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What Does Quality Maternal Care Really Mean? with Dr. Andrea Braden


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In this episode of the medDesign podcast, we are honored to host Dr. Andrea Braden, a leading expert in women's health, particularly focusing on enhancing the postpartum experience.

Dr. Braden is the founder and CEO of Lybbie, a pioneering company innovating breastfeeding through wearable milk supply sensors and an app.

As the medical director of the Atlanta Birth Center, she promotes holistic, patient-centered care, offering safe alternatives to hospital births.

Additionally, Dr. Braden is a board-certified lactation consultant and advisor to Couplet Care, helping introduce an innovative over-the-bed bassinet designed to improve maternal and infant care.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Braden is a mother of five, an avid reader, a passionate musician, and a dedicated volunteer in her children's school community.

Join us as we delve into her experiences, the journey behind Lybbie, her work with Couplet Care, and her insights on what quality maternal care truly means.

Connect with Dr. Andrea Braden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drandreabraden/

Support Lybbie: https://www.lybbie.com/

Support Couplet Care: https://coupletcare.com/the-bassinet

Dove Under Pressure Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4OL5wPCXng

00:00 Welcome to the MedDesign Podcast: Introducing Dr. Andrea Braden

01:05 Dr. Braden's Journey: From Personal Struggle to Maternal Healthcare Innovation

08:32 Empowering Trans Women in Breastfeeding: A Groundbreaking Approach

12:17 The Birth of Lybbie: Revolutionizing Breastfeeding with Technology

20:24 Tackling Socioeconomic Disparities in Breastfeeding

26:27 Exploring Lactation Consultation Accessibility

26:46 Marketing Strategies for New Mothers

27:09 The Power of Social Media and Partnerships in Healthcare

28:30 Advisory Role and Mission of Couplet Care

30:35 Innovative Research on Co-Sleeping and Infant Care

33:17 Personal Birthing Experiences and Postpartum Support

38:38 Addressing Pain and Bias in Maternal Healthcare

47:51 The Future of Maternal and Infant Care

53:01 Next Steps for Lybbie and the Importance of Support

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