The Lactation Nerd Podcast

In this episode I’m diving into solutions for working from home when you’ve got little ones with you. To discuss this topic with me I am so thrilled to introduce Rachel Ngom. She is the host of the She’s Making an Impact Podcast. She is a business and lead-generation expert, helping purpose-driven female entrepreneurs drive more traffic, leads, and sales through Pinterest, blogging, and strategic use of automation.

Rachel went from being on food stamps with negative $400 in her checking account to a multiple-6-figure online business. She now helps others do the same with her signature courses and programs.

Rachel has lived in Kenya, met her husband in Senegal, got married in Morocco, and spent 2 years in France. Among all of the truly life changing work that Rachel does, she also accomplishes it all with her littles. Learn more about Rachel at: rachelngom.com

To grab some of the exact same tips I've been using to make it big with Successful Breastfeeding grab Rachel's cheat sheet and start using these same strategies in your business and increasing your following today:

http://rachelngom.com/cheatsheet

For more breastfeeding tips, resources and freebies for your breastfeeding journey head to:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/

In this episode I'm intorducing to you one of my personal idols, Larel Wilson, to discuss the impact of breastmilk on our evolution.

Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, BSc, CLE, CCCE, CLD is a TEDx and international speaker, pregnancy and breastfeeding specialist, consultant, educator, and author. Laurel is the co-author of two books, The Attachment Pregnancy and The Greatest Pregnancy Ever; original editor of The CAPPA Lactation Educator Manual; as well as a contributing author to Round the Circle: Doulas Talk About Themselves. Her passion is blending today’s recent scientific findings with the mind/body/spirit wisdom to help professionals and families realize the magnitude and importance of the perinatal period.

You can learn more about Larel and connect with her at the following links;

www.motherjourney.com, www.theattachementpregnancy.com, www.facebook.com/motherjourneylaurelwilson, www.instagram.com/motherjourneylaurelwilson, TedX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSyzIpq30QY

Watch Laurel's TEDx Talk Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSyzIpq30QY

As always, you can find more resources and some awesome freebies at:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/

Take a break from a typical episode and join me in this anxiety release exercise that is from my own, personal tool box.

Grab some headphones, and take a moment to join me for some calm among the chaos we are experiencing during the pandemic.

On today's episode I am talking not about a "what", but to a "who". I have the honor to interview Mr. Kelly Carrington of Evolution Massage Therapy. He has been known for the last few years as Canada's first male doula, and has recently gained some attention in the Successful Breastfeeding Community for the incredible work he does.

Join me for our incredible discussion about what it's like to be a Mandoula, and how he supports the family he serves, as well as his ideas for how we can transform the postpartum space with one simple concept.

Mr. Kelly Carrington is the loving husband to his high school sweetheart, father to 3 boys, registered massage therapist for 18 years, Mandoula for almost 7 years, greenhouse gardener, snowboarder, canoeist, and general out door regular guy who just happens to help people have babies as part of his job.

Kelly doesn't do social media, BUT you can find him here:

www.evolutionmassage.ca

For more info and resources, and some awesome FREEBIES like the Pump More Milk Guide head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

In this episode I'm covering some common concerns regarding medications and breastfeeding. You have probably heard somewhere along your breastfeeding journey not to take a specific medication, to avoid having certain procedures, or to pump and dump after seeing your dentist. BUT is that true??? Are pharmaceutical medications actually harmful while breastfeeding?

To help me cover this topic I have invited Leslie Southard from The Lactation Pharmacist onto the show. Leslie is a community pharmacist turned lactation activist. In addition to being a pharmacist she is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and helps individuals and health care professionals with medication use during pregnancy and lactation.

To learn more about this episode, and get access to evidence based resources and awesome freebies like the Pump More Milk for Your Stash Guide head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

To learn more about Leslie and reach out about your breastfeeding and medication questions head to:

https://www.thelactationpharmacist.com/

And find her on Facebook and Insta:

@thelactationpharmacist

Help! My toddler used to eat everything and now he's so picky I'm making mac n cheese for every meal!!!

Sound familiar? Then this episode is for you. My guest expert Amy Palanjian helps families enjoy wholesome meals together. She's the founder of Yummy Toddler Food, a website filled with practical feeding advice and nourishing recipes for the whole family.

Get some of her best tips for getting your kid to enjoy more foods, and eat what your family is eating. You don't have to struggle with food choices for your little one and Amy tells us how!

After you listen to the episode head to Yummytoddlerfood.com and grab Amy's E-books Yummy Toddler Lunches and Yummy Baby Food.

Find her on Instagram and ask her your own questions every Tuesday @yummytoddlerfood

For more about this post, and other awesome content (and our FREEBIES like the Pump More Milk for Your Stash Guide) head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

If you're having a baby soon, you're going to need support! And I'm talking long term, meaningful support from people who GET IT. And sometimes that can be hard to find.

In this episode, I'm talking with Jenn D'Jamoos from Earth Mama Birth. Her expertise is in childbirth education, maternal health, and community organization.

Jenn and I talk about not only how important community is when you're a parent, but also WHERE and HOW to find a genuine support group.

For more info about setting yourself up for a Successful Breastfeeding Journey, head to the Blog:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

And check out Jenn here:

LivingstonCountyBirthCircle.org

EarthMamaBirth.com

Links mentioned in the episode:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog/are-you-ready-to-add-mom-to-your-identity

Are you prepared for the identity shift you're going to experience after you have your baby? Most of us aren't, and that needs to change. I want you to know that you can thrive as a new parent, and today we're going to tell you how.

My guest speaker is Hannah Lamprey of Fourth Trimester Collective- an online community and platform that supports parents through the transition from pregnancy to parenthood.

For more info about this episode, and to grab our awesome Freebies head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

You can find Hannah and more from Fourth Trimester Collective here:

www.fourthtrimestercollective.com

Facebook: Fourth Trimester Collective

Insta: @fourthtrimestercollective

Hannah is currently taking submissions for prenatal and postpartum events to add to their community calendar, as well as perinatal wellness providers who would like to be included in their directory. Submissions can be sent through e-mail, website, or social media communities.

I'm talking today with Sarah Pagura, co-founder of Tit for Tot, the breastfeeding emoji app. Tit for Tot is a collection of emojis designed to help moms express the ups and downs of breastfeeding with fun emojis. We are talking about how one long distance relationship between two best friends not only supported their own breastfeeding journeys, but inspired them to create an app for breastfeeding parents, and those who support them.

Take a listen to the episode and when you're done head to the blog Successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog for more tips and resources, then check out Tit for Tot on social media at @Tit4TotOfficial and download the Tit for Tot app on Google Play and the App Store.

www.tit4tot.com

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a mom across the pond? Well, today we give you an insight into the breastfeeding culture in the US vs. the UK.

My two special guests are both private practice IBCLCs, who are here to talk to me about what it's actually like to support families in each culture.

Our very own USA based SB Expert, Allison Alexander, LPN, IBCLC talks it out with me and our special guest J'Nell Metherell IBCLC from Milton Keynes, England.

Together we uncover what breastfeeding support, education, and provider referalls are like in both places.

To learn more about J'Nell and read her blog that got our attention click the link below:

https://www.breastfeedinghelp.co.uk/post/when-shit-gets-real

And of course for more blogs, resources, and awesome freebies head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog