle size and is relatively high in lignin. This resulted in higher dry matter intake, but lower milk production for the highest stevia diet. Abstract 2472: Evaluating feed sorting behavior and TMR composition in roughage intake control feeding systems. (26:38)Guests: Sophia Green and Dr. Heather White, University of Wisconsin-MadisonCo-host: Dr. Ryan Pralle, BalchemSophia evaluated feed sorting in a research intake control feeding system (RIC bins). Feed sorting primarily occurred in the last 12 hours of the feed day, and particle size was smaller at the end of the day than earlier. Compared to fresh feed at hour zero, the chemical composition of the diet did not change throughout the feed day. RIC bins did not introduce additional variance in nutrient consumption. Abstract 1603: Assessing an ex vivo assay with gastrointestinal tissue sections to investigate mucosal immune responses in dairy calves. (35:24)Guests: Paiton McDonald and Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State UniversityPaiton challenged explants from the ileum and mid-jejunum in the lab with rotavirus or E. coli compared to a control. Pathogen stimulation increased mRNA abundance of TNF and IL6 above control. Ileal sections secreted more cytokines than jejunal sections. Abstract 1466: The short-term effect of increasing doses of palmitic and stearic acid on plasma fatty acid concentration and mammary arteriovenous difference in Holstein cows. (40:17)Guests: Alanna Staffin and Dr. Kevin Harvatine, Penn State UniversityCo-host: Dr. Jeff Elliott, BalchemAlanna fed mid-lactation cows 0, 150, 300, 500, or 750 grams of palmitic acid, stearic acid, or no supplement control. Palmitic acid increased milk fat yield at lower doses compared to stearic acid. Alanna found that the mammary gland increases its arteriovenous (AV) difference and uptake of palmitic acid when higher concentrations are provided, but AV difference and uptake of stearic acid did not change. Abstract 2006: Does hay improve performance in pair-housed dairy calves? (50:00)Guests: Gillian Plaugher and Dr. Melissa Cantor, Penn State UniversityGillian fed pelleted hay to pair-housed dairy calves along with milk replacer and calf starter. Control calves received milk replacer and calf starter only. Hay-fed pairs grew faster than controls after day 21 and were heavier at day 70. Hay feeding did not impact calf starter DMI or feed efficiency. Abstract 1463: Dietary metabolizable protein and palmitic and oleic acids affect milk production in early lactation dairy cows. (1:02:03)Guests: Jair Parales-Giron and Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State UniversityCo-host: Dr. Clay ZimmermanJair fed two different levels of metabolizable protein and 3 different levels of supplemental fatty acids from 1 to 22 days in milk followed by a common diet to evaluate carryover effects to day 50. Metabolizable protein and fatty acid supplementation had additive effects on milk production. Cows fed the highest dose of both metabolizable protein and fatty acids produced 8.9 kg more energy-corrected milk per day compared to the low metabolizable protein diet without fatty acid supplementation.

This episode features speakers from the 2025 ADSA Opening Session Panel: Designing Dairy 2045—Envisioning the Future of Cows, Dairy Products, and Farms, which explored the long-term future of dairy.Dr. VandeHaar explains the idea behind creating the panel discussion for the opening session and his selection of the other three podcast guests as panel members. (2:02)Dr. Baes was the genomics expert on the panel. Her talk focused on what types of data have been collected on dairy cattle in the past and in the future, as well as the collaboration needed among different disciplines to ensure the right information is being collected in the appropriate way. (4:54)Dr. Hostens was the data analytics expert on the panel. He is a veterinarian by training, but has a strong interest and passion around big data. He notes that a “gut feeling is good, but data is better.” He talks about a project where an existing language model was trained with all Journal of Dairy Science abstracts since 1917 so that answers from chatbots would be fed by JDS knowledge. He talks about other ways this type of approach could be used in the future to provide answers to questions on-farm. (8:09)Eve is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Intelligence at DMI and was the food futurist expert on the panel. She notes that dairy's image is shifting to that of a health and wellness food. The question then becomes what is the future of health and wellness, and what does the dairy industry need to do to build towards that future? She talks about the roles of data and artificial intelligence in enabling us to design the foods of the future tailored to each individual. She advises that knowing more about your product than anyone else on the planet through technology and science allows you to anticipate what consumers are going to want and need in the future.   (14:33)The panel talks about genetic selection to produce particular components “naturally” rather than through food processing, where the industry is headed in regard to total milk production, breeding dairy cows for health, providing tools for making wise use of resources especially in developing countries, and how the future of big data could impact decisions made on-farm. (20:12)Eve talks about the consumer who has (processed) collagen in their coffee each morning but also demands clean, whole foods. Consumers want it all. She envisions a future where consumers will know the truth about how foods work in their body because they'll have the technology to measure it. The group goes on to talk about wearable technology like continuous glucose monitors and the variability that exists in the human population compared to variation in Holstein cows, for example. (35:05)The guests talk about where the gaps are in technology - what else do we need to take the next step? Dry matter intake might be one, but Dr. Baes notes that the Danish have technology through video of the feed bunk that allows them to predict intake with surprisingly high accuracy. (41:59)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (47:07)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

In this episode Emily Swann, an IBCLC and former labor and delivery nurse, shares her unconventional path from surfing and working in a tattoo shop to becoming a lactation consultant. She opens up about her own painful breastfeeding struggles, the importance of finding individualized support, and how mindset and intuition shaped her births and postpartum experience. Emily offers practical guidance for new moms—setting intentions, minimizing distractions, practicing quiet connection with baby, and choosing the right support—while emphasizing community, confidence, and trusting yourself through the transition into motherhood. She's currently expecting her third baby and brings insight on prenatal prep, real-world lactation care, and nurturing a positive postpartum experience. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course Learn more about the Build Your Village Summit 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

All breastfeeding and pumping mothers need support. But sometimes there are barriers, usually for women of color. Some of these barriers include inaccurate stereotypes, lack of resources and less opportunity to work with specialists of color, who can better relate to their situation. So, what does this racial divide mean for the lactation community? Today we're exploring some of the big issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Real Science Exchange Legacy Series, we celebrate the pioneers who have shaped the dairy industry. In this episode, we honor Dr. Bill Weiss, professor emeritus at The Ohio State University. This episode was recorded at the 2025 ADSA annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, where Dr. Weiss received the 2025 ADSA Award of Honor. Dr. Weiss shares about his early life, schooling, and academic career. (2:29)Panelists introduce themselves and how they know Bill. Dr. Firkins started at OSU one month before Dr. Weiss, Dr. St. Pierre was in graduate school with Dr. Weiss, and Dr. Tebbe was Dr. Weiss's last graduate student. (4:47)Dr. St. Pierre and Dr. Firkins share about Bill's deep contributions to the science of energy, protein, and trace mineral nutrition in dairy cattle. They note he was a great mentor to his students and an exceptional colleague. Dr. Weiss reflects on his career and the collaborations he had with his colleagues even though they were on different campuses. Dr. Tebbe underlines what a hard worker Dr. Weiss is, yet always had time for his students. (11:45)Panelists share stories about Bill's driving, winning 20 gallons of ice cream in a contest in graduate school, Bill's less serious side, and his love for cars and golf. They also tease him a bit for being a glutton for punishment and serving on both the 2001 NRC and NASEM committees. (19:06)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (29:11)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

In this episode, I share what I've been building for 2026 - Evolve Lactation Pros, a membership that address what lactation professionals actually need beyond clinical skills and business tactics. We talk about the gap in our training around processing our own experiences, the three pillars of advancing professionalism (sustainable ethics, physiologically-grounded practice, and public health integration), and why examining our own biases is essential work that no one else is providing. Plus, I introduce the first workshop coming to members: Lactation Practice Without Fear - helping you identify the hidden assumptions that can shape your clinical decisions.For too long, lactation consultants have practiced in isolation, navigating ethical dilemmas without guidance, watching tool-dependent approaches dilute the field's integrity, and struggling to sustain practices that honor both their values and their need to make a living.Professional organizations lack the resources to provide real community or practical support. The field is fragmenting across generational divides about ethics. Commercial pressures are pushing IBCLCs toward conflicts of interest. Social media rewards clickbait over evidence. And few are talking about how to navigate AI, develop IBCLC-specific clinical protocols, or position lactation support as the essential public health work it truly is.This cannot continue.The mission is clear:Advancing professionalism in the lactation field through sustainable ethics, physiologically-grounded practice, and public health integration so that integrity-driven practitioners thrive and families receive the breastfeeding care they deserve.The field needs a new infrastructure.We've already got professional organizations with membership dues and big conferences.We have training programs that teach tools and billing codes, clinical mentorships for before and after IBCLC certification, and plenty of options for continuing education.What do we need? A movement of integrity-driven practitioners who refuse to let the field lose its way.Evolve Lactation Pros is building that infrastructure and that movement.We provide what practitioners desperately need but cannot find anywhere else:Sustainable Ethics - frameworks for practicing with integrity while building financially viable careers, navigating WHO Code and professional standards in real-world scenarios, and resisting commercial pressures without martyrdom.Physiologically-Grounded Practice - clinical decision-making rooted in understanding how breastfeeding actually works, moving beyond tool-dependency to evidence-informed practice, and developing the “critical faith in breastfeeding on its own merits” that creates true expertise.Public Health Integration - positioning lactation support within broader public health frameworks, advocating for professional recognition and resources, and connecting individual practice to population-level impact.Evolve Lactation Pros is creating the community that doesn't exist.We are building the resources the field lacks.Frameworks for ethical decision-making. Protocols developed by and for IBCLCs. Guidance on emerging challenges like AI. Marketing strategies that work without compromising integrity. Clinical reasoning tools based on physiology, not products. Advocacy training that gives practitioners voice in policy conversations.We are elevating the entire profession.Because when individual practitioners practice with integrity, the whole field benefits.Because when enough of us understand physiology deeply, we shift what's considered normal practice.Because when we position ourselves as public health professionals, we change how the healthcare system sees and values our work.Because families thrive when they're cared for by resilient, skilled, ethical lactation consultants who are supported in their own growth.This is not about judgment. This is about standards.We're not dividing the field into “good” and “bad” practitioners. We're inviting committed practitioners to do the ongoing work of professional growth. We're acknowledging that none of us is perfect, all of us have biases, and excellence requires continuous reflection and learning.Evolve 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!00:00 Introduction to Office Hours and Reflection02:45 Navigating Changes in Lactation Care06:06 Resilience in Private Practice08:56 The Importance of Professional Organizations11:43 Diverse Credentials and Education in Lactation15:07 The Historical Perspective on Breastfeeding17:57 Zooming In and Out: Balancing Individual and Global Perspectives20:51 Ethical Considerations in Lactation Practice23:43 Creating a Framework for Ethical Decision Making28:28 Impact of Clinical Lactation on Families29:26 Integrating Advocacy into Lactation Practice30:45 The Role of Public Health in Lactation32:37 Creating a Supportive Community for Lactation Educators34:01 Workshop Insights: Personal Growth in Lactation Care36:37 Processing Personal Experiences in Lactation39:07 Identifying Biases in Lactation Practice41:59 The Importance of Continuous Learning44:25 Navigating Evidence-Based Practice in Lactation51:58 Public Health Integration and Lactation AdvocacyThanks 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! 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Send us a textAfter birth, many women are left blindsided by physical changes they never expected. Vaginal dryness, painful sex, recurring UTIs, and even emotional strain can all show up during breastfeeding — but most mothers are never told why. In this episode, we sit down with Sara Perelmuter, a third-year medical student at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Sara currently serves as president of the Sexual Medicine Research Team and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on reproductive and genitourinary health.Sara explains the hormonal shifts that mimic menopause in the postpartum period, why so many women are suffering in silence, and what the research reveals about both the prevalence of these symptoms and the safe, effective treatments available — including pelvic floor therapy, moisturizers, lubricants, and topical vaginal estrogen.These symptoms are common, but they are not inevitable. By naming and studying them, we open the door to treatment and better care.********** Needed

Are you looking to become an IBCLC and are having trouble finding clinical hours? Let Nancy and Barbara help! Deciding on which PATHWAY  The 3 exam eligibility pathways are open to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Each person must decide which pathway will work best for them. For more info, go here: https://ibclc-commission.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/lactation-specific-clinical-experience/ Pathway… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 103: Finding Lactation Clinical Hours appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Dr. Dahl presented a Real Science webinar on heat stress on April 1, 2025. You can find the webinar at balchem.com/realscience. This episode of Real Science Exchange further explores the key elements of Dr. Dahl's webinar.Dr. Dahl talks about geographical differences in whether farms provide cooling for dry or lactating cows. Cows get heat stressed long before humans. Some farms are concerned that using misters for cooling will add too much water to their manure handling systems. He notes a study comparing conventional misters and fans, no cooling, and smart soakers that only provide mist if a cow is present. When the total amount of water (drinking + cooling system) was evaluated, the smart soakers cooled as well as the conventional system, but used the same amount of water as the no cooling group.  (7:08)During the dry period, a main impact of heat stress is a reduction in dry matter intake. However, there are dramatic shifts in immune function and effects on mammary development and redevelopment in cows who experience heat stress in the dry period. This sets the stage for lower productivity in the next lactation. In addition, there are many negative impacts on the in utero calf from heat stress. Calves from heat stressed dams are challenged from a growth standpoint, in addition to organ development challenges in the mammary gland, ovaries, and immune system. These calves are less likely to make it through their first lactation, are less productive, and pass their poor production and survival phenotype on to their offspring. (14:28)Dr. Tao talks about when during the dry period to provide cooling for cows. Spoiler alert: the entire dry period! He also notes that bred heifers should have cooling provided for the last 60 days of gestation as well. Laura asks about the impact of heat stress on neonatal calves and how it may impact their mammary development. More research is needed in this area, and you also have to wait two years to collect data from the first lactation. Dr. Dahl notes that observations from season of birth data indicate lower longevity for calves who are born to heat stressed dams. (18:26)Milk production is decreased by 8-10 pounds per day for cows stressed during the dry period, and they also produce a lower volume of colostrum. Calves from heat stressed dams also have a lower rate of passive transfer of antibodies from colostrum. The panel talks about why that might be, whether or not those gut differences persist after calfhood, and how that might be related to growth differences between heat stressed and cooled calves. (27:30)What about reproduction? It appears that heat stress during the dry period has a negative impact on reproductive function in the subsequent breeding season. Recent research has indicated that calves experiencing heat stress in utero have poor gonadal development and lower follicular reserves. In addition, placental development is also negatively affected. Dr. Tao notes that heat stress negatively impacts mammary gland involution during the dry off period. All of this leads to a decrease in cow longevity. (35:36)Dr. Dahl describes a retrospective records study using Florida and California herds to evaluate cows in their fifth through eighth lactations. In Florida, about three-quarters of those animals were born in cooler parts of the year rather than in hotter months of the year. The pattern in California was similar, though not quite as extreme. (44:02)Dr. Tao and Dr. Dahl expand on the economics of cooling cows, including return on investment and the costs of not cooling. The guests also talk about some of their research abstracts at the 2025 ADSA meetings. (48:10)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (57:41)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Join me this week for a chat with Jacob Engelsman, author of Lactation for the Rest of Us.  Jacob talks about his work in a birthing clinic where it became apparent that resources where not available for non-birthing parents.  Jacob jumped in and did a lot of research and has shared the results of that research with us.

Guest: Emma Justice, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, NTMTCEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/pfd-problem-solvingTune in as we welcome one of our favorite humans, Emily Justice, a dedicated speech language pathologist with a wealth of experience working in the NICU and public schools in Boston. Join us for an engaging discussion about her path into speech therapy, her passion for supporting minority recruitment in the field, and her advocacy for accessible feeding therapy. We delve into important topics such as the necessity of instrumental swallow studies, the power of family and caregiver involvement in therapy, and the importance of interprofessional collaboration. This episode is packed with practical insights for therapists, caregivers, and anyone invested in improving pediatric feeding practices.About the Guest: Emma Justice, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, NTMTC, works full-time for Boston Public Schools and is the owner of Justice for Infant Feeding Therapy and Lactation. She specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing, with a focus on medical complexities and culturally diverse populations. Emma is certified in lactation counseling as well as neonatal touch and massage. She received her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University and completed her clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Emma has experience across several settings, including pediatric acute care, encompassing a Level III NICU, PICU, Oncology, Cleft and Craniofacial team, Aerodigestive team, and the well-baby Mother-Infant Unit. Additionally, Emma has experience in pediatric outpatient rehab, home health, and public school settings. She is a guest lecturer and the primary pediatric consultant for the Swallowing Wellness Center, where she teaches a course on pediatric swallow studies. Emma co-created BABY S.T.E.P. with Dr. Ianessa Humbert, an infant and pediatric adaptation of Humbert's S.T.E.P. (Swallowing Training Educational Portal), designed to provide accessible, affordable, and evidence-based swallowing education. She currently serves on ASHA's topic committee for Pediatric Feeding Disorders and has presented nationally on topics related to pediatric dysphagia and cultural disparities.

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you seen advertisements for milk supply supplements? Things like herbalsupplements and lactation cookies? Have you ever wondered if they work? TodayDianne and Abby discuss supplements, what works, and they breakdown a recentstudy for you about a popular herb used for milk supply. Don't miss this 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!Today's episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Things we talked about:Supplements are all over the internet [8:01]Medications [10:58]Fenugreek [13:06]Placebo affect is real [17:06]Do you feel like they are helping? [20:50]The Moringa study [21:38]Dosage [23:20]Supplements are not regulated [24:15]Lactation cookies and brownies [26:17]Is it truly a milk supply problem? [27:50]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/crushing-breastfeeding-myths-in-2023/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/separation-anxiety/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/Scott Holmes

"You probably shouldn't learn how to swim when you're drowning." That one hit me hard—and it's exactly why this episode exists.Whether you're a first-time mama, or you've had a difficult breastfeeding journey before, this conversation is going to leave you feeling empowered, educated, and supported. I sat down with Jamie Zaki, an IBCLC, doula, nurse, and mom of five (yes, five!), to talk about how to prepare for breastfeeding before baby arrives.Jamie shares her real, raw postpartum story—including giving up her nursing school seat due to lack of pumping accommodations—and how it sparked her passion to support other mamas through education and advocacy. This episode is full of truth bombs, prep tips, and gentle reminders that you are not alone—and it can be different this time.Show Notes HERE!Where to Find Jaimie:InstagramWebsitePodcastLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramTop 5 Breastfeeding MistakesGET IN TOUCH!