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The Feeding HourBritny’s 7 Feeding Journeys | Episode 16To end our first season of the Feeding Hour, Britny Lievano, a mom of seven, joins us to share her feeding journey. She explores the ups and downs of breastfeeding and formula feeding. She encourages patience and support for new moms and reminds us all of the incredible health benefits of breastfeeding. She discusses the unique challenges she faced while balancing work and breastfeeding, as well as her transition from formula feeding and working to exclusive breastfeeding as a stay-at-home mom. Britny highlights the beautiful breastfeeding moments, especially with her sixth child, and how...2025-06-1422 minThe Feeding HourJulie's Story (Feeding and Weaning with A Mother's Heart) | Episode 15Julie opened up about her breastfeeding journey, sharing both the ups and downs she encountered along the way. She talked about how COVID-19 changed things up for her and highlighted the importance of trying different feeding methods. As an occupational therapist and lactation consultant, she began with a vision of a low-intervention birth but ended up having a C-section. Right from the start, she faced some challenges, like gestational diabetes and her little one having low blood sugar. She had to try triple feeding when her son had a tough time gaining weight after birth.2025-06-0627 minThe Feeding HourGabby’s Story (How New Moms are the Experts of Their Babies) | Episode 14In this episode, we’re happy to welcome Gabby to share her journey into feeding her little one! She opens up about her positive experience as a new mom, her straightforward pregnancy, and the invaluable support from her healthcare providers. Gabby discusses her breastfeeding challenges, including using a nipple shield and getting help from a lactation consultant. She emphasizes the importance of knowing available healthcare resources and shares how her workplace has supportive lactation facilities as she gets ready to return to work. Introducing a bottle around four to six weeks can help babies learn feeding skills, and it’s im...2025-05-1746 minThe Feeding HourAbbey’s Story (Postpartem Surgery, Triple Feeding, Low Blood Sugar) | Episode 13In this episode, Abbey with an E opens up about her breastfeeding journey, and Catherine celebrates passing the speech-language pathology PRAXIS exam! Abbey Gray shares the story of feeding her first son, and the rewards and challenges of breastfeeding can be. She talks about her long, unmedicated birth experience and a positive hospital birth.Abbey faced some challenges while breastfeeding her first son—things like low blood sugar and sleepy feeding patterns made it tricky. After experiencing some serious health issues postpartum, including surgery for an ovarian cyst that affected her recovery and milk su...2025-05-1148 minThe Feeding HourFeeding and Birth with Doula, Sarah Shugar | Episode 12In this episode, we’re happy to welcome Sarah Shugar, a birth and postpartum doula! We dive into how our birth experiences can really shape our early feeding journeys. Sarah opens up about her own path to becoming a doula, sharing some insights from her educational background and hands-on training and her role as a doula, advocating for clients and providing unwavering support during labor and those early postpartum days.We touch on how important it is to have prenatal education around breastfeeding and the creation of tailored postpartum plans. The conversation acknowledges the hu...2025-05-0242 minThe Feeding HourJacqueline’s Journey and a Message of Hope to New Moms | Episode 11In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jacqueline Murphy, a speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist! She’s here to share her personal journey and professional insights on infant feeding and breastfeeding challenges, as going back to work with breastfeeding goals. Jacqueline opens up about becoming a mom and how her background as an infant feeding specialist made her feel like she "knew too much," which led to some unexpected moments including jaundice and learning to wake to feed in the first few months.We talk about what it's like maintaining your breastfeeding goa...2025-04-2656 minThe Feeding HourEmily’s Empowered Path | Episode 10In this episode, we are happy to welcome Emily, from @theloveofbreastfeeding to share her story with us. We talk about the importance of movement and diet during pregnancy, and empowering mothers to make informed decisions for their babies' health. Emily's breastfeeding journey with her first child was difficult due to latch issues, low weight gain, and her daughter’s silent reflux and lip tie. Despite feeling dismissed and experiencing stress, Emily sought help from a lactation consultant and eventually became one herself, finding ways to support her daughter without a tongue tie release. Emily hig...2025-04-2052 minThe Feeding HourLisa's Story: Attachment Feeding in the Face of Obstacles | Episode 9In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Paladino, a Certified Nurse Midwife, IBCLC, mom, and grandma. Lisa shares her wealth of experience (over 35 years!) in mother-infant care and shares her own journey of feeding with her three children, including a cleft palate, tongue ties, and home births, with us. We also talked about her twins nieces and nephews, who were born at 30 weeks and spent time in the NICU. We're all on a journey of lifelong learning, and the feeding world is no different. Thank you Lisa for sharing your wisdom with us! 2025-04-1247 minThe Feeding HourKatherine’s Three Feeding Journeys and a Pediatric PT Perspective | Episode 8Katherine Benkeser, a mother of three boys, is with us to share her feeding journey. She opens up about her struggles with an infant with tethered oral tissue/tongue tie pain during breastfeeding and multiple hospital admissions for her youngest. Katherine's story underscores the importance of timing and readiness in making decisions about interventions for children. She also advocates for the normalization of asking for support when facing challenges in motherhood and breastfeeding. Katherine's journey is a testament to the power of community, resources, and multiple sources of support. As a pediatric physical therapist, she highlights the benefits of...2025-03-2938 minThe Feeding HourHunt, Gather, Parent (A Book Club) | Episode 7In this episode, Catherine and Abby dive into Michaeleen Doucleff's book, "Hunt, Gather, Parent." The book takes a look at ancient cultures and how their approaches to parenting can offer valuable lessons for us today. One of the key takeaways is that involving children in chores from a young age can boost their ability to handle tasks on their own and even enhance their mental well-being. Inuit culture, in particular, emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence and togetherness, teaching kids how to navigate adult environments in a supportive way. Gradually exposing children to adult activities helps build their confidence...2025-03-2234 minThe Feeding HourCecile’s Journey and The Learning Curve of Feeding | Episode 6In this episode, we’re happy to have Cecile sharing her feeding journey with her two boys. She talks about the challenges of breastfeeding, including tongue ties, the birth crawl, and the importance of support, as well giving herself grace as a mother and sticking with her goal of breastfeeding despite challenges.Cecile tell us about breastfeeding her first child, the learning curve that came with that, and her feeding experience with her second baby, feeling more confident and prepared. She advises moms to commit and give the journey your all....2025-03-1534 minThe Feeding HourOur Stories | Episode 5In this episode, Abby and Catherine dive into the purpose of the podcast, by sharing their own journeys in pediatric feeding and speech pathology. The bond between mothers and children inspired Catherine, who observed while working as a teacher in Northern Idaho. Catherine and Abby sought mentorship to pursue their interest in pediatric feeding and speech pathology. Abby gained valuable experience in early intervention, focusing on language and feeding with babies aged zero to three. Abby took on feeding cases in a private practice setting, becoming the go-to person for feeding issues. Abby's personal experience with her premature son...2025-03-0725 minThe Feeding HourTrailertrailer2025-03-0300 minThe Feeding HourTongue Ties, Airway Health, and Sleep & Effects on Feeding with Nadda Diasti, SLP & IBCLC | Episode 4Today Abby and Catherine welcome Nadda Diasti, holistic SLP, IBCLC, sleep coach, to discuss tongue ties, airway health, and its efffects on feeding. We dive into the common confusion parents face when getting differing opinions from various providers regarding tongue ties, and why it’s crucial to focus on building feeding skills and looking at other factors before considering any release for tongue ties.Did you know that tension in the body, especially around the neck, can influence tongue mobility? This tension can lead to asymmetry in the mouth. Th...2025-02-2634 minThe Feeding HourWhy Attachment Feeding Matters (Neuroprotective Care and Infant Mental Health) | Episode 3In this episode, Catherine and Abby talk about the amazing importance of infant mental health and neuroprotective care, as well as the vital role that speech-language pathologists play in helping little ones thrive in the NICU. The speakers shared heartwarming insights on how these approaches can foster healthy social and emotional growth for our tiniest patients.They emphasized how speech-language pathologists can be wonderful advocates for babies’ development in this special environment. We learned that things like prenatal experiences, a nurturing caregiving atmosphere, and good nutrition have a big im...2025-02-1429 minThe Feeding HourNavigating Early Breastfeeding | Episode 2In this episode, Abby and Catherine discuss the importance of cue-based feeding, seeking help when needed, and the benefits of breastfeeding for newborns. The first few days after birth are crucial for establishing milk supply through frequent feedings. Feeding should be cue-based, with the baby latched on effectively every 1-2 hours. Babies' cues for feeding include alertness, stirring, and moving hands or lips. It is important to wake up sleepy babies for feedings in the first two weeks. Breastfeeding promotes social cues, and babies start practicing swallowing amniotic fluid in the womb. Tongue ties or other oral...2025-02-0734 minThe Feeding HourWhat to Know Before Birth | Episode 1Listen to Abby and Catherine discuss the basic roadmap of feeding journey including the benefits of breastfeeding, the obstacles faced by many women, and the benefits for both mother and baby and the need for education, support, and flexibility in feeding methods.Video available - https://youtu.be/clFTfen7Mc8?si=sTw2AwkJ__3MHYDvSign up for our email list: https://bit.ly/thefeedinghourpodcastShare your story by emailing thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.comEpisode Guide00:00:00 The Feeding Journey00:07:41 Breastfeeding Benefits and Development2025-01-3140 min