Podcasts about World Breastfeeding Week

The Vieux Fort Wellness Centre has placed a special focus on improving breastfeeding support, during Saint Lucia's month-long observance of World Breastfeeding Week. A series of presentations were held on Aug. 14, that aimed to educate mothers, staff, and the public on the critical benefits of breastfeeding. The event featured presentations on key topics such as nutrition during and after pregnancy, testimonies about the importance of breastfeeding, breast care, proper milk expression and storage techniques, and the correct latching techniques. For details: https://www.govt.lc/news/vieux-fort-wellness-centre-amplifies-breastfeeding-support-during-breastfeeding-month

The Milk Diaries is back!!! Natasha Vargas Cooper, my cofounder of Radical Moms Union comes on to talk about the World Breastfeeding Week action against Bobbie and their investors with Teeny-Weeny-Beanies. Why we decided to target the investors and what was Bobbie's response?? Thank you to everyone who participated in this campaign. If you would like to get involved, please follow @radical_moms_union on instagram and subscribe to our substack: https://radicalmomsunion.substack.com/

Closing the Gap: Ensuring Breastfeeding Support for All - this is the theme of World Breastfeeding Week this year.Evolve Lactation is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I recently wrote a book that captures the essence of how to ensure this support in the critical first week of breastfeeding.When mothers don't get the support they need right from the start, it dramatically decreases the chances that they will continue breastfeeding, ESPECIALLY in developed countries.That's the key part - accessibility of breast pumps and infant formula in developed countries, while they can be life-saving, also makes it easier to forego providing ACTUAL lactation support, and many hospitals and so-called breastfeeding “supporters” find it easier to simply encourage pumping or formula use when what mothers SAY they wish to do is to feed their babies at the breast.The mismatch of support is confusing and unfair, and the concept of informed choice is all but forgotten when people tell mothers that all these options are essentially equal.I've hesitated to call this out because there's nuance to it and I want to be sure that I can be clear.Recommending the use of a breast pump or formula CAN absolutely be part of a totally appropriate plan that has been constructed by a skilled lactation care provider who has performed an assessment and created the plan in collaboration with the family.What is inappropriate is using pumping or formula feeding as a way to avoid having to provide actual lactation support.While it might look like lactation support from the outside, it is most decidedly not.This happens so frequently in the first 100 hours of a baby's life, and it's crucial that we examine this so that we can close the gap.Thanks for reading Evolve Lactation! This post is public so please feel free to share it.Let's look at some stories and explore this a bit more because it's a good way to understand how some new families are getting all the support they need while others are being sabotaged by people who think they're helping or people who don't care enough to even try.Which of these represent actual support?* Baby born at 35 weeks in a hospital under the care of a midwife who is also an IBCLC; thorough assessment of feeding throughout first 48 hours of life; feeding outcomes are not within normal limits; parents and midwife discuss options together which include continued breastfeeding plus hand expression of milk to feed baby using a cup, using a supplemental nurser to feed formula while baby breastfeeds (after assessment to ensure this young baby with immature feeding skills can actually handle a higher flow of milk), and using a bottle to provide formula as a supplement to breastfeeding while milk production is increasing, family is educated about how infant formula affects microbiome and how to ensure baby is not overfed. Family makes decision about how to proceed.* Baby born at 38 weeks in a hospital and is examined by a pediatrician at 24 hours to determine health for discharge; mother reports that baby fed nearly every hour during the night; physician becomes concerned about baby getting enough despite baby having normal diaper output and being otherwise healthy, informs mother that it would be “a good idea” to give some formula after every breastfeeding session “just to make sure.” No other education about breastfeeding is provided.* Baby born at 39 weeks in a hospital and struggling to latch over first 36 hours; formula feeding instituted in first 3 hours of life per hospital staff concerns about establishing breastfeeding; no lactation consultants are available to the patient; no education about hand expression is provided; a breast pump is set up and instructions for use given by nursing staff at around 24 hours postpartum; upon discharge, official instructions are to continue pumping and a “friendly” encouragement is given to “just pump, it's easier than trying to get a lazy baby to latch anyway.”* Hospital struggling financially, decides not to renew their Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative status, decreases staffing for lactation support, eliminates their outpatient lactation clinic; resumes receipt of formula at no charge from formula manufacturer so that “we can make sure ALL babies get fed.”* Baby born at 40 weeks, 4th time mother informs hospital staff that she intends to exclusively formula feed. Staff ensures that she is educated about how to manage onset of milk production to avoid engorgement and provided with contact information should she need additional information or assistance with suppressing milk. Staff ensures she is provided information on safe preparation of infant formula and paced bottle feeding.* Pediatrician sees mother and baby in office at 1 week, mother is tearful as she describes her constant struggle to understand if her baby is getting enough milk, mentions that she had postpartum depression with a previous baby. No assessment of breastfeeding is done, no education about breastfeeding is provided. Mother is encouraged by pediatrician to “start pumping so you can see how much your baby is getting” and given no instructions on how to obtain or use a breast pump, nor any information about safe bottle feeding and storage of expressed milk, nor any discussion of warning signs to watch for in her mental health status. Pediatrician reassures mother that she, herself, was an exclusive pumper and her baby turned out fine.* 1-month old baby is assessed thoroughly by a highly-trained IBCLC who notes dysfunctional sucking and restricted movement of tongue; refers to ENT. Mother calls ENT's office for an appointment to have baby evaluated for possible diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional feeding and is given an appointment time in 3 months time. When she asks how she should feed the baby in the meantime, doctor's office staff tells her to “just keep trying” and if the baby gets hungry enough they'll figure it out.* Baby born at 37 weeks in the hospital with a doula present; doula follows up at home for postpartum care and assistance several times in first week and twice weekly thereafter. At 3 weeks, mother takes baby to a lactation clinic because baby has still not regained birth weight and milk production seems to be decreasing. IBCLC works with mother to create a full lactation management plan to increase baby's intake and mother's milk production. When doula next visits, mother fills her in on the plan and doula dismisses it, saying that the baby “just needs to breastfeed and don't worry about doing all that extra stuff.”* Mother of a preterm baby in the NICU is discouraged when staff discusses possibility of adding human milk fortifier to her expressed milk and asks to talk to an IBCLC. A meeting is arranged where an IBCLC, a registered dietitian, and a neonatal physician's assistant are all present to engage in conversation with mother about using fortified human milk, information about risks and benefits is provided to mother in advance so she can think about it, mother is encouraged to ask questions and the team works with her to consider all options, including waiting a bit longer, starting it right away, and avoiding it completely.Lots of babies get formula, and lots of new parents use breast pumps.The issue at hand is how they end up there.Did they actually have the information they needed to choose them?Did they actually get the lactation support they needed at the time they needed it?Is it what they wanted to do or what they ended up doing because they didn't know what else to do?Did anyone really help them and show them the respect they deserve?So many times, we hear from mothers who do not feel they were supported.But there are also times we hear from people who don't even realize how unsupported they were.They think that their “breastfeeding-supportive doctor” was really helping when they patted them on the back and said “it's so good that you tried but since it's not working you should stop.”They think that the postpartum nurses who helped them work on latching really did everything they could before bringing in some formula.They think that the person on their social media feed who said that pumping was just easier so they should not stress so much about breastfeeding really had their best interests in mind.They think that the formula ads they read which promised them that a little bit of formula would save their mental health and ensure they got more sleep were factual health information and the company really cares about them.Fake lactation support can be hard to spot if you don't know what to look forI hope that if you are here, reading this, that you already understand the difference between true and fake lactation support.But if you are feeling a bit shaky about what I've said here because you're not sure where the line in the sand really is, or you've received this article as a Share from someone else, here are some rules of thumb:* If you're not trained in lactation, the kindest and most effective thing you can do is to ensure that your friend/relative/coworker/stranger in the coffee shop knows exactly how to get qualified lactation help. Avoid the urge to give advice you are unqualified to give.* No matter who you are and how you are trained and certified, never make up an answer to a question about breastfeeding or lactation; this isn't about your best guess or what you “think” is right. Refer to someone who is trained to answer the question.* If you are qualified to provide peer breastfeeding support and lactation education (information only), do that and do it well. However, beyond educating on the normal physiology of breastfeeding, it's out of your scope. Refer up to someone who can figure out why this dyad isn't falling within normal limits.* If you are qualified to “counsel” on lactation, do that, and if the problem exceeds your scope of practice, knowledge, or experience level, refer up.* If you are qualified to provide skilled lactation support because you are an IBCLC, you're the one who has the training to help people with complex lactation situations, like medical complications. You are qualified to recommend changes to a feeding plan as part of the larger healthcare team including the dyad's physicians and, where available, a breastfeeding medicine physician.It's always better to offer kindness and understanding and encouragement to get qualified help than to try to offer advice you are not qualified to give.Misinformation harms breastfeeding relationships, and well-intentioned but incorrect breastfeeding information is harmful.Stay alert and help the parents in your care avoid fake lactation support and find actual lactation support.Thanks for sticking with me on this long journey. I appreciate that you have taken the time to read!If you have a moment, it would be amazing if you shared this with someone you know who a)would be interested and or b)needs to read it.This Evolve Lactation post is public so please feel free to share it!Evolve Lactation is a reader-supported publication. 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Before the start of another academic year, we focus on safeguarding and what it means for children and students with Priya Mitchell, social worker and mental health practitioner and Sally Graham, part of the pastoral team at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park It's World Breastfeeding Week – we look at how breastfeeding plays a crucial role in the early development of children and how mothers can also benefit from it with Lactation Consultant Louise Ormerod. We also speak with Ayesha Hamad Alhosani from the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority regarding the Parent-friendly Label (PFL) program and its goals in supporting working parents in the UAEWe dive into the art of manifestation today, August 8 where the repetition of the number 8 symbolises abundance, with Ira Poladko‘Sunburning' is trending on TikTok which some influencers claim can heal acne so we get the dermatologist's take- Dr Tabassum Behlim from American Hospital Dubai joins usAnd today's summer camp focuses on STEM, Shubhangi Singh of Pure Minds Academy gives us details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- In alignment with the global observance of World Breastfeeding Week from August 1st to 7th, Saint Lucia is extending its celebration throughout the entire month of August. To mark this important observance, the Ministry has organized a series of educational sessions and workshops at Wellness Centres Island wide.   This year's theme, “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” underscores the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs' steadfast commitment to promoting and supporting breastfeeding across the island.   Chief Nutritionist, Lisa Hunt, highlights the essential role of healthcare professionals in providing personalized support and information to breastfeeding mothers, “The doctor can provide help and advice to mothers on how to feed their babies. They can educate them on how breastfeeding can protect them and their babies from some health risks. Doctors can also inform pregnant women about what to expect and encourage them to seek assistance as needed. Nutritionists and dietitians can support breastfeeding by advising mothers on healthy food choices to help fuel milk production, while the nurse can provide information, guidance and support the mother during her breastfeeding journey. ”   The events aim to empower breastfeeding mothers and spotlight the extensive support systems available to them, from healthcare professionals to community support groups.   The Ministry encourages community members to support breastfeeding mothers. Whether through words of encouragement, providing a comfortable space for breastfeeding, or sharing educational resources, every effort counts in making Saint Lucia a supportive environment for breastfeeding.   Breastfeeding has profound benefits, not only nurturing the bond between mother and child but also enhancing the health of both. It reduces the risk of several diseases in children and mothers alike and has been proven to be associated with higher intelligence scores in children.

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually from the 1st to the 7th of August, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and their babies. In 2024, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is extending the celebration throughout the entire month of August, under the theme “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.” Breastfeeding support can manifest in many ways, including from local communities, healthcare professionals, employers, healthcare institutions, families, and society at large.   At the national level, government support plays a crucial role in providing maternity protection to safeguard the health and rights of women and their babies. This comprehensive support network is essential in ensuring that breastfeeding mothers receive the encouragement and assistance they need to successfully breastfeed. This month-long initiative is a celebration of breastfeeding mothers and their unique journeys. It also serves as a platform to highlight and promote various ways to support breastfeeding, emphasizing that everyone can play a part in this vital aspect of public health.

It is World Breastfeeding Week and Breastfeeding Awareness Month! A huge percentage of moms plan to breastfeed but by 6 months only 25% of moms are exclusively breastfeeding.   There are silent killers of your milk and Doula Liz is chatting about them today. What are 4 killers of your milk supply? Stress Medications Sleep Training Bounce Back Culture   Make sure you are filling in your nutrient gaps Breastfeeding with Needed Code esandoz20 https://needed.sjv.io/c/4858121/1770238/20859   Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie   Sponsors: Go to jennikayne.com and use the code JOY to get 15% off   Become a Doula! https://elizabethjoy--theautonomymommy.thrivecart.com/academy-bonus-bundle/   YouTube Video of This Episode: https://youtu.be/sixqMHC5VKM

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Matron Sharon Gamon and Liz Halliday, midwives at Private Midwives to discuss their new research on British people's opinions of breastfeeding and World Breastfeeding Week.

World Breastfeeding Week is taking place this week. It highlights the diversity of breastfeeding mothers and the support that families, communities, and healthcare professionals can provide for them throughout their breastfeeding journeys. Stasha Jordan, Executive Director of the South African Breastmilk Reserve, joins Gugs Mhlungu. The group supports the relatively new idea of pasteurizing and storing breast milk to help premature babies who might need access to it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Melissa and Lindi discuss the start of World Breastfeeding Week, how it came to be a celebration at Latched Mama, and what to expect from LM this year. The two recall their own breastfeeding experiences, how their experiences varied with each child, and share what they would tell their past selves when breastfeeding for the first time.

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New to the pod? Welcome! I invite you to take the free Extended Breastfeeding Quiz to learn which stage of toddler nursing you are currently in, as well as to provide you with specific tips based on where you are in your nursing and weaning journey. Click HERE to get started! August 1st kicks off World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month. In this episode, Erin discusses: - The themes of each - Why advocacy matters - Her own experience re-entering the workforce - Why making even small changes for those who come after us can be a big deal! Q&A of the day from Janine: "Do you think I can still nurse my child to sleep at night but then still cut out night nursing? I don't want to confuse her, but I'd love if I could nurse her to sleep still." Wins & Whines of the week: Gluten free bread, cool weather, the Olympics becoming more breastfeeding friendly, and her dirty garage. Episode Links: - World Breastfeeding Week - National Breastfeeding Month - Olympic Committee Will Provide Breastfeeding Athletes Hotel Rooms - Gluten Free Bread - Mr. Ferris and His Wheel - children's book - Book a Consult with Erin - Find Erin on Instagram - say hello!

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To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week we are bringing you a 4 part mini series covering off the top questions we receive about breastfeeding. So why not start at the beginning with what you can expect in the first 6 weeks of breastfeeding an infant.For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 3In this podcast we discussThe changes you can expect in your milkWhat is cluster feeding and whether it is normalWhat is normal and what is not in terms of sensationsWhen and where to go for helpChanges that occur in bub's digestive system and their poos... and so much more!Some other resources we mention or you might enjoy:Australian Breastfeeding Association helplineToday's episode is brought to you by Haakaa. We absolutely love Haakaa's range of sustainable and eco friendly breastfeeding products including their Silicone Breast Pump and Ladybug Milk Collectors. Both Luka and Kate have used and loved them throughout their breastfeeding journey. They also have a range of other products for mum and bub like nappy cream, teethers, milk storage bags and more. Use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 10% off until 31st December 2024. Visit www.haakaa.co.nzFollow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

It's World Breastfeeding Week! To celebrate I am offering a whopping 40% off my Positive Breastfeeding and Postnatal Course. Bite sized, evidenced based education on all things breastfeeding and life with a newborn - all for only $58! Just enter the code BREASTFEEDINGWEEK24 at the checkout to apply your discount.In today's podcast episode I share my favourite breastfeeding tips of all time -  whether you're currently pregnant and planning to breastfeed, or are currently breastfeeding your little one, I am sure you'll find something helpful in this episode!I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review  on your favourite podcast player. Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.

Welcome to Episode 244 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we're excited to catch up with the wonderful Yara, a psychologist who specialises in motherhood. We've had the pleasure of chatting with her a few times before. Yara runs Life After Birth Psychology, and today, we're diving into the topic of identity loss—a feeling many of us experience but don't always know how to put into words. Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about navigating this part of the motherhood journey. We hope you enjoy legends and we're so happy to be back!!! Resources mentioned: fairplaylife.com lifeafterbirth.com.au   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.    Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto! Head over to iltutto.com.au to use our code 'Feeding15' by 30th August and celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in comfort and style with our friends at iL Tutto.

In this episode, Renee shares some great tips on how to prepare for breastfeeding. She talks about how important it is to connect with other moms and learn from their experiences. Renee also stresses the value of taking breastfeeding courses and getting advice from lactation consultants. She covers practical advice like understanding your own body and how to hand express colostrum. Plus, she gives helpful tips on staying nourished and hydrated to keep your energy up. Renee also introduces some fantastic resources and products to make the breastfeeding journey a bit easier. Tune in!Learn more about Dr Renee White and Fill Your Cup Postpartum Doulas:Want to be nurtured and nourished after the birth of your baby, have a peek at our doula offerings.If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further.

Welcome to the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we're dedicating this episode to the beautiful journey of breastfeeding, all of you incredible moms, and the people who support you. Our host, Lisa Paladino, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), is here to celebrate the power of breastfeeding and share her expertise on topics brought up during a live q & a on Instagram. Remember, if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, feel free to reach out. Your stories and queries inspire us to create content that addresses your concerns and celebrates your journey. Some Highlights from the live chat: Breastfeeding as a Superpower Preparing to Return to Work: Lisa's Advice Unraveling the Mystery of Why So Many Tongue Ties MTHFR Mutation: Lisa addresses a frequently asked question: "What is the MTHFR mutation, and does it have any connection to tongue ties?" Initiating Breastfeeding at 5 Days Old: A concerned listener asks whether it's too late to start breastfeeding at 5 days old if their infant hasn't latched yet. Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Together, let's continue to explore the wonders of parenting and well-being. Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and parent's programs: https://www.tonguetieexperts .net/Links Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year across the world from August 1 — August 7. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its advantages. Dr Lalitha Krishnan, a Neonatologist & Paediatrician, elucidates proper breastfeeding techniques and address common questions. Produced by Renuka T - உலகம் முழுவதும் ஒவ்வோர் ஆண்டும் ஆகஸ்ட் 1 முதல் 7ஆம் தேதி வரை ‘உலகத் தாய்ப்பால் வாரம்' கடைபிடிக்கப் படுகிறது. இந்தப்பின்னணியில் புதிதாகப் பிறந்த குழந்தைக்கு பாலூட்டுவது தொடர்பில் தாய்மாருக்கான சில ஆலோசனைகளை வழங்குகிறார் புதிதாகப் பிறந்த குழந்தைகள் தொடர்பில் சிறப்பு நிபுணத்துவம் பெற்றவரும் குழந்தைகள் நல மருத்துவருமான Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician Dr லலிதா கிருஷ்ணன். அவரோடு உரையாடுகிறார் றேனுகா துரைசிங்கம்

EPISODE SUMMARY:About Allied Foundation:We aim to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its advantages. Transitioning to parenthood can be overwhelming. It is a unique period for mother and baby. Hear from our breastfeeding experts, Lauren Macaluso, MD of Macaluso Medicine and Lena Edelstein, MD both breastfeeding medicine physicians offering lactation support. About Allied Physicians Group: The physicians at Allied Physicians Group provide comprehensive healthcare to families in the New York Metropolitan area. Our practice locations include Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, and Orange Counties. The physicians, clinicians, and staff of Allied take great pride in our care for children and families. Your family can expect unparalleled healthcare and compassionate service whenever you enter our doors.Allied Foundation is a for-impact, 501C3 organization committed to improving the health and well-being of people in our communities. We focus on newborn support (Diaper Bank and Milk Depots), Period SupplyBank, Early Childhood Literacy, Community Education and Service. Service within the community is at the forefront of everything they do and those they are fortunate to help. Website: www.alliedfoundation.org - https://alliedphysiciansgroup.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thealliedfoundation - https://www.facebook.com/AlliedPhysiciansGroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allied_foundation/?hl=en - https://www.instagram.com/alliedphysiciansgroup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliedfoundation/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliedpg/ #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingart #breastfeedinginpublic #breastfeedingisbeautiful #breastfeedingawarenessTune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Today we are talking all about what World Breastfeeding Week is and why I feel a lot of pressure around this week.Did you know that every year there is a different theme for World Breastfeeding Week? I share what this year's theme is and why it is so important. I answer questions on what your rights are as an employee if you are breastfeeding. We cover tips on what to do if your employer gives you push back. I even share my thoughts on how often you should be pumping at work and what to wear to make yourself the most comfortable while you are pumping.I hope you are able to navigate your back to work breastfeeding experience well. And I want this episode to help you feel more confident as you navigate this journey!Sponsor: Mimi and Pal - use code ‘BEMYBREASTFRIEND15' for 15% offFrequently Asked Questions – Pumping Breast Milk at WorkFact Sheet #73: FLSA Protections for Employees to Pump Breast Milk at Workbemybreastfriends Pumping On The Go Shopping GuideZomee Collection Cup alternative to Legendairy Milk Collection Cupuse Kristen15 for 15% off + free nipple ruler with purchaseaffiliateFollow @bemybreastfriend on Instagrambemybreastfriend.combemybreastfriend Amazon Storebemybreastfriend YouTube

World Breastfeeding Week runs August 1-7, and we have some experts from the Gaston County Public Health Department stop by to talk about resources that are available to any new moms in our community. 

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It's World Breastfeeding Week. It's a topic we cover regularly on this show, and when we do it always gets a huge response – from the lack of help for new mums to Ireland's low uptake – it seems people have a lot of worries around breastfeeding. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Katie Mugan, Lactation Consultant, Nurse, and mum of 4 who answered all your breastfeeding questions...

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Something is missing in modern parenthood. Parents find a lot of messaging in their lives but not a lot of actual information about how to implement things. Social media is an easy structure on which to place blame, but truly all media holds some responsibility. Cherry-picked research articles framed in ways to grab attention, advertising space offered to anyone who can pay, mis- and dis-information peddlers protected by free speech - these all play a role in how parents are constantly shown bits and pieces of facts and myths, broken up and dissociated from a larger framework that would give any of them context. Commercial influencers and companies say whatever they need to say to earn money. It might be based on fact but missing large pieces of relevant perspective. It could be based on myths that persist despite being scientifically refuted, or simply presented in a confusing way. (Here I am thinking specifically of infant formula manufacturers telling parents that breastfeeding causes mental health issues and formula does not - one of those things that could seem simple if you aren't given all of the information.) A long time ago I wrote on a piece of paper that “nothing means anything by itself.” I go back to that thought all the time. Perspective and context are absolutely everything. Nothing is simple. Even if you have the type of personality which sees the world as black or white, A or B, good or bad, you are still taking things into account when you do that. I spend a lot of time thinking about what would make things better for parents who want to breastfeed* their babies. How could we simplify things so that they had the information they needed before they even need it?The problem is that we can't simplify it. It's complex. It's nuanced and personal and related to so many things that it isn't possible to distill everything down to the simplest messages that will resonate for everyone. Tell me a universal “truth” about lactation and I'll show you an example of an exception. We try and try to create messages that are positive and informative and useful for all, and in the end there's always at least one negative response OR a person who tells you that it didn't work that way for them. One of the concepts I teach my students and interns is exactly this: there's no one way to solve any lactation problem your client brings you. If you think there is, you are not providing client-centered care. A messaging ecosystem I built recently revolves around these 2 tenets: breastfeeding is important, and breastfeeding help is available. I stand behind these statements because I believe they are helpful to many, but I know for a fact that there are exceptions. Breastfeeding IS important, but there are cases where it is less important or holds more risk than not breastfeeding. Help IS available to many folks, but unfortunately, it is not always accessible, affordable, of high quality, culturally-matched, etc. In the end, though, these 2 statements make for a solid foundation on which I can make many points of conversation. They allow me to expand in ways that I need to expand in specific settings. It is never simple to talk about breastfeeding. The longer I am involved in activities which require me to do so, the more I feel that in my bones. One of the most popular social media posts I have ever made is here: It's 100% true. No matter who is involved in a conversation about lactation, they are involved on a personal level. Think you're talking to someone who has no horse in that race? Chances are, someone they love has one. When you talk about breastfeeding, people find meaning far beyond your intentions. We have a responsibility to be sensitive to that, but more importantly, those of us who have been privileged to become educated about it have a responsibility to share our knowledge in ways that can improve things for others. Ultimately, that means that people will be sharing their knowledge in a wide variety of ways, and sometimes those ways won't resonate with us personally. We just have to remember that they will resonate with others. This is never more obvious than during events like National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week. We will all do well - including me - to show grace and continue to elevate all voices which endeavour to share wisdom and knowledge about breastfeeding in nuanced and complex ways, even if their tone or wording feels uncomfortable to us. I also think that the responsibility to share our knowledge also shows up in the ways we choose to serve families. If it has been on your heart and mind to teach prenatal breastfeeding education, I'm feeling that lately, too. Because I have recently been working with lactation folks who want to rediscover or redefine their purpose in this work, the topic of prenatal education keeps surfacing. When you know your specific reasons, objectives, and the people you most want to serve as a lactation care provider, developing a prenatal breastfeeding course is a natural fit. While hospitals and obstetric practices may offer their patients online education about breastfeeding, it is inherently generic and basic. Breastfeeding isn't generic or basic, and as previously established, it's not simple. Why should a prenatal breastfeeding course be basic? You could use your specific talents, knowledge, background, cultural reality, language, past career perspective, or whatever is really unique about YOU to develop a prenatal breastfeeding course that targets your intended audience. We don't have to just pick what kind of course to teach from topics like “getting started” or “how to combine breastfeeding with work.” With the technology available to us, we can create really special courses and find exactly the right people to teach. And we don't have to limit ourselves to teaching only pregnant folks, either - we can develop supportive courses that are available on-demand to new parents with babies and toddlers that educate them on the current realities of their feeding journeys.Of course, educating folks about breastfeeding helps them understand the importance of getting help if they need it, it brings them into peer support groups, and it builds up those relationships we most need in our lactation practices. It helps parents feel good about how they are being proactive and getting prepared. It helps them get answers to questions that cause them to doubt themselves or their choices. It helps, period. The theme of National Breastfeeding Month this year is “This Is Our Why.” What is your why, and how could you develop a way of teaching and supporting breastfeeding families that honors your why? Thank you for reading Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC at ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe

In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week and this years theme ‘Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference For Working Parents' host Beth is joined by Courtney Garland, registered nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and pediatric sleep specialist to talk about how you can prepare to return to the paid workplace when your baby is still being breastfed.  We discuss practical strategies for navigating conversations with your boss, what equipment you should have on hand, how often you will need to pump during the work day and strategies to help your baby take the bottle.  Episode resources:  Courtney's website and Instagram https://mamalinc.com/mama-linc-online-classes/ @mamalinc Australian Breastfeeding Association milk storage guidelines https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/storing-ebm  Episode sponsor:  This episode of Growing is brought to you by Sleepybelly. Sleepybelly's pregnancy pillow is honestly a game changer for pregnant women everywhere. It is no secret that getting comfortable in bed when you are pregnant becomes increasingly difficult as the months tick on. Sleepybelly's unique design provides support for your back side and tummy, helping you to drift off and achieve a deeper, more restful sleep. Sleepybelly are so confident that you will love their pillow that they offer a 30-night money back guarantee. You can get 10% off your pillow with the code BWB10. Visit www.sleepybelly.com.au to shop now.

World Breastfeeding Week 2023 begins today. Professor Louise Kenny, Executive Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of Liverpool & Professor of Maternal and Foetal Health explained the benefits of breastfeeding.

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Katie leads the way in our conversation about Breastfeeding and Weaning as a whole family commitment. How this commitment looks and what challenges are faced vary from the planning and beginning stages of Breastfeeding, to the ongoing efforts to sustain it, and to the inevitable concluding process of Weaning. All of these stages have emotional, relational, and practical components, so listen in this week as we discuss: Helpful tips for getting off to the best start to your Breastfeeding jounrey The importance of your Village for support and comfort Partner focused tips for connecting and supporting the journey every step of the way and so much more Reference links for this episode include: Katie's weekly support group: /www.thenestfamilyresource.com/parenting Previous Breastfeeding episode: https://www.babytalkpodcast.net/infant-feeding-pt-1-breastfeeding-basics/ Previous Partner focused perspective: https://www.babytalkpodcast.net/infant-feeding-pt-2-partners-pumping-and-planning-ahead/ ***** Katie now has a weekly FREE Embracing Pregnancy prenatal group offering over at the Nest that meets via Zoom every Tuesday at 12 noon Pacific. This weekly pregnancy Q&A meetup is run by a rotating panel of prenatal practicioners and features frequent guests that come from a wide range of perinatal support services inlcuding ayurvedic nutritionists, midwives, and acupunturists. Come check it out to learn more about these various services in a warm, welcoming environment.  Katie also continues to offer her FREE weekly Embracing Parenthood Postpartum support meetup via Zoom every Thursday at 1pm PST. Katie runs these herself, so please drop on in to experience more of her wisdom, grace, and compassion in person. https://www.thenestfamilyresource.com/parenting ***** Like what we have to say? Subscribe to the channel, like this show, and come see us over at the Nest and Welcome To Fatherhood! For more information on Katie DaMota and Nest Family Resource please visit: https://www.thenestfamilyresource.com For more information on David Arrell, his book Welcome To Fatherhood, and his other coaching and consulting offerings please visit: https://www.welcometofatherhood.com ***** Podcast music credit for The Road Ahead: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/the-road-ahead License code: YQSX0VF4MX6S3N8K Photo credit: https://www.pexels.com/

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, which falls on August 1 - August 7, 2023. Joining us on the podcast is Amberley Harris of Maternal Instincts. Amberley Harris is a certified and endorsed midwife working in private practice, offering breastfeeding support in Melbourne's eastern suburbs and through virtual consultations.In today's episode, Amberley and I will talk about:Some eye-opening statistics about breastfeeding rates in Australia and their impact on the health of babies;The biggest challenges faced by mothers when learning how to breastfeed;Valuable tips to increase the chances of successful breastfeeding;The numerous benefits of breastfeeding for both the baby and the mother, including:Nutritional;Immune;Intellectual;Maternal;Emotional and Social.The various reasons why some mothers find it difficult to breastfeed, such as:Conflicting advice;Generational barriers;Sexualisation of women's breasts;Inflexible workplace policies;Cultural influences.How pregnant individuals can prepare themselves for a successful breastfeeding journey;Her inspiring 662 movement;The importance of the breast crawl;Amberley's membership program for breastfeeding support and her much-awaited documentary.We hope this episode has shed light on the incredible benefits of breastfeeding and the challenges mothers may face. Whether you're a mother, a partner, a friend, or a healthcare professional, let's spread awareness and create an environment that encourages and normalises breastfeeding. Don't forget to check out Amberley's membership program and documentary for more valuable insights and support. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!Episode Links:Podcast - Episode 7: A Simple Way to Improve Your Kid' Gut and Immune HealthFurther Reading - The 5 Foods You're Feeding Your Child That Trigger Eczema

Melissa and Lindi discuss the history of the world breastfeeding week sales at Latched Mama. They chat about how it started, the different promotions each year, and mention a few snippets of what we have to look forward to for this year!  

There isn't anything you can say about breastfeeding in our culture that won't be met with vitriol and accusations. It can be true, it can be your personal experience, it can be the literal results of a well-done scientific study that was not funded by industry or anyone with a financial or reputational stake in the outcome. If you say “breastfeeding,” it will be met with polite argument at best, insult and accusation at worst. We know this is where we are, and we work really hard to create messaging that will help spread accurate information about breastfeeding and human milk in a way that educates and influences those in a position to make a personal choice about feeding their infants or to influence others' choices. It's complex, but we do the work because we know it matters. Occasionally, though, we experience these moments of Many Eyes Upon Us because of some large or significant or splashy study about breastfeeding that the mainstream media picks up and amplifies. (Also happens predictably each August during World Breastfeeding Week.) Now, admittedly, I am biased toward research which gives me something tangible that I can use to impact my lactation clients right now, something I can tell my client with the non-latching baby or the difficulty finding the right routine to make exclusive pumping work in their situation. I want practical stuff, clinical things. I want to help people feel successful with their lactation journeys right now. Research about long-term outcomes is useful, but it's not helpful to me on a day-to-day basis. I need to know it, and I value it for its part in the larger picture of why breastfeeding is important. (I say that with full confidence that it will anger someone who will say that I am biased because I say that breastfeeding is important. But we cannot refute that breastfeeding is the physiological norm for the mammal, which we are. I am biased toward things which are important to upholding the physiological norm, like being able to breathe without impediment, not being infected by pathogens, consuming high-quality nutrients that fuel the body, moving one's limbs without pain, etc - you see, all things all I am biased toward which serve to preserve health and survival over the lifespan, and breastfeeding is one of those things.)The study currently being screamed aloud talks about long-term cognitive outcomes of breastfeeding. Cool. But can I please get a study on pump flange size and impact on milk output? How about some on the “new mastitis protocol?” What about the best wound care regimen for babies who have had a tongue tie revision? If you are a person who loves breastfeeding and human milk and want to see it shouted from the rooftops, then this study about cognitive outcomes is pretty easy to get behind. But it doesn't really help us today. It doesn't actually give us something new to say or do in the hospital room of an exhausted, overwhelmed new mother who is trying to decide how important breastfeeding truly is to her as she's struggling. It does not help me offer better technique to the lactating parent of a 4-month old whose milk production is falling off when they are still pumping the same amount of times per day. I can't use this information about cognition outcomes on a regular basis. You can't say to someone who is in tears over their lactation situation that “breastfeeding makes babies smarter!” Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That's why I don't engage in social media battles about things like this. You won't see me debating online about a study. Most of the people who are online yelling at you about this do not understand any of the context this comes with. Sure, many responses to this piece will accurately reframe the issue around how we need evidence like this to support why it is that we need to spend loads and loads more resources on providing adequate lactation support to people and improving paid leave policies. All true, all necessary, and an absolutely key part of the larger issue and the context people really need to have in order to understand what this study means. But there's even more. It's not JUST that. There's the commercial influence on infant feeding part of it, there's the fact that (not to beat a dead horse, but…) we actually need plenty more scientific research on the nuts and bolts of human lactation in order to improve people's experiences, there's the commercial influence on the experience of lactation (with all the tools and devices and things that are being marketed to parents), there's the greater issues of access to health care and health insurance and poverty and health literacy and lack of family support and, well, you get it.The context is not only that we need to provide better lactation support so that people can actually do the thing that helps support brain development. It's multi-layered and complex, and it reflects so many other things we debate in the US and elsewhere. Like I said, it's cool to think that (as this study says), breastfeeding might lead to better cognitive outcomes later on in childhood/adolescence. It just isn't the most salient thing that a pregnant woman or a new parent needs to hear. It's a public health teaching tool, but it's not an individual counseling tool. We've got to separate those things and treat them each differently. Splashing a headline about breastfeeding babies being smarter does not actually achieve any of our goals, and it further alienates people we really want to help grow in their understanding. Let's be thoughtful and intentional about this, and let it be a call for all that clinical research we need. Get full access to Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC at ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week (which is August 1-7), Dr. Shannon and doula Rachael sit down and chat about their own breastfeeding experiences.  And although through both of their experiences they were able to nurse their 2 children for ~ 2 years each, their journeys were very different.  From battling cesarean recovery to bottle refusal to mastitis and forceful letdowns, they share what worked for them and what helped in their breastfeeding experiences.  They then share what tips and resources they offer their patients, pulled from their own experiences, from the experiences of the moms and families they work with, and other birth professionals and lactation experts in the community.  These tips and resources are not exhaustive though!  One key aspect to having a satisfying breastfeeding journey is finding the support and help that you need, and a key factor that both Dr. Shannon and Rachael agree on is taking breastfeeding and lactation support classes while pregnant and connecting with a lactation consultant.  Resources:Watch your posture! - Ep 31: Why is nursing posture important Ep 57: Pediatric Chiropractic Care and Cranial Adjustments - Interview with Dr. Martin RosenBadass Breastfeeding PodcastThis podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don't want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.Follow us on Instagram:Aligned Birthwww.instagram.com/aligned_birthDr. Shannonwww.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellnessDoula Rachaelwww.instagram.com/northatlantabirthCheck out our individual websites:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.comNorth Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.comDisclaimerThe information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast.  The podcast hosts take no money from affiliate links provided in the show notes. Podcast Editing by:Chris Godfrey of Godfrey Sound: www.godfreysound.comMusic:"Freedom” by Roa - https://roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic

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The first weekend in August is a sales tax holiday in Oklahoma. The Cherokee Nation announces it will help up to 2,000 ranchers struggling to keep livestock fed. This week is World Breastfeeding Week - an event promoted by the world health organization and UNICEF to encourage and remove stigmas around breastfeeding. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at http://kosu.org/ (KOSU.org) and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

As a Catholic Mother, Our Lady of La Leche has been an inspiring image, bringing me closer to God as I experience birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood, AND as I support mothers through the transitions of birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood.  In honor of last week's VBAC Awareness Day and this week's World Breastfeeding Week, I share the Novena of Our Lady of La Leche and the Litany of Our Lady of La Leche as a prayer to come back to when you need strength, peace, help surrendering, and encouragement on this difficult journey of preparing for your Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.  www.littlebearlactation.com  Learn more about Our Lady of La Leche https://missionandshrine.org/about-us/our-story/ 

We always want the best for our children. August is World Breastfeeding Week and Utah Breastfeeding Month, and serves as a reminder of how important the best nutrition is for our babies. In this episode Judy Sharpe and Nickee Andjelic join us for a discussion on the numerous benefits breastfeeding provides not just for our babies, but also for moms, the environment and more.

An Ennis-based mother says more facilities to allow women to breastfeed their babies are needed nationwide. This week is World Breastfeeding Week, which runs until Sunday, August 7th. Ennis mum and founder of Birth and Beyond, Petrina O' Halloran, says more space is needed to increase those numbers

World Breastfeeding Week 2022 is August 1-7 and to celebrate Michelle shares the Calm Birth prenatal meditation childbirth program's Calm Parents Meditation for breastfeeding.  This  meditation is a part of the Calm Parent's collection of postpartum meditations which  includes versions of this Breath Feeding meditation- whether that is breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, or chestfeeding. Feeding a new baby can have its joys and its challenges. Breath Feeding helps parents appreciate that they have everything they need to nourish their child. Even if things aren't going by the book, this meditation reminds parents that they have so much more than food to sustain their baby: you have limitless, life-giving energy, and a warm, nurturing body that their baby needs. Focusing on your breath relaxes you and relaxes your baby.  The Calm Parent's collection of meditations also includes Energy Breathing- to help center and restore energy; Calm Parent- a progressive relaxation for rest, sleep, and restoration; Calm with Baby- to bond with your baby, especially useful after a stressful time such as when your baby has been crying relentlessly; and Practice of Healing- compassionate breathing for postpartum healing.  You can find out more about Calm Parents in Episode 80 of this podcast. You can purchase the Calm Birth and Calm Parents Meditations at www.calmbirth.orgConnect with Calm Birth: Facebook: @CalmBirthMethodInstagram: @calm.birth (Calm Birth Meditation)  Connect with Michelle Smith:Virtual Classes or Sessions with Michelle: birtheaseservices.com/birth-ease-childbirth-education, Facebook:   Birth Ease,   The Birth Ease PodcastInstagram:    @birtheasemichellesmithYouTube:    Birth EaseLinkedIn:  Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening!

August 1-7, 2022 is World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated every year across the world. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its advantages.In this episode, I share both awareness of breastfeeding and ways to cope if you're having trouble or are unable to breastfeed. The most important key is that your beautiful baby is fed! I share tools and resources on both sides of the spectrum as well as my own approach that I plan to take when it comes to feeding. Deciding how you will feed your baby can be a hard decision, as well as many factors can come up. You will really only know the right choice for your family when your baby comes.

In today's episode, Jacqueline combines her clinical expertise with her personal experience to bring you her top tools for breastfeeding. She'll clear up some myths about these common breastfeeding tools, as well as teach you how to use them properly. She also goes through some popular brands and compares them for you. If you are a new mom, or an expecting mom and you're wondering what tools you need in your bag, this is definitely an episode for you. Even if you're an experienced breastfeeding mom, this episode is so helpful to help clear up some myths and how these very common tools are intended to be used. In today's show, we discuss:World breastfeeding week and why it's so important in today's cultureManual pumps vs. haakasBrands of electric pumps on the market todayWhy some electric pumps can be detrimental to your milk supplyHow pumping bras significantly help pumping momsThe best nursing pillow if you're having trouble with latching and positioningWhat carriers you should use at what stage of infancyA Glance at This Episode:[1:44] World Breastfeeding Week and its origin[6:29] Why you should always have a manual pump on hand[15:13] Brands of electric pumps on the market right now[21:48] Flange size and why it matters[25:40] Pumping bras and why they're a must-have for any pumping mom[27:45] Nursing pillow myths and how most are being used incorrectly[32:14] Reusable nursing pads vs. disposable nursing pads[34:14] The benefit of using carriers and what kinds to use whenRelated Links:Find out more about World Breastfeeding WeekRevisit Chiropractic for Babies & Breastfeeding with Dr. Martin Rosen EpisodeRevisit Babywearing with Karla Castro EpisodeKindred Bravely Pumping Bra 20% off using code JacquelineK20Pumpables 10% off with coupon code SHOP10-HLACTATIONHaakkaBlessed Nest Nursing PillowSpectra Pump S1Spectra Pump S2Holistic Lactation WebsiteFollow on InstagramThe Nurture Collective

Adam Cox is joined by Alison Lovett, a trained midwife, general nurse and homoeopath, and founder of The Latch, for World Breastfeeding Week. They discuss why it can be so difficult to get a newborn to breastfeed, and some of the common problems new mothers face. She explains how other cultures' attitudes towards breastfeeding differ from western ideas and why breastfeeding is so beneficial. https://www.thelatch.co.uk/    

Real talk with Lindi and Melissa about breastfeeding in honor of 2022 World Breastfeeding Week. Word to the Wise: “We all need to know about compounding interest and how our bodies work.” – Melissa Wirt #empowerwomen

It's World Breastfeeding Week this week. Ireland's figures are amongst the lowest in the world for breastfeeding. Eoin was joined by Katie Mugan, Lactation Consultant and Journalist and Mother of 7 Jen Hogan, to discuss if more could be done to encourage mothers to breastfeed.

We're replaying our popular interview with IBCLC Laurel Wilson for World Breastfeeding Week. She shares everything you could want to know about plus size breastfeeding/chestfeeding. From preparing to nurse, the hormones involved, and why it takes longer for plus size people to lactate - we address it all!

- UN chief welcomes 1st ship carrying #Ukraine grain - Conference to review #NPT now underway - Support breastfeeding in emergency situations: @UNICEF and @WHO   

In this episode, Amanda shares how she was organically led into starting a business creating jewelry out of breast milk. She shares how starting a business was never her intention. After a struggle with breastfeeding, she happened to stumble across breastmilk jewelry and instantly knew she wanted a piece for herself, but quickly discovered all of the pieces she liked were completely out of her price range. So, she decided she would do it herself. It took her a long time to perfect the process, but she refused to quit; she was determined to prove to herself that she could figure it out and make a completed piece. Once she did, her friends started asking her to make them their own unique pieces. She has recently celebrated her first year in business and has been nominated for two business awards. She started with her friends and through word of mouth, then spread locally and is now making pieces for clients as far away as Australia .Amanda is the founder, owner and jewelry maker at The Milky Fern.Find The Milky Fern's Website hereFollow The Milky Fern on IGFollow The Milky Fern on FacebookFollow Candace on Instagram

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we put together a montage with some powerful quotes from some of our MomTalks interviews from this year. May this be a reminder that we are all in this together. You can do this!  Featuring voices from:  - Casey Seidan, MS, RD, CDN, DCES  - Deneige Outram, RN, BSN, IBCLC  - Melanie Keeton, childbirth educator  - Parijat Deshpande, High-risk pregnancy health strategist  - Unnati Patel, Pediatric Sleep Expert  MomTalks with Christa and Mommy Knows Best is committed to providing informational, motivational, and inspiring videos to all moms. Statements in this video are for informational purposes only and are not to be taken as medical advice or recommendation. Any health concern or condition should be brought to the attention of your doctor.  Mommy Knows Best YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Mommyknowsbest  Join our Private Facebook Group: New Moms - Breastfeeding & More Support Group by Mommy Knows Best: https://bit.ly/3gQIF9z  This episode was sponsored by Mommy Knows Best. Mommy Knows Best is a brand dedicated to empowering all moms on their journey with support, tips, and products to help boost their milk supply.  Visit Mommy Knows Best at www.mommyknowsbest.com or follow us on Instagram @mommyknowsbest  

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Michelle re-airs her conversation with Kathy Bradley, IBCLC in which they explore the sources of fear and stress that can create doubts surrounding the ability to breastfeed our babies and trust ourselves as parents. “We are getting the messages in our culture that breastfeeding is best, but it's not being modeled. So in an unconscious, non-verbal way we are getting two different messages that we are diabolically opposed.” — Kathy Bradley About Kathy Bradley,  IBCLC:Spanning a 30-year career in the maternal health field, Kathy is the visionary behind Childbirth Concierge. She holds a degree in Communication and Public Relations, and is a Certified Childbirth Consultant as well as a Board Certified Lactation Consultant.Kathy's focus over the years has been providing education and support to women of all income levels. She worked for 14 years in Maternal Health at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida. As the founder and executive director of the former Childbirth Enhancement Foundation, she developed partnerships and training programs for community-based doula programs with 14 hospitals. Kathy developed the Community Outreach Perinatal Educator Program for Commonsense Childbirth, Inc.- a nonprofit institution dedicated to eliminating racial and class disparities in perinatal health and improve birth outcomes for all.She is strongly motivated to support women no matter how they choose to birth or feed their babies. As a mother of 5, she truly understands the challenges families face preparing for birth and caring for their newborns. A born educator, she is in her element teaching new parents and health professionals. Connect with Kathy Bradley, IBCLC:  Website: http://childbirthconcierge.com/Instagram: @childbirthconciergeFacebook: childbirthconcierge Connect with Michelle Smith:Classes with Michelle: birtheaseservices.com/birth-ease-childbirth-education, birtheasehypnobirth.com/hypnobirthing-classes-orlando-michelleFacebook:   Birth Ease,   The Birth Ease Podcast,  Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram:    @birtheasemichellesmith,  @birtheaselossssupportYouTube:    Birth EaseLinkedIn:  Birth Ease Michelle SmithWebsite:  BirthEaseServices.com  birtheasehypnobirth.com THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!