Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: All Things Breastmilk with Carrie Caillouette, IBCLC

Episode Overview:

Join your host Sophia as she sits down with Carrie Caillouette, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in West County Sonoma. Carrie shares her wealth of knowledge on all things breastfeeding and breastmilk, offering practical advice and insights to help parents meet their infant feeding goals.

From insurance coverage and colostrum harvesting to tongue ties, inverted nipples, and craniosacral support, Carrie brings both expertise and compassion to this episode. Her goal is simple: empower families with education, small adjustments, and the confidence to enjoy a long and successful breastfeeding journey.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Insurance Coverage for Lactation Care

• How parents can access Carrie’s services, often fully covered by insurance.

2. Mental and Prenatal Prep for Breastfeeding

• Why preparation before birth is key to achieving feeding goals.

• Tools and resources for parents to feel confident and informed.

3. Colostrum Harvesting

• What it is, why it matters, and how to start before baby arrives.

4. Tongue Tie and Inverted Nipples

• How to identify and address challenges like tongue ties and inverted nipples.

5. Nursing Tools and Tips

• Carrie’s favorite tools for a successful breastfeeding experience.

• How small tweaks can make a big difference.

6. Craniosacral and Chiropractic Support

• The role of bodywork in helping infants latch and feed comfortably.

7. Pacifiers: Helpful or Harmful?

• Carrie’s perspective on introducing pacifiers and their role in breastfeeding.

8. Postpartum Support

• Carrie’s volunteer work with Better Beginnings and her recommendation for the Sebastopol Postpartum Support Group.

About Carrie Caillouette:

Carrie is an IBCLC and lactation specialist who felt called to support families after her own breastfeeding journey with her second baby. She believes that with the right education and small adjustments, families can reach their breastfeeding goals. Carrie offers both in-home and virtual visits to meet parents where they are and help them develop personalized feeding plans.

She is especially proud of her volunteer work with Better Beginnings, a local non-profit that supports families through postpartum care.

Recommendations by Carrie:

• Sebastopol Postpartum Support Group:

• Tuesdays, 11 AM–12 PM at the Sebastopol Public Library

• First Droplets: https://firstdroplets.com

Connect with Carrie Caillouette:

• Instagram: @golden_state_lactation

• Website: https://www.goldenstatelactation.com

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

• Instagram: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @bornwildmidwifery

• Facebook: Podcast Link

Final Thoughts:

This episode is full of practical tips, heartfelt advice, and empowering education for families navigating breastfeeding. Carrie’s calm expertise and passion for supporting parents remind us that breastfeeding success is often just a few small steps away.

Stay Wild 🌳