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Safe Bed Sharing with Zoe Ayre

Release Date: 01/31/2024

Breastfeeding After a Breast Reduction ; How My Journey Inspired Me to Be a CLC

The Baby Pro Podcast

In the milestone 100th and final episode of the Baby Pro Podcast, join us as we explore the journey of breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery with Certified Lactation Counselor, Arlyn Althoff. Arlyn shares her personal struggles and triumphs, offering valuable insights on setting personalized goals and finding the right support. We also delve into the challenges of baby-led weaning versus spoon-feeding and managing seasonal allergies while breastfeeding. In this episode, you will learn the following: Unique challenges and triumphs faced by mothers who have...

Overcoming Breast Rejection with Shelly Taft

The Baby Pro Podcast

Why do babies reject the breast and how can you overcome breast rejection? Listen in as Shelly Taft IBCLC discusses this and more. Join Shelly and Maria in this heartfelt episode of the Baby Pro Podcast as they share practical strategies for overcoming common breastfeeding issues, such as breast rejection and transitioning from bottle to breast. Learn effective techniques like skin to skin contact, the “bait and switch” and creating a positive breastfeeding environment. Celebrate East Hartford’s milestone of establishing Connecticut’s first breastfeeding friendly workspace and get...

My Journey with Breastfeeding: Pumping and Traveling

The Baby Pro Podcast

In this episode of the Baby Pro Podcast, Shelly and Maria dive into the multifaceted world of traveling with an infant while managing the demands of breastfeeding and pumping. They welcome Deseree, a former professional dancer turned stay-at-home mom, who shares her personal experiences of traveling while exclusively pumping with her first child and exclusively breastfeeding her second. Deseree offers invaluable insights and practical tips for parents navigating the challenges of feeding on the go, from dealing with TSA agents to keeping breast milk fresh during flights. In this episode,...

Nipple Shields Friend or Foe? with Shelly Taft IBCLC

The Baby Pro Podcast

In this episode of the Baby Pro Podcast, Shelly and Maria delve into the topic of nipple shields, providing a balanced view on this breastfeeding tool. They explore the history of nipple shields, tracing their evolution from early versions made of materials like nutmeg and silver to the modern, thin silicone designs used today. Whether you're a new parent struggling with breastfeeding, a healthcare professional, or simply interested in the topic, this episode provides valuable information, research findings, and personal experiences that highlight the effectiveness and proper use of nipple...

Traveling and Pumping with Kids with Kate Drake

The Baby Pro Podcast

In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast, Kate Drake, a marketing executive and mother of twins, shares her experiences with breastfeeding while maintaining a full-time job and traveling for work. She discusses the challenges she faced, such as finding pumping facilities abroad and dealing with customs destroying her breast milk shipment. Kate offers practical tips for breastfeeding mothers traveling through airports, including researching lactation pod locations, using a travel pump bag with a cooler, and understanding TSA guidelines. She also advocates for better corporate support for working...

Abilify and Milk Supply with Shelly Taft, IBCLC

The Baby Pro Podcast

There are medications that can drop milk supply. In this episode, listen in as Shelly discusses one of these medications. In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast, Shelly and Maria discuss various factors that may influence these findings, including socioeconomic disparities and research biases, while also examining claims about breastfeeding's link to higher IQs and healthy eating patterns. Additionally, Shelly tackles the delicate balance between breastfeeding and the use of medications like Abilify, which can potentially impact milk supply. Don't miss out on this essential...

Breastfeeding and Postpartum Traditions From Around The World with Jess Hull

The Baby Pro Podcast

Jess and Shelly discuss different postpartum and breastfeeding traditions from around the world, and what we can learn from them. Tune into today’s episode of the Baby Pro podcast where Shelly embarks on a fascinating exploration of international breastfeeding traditions and the latest advancements in postpartum support, featuring a conversation with Jessica Hull. Jessica, a former tech executive at Google and Facebook, has now established Mother Me - an application that includes video lessons and a support network, all rooted in the scientific research of Matrescence. Mother Me is designed...

Can I Eat That While Breastfeeding? with Shelly Taft IBCLC

The Baby Pro Podcast

Have you been told to avoid certain foods while breastfeeding? Or told you have to consume more of other foods? Listen in as Shelly goes over the four most common myths about nutrition and breastfeeding. In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast, Shelly discussed nutrition myths that leave nursing moms scratching their heads, cutting through the fog of misinformation surrounding breastfeeding diets, as she debunks the age-old tales of gassy veggies and the impact of caffeine and alcohol on milk supply. We also celebrate a monumental step forward for breastfeeding athletes with the...

Breastfeeding After a Breast Reduction with Grace Standridge

The Baby Pro Podcast

In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast, Grace Standridge shares her inspiring journey of breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery, challenging common myths and offering hope to those facing similar struggles. We explore the realities of post-surgery breastfeeding, including the role of support systems and the battle with conditions like mastitis. Our discussion not only uncovers the physical challenges of multiple surgeries but also the emotional resilience required to push through the doubts and frustrations that come with striving to breastfeed post-procedure. In this episode,...

Things to Know About Oversupply With Shelly Taft LPN, IBCLC, ISE

The Baby Pro Podcast

Let’s dive deep into a world where breastfeeding is not just about nutrition; it’s an emotional rollercoaster, a physiological marvel and a cultural conversation. In today’s episode of the Baby Pro podcast, we’re exploring the intricate world of breastfeeding and unveils the personal challenges faced from low milk supply to oversupply, mastitis and plugged ducts. Practical advice was also shared for managing overactive letdown and oversupply, tackling breastfeeding positions and the physiological aspects of milk production influenced by hormones like prolactin and oxytocin. ...

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Join us on the latest episode of the Baby Pro Podcast as we explore the tender practice of co-sleeping and bed sharing, featuring our special guest, Zoe Ayre. Zoe is an author renowned for her children’s literature, thought provoking essays and soulful social media posts. Her latest book, released in April 2023, “I Will Always Help You Sleep,” and her Instagram presence as “The Respectful Mum,” offers insights into nurturing and respectful parenting approaches from infancy. She shares advice and experiences about the joys and challenges of gentle parenting. During our discussion, Zoe guides us through the intricate and comforting dimensions of nighttime parenting while we also tackle the cultural taboos, safety concerns, and the profound bonds that are strengthened through these nighttime practices.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

Co-sleeping and bed sharing can enhance parent-child bonds through shared sleep experiences.
Cultural perspectives on co-sleeping vary widely with Western societies often promoting independence and other cultures viewing shared sleep as a natural part of parenting.
Addressing the stigma and criticisms around bed sharing is important as many parents quietly practice it despite fear based messaging.
Safe bed sharing practices such as the cuddle curl position can prevent parents from rolling onto the baby and facilitate easier breastfeeding.
The Safe Sleep 7 guidelines can help parents create a safer bed sharing environment by considering factors like sobriety, smoking and the baby’s health.
Parents should make informed decisions about their family’s sleep arrangements without succumbing to societal pressures or external judgment.