Type 1 diabetes in infancy and toddler years is rare, but when it happens most families are not just encouraged but forced to wean from breastfeeding.  Erin Hayden-Baldauf has personal and professional experience with breastfeeding a T1D baby, and has written a book about the challenges this brings.  All IBCLC's supporting families need to know about these signs, options and resources to support these dyads.

Podcast Guest: Erin Hayden-Baldauf is a dedicated educator and creative writer with a passion for crafting engaging, heartwarming stories. With a PhD in Education and a master’s degree in Creative Writing, she blends formal training with personal experience to create stories that resonate with her readers.

Erin received her IBCLC certification in 2013 and has served numerous families as a childbirth educator and doula. As a mother of four, including a child with Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac disease, Erin infuses her fiction and nonfiction with real-life insights into managing complex medical conditions. 

In 2024, Erin founded BraveryBooks to bring her writing across genres together, celebrating the everyday acts of strength and bravery that make life special.

When she's not writing, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new recipes, and sharing her love for literature.

Podcast host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 24 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email [email protected] or www.cuddlesandmilk.com