Two Parents & A Podcast by Just Media

August 10, 2025 Lactation expert: The 'Breast is Best' debate, increasing milk supply & postpartum mental health

This week, we are joined by a lactation expert to talk about all things breastfeeding. Naiomi Catron is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), former labor & delivery nurse, and author of Milk’D: Finding Your Flow In The First Weeks of Breastfeeding.

We kick things off with the most common breastfeeding mistake Naomi sees new moms make (and how to fix it), plus how to maximize your milk production in those first days after birth (spoiler alert: it involves a plastic spoon!?).

Naiomi tells us the difference between breast milk and formula (and the point that “breast is best” totally MISSES). She also answer whether or not “just one drop” of breast milk is beneficial for a newborn.

From pacifiers to the best ways to increase milk supply to when you can finally drop that middle-of-the-night pumping session — Naomi has the answers. Plus, a personal favorite - she shares the role dads can play in making the whole breastfeeding process easier.

Whether you’re pregnant, in the thick of it, or just curious about the science and strategy behind feeding a newborn, this episode is full of the kind of no-BS, expert-informed advice every parent needs to hear.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:01:45 Introducing Naomi Catron, Lactation Expert (RNC-OB, IBCLC)

00:02:24 Breastfeeding mistakes: What is the most common mistake new moms make?

00:06:48 How to maximize breast milk production when your baby is born

00:10:24 Newborn milk needs: How much milk does a newborn baby really need?

00:13:13 Breast milk vs. formula: The breastfeeding vs. formula debate

00:21:02 Is one drop of breast milk really beneficial for a baby? Breast milk benefits

00:22:12 Pacifiers and breastfeeding: Should a breastfeeding baby be given a pacifier?

00:24:32 Empowering moms: Your baby, your boobs, you're the boss

00:26:38 The best way to increase milk supply

00:34:00 Pumping and supply: Dropping the middle of the night pumping session

00:40:41 Breastfeeding vs. pumping: Which is better for mom/baby?

00:47:59 Latching and switching breasts: How to know when to switch sides

00:50:10 Dad's role in breastfeeding: How can dads support their breastfeeding partner?

00:59:30 Thank you for listening!

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