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- Episode 34 Why The Hospital Nurse and Your Pediatrician Might be Wrong About BreastfeedingWe have always been taught to trust healthcare providers because of the amount of education and schooling they go through to be put in those positions. However, when it comes to breastfeeding, most healthcare providers haven’t done more than a possible 3 hours of education and training on breastfeeding, but so many new mothers go to these healthcare providers for advice on breastfeeding and lactation.This is unfortunate because so many mothers take this advice and will have issues breastfeeding their child and internalize those issues, when in fact, support from someone with extensive and proper training in breastfeeding and lactation could have made all the difference.This is our invitation to you to ask your healthcare provider questions about their training before receiving advice, or to reach out to breastfeeding groups for support. These groups have dedicated their lives to learning about the physiology of breastfeeding and understand the nuances when it comes to lactation.Tune in to learn how to know what advice to take, and where to reach out for advice best suited to you!Topics discussed in this episode:
- Why it's important to know where to get the best advice for breastfeeding
- Lack of support hindering breastfeeding success
- Why hospital staff and healthcare providers may not be the best for breastfeeding support
- The amount of breastfeeding training healthcare providers receive
- Incorrect information given by hospitals when it comes to breastfeeding
- The impact of breastfeeding attitude on milk production
- What you can do to get the right advice
- Which groups to contact for breastfeeding support
- Questions to ask your healthcare providers
Breastfeeding USALa Leche League InternationalHead to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more episodes!Join The Milk Making Minutes Facebook Group to reduce breastfeeding anxiety and build your confidence and be a part of a community that gets it.To get individualized lactation support from me, Lo-- go here!To buy books about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting and support the show while doing it, go to my bookshop!Follow me on IG @milkmakingminutespodcast Follow me on IG @milkmakingminutespodcast to laugh about breastfeeding and to see photos of guests! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milk-making-minutes/support
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
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#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies16 min - Episode 33 A Story of Losing Her Voice During Birth and Postpartum and Finding it Again with JoyceSometimes all we need is to be heard when going through a major event like a pregnancy. It is one of the most formative events of a woman’s life because of everything that goes on inside and outside of her.However, what happens if you lose your voice when you really need it. Even the most outspoken people can lose their voice in crucial moments because of the magnitude of the event of giving birth. This can continue throughout postpartum and have a massive effect on your physical and mental health.Our guest on today’s episode experienced losing her ability to advocate for herself and her first born at birth. Resulting in a traumatic first experience with her child which carried on afterwards during breastfeeding.Joyce Kimball from central Massachusetts, mother of two now grown adults, and midwife, takes us into her memories and accounts her experiences dealing with lack of information on breastfeeding, having to go back to work too early, and what she is now able to put a name to, postpartum psychosis.Joyce dealt with many hardships doing her first pregnancy, but did whatever she could to mitigate these issues in her second pregnancy which led her down the road to becoming a midwife to help other women so they won’t have to go through what she had to.Tune in to hear a vulnerable story that could potentially help you or someone you know going through a difficult postpartum period.Topics discussed in this episode:
- How Joyce left her corporate job and became a midwife
- Joyce’s birthing experience with her first child
- How Joyce was unable to voice her needs during her births
- The feeling of loss when there is no immediate skin to skin
- The uncomfortable breastfeeding experience with Joyce’s first child
- The lack of sleep causing hallucinations
- How finding a breastfeeding group saved Joyce’s life
- Joyce’s experience with intrusive thoughts
- Joyce’s introduction to homebirth midwifery
- How Joyce found her voice again during her second birth and breastfeeding experience
- Joyce’s advice to her younger self
- The transition to doula
- How Joyce terminated breastfeeding with her second child
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
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#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies49 min - Episode 32 Stop Massaging During Mastitis and What to Do InsteadIf you or someone you know is struggling with mastitis, this episode is for you!Mastitis can be extremely painful and uncomfortable, and can also lead to cessation of breastfeeding if it is recurring. It should not be taken lightly, however, there are treatments available to ease the symptoms and get rid of mastitis once and for all.You don’t have to struggle with this medical condition, and we want to arm you with the information to understand how to combat it.In today’s episode you will hear about how to indicate when mastitis occurs and what to do if you have it.Tune in to hear more about this medical condition and to learn about the different mastitis protocols.Topics discussed in this episode:
- How mastitis occurs
- What happens when there is an infection
- Why Historical remedies for mastitis that are no longer recommended
- Current remedies used for mastitis
- What to do if you are experiencing nipple trauma
- What could happen if mastitis isn’t dealt with
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- Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quabbinbirthservices/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loslactationlab3967
#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies13 min - Episode 31 Letting Go of Breastfeeding Comparisons with ChelseaBeaA beautiful birthing experience followed by ease in breastfeeding is what most could only hope for. Having those intimate moments with your baby while breastfeeding knowing you are providing for them and creating a bond that is immeasurable. However, not all experiences are like this, in fact, it feels like an anomaly these days.With the lack of support of lactation consultants in hospitals, the lack of exposure to breastfeeding in our culture, and the amount of misinformation that is out there, having a smooth breastfeeding experience takes some extra learning and effort, and sometimes it's just simply out of anyone’s control. Like, having a child born with a medical condition. All the rules go out the window. The high stress, worry, and abnormal feeding conditions are enough to dry the supply in any mother.This is the experience our guest on today’s episode had with her second child, after an amazing first breastfeeding experience. We welcome Chelsea Bea, married for ten years and mother of two, and podcast host of ‘Beyond the Picket Fence’.Chelsea’s breastfeeding experiences varied drastically between her first and second child, where her first child was able to nurse with little to no issues and was a pleasant experience, to Chelsea realizing any mother’s nightmare of her child being sick and unable to feed like she had hoped to. However, with perseverance, resiliency, and a ton of faith, she was able to work through all of the hurdles that came her way and was able to nurse the best way she knew how.Tune in to hear a story about pure love and resiliency!Topics discussed in this episode:
- Importance of creating a safe space for people to share openly
- Chelsea’s exposure to breastfeeding prior to having a baby
- What happened during birth that affected the breastfeeding experience
- Chelsea’s positive hospital experience with her first born
- How having a lactation consultant helped Chelsea with breastfeeding
- Why Chelsea stopped breastfeeding
- Chelsea’s experience with giving birth to a child with a medical condition
- How hand expression helped Chelsea
- Chelsea’s traumatic experience with her second child
- Grieving the loss of an experience
- The importance of having a supportive community
Follow Lo Nigrosh:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo-nigrosh-16371495/
- Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quabbinbirthservices/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loslactationlab3967
#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies56 min - Episode 30 What to Do About ThrushBeing armed with the right information is half the battle when dealing with any medical condition, especially when you are experiencing new symptoms when breastfeeding as a new mother. More often than not, the medical condition thrush is typically misdiagnosed in breastfeeding as being another medical condition, or can be waived off as a simple rash by healthcare providers. It is extremely important to know what thrush is, how it manifests during breastfeeding, and what to look for so you can have all the information you need to understand if what you are experiencing is in fact thrush so you can approach your healthcare provider prepared.On today’s episode we go over everything you need to know about thrush so you know how to indicate whether you are experiencing thrush and when to contact a healthcare provider. As well as the best treatments for thrush that are the most effective in alleviating the symptoms and pain.Tune in to hear a quick episode with a ton of useful information that could help you understand thrush better!Topics discussed in this episode:
- Why is thrush usually misdiagnosed?
- What is thrush?
- How is thrush diagnosed?
- What to do when you have thrush?
- Historical treatments that are no longer recommended
- Natural treatments for thrush
- Prescription treatments for thrush
- Contagiousness of thrush
- Is it fine to use the milk expressed during thrush?
Follow Lo Nigrosh:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo-nigrosh-16371495/
- Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quabbinbirthservices/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loslactationlab3967
#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies13 min - Episode 29 Meeting Your Breastfeeding Goals by Doing Your Own Research with EmilyWhen birth planning, many mothers will set expectations for themselves to gauge their breastfeeding journey, which is usually mostly dependent on their exposure to breastfeeding prior to becoming pregnant. These expectations can sometimes work for you or against you. Lower expectations take the pressure off, and setting high expectations can hinder the experience. The trick is to just trust your body and your baby to figure it out along the way. Even in the midst of being given inaccurate information from trained health care providers, being grounded in your own intuitive sense is crucial.On today’s episode we welcome Emily, married for 7 years, mother of three, and breastfeeding counselor with Breastfeeding USA. Emily joins us to share her story of her breastfeeding journey with all three of her children. From expectations before her first child, to standing up for herself and her baby when faced with real medical issues in a hospital setting. Emily has been brave and intuitive in her approach to breastfeeding, and has a wealth of knowledge she so graciously wants to share with other mothers so they can navigate their breastfeeding experience.Tune in to hear advice and experiences from someone who has learned to trust herself and has seen the benefits from doing so.Topics discussed in this episode:
- How working in a daycare shaped Emily’s perception of breastfeeding
- Emily’s expectation of breastfeeding with her first child
- Why Emily introduced formula to her baby
- Nursing through an entire pregnancy
- Incorrect information provided by the hospital regarding tandem nursing
- Emily’s experience joining a breastfeeding group
- Biggest issue Emily dealt with when breastfeeding her second child
- What is Raynaud's Syndrome?
- The importance of trusting your own body
- Emily’s breastfeeding experience with her third child
- Dealing with thrush while breastfeeding
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- Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quabbinbirthservices/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loslactationlab3967
#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies44 min - Episode 28 What You May Not Have Learned About EngorgementOn today’s brief, yet highly informative episode, our host Lo Nigrosh goes over a topic that has been presented many times by many different guests on this podcast which is, engorgement. Many of the mothers that have spoken about experiencing engorgement find it to be a bit of a mystery as well as a really uncomfortable ordeal. Why does it happen, and how do you remedy it?This is precisely what Lo wants to cover today’s episode, as well as an account of her personal experience with engorgement. Tune in to gain some clues as to why you are, or were, experiencing engorgement and what you can do to alleviate the pressure and discomfort to allow for the right amount of milk supply for your baby.Topics discussed in this episode:
- What is engorgement
- When engorgement occurs
- What causes engorgement
- Lo’s experience with swelling after receiving IV fluids
- Ways to prevent engorgement from days 2-6
- Biologically normal behavior of the baby to help milk supply
- The benefits of using hand expression over pumping
- When to stop expressing or pumping
- How many feeds to complete before switching sides
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- Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quabbinbirthservices/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loslactationlab3967
#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies10 min - Episode 27 Learning to Breastfeed by Learning Who Your Baby Is with OtiliaThere are so many beautiful innate miracles that happen when you become pregnant to when you give birth, and after. However, a lot of the time, some processes may not function exactly how you expect them to, like breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a skill that needs to be learned and practiced to master. Many women have issues with breastfeeding because the majority of new moms have little to no breastfeeding exposure prior to giving birth.There are so many factors involved in order to have a successful breastfeeding experience that it is not uncommon to have challenges and these challenges can be exacerbated by not being armed with the knowledge or support needed to ensure the breastfeeding process. Many new mothers don’t know there are lactation consultants out there, specialized in helping mothers with their unique breastfeeding experience.This is much like our guest on today’s episode. Otilia, working mom of two, expected her breastfeeding journey to go a lot differently than it did, and didn’t know that lactation consultants existed. She struggled with her first born, along with some birthing complications, however, she armed herself with the knowledge she needed for the arrival of her second child and has been breastfeeding her for 6 years and is now a breastfeeding advocate and mentor/coach. Talk about a success story!Tune in to hear Otilia’s journey with breastfeeding and what inspired her to become a breastfeeding advocate.Topics discussed in this episode:
- Otilia’s exposure to breastfeeding prior to giving birth
- How Otilia dealt with difficulties breastfeeding
- Identifying the cause of engorgement
- Otilia’s experience with a retained placenta and unseen birth complications
- Issues with a sleepy baby and nursing
- Understanding a baby’s personality
- How to cope with uncertainty when breastfeeding
- The importance of contacting a lactation consultant early
- Issues with pumping and breastfeeding after returning to work
- How Othelia educated herself to prepare for her second child
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- Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quabbinbirthservices/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loslactationlab3967
#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies44 min - Episode 26 Getting Help for Postpartum DepressionJoin us for this quick hit episode of The Milk Making Minutes where host Lo Nigrosh discusses the relationship between postpartum depression and breastfeeding. Many of our incredible guests have alluded to this topic so it felt appropriate to spotlight this issue, especially since it is not touched on very often.Dealing with postpartum depression alone can be painful, so we want to give you the BEST resources and tools that will help you first identify whether you actually have postpartum depression, and what steps to take if you do. It’s possible that after hearing this episode, you may understand your past postpartum depression a bit better and how it related to your breastfeeding journey. Or if you are newly pregnant, you can take the steps necessary to prepare in order to alleviate some of the stressors that could trigger postpartum depression.Tune in for some quick facts and resources that can make all the difference in your breastfeeding experience!Topics discussed in this episode:
- The relationship between postpartum depression and breastfeeding
- What factors can cause postpartum depression
- The difference between baby blues and postpartum depression
- If terminating or continuing breastfeeding is right for you
- Questions to ask to determine postpartum depression
- Resources for postpartum depression
- What happens after a postpartum depression diagnosis
Follow this link for a copy of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).For Mental Health support in the Postpartum Period visit Postpartum Support International.Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more episodes!Join The Milk Making Minutes Facebook Group to reduce breastfeeding anxiety and build your confidence and be a part of a community that gets it.To shop for books about birth, breastfeeding and parenting (even books for kids!) go to Lo's bookshop!
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Follow Lo Nigrosh:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo-nigrosh-16371495/
- Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quabbinbirthservices/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loslactationlab3967
#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies12 min - Episode 25 One Breastfeeding Experience Does Not Predict the Next with ErinnEach person's pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journey is unique. No two are ever the same. This also includes when an individual gives birth and lactates for multiple children. From how each child is planned and conceived to the ease or difficulty breastfeeding, each individual experience can vary drastically. Although it is important to educate yourself to be as prepared as possible, the variables that occur in each situation can contribute to things going the opposite way you would have hoped. This can lead to issues with mental health, thoughts of terminating breastfeeding early, or even losing trust in the healthcare system all together. This is why having trusted and supportive individuals that understand the nuances in each situation can help in ways that a doctor or hospital can’t.Erinn Tanguay, married for 20 years to her high school sweetheart and mother of four, joins on today’s episode to take us through her journey giving birth and breastfeeding her four children. Each child was a unique experience that came with their own sets of challenges that she was able to work through with trial and error where she learned what works and what doesn’t.Through this experience she became passionate about the breastfeeding experience which led her to a career in breastfeeding and is now a certified breastfeeding specialist. Erinn tells us about her battles with mental health issues and finding her strength when she felt the most weak. Her goal is to help other women so they don’t have to suffer the way she did and have the tools they need to have a peaceful breastfeeding journey of their own.Listen in to hear an authentic story of perseverance and walk away with useful advice on steps you can take to prepare for a positive breastfeeding journey with your baby.Topics discussed in this episode:
- Erinn’s breastfeeding journey with her first born
- How preeclampsia affects breastfeeding
- Postpartum depression from hospital experience
- How Erinn learned about breastfeeding
- Erinn’s battle with postpartum depression after her hospital experience
- Transitioning from bottle to breast
- The importance of understanding your healthcare provider’s policy
- Erinn’s four year breastfeeding journey with second child
- Issues breastfeeding third child
- Breastfeeding during pregnancy
- Erinn’s difficulty bonding with her fourth child
- Erinn’s experience with agoraphobia
- How Erinn almost quit breastfeeding
- Importance of a support group
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Follow Lo Nigrosh:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo-nigrosh-16371495/
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F54fe1szmemB9n7YUJgWv
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/los-lactation-lab/id1614255223
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#lactationjourney #breastfeedingmoms #maternalhealth #postpartumtruths #supportmoms #newborn #newmom #newbaby #baby #pumpingmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilkforhumanbabies49 min
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Welcome to "Lo's Lactation Lab," the go-to podcast for anyone navigating the breastfeeding journey amidst systemic challenges.
Dive into real-life stories from diverse mothers, sharing their…
Dive into real-life stories from diverse mothers, sharing their…
successes and obstacles in feeding their babies.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to access a mix of engaging, quick-hit episodes and exclusive guest features. Stay connected and empower your breastfeeding experience with insights that resonate with every mom's reality.
Tune in now to "Lo's Lactation Lab" – where every story matters!
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Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to access a mix of engaging, quick-hit episodes and exclusive guest features. Stay connected and empower your breastfeeding experience with insights that resonate with every mom's reality.
Tune in now to "Lo's Lactation Lab" – where every story matters!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.