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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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. ...
info_outlineIn 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 mothers who breastfeed and pump.
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The unique challenges that lactating mothers face when traveling, and the practicalities of pumping breast milk on the go.
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Insufficient support structures for breastfeeding mothers within the corporate environment.
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Planning and organizational skills required to manage the storage and transportation of breast milk.
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Challenges of finding private and hygienic spaces to pump in transit.
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Creating a supportive network and infrastructure for working mothers.
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