Today you'll meet Jenne' Johns of Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. (OUAP) OUAP is a Black women-led non-profit organization committed to pioneering solutions for neonatal equity to center Black preemie family experiences.

After birthing her micro-preemie son, Once Upon A Preemie, Inc's founder, Jenné Johns, took personal action by writing Once Upon A Preemie, a comforting children's book for Black preemie families who feel ignored and unsupported while in the NICU. The book expanded into a non-profit organization that pioneered the industry’s first Health and Racial Equity e-Learning Training program for healthcare professionals across the globe and allows all to donate our Once Upon A Preemie book to any facility that supports preemie families. We speak through the lived experiences of Black preemie parents to champion for laws that mandate equity in maternal and neonatal healthcare.

OnceUponAPreemie.org

Today we talk to Christine M. Sullivan, MA, RD, LDN, a clinical dietitian with the Clinical Nutrition Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She also has started a private practice with Capital Pediatric Nutrition.com. We talk about how families can get their child on the right track to good nutrition, picky eaters, allergies and more!

www.CapitalPediatricNutrition.com

Learn more about the BRC at www.BreastfeedingResourceCenter.org

Today Colette and Louisa talk to Dr. Jill Baker. Dr. Baker is the CEO of a coaching company “A Tribe Called Fertility LLC” for couples of color who need infertility and prenatal support and her podcast “Maternal Health 911”, a support system for BIPOC women and families as they endure fertility and maternal health issues.

Dr. Jillian Lucas Baker, DrPH, EdM is the Research Director of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication (CPTC) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Baker holds her Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from Drexel University. She is a trained community mental health counselor with a BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an EdM (Masters in Education) from Temple University. She completed postdoctoral training at the National Center on Fathers and Families (NCOFF)/Graduate School of Education and the School of Nursing (both at the University of Pennsylvania). She will complete her Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching at Rowan University in Fall 2024.

Colette and Louisa talk to Steven Zelinger, Esq. Talking about wills and trusts seems really dull, and it's probably something that can wait, right? NO! While this is off the topic of infant feeding, it is vital. Learn what you need to know. Send this podcast to partners and family members. It takes a village, and unfortunately, you need to think about your child's village just in case the worst scenario comes true. As Steve says, start planning in the present for peace of mind in the future!

https://www.stevenzelinger.com

While the Nesting House is local to Philadelphia, it is such a wonderful organization for new families that we had to tell you about it! They have a baby registry, used clothing, babywearing classes and rentals, fabulous meet ups and MORE! Join Louisa as she talks to Jennifer Kinka, the founder and current president of The Nesting House.

www.thenestinghouse.net.

Today we welcome Dr. Anna Nicholaides, a licensed clinical psychologist from Philadelphia Couples Therapy. We discuss the importance of communication, new roles, and self-care during the postpartum period. Therapy may be more effective when you do it with your partner!

https://www.philadelphiacouplestherapy.com/

Colette and Louisa talked with Tiffany Smith, the BRC Community Counselor and BIPOC support group facilitator. We discuss why a specific group for women of color is beneficial and find out why Tiffany is great person to have in this role! From systemic racism, racism in healthcare, and low breastfeeding rates among the black community, a BIPOC support group may be just what your community needs!

Join us as we discuss neurodiversity and its impact on pregnancy, birth, and parenting. We talk to Tiff D'Amico owner of Fourth Trimester Revolution, who is a postpartum strategist and mentor. She helps new families figure it out so they can actually enjoy their pregnancy and postpartum experience and be more present with their babies.

Tiff is an Autistic and ADHD mother of two neurodivergent kids, as well as an experienced educator, birthworker, and perinatal mental health specialist.

www.tiffdee.com

Activation warning: In this episode, we discuss infant loss after giving birth; if this does not feel like a safe topic for you to listen to, please consider revisiting if and when you feel ready.

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

Today, we talk to two of our current interns, Ellen and Rebecca, to hear their perspectives on teaching the next generation of IBCLCs. Find out about their confidence levels before starting and now that one is close to being done. Are 500 really necessary through pathway 3? And how do the mentors feel about being in this role?

Colette Acker, IBCLC, Jennifer Schieve, IBCLC, and Louisa Brandenburger, IBCLC, are the Breastfeeding Resource Center employees.

Ellen Pavlaka and Rebecca Civette talk about their experiences.

The Breastfeeding Resource Center is a nonprofit organization.

Meet Titilola Ogbeide, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), who practices in our hometown of Philadelphia. Find our the difference between and a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). Get a glimpse of the world of a home birth midwife.