Podcast Show Notes
Episode Title: Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, IBCLC - Functional Boobs
Episode Overview:
Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, a seasoned IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and holistic postpartum specialist. Chelsea shares her journey of supporting physiologic infant feeding for over 13 years and discusses her passion for empowering mothers through breastfeeding and connecting them with their maternal intuition.
Topics include:
• The role of lactation consultants in breastfeeding success
• Sleep support and safe bed-sharing practices
• The importance of postpartum doulas
• Chelsea’s transformative experiences with home birth
Chelsea also shares how she integrates a variety of modalities to provide holistic care, including Reiki, Bodywork for Babies, Baby-Led Sleep, and more.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Lactation Support
• Chelsea’s insights into breastfeeding as a natural form of empowerment and how IBCLCs help women connect with their maternal intuition.
2. Safe Bed Sharing and Sleep Support
• Practical advice for navigating infant sleep and creating a safe bed-sharing environment for families.
3. Postpartum Doulas and Holistic Postpartum Support
• The critical role of postpartum doulas in supporting new mothers physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
4. Home Birth
• Chelsea reflects on her three transformative home births and the importance of having supportive care during labor and delivery.
5. Holistic Modalities
• Integrating tools like Reiki, Body Ready Method™️, and bodywork for babies to support mothers and infants.
About Chelsea Poyo-Nieto:
Chelsea Poyo-Nieto is an IBCLC with over 13 years of experience in both hospital and out-patient clinical settings. Now running a thriving private practice in Los Angeles, Chelsea provides holistic care as a Reiki Master, Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist, Body Ready Method™️ Pro, Indie Birth Doula, postpartum specialist, and Bodywork for Babies practitioner.
Above all, Chelsea is a proud mother of four beautiful children, with three transformative home births and over a decade of continuous breastfeeding experience since 2011.
Connect with Chelsea Poyo-Nieto:
• Instagram: @boobs.sleep.healing
• Website: www.boobssleephealing.com
Listen to the Episode:
• Podcast Link: Spotify
• Instagram:
• @sophiabirth
• @bayareahomebirth
• @ninabasker
• @huggasteele
• @familyfocusdoulacare
• @bornwildmidwifery
• Facebook: Podcast Link
Final Thoughts:
Chelsea’s work is a beautiful example of how holistic and integrative care can empower mothers to thrive during their breastfeeding and postpartum journeys. Whether you’re looking for breastfeeding tips, postpartum support, or a deeper connection to your maternal intuition, this episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom.
Stay Wild 🌳