Episodes

  • The Benefits of Hand Expression and Manual Pumps

    The Benefits of Hand Expression and Manual Pumps
    Mar 7 2025
    You may be breastfeeding your baby. You may be pumping breast milk for your baby on a regular basis. Or perhaps you’re doing both. But what happens if you need to express your breast milk and there’s no pump in sight? Maybe your pump breaks unexpectedly or perhaps you need an alternative if you don’t have a power source? These are just some of the benefits of hand expression and manual breast pumps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Seeking Support from Breastfeeding Moms Online

    Seeking Support from Breastfeeding Moms Online
    Feb 28 2025
    All breastfeeding and pumping moms need support. And many times, you can find mom-to-mom support through social media groups and forums where help is available 24/7. But what do you need to know before joining these groups? What can you expect to gain from being part of them? And what are the basic dos and don’ts when it comes to advising other moms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • IVF and the Impact on Breastfeeding

    IVF and the Impact on Breastfeeding
    Feb 21 2025
    Did you know the way you become pregnant can impact your overall breastfeeding success? An Australian study suggests mothers who become pregnant through IVF (in-vitro fertilization) may experience more challenges when trying to nurse their babies. What are some of the challenges mothers face when breastfeeding after IVF? And what can determined moms do to improve their overall experience? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Tongue Ties and Lip Ties: Symptoms, Treatment and Aftercare

    Tongue Ties and Lip Ties: Symptoms, Treatment and Aftercare
    Feb 14 2025
    Symptoms such as nipple pain, slow weight gain, and a fussy baby may be signs that your child has a lip or a tongue tie. How can you tell if there's really an issue? What are your treatment options? And what does this mean for your breastfeeding relationship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Food and Cooking Tips for the Breastfeeding Mom

    Food and Cooking Tips for the Breastfeeding Mom
    Feb 7 2025
    Finding time to feed yourself nutritious foods can be a struggle when you're a new mom. So, what exactly does your body need during this time to maintain and even enhance your milk supply? What specific foods are typically recommended for breastfeeding moms? Plus, we reveal our favorite go-to items for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • How BMI Impacts Breastfeeding

    How BMI Impacts Breastfeeding
    Jan 31 2025
    As new mothers, we can be a little too obsessed about fitting back into our pre-pregnancy clothes. As it turns out, having a little extra fat on your body may be its way of protecting both you and your baby. So, what exactly is your body mass index, or BMI? And what impact does overall nutrition and exercise have on your breast milk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Breastfeeding, Bedsharing and Sleep Training

    Breastfeeding, Bedsharing and Sleep Training
    Jan 24 2025
    For many mothers, breastfeeding is the best way to help soothe their little ones to sleep. How does this impact hot button topics such as bedsharing and sleep training? If you choose to share your bed or co-sleep, how can you do it safely? What can you expect with sleep training and how can it impact the breastfeeding relationship you have with your child? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Breastfeeding Twins: Late Preterm

    Breastfeeding Twins: Late Preterm
    Jan 17 2025
    Breastfeeding twins can be challenging, especially when the babies are late preterm. What are some of the ways these babies behave differently? What should you know before attempting to tandem nurse? Plus, some great advice for managing triple feedings: breastfeeding, supplementation and pumping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins