Breastfeeding Talk

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In this new weekly series, Jacqueline Kincer is giving you a run-down of the latest and greatest news, announcements, celebrity gossip, and more--and it's all related to breastfeeding! If you want to know what the latest studies say, get reviews on the newest products, find out about policy changes, or anything else that's relevant to you as a breastfeeding mom or professional, then tune in every week to TWiB (This Week in Breastfeeding) on Breastfeeding Talk.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• My thoughts on the latest news about Tylenol use during pregnancy
• Updates on early introduction of formula and food allergies
• Addressing some of the myths about the COVID-19 vaccines during lactation

LINKS:

• https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/skin-to-skin-contact-in-the-neonatal-intensive-care-unit
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicebroster/2021/09/27/coronavirus-antibodies-found-in-breast-milk-10-months-after-the-infection-according-to-new-research/?sh=1d304e58673e
• https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/929670

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Speech-Language Pathologist and First-Time mom, Karissa Splain, tells us her story of how her professional experience and education didn't quite prepare her for the difficulties she encountered with breastfeeding her baby. Like so many, her baby had oral ties and Karissa tells her story from the viewpoint of a professional that treats oral dysfunction, as well as through her faith and own lens as a mother.

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Lisa Myers is a working mom of 2 sharing with use her journey through breastfeeding. With her daughter she made it to six months of breastfeeding and supplementing with formula. Then with her son she found out he had a tongue tie and ended up getting it treated. Lisa also shares with us what it was like to return to work. From her experiences, she learned a lot about storing breastmilk and has now created a revolutionary product for storing breastmilk.

Born in Canada, Lisa spent her childhood on a 200-acre hay and cattle farm outside Spokane, Washington, where she and her brother helped out with harvesting crops, caring for the animals and other seasonal work.  

Several years later, Lisa was all grown up and running political campaigns in New Jersey and serving as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia.  

Lisa got married, started a family and works for an international law firm. Like almost every mom Lisa knows, she found breastfeeding incredibly difficult for a million reasons. For her, these included working in a male-dominated sector, some long work days and travel away from her son. 

She soon realized she had no way to keep her milk safely stored without awkward walks down the office hall, juggling obvious bottles of breastmilk and pump parts. And she needed a new way to travel for work: A big ol’ cooler, bottles, and ice packs simply did not fit in her big bag already full of mediation binders, exhibits, a suit, computer, and...the pump.  

A typical work trip saw Lisa having to dispose of 13.5 ounces of precious breastmilk at the airport. Her market research turned up nothing that could meet a mom's basic travel, working, and pumping needs. She got down to work inventing a solution to solve the problem simply, elegantly, and affordably. She was soon able to file for a patent and begin working with an amazing team to make Ceres Chill available to any mom in search of a better way to achieve their breastfeeding goals while continuing to be a great professional success. ​ 

LINKS:

• Dr. Townsend at Vanderbilt
• Ceres Chill website (use discount code Holistic 15)
• Ceres Chill on

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The latch at the breast is one of the most foundation pieces to breastfeeding. Getting a good latch from the start, or correcting it when it's not good will be vital to you and your baby's breastfeeding success. The host, Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC, discusses why a great latch is important and how to get one on today's show.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Common pitfalls when latching
• Why a good latch is important
• What happens when you don't get a good latch
• How to get the best latch
• What to do when this advice isn't working

LINKS:

• My Website
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Cassandra Thompson is the mother to Mari, a mom advocate, and creator of the Unbound Network. Cassandra is here today to share with us her non-medical perspective of ties as a mom who has experiences a lot of unnecessary obstacles to breastfeeding her child.

Cassandra began sharing her journey with her daughter on Instagram just two months ago, but already she's putting into words so many of the struggles parents of children with tongue, lip and buccal ties face.

We explore Mari's issues with ties from birth until her current age of 14 months. And the journey isn't over yet! Cassandra shares the emotional aspect, the practical challenges, the complexity of finding the right treatment, and so much more. Her story is her own, so it may not be what yours is or will be like.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The most common issues with getting ties diagnosed and treated
• Why bodywork is important
• What to expect when your baby has ties
• Tips for navigating medical gaslighting

LINKS:

• Cassandra's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/theunboundnetwork/

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On this episode, we invited Keira Chojnacki to share her breastfeeding journey with her four kiddos. She has been a breastmilk donor, and also a milk donation recipient. Her journey is very unique and diverse.

Keira became a mom at 20 years old. Right after her first baby was born, the first latch was magical. She had a fairly easy breastfeeding journey with her son and was able to donate 400oz of milk when he son was just 3-4 months old.

When her son was 1 year old, she decided to get a breast reduction and continued to give her son the stored breastmilk she had saved up after that. Two years later, Keira gave birth to her second son who ended up in the NICU for an entire month. She started out exclusively pumping and was able to make enough milk for him. She ultimately weaned at 3 months though because it was too difficult to maintain pumping with her two children and everything she had going on in her life.

With her daughter, Keira really wanted to try breastfeeding again. This time around her baby wasn't getting enough milk and Keira could only pump about 1/2 ounce at a time. It was then that Keira decided to seek out donor milk and she was able to provide her daughter with donor breastmilk from the time she was 2 weeks old to 13 months!

Keira is now a mom of 4, with her current son being 5 weeks old. Her priority is to enjoy her baby since she knows this is her last. She's learned to reset her expectations and is fine with breastfeeding, exclusive pumping, or donor milk.

LINKS:

• Eats on Feeds
• Human Milk 4 Human Babies
• Connect with Keira on Instagram

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Melanie Silverman, Chief Clinical Officer at Pacify, joins us today to discuss her background and the ways her company meets the needs of breastfeeding families. While not a replacement for in-person care, Pacify offers parents 24/7 support for breastfeeding questions and help. While Pacify is not a replacement for in-person care or working with complex issues like tongue tie, it augments breastfeeding medicine with its accessibility to families across the US.

In this episode you'll hear:

• What Pacify does for new parents, all over the United States.
• Why Pacify sis o important to new parents--breastfeeding can be an amazing way that new parents can improve their own health and the health of their babies. 
• The main issues we see among new parents — also address, that they feel alone (especially during COVID-19!) and are wondering whether they are doing this "breastfeeding thing" correctly!  
• Breastfeeding can be an incredible equalizer. The vast majority of new parents struggle with the same questions about breastfeeding.  
• Pacify hears from non-birthing partners, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and others who call in for help.
• We really need to listen first, rather than come in with our own agenda and provide care without judgement. 
• Diversity among IBCLCs — why it matters and ways that to address it

LINKS:

• Pacify website: https://www.pacify.com
• Pacify App (get 20% off with code holisticlactation)
• Pacify on Instagram
• Pacify on Twitter
• Melanie on LinkedIn

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I get tons of questions about baby formula as a Lactation Consultant. There are SO many myths, beliefs, feelings, and miscommunications around this very sensitive topic.

I don't believe in the formula vs. breastmilk debate and I will NOT participate in that dichotomy. It is unhealthy, neglects the needs of families, and fuels the "mommy wars" movement.

What I am here to advocate is that formula is used safely, without fear, and that it isn't seen as an enemy to breastfeeding.

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As a former babywearing mom myself (insert sad face that my kids are growing up!), I just had to bring a babywearing expert on the show to discuss safe babywearing, babywearing benefits, and nursing while babywearing.

Karla Castro is a Trained CBWS Babywearing Educator & Consultant and came on the show to teach us all the things about babywearing! From it's history, it's many meanings, and reframing the conversation around it.

I honestly cannot do this episode justice in the show notes--just go listen!

LINKS:

• You can find Karla on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/thebabywearingclub
• You can also download her free guide on choosing the perfect carrier here: https://bit.ly/PerfectCarrier-FREEGuide

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In today's episode, Jacqueline is sharing the advice fellow breastfeeding moms gave on a recent Instagram post asking, "If you could tell fellow breastfeeding moms one thing, what would it be?" The answers were impressive, wise, deep, and comforting. Listen in to hear what other moms have learned on their own breastfeeding journeys. Their message of support is needed!

LINKS:

• Link to Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/COnoEefgJbH/
• Our new Advanced Lactation Formula

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