We discuss well- designed research on the effect of maternal vitamin D supplementation as compared to direct infant vitamin D supplementation on infant bone density. We then have a detailed discussion on what we can learn from women who planned to exclusively pump, in regard to improving prenatal education & intrapartum support for these mothers.

Recorded in April 2022.

We take a tour through a few breastfeeding research topics, including the difference in arterial stiffness in young adults based on their breastfeeding histories, the relationship between carotid wall thickness among women based on their duration of breastfeeding, the experiences of physicians who have used wearable pumps at work, & the relationship between having been breastfed & risk of snoring & sleep apnea.

Recorded in April 2022.

Breastfeeding twins has its unique challenges. Listen to advice given by our guests, 4 physicians who have breastfed twins. We discuss what it is like to pump for twins in the NICU, the experience of bringing twins home, challenges with nursing when breasts are not similar in milk production, & how weaning twins differs from singletons.

Recorded in March 2022.

What are the best ways for partners to support lactation? Join us for a conversation based on a study of qualitative interviews of lactating women who share their perspectives on partner support. There are several issues to consider when designing a hospital policy to support lactation during hospitalization for the parent or child. We will review some of those salient points as we review the 2021 Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol on this topic. Take a guess- how much colostrum can women express at 20 hours postpartum? What about 36 hours postpartum? Join us to find out!

Recorded in January 2022.

What are the breastfeeding benefits of having 2 hours of quiet time on postpartum units? Did you know parental exercise increases a substance in milk that affects infant fat metabolism? What do we really know about breast/chest irradiation in children & subsequent lactation? Perhaps low prolactin is genetic- is there evidence for this? &, don't miss our convo about hair cortisol in children & their breastfeeding duration. So much to cover!

Recorded in October 2021.

What blood sugar defines hypoglycemia, & what is the best way to manage it, to prevent babies from preferring bottles, & to optimize lactation success? Join us as we discuss key takeaway points from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's updated protocol on hypoglycemia & breastfeeding.

Recorded in July 2021.

Join us to learn the most common causes of postpartum hemorrhage & how skin to skin & breastfeeding should be considered central in the prevention & management of this major cause of maternal death. We then have a broad discussion about inverted nipples, based on a recent study published from the University of Southern California Plastics Surgery. We discuss public perception of how inverted nipples affect lactation, & research on management of inverted nipples.

Recorded in July 2021.

We start out by discussing a study that evaluates milk composition during t&em nursing. We then review findings of a few very well-done studies- one on the calming effect of breastmilk odor, & another on the relationship between breastfeeding & risk of febrile seizures. During our last several minutes we talk about various medications during lactation, including anti-histamines, anti-cholinergics, & vasodilators. Join us!!

Recorded in April 2021.

Laser frenotomy is not without risk, & we present a published case demonstrating possible complications of the procedure. Injecting materials is a risky alternative to FDA approved breast implant placement for augmentation. We review a case that had disastrous complications during lactation. Lastly, we discuss the Choosing Wisely Campaign that helps patients choose medical interventions & procedures that are supported by evidence. We discuss examples of lactation-related practices that may introduce harm & need more evidence.

Recorded in March 2021.

We will discuss various theories to explain the connection between obesity & lactation insufficiency. There are several options to treat vasospasm, & we will discuss how we decide what to use. Do you advise finger feeding? Listen up to learn more about how finger feeding has been studied in the NICU & our experiences with finger feeding as a supplementation method. The relationship between breastfeeding & breast density is a bit complicated- join us to learn more!

Recorded in December 2020.