Historically, having a baby was not a solitary endeavor. The partner was involved of course, but the parent's family, friends and whole community would come together to support not just the gestating parent but the whole family during this transition.  As a midwife and IBCLC in Australia, Kellie Eason sees the consequences of lack of support for families.  In this episode Katie Oshita and Kellie Eason discuss strategies of supporting families and finding ways to decrease isolation for parents.    

Podcast Guest: Kellie Eason, IBCLC, brings more than 20 years of dedicated experience to her role as a trusted support for families.  Her background as a nurse, midwife and international Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Melbourne, Australia, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of family needs during the early parenting journey.

Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 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