Join lactation consultant Meaghan Selki as she interviews a mother of two about her breastfeeding journey and the importance of postpartum support. They discuss the challenges faced, including severe reflux and lactation difficulties, and the crucial role of planning and support in navigating these hurdles. The episode also touches on topics such as extended breastfeeding, mental health support, and the use of GLP-1 medications during nursing. Tune in for valuable insights and tips for new and expecting parents.

In this week's episode, co-hosts Russ and Meaghan delve into the importance of prenatal lactation consultations. They discuss the benefits and education provided by these consultations, covering aspects such as general breastfeeding education, nipple anatomy, medical and personal histories, hands-on demonstrations, and the roles of supporting partners. Meaghan, who is a lactation consultant, provides insights into why the #prenatal #lactationconsult is crucial for expectant families and how it can prepare them for successful breastfeeding. The episode highlights 10 key reasons to schedule a prenatal lactation consult, aiming to equip parents with the knowledge and confidence needed for their breastfeeding journey. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 08:43 10 Reasons for a Prenatal Lactation Consult 11:10 #1. General Breastfeeding Education 14:35 #2. What a Feed is Supposed to Look, Feel, & Sound Like 21:18 #3. Nipple Anatomy 24:03 #4. Medical History 33:53 #5. Personal History 40:48 #6. How-to's & Demonstrations 42:28 #7. Getting Acquainted with Your Pump 44:10 #8. Jobs for Your Partner or Other Support Person 48:05 #9. Nipple Care 49:56 #10. Feeding Issues 51:58 Recap of 10 Reasons for a Prenatal Lactation Consult, and Conclusion #breastfeeding #breastfeedingeducation #lactationsupport #lactationconsultant #breastfeedingtips #breastfeedingjourney

Meaghan reviews the FREE resource brought to you by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - a handout **made for parents** on Physiologic Infant Care: Support Breastfeeding, Sleep, and Well-being. The handout can be found here: https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/PatientHandouts/English_ABM_Physiologic%20Infant%20Care%20Handout_Protected.pdf

In this episode, hosts Meaghan and Russ dive into various aspects of breastfeeding and supplementation in the early days post-delivery. They share personal stories, including unexpected challenges like bird flu and postpartum pre-eclampsia, and discuss the importance of breastfeeding education and support for new moms. They delve into the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's Protocol #3 covering recommendations on when supplementation is necessary and how to prevent it, emphasizing the importance of skin-to-skin contact and rooming in. Along the way, the conversation meanders through personal anecdotes about birdwatching, family dynamics, and humorous parenting mishaps, making for an engaging discussion that balances expert advice with real-life experiences.

In this episode, we review the FREE resource trashthepumpanddump.org, brought to you by the breastfeeding medicine experts over at IABLE. I love this resource, I'm so glad it's free for medical professionals and for families on their breastfeeding and lactation journeys. Leave a comment with questions, thoughts or suggestions. Thanks for watching!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a FREE crash course in breastfeeding prep. This is for our expecting listeners. Please know -- this only scratches the surface. You may end up with more questions than you had at the start. Connect with us to get more information. And we'll continue to dive deeper with other important teaching points. Hope you enjoy this intro!

We cover a lot of topics in Episode #4: feeding during hand, foot and mouth disease; antibodies in the milk; breast development, milk making, and weaning; antenatal colostrum harvesting; and importance of a good deep latch -- to say nothing of the failures of ours we also highlight from recent weeks. Join us, and hopefully you'll giggle at least once.

This episode was FUN! And nerdy... We got into gut health for the whole family, newborns and adults alike. We talked about hookworms and vaginal seeding and lactobacillus reuteri and Chopped and Dr. Greger. Take a listen, and drop us a comment. We desperately need your input about how to appropriately pronounce Tzatziki.