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In this informative and supportive episode, Jacqueline delves into the important topic of nursing your baby in public spaces. She discusses the legal protections in place for breastfeeding mothers in the United States and around the world, ensuring that you are well informed of your rights.

Throughout the conversation, Jacqueline shares valuable tips and personal experiences to help you gain confidence and feel empowered while nursing in public. This episode is a must-listen for new and expectant mothers, as well as anyone who wants to better understand and support the rights of breastfeeding women.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the laws that protect your right to breastfeed in public, both in the US and internationally
• Tips on how to feel comfortable and confident while nursing in public spaces
• Personal stories and experiences from Jacqueline and other mothers
• How to handle potential challenges or confrontations with grace and assertiveness
• Encouraging a supportive and understanding environment for breastfeeding women

A glance at this episode:

• [2:24] Jacqueline’s personal experience with nursing in public
• [5:54] Nursing in public with a newborn
• [8:27] Breastfeeding laws in the US
• [13:38] Breastfeeding in public laws
• [15:01] How to feel confident and comfortable while nursing in public
• [17:49] How and when to cover if needed
• [23:27] How to choose a comfortable location for nursing
• [25:59] Tips on breastfeeding in public
• [28:35] How to begin babywearing

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• Episode 98: Tips for Breastfeeding While Babywearing with Meagan Pa
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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by women’s health physiotherapist Kath Baquie. Kath provides pregnant and new mothers with exercises, support, and resources to move away from the physical aches & pains of pregnancy, the overwhelm, and the weakness felt after birth. Instead, she helps women to find the comfort and confidence they need to get their bodies and minds strong again. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• About breastfeeding posture and setup
• Preventative strategies for aches and pains while breastfeeding
• Things to look for and be aware of when feeling achy
• Tips and tricks from a women’s health physical therapist

A glance at this episode:

• [7:51] How to prepare for a post-birth plan
• [12:02] What is ‘normal’ with pregnancy
• [16:01] Pelvic floor and postpartum recovery
• [19:50] What do we do after birth
• [26:07] How to sit for horizontal breastfeeding
• [30:46] How to set yourself up for success when breastfeeding
• [34:55] Stretching before and after feeding
• [39:26] Exercise before and after birth
• [43:05] Building a strong core
• [49:07] Pain is not gain and exercise is not the goal
• [54:40] Kath’s first tip for pelvic floor health

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• Free Postpartum Return to Exercise Checklist 
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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Jackie Greco, a mom of two who nursed through a chemical pregnancy and toddlerhood. She had to navigate extended nursing, nursing in public, dairy allergies, and judgment from other moms. This mama powered through it all to find the joy and confidence she needed to have her own fulfilling nursing journey. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Jackie’s personal nursing journeys with both her children
• How she navigated through allergies and judgment 
• Why Jackie decided to wean and how she went about it
• Setting boundaries with your children

A glance at this episode:

• [5:38] Jackie’s story and how she got started
• [11:11] Finding support while navigating social media
• [13:57] How she came to realize it was time to wean her daughter
• [16:13] Jackie battles nursing a toddler in public
• [20:01] The language she used with her daughter to wean her
• [24:51] Jackie‘s nursing journey with her second child
• [27:22] Navigating through a dairy allergy with her son
• [32:49] How often Jackie’s son still nurses
• [38:32] Finding the balance in nursing
• [42:05] Jackie gives her best advice for a new mom

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• 🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeeding Consultation with us
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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom. Libby is a digital creator, speaker, and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to breaking cycles of trauma & changing the motherhood narrative with honest motherhood. 

This episode gets real and raw as Libby shares her personal experiences with Diary of an Honest Mom and her postpartum depression journey. She shares how she balanced motherhood and marriage and how social media affects new mothers mentally. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What Diary of an Honest Mom is and how Libby got started
• Libby’s personal motherhood journey
• How Libby navigated through postpartum depression
• How Libby balanced motherhood and marriage

A glance at this episode:

• [5:02] How Libby got started with Diary of an Honest Mom
• [9:42] Libby’s postpartum and breastfeeding struggles
• [17:20] How Libby came out of postpartum depression
• [25:06] Social media’s effects on motherhood
• [33:36] How honest motherhood intersects with marriage
• [43:30] The importance of balance in motherhood

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• Book an Appointment
• 🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement or consider booking a Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation with us
• 🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeeding Consultation with us
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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Dr. Betsy Grunch, a board-certified neurosurgeon, and the famous ‘Lady Spine Doc’ on social media. Together, Jacqueline shares about her recent spinal surgery and Dr. Grunch gives some helpful and informative facts about the pelvic floor and the spine during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum.

Dr. Betsy Grunch attended the University of Georgia and completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then went on to the Medical College of Georgia and following that matched in Neurological Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. At Duke, she earned the synthesis spine fellowship from 2010 to 2011. And in 2013, Dr. Grunch returned to her hometown of Gainesville to join the Long Street Clinic where she still works.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why educating yourself before delivery and throughout pregnancy are essential
• About pelvic floor during pregnancy and labor
• How to breastfeed and babywear safely

A glance at this episode:

• [3:56] About Dr. Betsy Grunch and how she got into the line of work she’s in
• [8:20] The impact of patient education
• [13:07] Weight gain during pregnancy and it’s relation to back pain
• [18:41] Pelvic flooring and pelvic pain
• [23:31] Tips on how to navigate the hospital
• [29:50] The fear of epidurals
• [37:36] How to nurse while seated and not hurt your back
• [40:42] Dr. Betsy Grunch’s opinion on babywearing as a spine surgeon
• [48:19] Dr. Betsy Grunch gives her best tips for moms

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Dr. Molly Hayes, an airway-centric dentist, and a mom of four. Molly has given up the practice of traditional dentistry to focus on helping children sleep, breathe, and function better with the healthy start series of appliances. Molly loves educating parents on how to make healthy habits for facial development, and making those things easy and doable for every family. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to maintain good healthy habits and how to establish them
• How to help your children sleep better
• Pregnancy dental care for optimal oral health

A glance at this episode:

• [2:16] How Molly became interested in airway dentistry
• [7:40] The dental perspective on bottles and pacifiers
• [10:34] How pacifiers affect teeth
• [14:40] What causes cavities in teeth
• [20:08] The importance of bone density
• [23:17] Prenatal oral health and pregnancy
• [28:28] Managing airway issues beyond infancy
• [30:43] Common problems with sleep

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• Book an Appointment
• 🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement or consider booking a Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation with us
• 🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeeding Consultation with us
• 📚 Looking for more trusted knowledge and a deep dive on how to know what’s what with breastfeeding and how to overcome problems? Check out our support community The Nurture Collective®

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In this episode, Jacqueline shares the best ways to get breastfeeding help, support, and care for you and your baby. She shares her best tips for breastfeeding success and how to find the right providers. 

Jacqueline dives deep into preparation for breastfeeding and how to prepare prenatally. She also shares how to get started breastfeeding and the importance of breastmilk. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Best ways you can prepare for breastfeeding
• Tips on preparing for breastfeeding
• How to find lactation support and what questions to ask
• How to get started breastfeeding

A glance at this episode:

• [2:35] Breastfeeding class and its benefits
• [6:58] Nipple pain
• [14:34] How to prepare for lactation support
• [17:52] How to prepare for breastfeeding prenatally
• [20:12] Advice for other moms who are breastfeeding
• [26:26] Where to start with breastfeeding
• [30:13] How to prepare for lactation
• [33:23] The importance of breastmilk
• [40:02] How breastfeeding can be a time saver
• [43:27] How to get started with breastfeeding
• [46:33] Questions to ask your healthcare providers
• [52:21] Red flags for lactation consultants
• [55:26] Why telehealth is so important

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• 🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement or consider booking a Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation with us
• 🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeeding Consultation with us
• 📚 Looking for more trusted knowledge and a deep dive on how to know what’s what with breastfeeding and how to overcome problems? Check out our support community The Nurture Collective®

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Dr. Tara Sullivan, a pelvic health specialist, discussing everything pelvic health-related. Tara and Jacqueline discuss a variety of topics that sometimes can be overlooked in postpartum. They clear up some common misconceptions and establish a baseline for pelvic health in general. 

Dr. Tara Sullivan has specialized in Pelvic floor dysfunction, treating bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunctions. She addresses these issues in postpartum, and how to seek a practitioner near you. Tara also gives some insight to prevent children from bedwetting, and some other great tips for pelvic health.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to tell if you need to seek out a pelvic health specialist
• Where to find a pelvic health specialist
• About postpartum bowel/bladder/sexual dysfunction

A glance at this episode:

• [8:01] Pelvic floor and pelvic health
• [12:47] How to get help for pelvic floor dysfunction
• [17:17] Catheter and urinary retention after surgery
• [21:31] What hormones affect the pelvic area
• [25:43] How to determine whether or not to use cables
• [32:31] How to prevent bedwetting in children
• [39:48] Misconceptions about perimenopause and life expectancy
• [45:37] Establishing a baseline for pelvic health
• [50:32] Where you can find a pelvic floor specialist

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• 🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement or consider booking a Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation with us
• 🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeed

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Dr. Liz Turner as they deep dive into the world of ties, treatment, and beyond. Dr. Liz Turner is back for another episode to go even further into ties, diagnosis, and if/when to treat. Jacqueline and Dr. Turner both share their personal experiences with ties and how they navigated their journeys. 

As a new mom or an experienced mom, it may be challenging to notice if and when your baby has a tie. There may be many decisions to make and you may be faced with pediatric care that doesn’t always agree. Dr. Liz Turner gives some great information on how to tell if your baby has a tie, how to get your dentist on board, and how to go about treatment. This episode gives some great in-depth information on the entire tie process.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to diagnose ties and decide if/when to treat
• The ins and outs of the frenectomy procedure
• What’s changed in the last couple of years in the field
• Common misconceptions and misinformation parents encounter along the way

A glance at this episode:

• [4:18] How Dr. Liz deals with skepticism from patients
• [5:20] What changes Dr. Liz Turner has been seeing in the last 5 years in preventative medicine
• [8:43] How new mothers struggle to reach out for help 
• [11:33] How Dr. Liz decides whether or not to treat a condition and how she helps families make educated decisions
• [15:23] Suck-swallow-breathe pattern
• [20:09] How to choose your provider
• [25:54] The tools and tolerability of a frenectomy surgery
• [31:58] Common ways to release ties
• [38:40] Homeopathic remedies and breastfeeding
• [46:17] Common misconceptions and misinformation parents are encountering
• [53:00] Growth and development
• [58:05] The importance of proper feeding habits
• [1:03:55] Mild ties vs. severe ties and how to tell the difference
• [1:07:33] How to get your dentist on board
• [1:12:37] The dangers of what you read on the internet

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Meagan Pa, Founder and CEO of Amphiba Baby and creator of her very own baby carrier. Together, they discuss things like how to support milk supply through babywearing, how to bottle feed in a carrier, and how to choose if babywearing is right for you. 

Choosing the right carrier can get overwhelming for a new mother. Meagan walks through how to choose, when to choose, and how to use a carrier correctly. She also discusses the benefits of babywearing not only for baby but mom too. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to choose if babywearing is right for you
• What to do if you or your baby don’t like babywearing
• How to nurse in a carrier and what type of carrier to use
• How to bottle feed in a carrier and adjustments to make
• What to look for in a good carrier

A glance at this episode:

• [1:59] How Megan got her start in birth work
• [5:34] How personal babywearing can be for a mother
• [7:05] Choosing carriers for each stage of infancy
• [9:04] Nursing in a carrier for larger-breasted women
• [12:19] How Megan helps new moms not feel overwhelmed
• [14:12] How to get started nursing in a carrier
• [16:35] Contact naps and their benefit and ease in a carrier
• [20:30] How babywearing can help with reflux
• [22:10] Tips on bottle feeding in a carrier
• [25:31] Positioning of the carrier while bottle feeding
• [30:19] Babywearing through pregnancy
• [33:54] How to babywear without back pain 
• [36:43] What to do if your baby doesn't like the carrier
• [39:15] What to look for in your carrier
• [43:16] Megan’s waterproof carrier
• [47:59] Forward-facing carriers
• [49:48] Tips for controlling body temperature while in carriers
• [54:17] Important factors when choosing to babywear

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