Breastfeeding is a universal biological right.  It is what humans have been doing from the beginning of time.  While it is biologically normal, that doesn't mean it's easy.  Some places in the world have more support than others.  Indonesia has very few IBCLC's, bodyworkers and release providers.  Listen as Ingrid Siahaan and Katie Oshita discuss the joys and struggles of supporting families navigating feeding issues without the necessary support system.
 
Podcast Guest: Dr. Ingrid Siahaan, IBCLC, has been supporting mothers and infants in their breastfeeding journeys since 2016. Motivated by personal experiences overcoming diverse breastfeeding challenges with her four children, she earned her IBCLC certification in 2018.

Her practice emphasizes holistic lactation care, addressing functional breastfeeding, oral dysfunction, and postpartum interventions to optimize breastfeeding outcomes. Based in Medan, she provides in-person and virtual consultations, empowering mothers across Indonesia with evidence-based, compassionate support.

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