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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Allie Page as they embark on a 6-day Birth of a Mother Summit. This episode is Jacqueline’s airing at the summit and it’s filled with some amazing tips and insight into motherhood from Jacqueline’s point of view. 

You’ll hear about everything from how to prep your body for an easier conception and healthier pregnancy, to being challenged to think about birth from a new perspective, and tons of tips to foster a smoother postpartum period.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The health benefits to mom and baby when breastfeeding
• When, how, and why you should seek out an IBCLC
• How to go about finding donor breastmilk

A glance at this episode:

• [1:57] How Jacqueline got into birth work
• [4:59] What is a vital sign
• [7:23] Why most caregivers won’t know that breastfeeding is a vital sign
• [10:57] When and why you should have an IBCLC on your team 
• [19:21] Health benefits to mom when she breastfeeds
• [23:36] Breastfeeding benefits for baby
• [38:22] Having formula on hand and how that can hinder your breastfeeding experience
• [42:03] Insight and tips on finding donor breastmilk
• [48:49] Jacqueline shares one thing she would change about her intro to motherhood
• [51:37] One thing Jacqueline wishes new mothers could know before they become mothers
• [54:08] One way Jacqueline would encourage spouses to connect for the transition into motherhood

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• Summit Instagram
• Allie's Instagram
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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
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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by fellow IBCLC, Cait Ahern. Together, they discuss topics like ties, mental health, and taking a holistic approach to breastfeeding. 

Cait specializes in oral ties, pumping, older babies, and low supply. Cait is also experienced in caring for neurodivergent families and offers accommodations to ensure support for every family’s needs. 

This episode gets personal with Jacqueline and Cait sharing their personal breastfeeding struggles and outcomes. They familiarize and normalize telehealth and give some great tips on having a successful online connection with your IBCLC. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to plan a successful telehealth visit
• Benefits and importance of making sure mom is taken care of
• How to keep a mental balance during postpartum
• What to do if your baby has ties

A glance at this episode:

• [2:18] How motherhood started out for Cait
• [6:53] Cait’s priorities with clients and how she makes sure mom is put first
• [9:29] The importance of taking a holistic approach to breastfeeding
• [11:57] How do you decide what to do about ties 
• [15:45] How to mentally handle ties
• [19:34] Translating patient concerns to telehealth
• [24:17] Jacqueline and Cait share personal nursing stories
• [30:27] How does neurodivergence play into breastfeeding difficulties
• [41:53] How to minimize overwhelm during the postpartum time
• [43:35] Feedback from families Cait has worked with
• [47:47] Collaboration and care with other providers
• [55:36] How to plan your telehealth

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• Cait’s Website
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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Victoria Rothbard, a CLC who faced countless challenges throughout her journey, including recurrent plugged ducts and mastitis. Victoria often received conflicting advice and quickly learned that there is a lot of misleading breastfeeding information out there. Together, Jacqueline and Victoria clear up some key pieces of information around mastitis, pumping, and clogged ducts. 

Victoria decided to become a Certified Lactation Counselor to help provide parents with evidence-based support. Jacqueline and Victoria discuss the Academy of Breastfeeding Protocol and its response from other lactation consultants. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• When nipple shields should and shouldn't be used
• How to navigate the weaning process
• Signs and symptoms of clogged ducts and mastitis
• What to do if you’re experiencing mastitis
• ABM Protocols and the response

A glance at this episode:

• [2:20] Victoria shares her pregnancy and delivery while living abroad in Turkey
• [10:34] Why and how Victoria became a Certified Lactation Counselor
• [13:40] How she weaned off of using a nipple shield
• [16:14] Risks of using a nipple shield long term
• [20:32] Signs and symptoms of plugged ducts that Victoria experienced firsthand
• [25:18] Tips and guidance to avoid mastitis
• [34:43] Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol and the response to it from lactation consultants
• [37:42] Victoria’s thoughts on the ABM Protocol response
• [43:50] When you might need antibiotics for mastitis
• [45:26] Victoria’s thoughts on Lecithin
• [49:58] How Victoria navigated her fear of low milk supply
• [55:02] What did weaning look like for Victoria

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• Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol
• Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol Response
• Victoria’s Instagram
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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by team member, Gina Nigro, a bilingual IBCLC who has helped support families for over 25 years. They discuss the importance of supporting all mothers with breastfeeding choices, the cultural differences when it comes to motherhood, and how to find support within your community as a new mother. 

The best IBCLCs have their own personal breastfeeding experience and understand that all babies are different. They also have the luxury of trusting the process and being able to convey the value and normalcy of small steps toward a better breastfeeding experience. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• About Gina and Jacqueline’s partnership and how Gina got started in birth work
• Cultural differences when it comes to maternity leave and breastfeeding
• How to build and sustain new relationships as a new mother
• Why you should have a support team going into new motherhood

A glance at this episode:

• [3:02] How Gina got her start with birth work
• [5:42] Gina’s experience as a first-time mom getting support from a Le Leche League group
• [9:36] What is the dynamic of support groups and how they work
• [12:43] The connections we form with other mothers when we go through motherhood
• [20:36] How do you know if you’re getting enough support
• [25:25] How to not lose yourself when putting your baby’s needs first
• [30:20] Working with families as an IBCLC and adapting to their lifestyle
• [32:12] Some differences that have changed with breastfeeding in the last 25 years
• [40:02] Where to find reliable resources as a new mom 
• [51:02] Gina shares about her time living in Spain
• [55:56] How to build new relationships as you enter motherhood
• [1:04:57] Maternity leave and cultural differences
• [1:10:08] The ripple effect of breastfeeding support

Related Links:

• Le Leche Leauge International Website
• Gina’s Website
• Work with Gina
• Read the Happiness article
• Read the Postnatal Depression article 
• Holistic Lactation Website
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• Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Allison Alexander from Skilled Lactation Solutions as they chat about treating oral ties and what that looks like. Together, they help navigate what can often be a confusing process of tongue ties and what the best path is when you think your baby has one. 

They also discuss some signs and symptoms of ties, and who should be on your baby’s care team if you suspect your baby has ties. Allison gives her perspective as a lactation consultant who works with families with tied babies. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Some key things to look for if you suspect your baby has ties
• Who you should reach out to and who should be on your care team
• What kind of tools and procedures are available if your baby has ties
• How ties can affect your baby and breastfeeding

A glance at this episode:

• [5:16] Foundational things to look at while breastfeeding 
• [13:11] What to look for in an IBCLC if you suspect your baby has a tie
• [18:43] How often to see an IBCLC
• [28:50] Who should do the procedure and why you should find the right specialist for your child
• [30:40] The best tools to perform tie corrections and who has them available
• [40:30] Why ties affect breastfeeding so much

Related Links:

• Skilled Lactation Solutions Website
• Skilled Lactation Solutions Instagram
• View the original IG Live
• Holistic Lactation Website
• Follow Holistic Lactation on Instagram

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In this episode, Jacqueline shares new breastfeeding updates for the new year. Similar to This Week in Breastfeeding, you’ll hear recent news articles, new laws being passed, and misleading trends on social media. Jacqueline also shares information on side effects from popular lactation medications, and what to do if you find yourself taking these medications. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The new laws that are being passed
• About popular lactation medications and their side effects
• Why we need to be more cautious about what information we consume on social media

A glance at this episode:

• [0:52] The Pump Act for nursing moms
• [3:58] Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• [6:57] Domperidone and its side effects
• [11:47] The psychological effects of Domperidone
• [18:17] The side effects of Reglan
• [22:44] What to do if you are taking these medications
• [24:07] Celebrity misleading health advice

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• Domperidone article
• Holistic Lactation Website
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• Follow on Instagram
• 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 proble

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In this episode, Jacqueline gives some practical and achievable New Year’s resolutions for breastfeeding moms. Motherhood, breastfeeding, and the holidays can all be very overwhelming. Jacqueline helps take a step back and review priorities, self-care, and support. 

Are you taking on too much? These resolutions are achievable and practical for a breastfeeding mom. Jacqueline gives tips and tricks and some great holiday advice to get you motivated for 2023.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to prioritize the new year and set realistic resolutions
• Some new year’s affirmations
• Great tips on how to slow down and reflect before moving into the new year

A glance at this episode:

• [2:26] The idea of breastfeeding and what it means to be a breastfeeding mom
• [7:40] Affirmations and mindset
• [10:15] Prioritizing in the new year
• [12:35] Reflecting on the year
• [14:40] Checking in with yourself
• [19:20] Take a moment to slow down before the new year

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• Holistic Lactation Website
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• Follow on Instagram
• 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 her tips and tricks to get through the holiday season while breastfeeding. We all know the holidays can be stressful, especially with a breastfeeding newborn. Toss into the mix the pandemic and the RSV and Flu outbreak, this can leave a mom feeling very lost. 

This episode has tips and tricks that, as a busy mom, you may not think of this holiday season. Jacqueline gives good language to use to navigate social settings in terms of breastfeeding, as well as how to implement your boundaries around your newborn. She talks about why holiday food won't hurt your newborn and why you should never pump and dump. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to know your rights when flying with breastmilk
• How to navigate social situations during the holidays
• Why foods and alcohol are okay during the holidays

A glance at this episode:

• [4:08] Jacqueline shares some new product updates
• [6:39] What is RSV and how it’s circulating 
• [10:26] Flying through the holidays and keeping your infant comfortable
• [14:32] How to handle friends and family that wants to hold the newborn
• [18:02] What to do if your baby goes on a nursing strike during the holidays
• [20:48] The calming and protective elements of breastmilk
• [22:03] Medications that are safe if you get sick while lactating
• [26:40] Why holiday foods won’t affect your breastmilk
• [28:52] Alcohol and breastfeeding

Related Links:

• Episode 82 with Dr. Stukus: Food Allergies & Breastfeeding
• Holistic Lactation Website
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• Follow on Instagram
• 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

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In this episode, Jacqueline chats with the owner and creator of Latched Mama, breastfeeding-accessible clothing for all sizes and shapes. Melissa shares how she got the idea to start a clothing line, how she adapts different styles, and how she accommodates 0 - 4X sizes. 

Postpartum often is overlooked and under planned, leaving a new mom feeling alone and lost. Jacqueline and Melissa talk about mental health and the importance of feeling comfort in those postpartum months. Latched Mama clothes don't just make you feel warm and cozy, there’s an entire line of support behind the clothes with every single associate being a CLC. 

Melissa takes us behind the business of Latched Mama clothing line, and the community she’s built for breastfeeding moms. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Melissa created Latched Mama clothing line
• How Latched Mama caters to sizes 0 - 4X 
• The importance of feeling comfort through postpartum
• The community and support that Latched Mama offers to women

A glance at this episode:

• [1:04] Introduction to our guest and her background on how she began Latched Mama
• [7:24] The power of clothing to support breastfeeding
• [11:23] Types of clothes that Latched Mama carries
• [16:20] Jacqueline’s view on how support is being underutilized
• [19:31] How Melissa is impacting her community
• [23:10] How Melissa designs the clothing while accommodating all sizes and shapes
• [30:43] Melissa’s piece of advice for motherhood

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• Latched Mama Instagram
• Latched Mama Website
• Holistic Lactation Website
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• Book an Appointment

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🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactatio

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In this episode, Jacqueline goes a bit deeper into weaning and shares some tips and tricks for night weaning. If you are one of those moms that is losing sleep because your baby or toddler is still nursing, then this episode will provide you with some realistic expectations and some starter tips on night weaning.

Weaning can be overwhelming, you shouldn’t have to be sleep deprived also. Creating a structure and a plan, and implementing that with a good support system can drastically help the quality of sleep for both you and your child. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Expectations through the first year and goals for a healthy sleep schedule
• Why children seek that connection and stability for a nighttime routine
• Why you should have a plan for night weaning
• How to choose when to night wean
• Steps to take to start implementing your plan

A glance at this episode:

• [1:32] Some key things to address first if your child isn’t sleeping well
• [2:45] Approximately how long your baby should be sleeping through the night the first year
• [4:03] What exactly is ‘sleeping through the night’ and what is the goal
• [5:26] What’s normal through the night for toddlers
• [7:19] Why children need to be parented to sleep
• [10:36] Getting to the root cause of why you and your baby are losing sleep
• [13:45] Making sure you and your partner are on the same page
• [14:53] Creating a plan for your night weaning
• [16:09] Planning out your schedule for night weaning and how to implement it
• [17:30] How to talk to your toddler about weaning
• [19:36] When you should not try to night wean
• [21:09] How to begin and what to do if your child wakes up
• [24:32] When to lean on your support person 
• [25:53] What to do after the first few nights of implementing night weaning
• [29:35] What a nighttime routine would look like after you’ve night weaned
• [30:54] How to handle a relapse 

Related Links:

• Episode 17: Guide to Weaning Your Baby
• Episode 30: The Sleep Episode! with R

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