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In today’s episode, Jacqueline combines her clinical expertise with her personal experience to bring you her top tools for breastfeeding. She’ll clear up some myths about these common breastfeeding tools, as well as teach you how to use them properly. She also goes through some popular brands and compares them for you. 

If you are a new mom, or an expecting mom and you’re wondering what tools you need in your bag, this is definitely an episode for you. Even if you’re an experienced breastfeeding mom, this episode is so helpful to help clear up some myths and how these very common tools are intended to be used. 

In today's show, we discuss:

• World breastfeeding week and why it’s so important in today’s culture
• Manual pumps vs. haakas
• Brands of electric pumps on the market today
• Why some electric pumps can be detrimental to your milk supply
• How pumping bras significantly help pumping moms
• The best nursing pillow if you’re having trouble with latching and positioning
• What carriers you should use at what stage of infancy

A Glance at This Episode:

• [1:44] World Breastfeeding Week and its origin
• [6:29] Why you should always have a manual pump on hand
• [15:13] Brands of electric pumps on the market right now
• [21:48] Flange size and why it matters
• [25:40] Pumping bras and why they’re a must-have for any pumping mom
• [27:45] Nursing pillow myths and how most are being used incorrectly
• [32:14] Reusable nursing pads vs. disposable nursing pads
• [34:14] The benefit of using carriers and what kinds to use when

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• Holistic Lactation Website
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• The Nurture Collective

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In today’s episode, Jacqueline talks about a rare topic that isn’t talked about enough. D-MER affects only 9% of breastfeeding moms, although most think they have it. D-MER can be confusing, and isolating. It can be hard to cope with especially if you have past trauma triggering it. 

Although D-MER isn’t common, Jacqueline clears up the space between questioning and knowing whether you are experiencing D-MER. She provides resources if you are experiencing severe symptoms or are unable to cope. 

In today's show, we discuss:

• What D-MER is and when it affects you
• The hormones behind D-MER
• How to cope and when to seek treatment

A Glance at This Episode:

• [2:35] What is D-MER 
• [11:04] Hormones involved in the lactation process
• [13:50] How to cope with D-MER 
• [15:30] When and how to seek help if you are experiencing severe D-MER
• [18:41] What to do if a traumatic response is triggering D-MER-like symptoms 
• [23:09] Does D-MER affect your baby

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• D-MER Website
• Holistic Lactation Website
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• The Nurture Collective
• Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply

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In today’s episode, Jacqueline addresses the top five breastfeeding myths that need to stop once and for all. These myths are blasted all over social media with incorrect information for new moms to consume unknowingly. 

Jacqueline gets in-depth with each myth and shares facts and scientific studies on why these myths are incorrect and just plain wrong.

In today's show, we discuss:

• Pain during breastfeeding
• Physical changes to your breasts
• Galactagogues and herbs during breastfeeding
• Nursing your baby to sleep and attachment parenting
• Breastfeeding after your child gets teeth

A Glance at This Episode:

• [4:38] Why breastfeeding would be painful and what to do about it if you are experiencing pain
• [10:28 What really causes physical changes to your breasts
• [14:59] Jacqueline covers the ins and outs of galactagogues and herbs
• [20:48] Nursing your baby to sleep, why it’s normal
• [26:17] Why breastfeeding after your child gets teeth is completely normal

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• The Nurture Collective
• Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply

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• Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic

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In today’s episode, Jacqueline has a very special guest to share her breastfeeding journey. Jennifer Shafer is actually our podcast manager but has such an amazing story that we had to pull her from behind the scenes. 

Jennifer is a mom of two boys and she’s been on her breastfeeding journey for almost 6 years now. She’s gone from figuring out everything as a first-time mom with no help, to donating 5000 ounces after losing her 3rd child. She’s tandem nursed, nursed through pregnancies, dry nursed, and experienced clogged ducts. 

If you are in need of breastmilk or would like to donate, you can search Human Milk 4 Human Babies (your area) on Facebook. 

*This episode does reference the loss of a newborn so please be advised when listening.

In today's show, we discuss:

• Breastfeeding as a first-time mom after an unplanned c-section
• Battling clogged ducts and lip ties
• Tandem nursing after nursing through a pregnancy
• Donating and pumping breastmilk
• Weaning at 4 and a half
• Losing a child and continuing to breastfeed after that loss

A Glance at This Episode:

• [2:59] Jennifer seeks lactation help after her unplanned c-section but receives no in-person help
• [9:58] Being pregnant, her son continues to nurse through pregnancy and even dry nursed when she dried up
• [11:06] Jennifer’s 2nd birth, a water birth at home
• [15:00] Now tandem nursing, Jennifer is really noticing the bond between her kids
• [20:28] Jennifer finds out she’s pregnant again and her oldest decides to self wean
• [30:53] How she found comfort in nursing her middle child after the loss of her newborn
• [37:24] How Jennifer coped and is grieving after her loss and ending her breastfeeding journey

Related Links:

• Human Milk 4 Human Babies 
• Jennifer’s Facebook
• Holistic Lactation Website
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• The Nurture Collective
• Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply 

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• Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic

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In today’s episode, Jacqueline discusses the latest policy statement put out by the AAP. She’ll clear up some of the common myths and misconceptions about the statement, as well as give her unbiased interpretation of the policy update. 

This statement has been widely misinterpreted by social media since its release, but Jacqueline clears all of that up in this episode. This episode contains factual, scientific information.

The AAP describes itself as "We're 67​,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults."

In today's show, we discuss:

• Common myths and misconceptions about the AAP statement
• What exactly the AAP is trying to accomplish with the statement
• Jacqueline’s unbiased interpretation of the policy statement

A Glance at This Episode:

• [1:20] What is the AAP?
• [3:16] The statement released by the AAP on June 27, 2022
• [7:37] How public figures are misinterpreting this information
• [12:51] Why mental health was left out of the statement
• [20:00] Jacqueline breaks down what the AAP is trying to accomplish with the statement
• [24:53] Jacqueline’s view on the statement

Related Links:

• AAP Technical Report
• AAP Policy Statement June 27, 2022
• AAP Press Release
• Holistic Lactation Website
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• The Nurture Collective
• Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply

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• Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic

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In today’s episode, Jacqueline chats with Pediatrician, Dr. Rebekah Diamond about all things breastfeeding, motherhood, and babies. 

This episode is a meeting of two very different types of baby experts. Jacqueline and Dr. Rebekah Diamond are in two different professions that often have different approaches, philosophies, and even different pediatric politics. This is a conversation that bridges the gap between IBCLC and a Pediatrician.

In today's show, we discuss:

• Some of the biggest breastfeeding struggles moms are experiencing
• Myths and common misconceptions about tongue ties
• Why pediatricians and IBCLCs should be working together and not against each other

A Glance at This Episode:

• [2:14] How Dr. Rebekah Diamond became a pediatrician and why she got into this work
• [14:23] Some of the biggest barriers to breastfeeding success from a pediatric point of view
• [32:55] What Dr. Rebekah Diamond sees with tongue ties, and her thoughts on them
• [47:09]What’s in Dr. Rebekah Diamond’s upcoming book, what she’s advocating for and what she hopes her book will accomplish

Related Links:

• Parent Like a Pediatrician Book
• Dr. Rebekah Diamond’s Website
• Holistic Lactation Website
• Follow on Instagram
• The Nurture Collective
• Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply

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• Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic

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In today’s episode, Jacqueline chats with Dr. Martin Rosen, a chiropractic educator working side by side with not only his wife but 3 generations of family. With over 80 years of combined experience, together, they run Peak Potential Institute, offering premier educational programs for healthcare professionals. 

Jacqueline and Dr. Rosen talk about why an infant would need to see a chiropractor, the signs to look for, and how to seek proper care with the correct professional. They address common issues that could cause breastfeeding stress and steps to take to relieve those issues. Dr. Martin Rosen also shares his perspective of common issues from a professional clinical standpoint. 

In today's show, we discuss:

• How to spot signs that your child might need to see a chiropractor, why you shouldn’t ignore them, and how to seek proper care
• Dr. Martin Rosen’s point of view on breastfeeding issues from a professional view
• Common misconceptions about chiropractors and how to find a good fit with a professional
• Where to seek professional care and some directories to use in your area
• Dr. Martin Rosen’s book and educational courses

A Glance at This Episode:

• [4:00] Dr. Martin Rosen introduces himself and gives a little background
• [7:33] How Dr. Rosen got into pediatric chiropractic care and where he sought his education
• [12:10] Some common reasons that an infant would need to see a chiropractor and signs to look for
• [18:50] Why you shouldn’t ignore signs that your infant needs to be seen by a chiropractor
• [23:48] Why you may not notice your infants cranium changing over time and becoming flatter or distorted
• [33:38] Dr. Rosen shares why he and his wife wrote the book ‘It’s All in the Head’ 
• [39:57] What Dr. Rosen is seeing in terms of tongue ties from a chiropractic view
• [47:29] Some common things that Dr. Rosen is seeing that are causing breastfeeding-related issues
• [59:18] Dr. Rosen explains how to find a good pediatric chiropractor and how to know if they are the right fit for your infant

Related Links:

• Dr. Martin Rosen’s Office Website
• Dr. Martin Rosen’s Website
• Dr. Martin Rosen’s Professional Training Website
• It’s All in the Head Book
• Dr. Martin Rosen’s Email
• Referral List

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In today’s episode, Jacqueline talks about thrush, a topic that comes up for a lot of breastfeeding moms. She’ll be discussing what thrush is, busting some myths, and giving you some basic knowledge about thrush. 

If you’ve ever experienced breastfeeding pain and questioned what was the source, then this episode might help clear up some questions you have around thrush and nipple pain. There are so many common misconceptions and myths around this topic, it’s important to educate yourself so that when you or your baby experience signs of thrush, you know how to seek proper treatment. 

In today's show, we discuss:

• How to tell if your baby has thrush
• Common misconceptions around thrush
• Signs of thrush and what thrush pain feels like
• What to do if you are experiencing symptoms and how to treat

A Glance at This Episode:

• [4:41] The two possibilities when you think your baby has thrush and how to tell the difference
• [6:10] Why babies are being misdiagnosed by a pediatrician
• [7:00] Common signs of thrush
• [9:16] Thrush pain and how to tell if your baby has thrush
• [11:30] Common myths about thrush
• [13:24] Jacqueline talks about perceived thrush
• [16:22] The dangers of self-diagnosing and self-treating thrush
• [18:11] What to do if you are experiencing actual thrush
• [20:54] Nipple pain when it’s not thrush

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• Not Thrush: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZqHbWFAt-/
• Thrush or Not: https://www.instagram.com/p/CO3q9G2g8vD/
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• To Book an Appointment
• Holistic Lactation Website
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• The Nurture Collective
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In today’s episode, Jacqueline shares why she decided to launch and create a physical product.  She reveals what makes her products unique, why her brand is different, why she chose the ingredients, and how she navigated this process. 

Owning a company that creates its own product is not for everybody, but Jacqueline shares why she stuck with it and some of her trials and tribulations. She talks about her battle with imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, and learning how to navigate large retailers like Amazon and Walmart. 

In today's show, we discuss:

• What drove Jacqueline to want to launch and create a physical product
• What trials and tribulations she faced while creating her products
• Why her brand is different
• What makes her products unique
• Why she chose the ingredients she chose
• How Jacqueline navigated the entire process

A Glance at This Episode:

• [3:39] Jacqueline decides to start expanding her team to help fulfill the needs of her clients while balancing her personal life
• [5:30] She starts researching botanicals and herbs from multiple cultures
• [6:55] Through this combination of learning herbs and knowing her patients, Jacqueline feels confident to create a product for her clients
• [13:29] Clients begin to express interest in Jacqueline creating a supplement, but she faces many limiting beliefs
• [15:40] Jacqueline starts networking and looking for manufacturers
• [21:43] When her first product launches, Jacqueline learns about returns and customer reviews
• [36:49] What’s in the Advanced Lactation Formula?

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• Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply | Use Discount Code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your order.       

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In today’s episode, Jacqueline reveals some of the biggest mistakes she made while breastfeeding and how she overcame them. 

From not recognizing signs of ties to being influenced by the internet, Jacqueline pushed through multiple obstacles that make up her breastfeeding journey. She didn’t wean her son during pregnancy but felt guilty for weaning her daughter too soon, Jacqueline realized that every baby is different and every nursing journey doesn’t have to be identical.

In the end, are these really ‘mistakes’ or are these just ‘lessons’ that every mom goes through? 

In today's show we discuss:

• How a lack of knowledge and incorrect information can alter your breastfeeding journey, and where to seek proper support
• Mom brain and denial are a real thing and should not be ignored
• The importance of setting boundaries in your nursing journey and self-care
• Knowing when to wean and when to pump and how to go about it

A Glance at This Episode:

• [1:11] Jacqueline recaps the previous two episodes and shares about The Nurture Collective
• [4:59] She finds herself in immense nipple pain at the beginning of her journey
• [5:54] Her midwife puts her in touch with a lactation consultant, but she’s not very responsive or supportive
• [7:18] Jacqueline’s first biggest mistake was not reaching out for more support
• [8:20] Another mistake she made was thinking that she was the problem when her son wasn’t a good sleeper
• [9:02] After being influenced by an article on the internet, Jacqueline thinks she has an oversupply when really her son had a tongue tie
• [12:08] The next biggest mistake for Jacqueline was not weaning her son when she should have and experiencing nursing aversion
• [15:48] Getting into her daughter’s story and some mistakes she made, starting with wanting to accept that her daughter had multiple ties
• [20:20] A major mistake that Jacqueline had to face was not pumping when she knew her daughter wasn’t getting enough because she was in denial
• [24:49] When he daughter can’t sleep without nursing, Jacqueline decides to wean her instead of setting boundaries in place 

Related Links:

• Listen to Jacqueline's episode about breastfeeding her daughter
• Jacqueline's episode about breastfeeding her son
• Holistic Lactation Website
• Follow on Instagram

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