Teaching your baby sign language goes so much deeper than just communicating with your baby. Giving your baby these commuication skills is already known for lessening your baby's frustrations by giving them the skills to communicate things they don't have spoken words for, and there is another really big benefit to this skill that you may have not have considered.

My guest Lane Rebelo is the author of two bestselling baby sign language books and the founder of Tiny Signs, an award-winning baby sign language program.

She shares with us how signing with her baby not only helped her find her passion, but also helped her heal from her unexpected, and difficult transition into motherhood.

As always head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog for more insider info about this episode and to grab our awesome freebies.

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

For more information about Lane Rebelo and Tiny Signs head to her website tinysigns.net and while you're there grab her free quick start guide, and check out her sign language dictionary found in the links below.

Quick Start Guide

https://tinysigns.net/guide

Sign Language Dictionary

https://tinysigns.net/dictionary/

On today's episode my right hand, Allison Alexander LPN, IBCLC, is joining me to talk about the effect commonly recommended food and drinks have on milk supply.

The effect just may surprise you! Does it actually increase milk supply, or not? Take a listen to hear the research based answer and learn what you can do to increase your supply. (FOR FREE RIGHT NOW)

Head to the blog to find more milk supply resources and support right now:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

The study mentioned in this episode.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect

I fell into virtual breastfeeding support accidentally, and when I did it radically changed my life, my practice, and the level of support we are able to offer to our clients.

So, buckle up, and let me take you on my own Successful Breastfeeding Journey, and tell you how I went from a small time, local practice to supporting women virtually across the globe.

For more info on how we can support your own breastfeeding journey, to sign up for private support, or just to check out more awesome tips, and grab a FREEBIE on our Blog head to our website now:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

On today's episode we're talking about sex, baby! Well.... sex after having a baby is really more like it. We touch on (pun intended) everything from how to rekindle desire, getting into the mood when you're feeling touched out, and working through fears, and misconceptions about sex with your partner after giving birth.

My guest expert is Dana B. Myers, an award-winning product developer, entrepreneur, author, and media personality. As Founder of Booty Parlor, Dana has changed the lives of thousands of women by inspiring them to boost their sensual self-confidence and create sexier, more satisfying relationships.

As a Love, Sex and Relationship Expert, Dana is known for her frank yet empowering style. She helps her clients reclaim the power of their sensuality and sexual satisfaction through her coaching practice, live workshops and online programs. Her advice, and Booty Parlor’s products, have been featured by Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Parents, Redbook, Nylon, Allure, and the Wall Street Journal. Dana has appeared on ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood Live, The Wendy Williams Show, and more.

Her most recent book, The Mommy Mojo Makeover: 28 Tools to Reclaim Yourself and Reignite Your Relationship (VivaEditions) debuted at #1 in Women’s Sexual Health on Amazon.

Born and raised in Chicago, Dana earned a Master’s Degree in Business & Entertainment from NYU. Having lived in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and St. Lucia, she now resides in Miami with her husband and business partner, Charlie, and their two children, Rocky and Indie.

Learn more about Dana, her work, and her live class here:

https://danabmyers.com/

Dana's live class:

https://danabmyers.com/desire/

and of course, subscribe to this podcast then head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog for more awesome content and freebies!

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

Has your MIL said some things about your parenting and breastfeeding choices that rubbed you the wrong way? Or maybe it was your mom, your aunt, your sister.... or even a friend....

Today my guest, Jacqueline Kincer (IBCLC and owner of Holistic Lactation) is schooling us on how to handle unsolicited advice and comments from family, friends, and even your pediatrician with grace, AND how to get through it without it leaving a negative impact on your own mental energy.

Listen to the episode now, and when you're done head to her website to learn more about the crazy awesome support Jacueline offers at HollisticLactation.com

You can also grab our Pump More Milk for Your Stash NOW! Freebie right here:

https://successfulbreastfeeding.mykajabi.com/pump_more_milk

And, as mentioned in the episode, here's the link to The Nurtrue Collective, a revolutionary support resource for your breastfeeding and motherhood journey.

https://www.thenurturecollective.co/

Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Miller is a PT who specializes in supporting the pelvic floor health, and postures for moms!

She's talking with me today about easy strategies we can use to prevent the neck and back strain breastfeeding moms often feel from breastfeeding. Her stretches, and our proper latch and positioning techniques combined will have you feeling comfortable, and balanced instead of stiff and stuck.

See the episode on the blog:

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog/is-breastfeeding-a-pain-in-the-neck-these-easy-strategies-for-breastfeeding-moms-will-prevent-painful-nursing-neck

Want to know more about Dr. Rachel? You can find her here:

www.drrachaelelizabeth.com

Grab the PDF of the stretches from the episode here:

https://mailchi.mp/28cb64d9b348/mamastretches?fbclid=IwAR3qkb79U3cGh4waPvwGEEY0o2n3b1azRI3FncBqM-vCNzTzHIMkWDVEn88

And of course head to the blog (link below) right now to see more from this episode, and grab our Pump More Milk Now and our Prenatal Planning Tool Kit freebies so you can have your best possible breastfeeding outcome!

SuccessfulBreastfeeding.org/blog

Lisa graft is our guest speaker on the podcast today. Lisa is the founder of I am mother of the year, a movement meant to empower mothers through celebrating every win big or small, and finding the good in every day, even when you feel your worst. She is here to talk to us today about practical ways to care for ourselves and stay positive in our motherhood journeys.

Learn more about Lisa Graft, and the I Am Mother of the Year Movement right here:

https://www.iammotheroftheyear.com/

Get her I am Mother of the Year Stickers here:

https://www.iammotheroftheyear.com/stickers/mother-of-the-year-kid-stickers

And of course, the gorgeous "What's True About You" journal right here:

https://www.iammotheroftheyear.com/stickers/journal

Today we are talking about the choices you have during your hospital childbirth experience, and how to make fully informed decisions when it comes to your labor and delivery. My guest speaker today is Lynn Turcotte-Schuh she is a CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator and a Parenting Coach, and also the Chief Executive Mama at Happy Mama Wellness where she helps Mamas master calm and connection with their littles.

You can find more info about Lynn, and how you can be supported by her here:

https://www.happymamawellness.com/

and as always.....

Head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog for more awesome content and freebies! Like our Pump More Milk NOW Guide.

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

These easy to do tricks will help you and your baby get more sleep. My guest expert really knows her stuff!

We're talking about breastfeeding hormones and how it affects sleep- specifically your baby's sleep. My guest expert today is Cindy Davies who is here to talk to us about the Holistic Science of Sleep and how you can use your baby's natural rhythms to get better sleep with your breastfed baby. Sleep in the newborn phase is a problem that I think plagues us all, we're going to be exhausted, but there's ways to make it better. Cindy Davies is a holistic sleep expert and is committed to helping families solve their sleep issues with her unique approach.

Find Cindy at:

https://www.holisticsleepcenter.com/

And as always head to the Successful Breastfeeding Blog for more awesome tips, tricks, and freebies!

https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog

Every time I reached the final months of my pregnancies I went into super mom mode, and was looking for all the ways I could prepare for my little one's arrival. Today's episode I'm talking about the three most important things you can do to set yourself up for an easier postpartum by preparing for success prenatally. My guest expert to discuss this topic is Diana Abdallah. She is a postpartum doula and founder of Bello Bambino. She cares for families in the early postpartum, helping them establish a bond with their new baby and navigate their journey as an expanded family. She's here to share her top three favorite ways to prepare prenatally for an easy transition into life with a new baby.

Links from this episode:

Bello Bambino Postpartum Doula Service

https://bellobambinodoula.com/

Grab the FREE Postpartum Planning Guide brought to you by Successful Breastfeeding LLC right now. This will truly set you up for an amazing postpartum, and easier breastfeeding experience:

https://pages.convertkit.com/7670327500/2990bd1063

Mom's Club Organization- Find a group near you!

https://momsclub.org/

La Leche League- Find a meeting near you!

https://www.llli.org/

Meal Train- Free site for setting up meal delivery from family and friends.

https://www.mealtrain.com/