In November 2025, ByHeart Infant Formula was recalled due to its link with infant botulism. As of December 3, 2025, a total of 39 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various lots) have been reported from 18 states. Laboratory confirmation for some cases is ongoing. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 9 to November 19, 2025. All 39 infants were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported to date. For 38 infants with age and 39 with sex information available, they range in age from 16 to 264 days, and 15 (38%) are female.

One of our own BRC clients developed botulism in September. While it was not related to the ByHeart formula, I thought it may be helpful to discuss this topic due to the severity of the illness.

Today we talk to Laura Raggi, and her sweet baby, Gabby as they take us through the horrific period when Gabby contracted botulism.

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Colette and Louisa join Nikki Lee to discuss everyone's favorite LOVE hormone. Nikki and Colette met in the 90's when they taught a 9 week course for those wishing to be volunteer breastfeeding counselors through NMAC (Nursing Mothers Advisory Council). Join us for this fun conversation!

Nikki Lee, RN, BSN, MS, Mother of 2, Grandmother of 2, ANLC, IBCLC, CIMI, CST (cert.appl.), RYT500

https://www.nikkileehealth.com/

Colette and Louisa talk about IBCLC's reputation in the world of parenting. There are times LCs are described as pushy and looking down on parents who don't breastfeed or who supplement their babies. We really needed to talk this out and we'd love for you to listen!

Colette and Louisa discuss a new piece of equipment developed out of Northwestern University. The mother places the device on their breast while the baby is feeding. The baby's intake is measured by this device and the results show up on your app! Wow!

Find out what Colette and Louisa think about this as well as other devices and parenting tools on the market.

Colette and Louisa sit down with BRC client Emily Bagnell to share her breastfeeding journey. After a rocky start, Emily and her baby found their rhythm—until her return to work at 6 months brought unexpected challenges. With limited workplace support for pumping, Emily faced tough decisions about sustaining breastfeeding while balancing career, parenting, and life. This conversation explores whether current pumping laws truly meet parents’ needs—or if stronger protections are essential for working families.

Think support groups aren’t for you? Don’t decide just yet! Join Louisa and Colette as they share how breastfeeding support groups have made a difference for their clients. From emotional encouragement to practical parenting tips—and even lifelong friendships—discover the many ways these groups can be a powerful source of connection and support.

Join Colette and Louisa as they talk with Alyssa Schnell, IBCLC, as she discusses her personal story of breastfeeding her adopted child and why she felt the need to write her book, Breastfeeding Without Birthing.

www.alyssaschnellibclc.com

Do you know when you're supposed to start taking your baby, and yes, I said baby to the dentist? Do you know when you should start brushing? How about flossing? Learn this and more as we discuss baby dental hygiene!

Rachel Lewin, DDS, and her son, Isaac join Colette and Louisa is this fun discussion.

Colette and Louisa just heard about Mom Rage, and they were intrigued. They reached out to Nicole McNelis, M.Ed, NCC, LPC. Nicole is a licensed mental health therapist and perinatal mental health counseling specialist. She is the founder of an award-winning counseling private practice in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – where she also resides with her family.

https://nicolemcnelis.com/

IG: therapist.mom.collective

In honor of inclusivity, please know that breastfeeding can be interchanged in all episodes & show notes with chestfeeding. To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Plan to give your breastfed baby bottles? Or maybe you've tried a bottle and your baby is refusing to take it. Listen to Meg Powers, PT, DPT as she discussing tips for helping your baby take that bottle.

Meg Powers is a mobile, cash based, PT located in Ambler, PA. Check out all of her PT work HERE: https://www.provwellpt.com/