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The Evolve Lactation PodcastPodcast | Breaking Down the US Breastfeeding Landscape with Kelly DurbinKelly Durbin's book, Protecting Your Potential for BreastfeedingIn this conversation, Christine and Kelly Durbin discuss the multifaceted challenges and opportunities surrounding breastfeeding. They emphasize the importance of data in understanding breastfeeding trends, the need for improved education and community support, and the role of lactation consultants in protecting breastfeeding potential. They also address the decline of community support post-pandemic and the necessity of reframing breastfeeding education to better prepare parents. The conversation highlights the ethical considerations in lactation support and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for breastfeeding families....
2026-02-1354 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastPodcast | Wrapping 2025, The Year When the Pump Companies Were in Our DMs and InboxesIn this 2025 wrap-up episode of the Evolve Lactation Podcast, hosts Christine Staricka and Olena Dobczansky reflect on the significant events and themes of 2025, emphasizing personal growth, the importance of foundational knowledge in lactation, and the ethical responsibilities of lactation consultants. We discuss the impact of commercialism on breastfeeding narratives, the need to influence other clinicians, and the power of personal experiences in shaping the conversation around lactation. As we prepare for 2026, we encourage you to let go of outdated practices and embrace new opportunities for growth and community support.Evolve Lactation Pros is building a space where...
2025-12-2058 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastPodcast | Holistic Approaches to Breast and Nipple PainThis conversation delves into the critical role of pain in lactation, emphasizing how it affects hormonal balance and milk production. Christine Staricka, IBCLC explains that pain is not just a symptom but a significant factor that can disrupt the breastfeeding process, impacting both the mother and the baby.TakeawaysPain isn't neutral.Pain indicates that there's a problem.In lactation, pain can disrupt the release of oxytocin.Pain disrupts the hormonal milieu during breastfeeding.Pain disrupts the milk ejection reflex.The...
2025-11-2234 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastPodcast | Late Preterm Babies CAN Breastfeed!In the latest episode of my Perinatal Professionals series, I explore the unique challenges faced by late preterm newborns, particularly in relation to breastfeeding and parental support. I review the characteristics of late preterm infants, the importance of understanding their developmental needs, and the critical role of professional support in improving breastfeeding outcomes. This episode emphasizes the need for parents to be informed about their baby's vulnerabilities and the implications for feeding and care.You can learn more and enroll in the First 100 Hours Masterclass right here.Takeaways:Late...
2025-11-1018 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastPodcast | Inside Look: Coaching Call with ChristineIn this coaching call, Evolve Lactation Community member Kristen Navia and I discuss the cyclical nature of doula and lactation work, strategies for utilizing downtime for business growth, and the importance of community support. Kristen shares her insights on preparing for the IBCLC exam, the emotional rewards of supporting families, and the unique challenges faced in lactation consulting. Our conversation emphasizes the integration of doula and lactation roles and the significance of feedback, relationships, and community in building a successful practice.You can learn more and enroll in the First 100 Hours Masterclass right here.
2025-11-0150 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastBeyond Societal Barriers to Exclusive BreastfeedingWelcome to the Perinatal Professionals Series as presented on the Evolve Lactation Podcast! This series provides access to strategic, evidence-based lactation education for perinatal professionals who are ready to level up their breastfeeding support skills and knowledge.Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode of the Evolve Lactation podcast, I talk about the various barriers to breastfeeding, differentiating between societal, physiological, and clinical...
2025-10-2441 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastPsyOps, Breastfeeding, The Wild West, and Healthcare is Burning - with Special Guest Olena DobczanskyWelcome to the Perinatal Professionals Series as presented on the Evolve Lactation Podcast! This series provides access to strategic, evidence-based lactation education for perinatal professionals who are ready to level up their breastfeeding support skills and knowledge.Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SummaryIn this episode, I share insights about the essential practices that empower new parents to provide their...
2025-10-171h 19
The Evolve Lactation PodcastWhat Really Happens in the First 100 Hours of LactationWelcome to the Perinatal Professionals Series as presented on the Evolve Lactation Podcast! This series provides access to strategic, evidence-based lactation education for perinatal professionals who are ready to level up their breastfeeding support skills and knowledge.Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SummaryIn this episode, I share insights about the essential practices that empower new parents to provide their...
2025-10-1321 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastUnlocking Breastfeeding Success: Insights from the First 100 HoursWelcome to the Perinatal Professionals Series as presented on the Evolve Lactation Podcast! This series provides access to strategic, evidence-based lactation education for perinatal professionals who are ready to level up their breastfeeding support skills and knowledge.Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SummaryIn this episode, I share insights about the essential practices that empower new parents to provide their...
2025-10-0923 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastHealth Outcomes of Breastfeeding in The First 100 HoursWelcome to the Perinatal Professionals Series as presented on the Evolve Lactation Podcast! This series provides access to strategic, evidence-based lactation education for perinatal professionals who are ready to level up their breastfeeding support skills and knowledge. Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SummaryIn this episode, I explore the critical importance of exclusive human...
2025-10-0319 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastA Rogerian Ontology of Breastfeeding with Special Guest Olena S. Dobczansky, MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, C-ONQS, LCCEIf you’re thinking “I don’t know what a Rogerian ontology is,” fear not. I didn’t know either until my very special guest, Olena Dobczansky explained it all to me in this episode of the Evolve Lactation Podcast.Yes, that’s right: the podcast is back! I’m very excited to launch Season 4 with this amazing episode. If you like to talk about, study, read about, and generally think about breastfeeding, this episode is for you! Settle in and listen, and when you’re done, if you want to share your feedb...
2025-09-291h 23
Behind the LatchRunning a Successful Baby Café with Christine Staricka, IBCLCEpisode Summary:In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty interviews Christine Staricka, IBCLC, facilitator of Baby Café Bakersfield and lactation educator with Gold Learning. Together, they explore how Baby Cafés provide critical breastfeeding support, the challenges and rewards of running one, and tips for IBCLCs considering starting a Baby Café in their communities.What is a Baby Café?Christine explains the Baby Café model and how it differs from other lactation support groups. Topics include:The origins of Baby Café in the UK and how it expanded to the U.S.Th...
2025-03-2645 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastPeer Breastfeeding Support Groups Are Essential In Your Lactation TrainingHi friend, I’m Christine, an IBCLC in California. Here, on my Substack, I share what I’ve picked up over my 23+ years working and volunteering in lactation care & support. I write and record a podcast about my personal stories of motherhood, my professional insights from teaching and coaching hundreds of aspiring and current lactation care providers, and things I think can help you on your journey to making breastfeeding and lactation better for others. Come on in, sit a while and read or listen, and join me in musing about how we can change the...
2024-11-1641 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastIBCLCs in Hospital and Private PracticeIt started with a Reel on Instagram. Then it became a plan for a conversation about the differences and the shared mission of hospital-based IBCLCs and private practice IBCLCs.On this episode of the Evolve Lactation Podcast, I am joined by Nicole Longmire, MPH, IBCLC, PMH-C and LeeAnn Contreras, BSN, RN, IBCLC for an enlightening and empowering conversation about this challenging topic. Buckle up as we take you through the bumpy journey of a family from pregnancy to labor & birth through the earliest days of lactation and on to the rest...
2024-10-301h 10
The Evolve Lactation Podcast(How to Spot) Fake Lactation SupportClosing the Gap: Ensuring Breastfeeding Support for All - this is the theme of World Breastfeeding Week this year.Evolve Lactation is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I recently wrote a book that captures the essence of how to ensure this support in the critical first week of breastfeeding.When mothers don’t get the support they need right from the start, it dramatically decreases the chances that they will continue breastfeeding, ESPECIALLY in developed countries.Th...
2024-08-1013 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastThe Power of the IBCLC in Multiple Practice Settings with Adrienne Guirguis, IBCLC, CSOMThank you for reading Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC. This post is public so feel free to share it.Happy IBCLC Appreciation Day! In celebration, I have a really special episode of the podcast for you. I am so excited to share with you my conversation with my dear friend and fellow IBCLC, Adrienne Guirguis. I cannot begin to count up how much I have learned from Adrienne over the years. She is everything you want your IBCLC to be: brilliant, compassionate, humble, confident, open-minded and accepting. She is a...
2024-08-0134 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastA Family History of Milk Production ProblemsIf my sisters have struggled with milk production, will I have a problem?Join me in the Lactation Consultant's Inbox as I discuss a question about the link between milk production and genetics. We'll talk about why getting advice from a trusted, professional source is crucial because family and friends might unknowingly share misinformation. It's important to work with a professional to assess personal risk factors and learn specific information about milk production when you are planning to breastfeed.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone else who needs to hear it...
2024-05-0105 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastWhy Don't You Just Go Online?Why hire a lactation consultant if you can just look up breastfeeding information online?Join me in the Lactation Consultant's Inbox as I discuss why people still need lactation consultants despite the abundance of information on the internet. We'll talk about the ways people access information and how they have changed significantly with the internet, compared to the early 2000s when they relied on books, magazines, and healthcare providers. We'll discuss the importance of understanding these changes to market lactation consulting services in today's information-rich environment effectively.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it...
2024-04-2706 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastRising Above The Drama of The First Days of BreastfeedingEvolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As healthcare workers, we should not be creating drama in the first days of breastfeeding. When you’re a parent in the throes of learning to breastfeed your new baby, it’s normal to have questions, doubts, concerns, and anxieties. But if you’re a healthcare worker, you should have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of human lactation; you should be able to avoid...
2024-04-2223 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastRestoring Faith in Breastfeeding: Overcoming Resistance from Your Fellow Healthcare ProvidersI wrote a book about early lactation care, but not everyone is going to like it. Many health care providers are going to have a hard time with this approach, even though it’s entirely evidence-based. Join me on this episode of the Evolve Lactation Podcast where I read a chapter from my new book, Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours. The book is available now at this link. You may also be interested in this free guide to the 3 Best Questi...
2024-04-1313 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastShaking Up the Infant Feeding Conversation with Nicole Longmire, MPH, MEd, IBCLC, Host of the Milk Shakes PodcastThank you for reading Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC. This post is public so feel free to share it.Hold on to your hats - this is a long, amazing, wide-ranging conversation!I’ve been following the blooming IBCLC career of Nicole Longmire (@MotheringNurtured on IG) for several years now on social media. Last week I reached out to her to praise her for a post she made that really resonated with me, and before I knew it, we were each in front of our podcasting microphones, pressing record. ...
2024-03-231h 38
The Evolve Lactation PodcastThe destructive power of the American journalistic playbook on breastfeedingMy day-to-day work revolves around supporting the current and the aspiring lactation care provider with the resources they need to continue learning, to practice evidence-informed lactation care, and to treat people with kindness and compassion in their contacts with them for the purposes of lactation support. I am immersed in the world of lactation care and the universe of lactation supporters every single day. I am fully committed and I don’t intend to retire anytime soon. That’s why I read that New York Times article with alarm. There are some very damaging tropes bein...
2023-12-2114 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastIt's hard to talk about formulaIn this talk, I discuss the challenges of talking about formula as a lactation care provider and provides ideas to stay inspired and ready to discuss formula with clients. I share my own experiences with infant feeding so that you know my context and emphasize the importance of understanding where clients are coming from when discussing formula. I also provide guidance on how to approach conversations about formula, including assessing the need for formula, exploring clients' concerns and preferences, and reminding them that formula can be a temporary tool if necessary. I highlight the role of lactation care providers...
2023-11-1039 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastBeing absurdly serious about lactationThank you for reading Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC. This post is public so feel free to share it.Why am I so serious about my work? How can we emphasize the importance of uncomplicating breastfeeding for individuals and on a population level?In this new episode of the Evolve Lactation Podcast, I’ll discuss the need for over-education and continuous learning in the field of lactation care. I’ve got some encouragement for aspiring lactation care providers to seek out local connections, observe experienced practitioners, and engage in rich lear...
2023-11-0222 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastA holistic approach to building resilience in your lactation careerIn this episode I discuss my holistic approach to building resilience in your lactation career, why it's important, and how Evolve Lactation can help.We review 5 strategies for thriving in your lactation career:- prioritizing your own physical and emotional health- writing and re-assessing your practice philosophy- uncovering your own biases- being intentional in choosing your continuing education- nurturing your connections and communityEvolve Lactation is where current and aspiring lactation care providers find the inspiration, resources, and connections they need...
2023-10-1805 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastYour lactation clients want to be heardWelcome to my IBCLC© Day 2023 Series! Each day I’ll share with you one piece of insight about our work. (If you’re too excited and you just want to read them all now, go here and download the whole list) Let me know in the comments if you agree, disagree, never thought about it this way, or whatever you’re feeling! 1. Even when you are an IBCLC, you won't know the answer to every question your client or patient asks.Really - you won't. They will have questions you could never have imagine...
2023-10-0814 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastLactation care of the late preterm baby is differentWhen we think about supporting exclusive breastfeeding in healthy term babies, we start from the default that exclusive breastfeeding works, that most people make all the milk that they need, that there are a set of practices that we do to make sure that happens, and there are the outcomes we look for to make sure that everything's going well. We observe and pay attention to ensure that, and we stand ready to assist if a problem arises. However, for a certain subset of babies, that’s not a smart plan. If we lump the la...
2023-09-2505 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastFinding Ways to Trick Lactation Care ProvidersIf you are getting into the field of lactation care, you need to be ready for the trickery. Be prepared.The marketing deception, the lies, the outright bribery - it’s all coming at you. They’re just waiting to capture your attention and divert you from the science.Marketing works; that’s why companies spend money on it. It works on everyone. Works on me, that’s for sure. It’s why I drink a certain kind of sparkling water and wear a certain kind of tank top. Maybe for you, it’s about the car you...
2023-08-0508 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastIt seems so simpleSomething is missing in modern parenthood. Parents find a lot of messaging in their lives but not a lot of actual information about how to implement things. Social media is an easy structure on which to place blame, but truly all media holds some responsibility. Cherry-picked research articles framed in ways to grab attention, advertising space offered to anyone who can pay, mis- and dis-information peddlers protected by free speech - these all play a role in how parents are constantly shown bits and pieces of facts and myths, broken up and dissociated from a larger framework...
2023-08-0107 min
The Evolve Lactation Podcastmaking more milk with less stuffThe proliferation of tools and devices designed to be used during lactation has occurred without an accompanying body of research to support it. Parents are receiving hundreds to thousands of marketing messages for these products during pregnancy and lactation, a time when they are especially vulnerable to being influenced about making buying decisions that they are told can impact their ability to breastfeed. In fact, any tool or device designed to support lactation can have a negative impact if used improperly or without indication. Much like the "cascade of interventions" terminology used to describe how...
2023-06-291h 07
The Evolve Lactation Podcastwhy we, ourselves, need post-lactation counselingIt was with our second cohort of teaching future lactation educators that my colleague and I realized that some of our students needed more than just knowledge and information. They were in tears as they absorbed the information about how human lactation works and best practices. Some were angry, too, that they were given bad information when they were trying to breastfeed. They followed us into the restroom to talk about their personal journeys, they sat with us at lunch and let their stories unfold, and they bonded together over what they had experienced.These...
2023-06-2704 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastArguing about long-term outcomes or demanding what we can use NOWThere isn’t anything you can say about breastfeeding in our culture that won’t be met with vitriol and accusations. It can be true, it can be your personal experience, it can be the literal results of a well-done scientific study that was not funded by industry or anyone with a financial or reputational stake in the outcome. If you say “breastfeeding,” it will be met with polite argument at best, insult and accusation at worst. We know this is where we are, and we work really hard to create messaging that will hel...
2023-06-0806 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastThis just gets better and better...I finally figured it out. Over the past five years, I’ve been creating so many presentations and tracking so many ideas. I want to make these presentations accessible to more people, and I also want to keep creating new ways to share what I know and what I have learned. Learning from podcasts - from just listening to experts talk through things - has become such a huge part of my life, and I feel like it would be such a great way for others to learn and keep building their lactation knowledge. I hav...
2023-05-2403 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastNuance and The Truth in Lactation SupportI attended an in-person conference and came away with some big realizations about the state of our work and advocacy. There have been some big shifts in this field which have led us to a place where new parents are becoming more likely to be encouraged to feed human milk than they are to breastfeed, regardless of what their own plans are and outside of the realm of informed decision-making. There are some huge gaps in understanding and some really influential marketing problems creating a growing voice that is, in my opinion, shifting sentiment away from breastfeeding. F...
2023-04-2807 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastYour Next Move featuring Special Guest Amy Porterfield, Online Course Creation & Marketing ExpertJust a taste of the wisdom Amy Porterfield, online course creation and marketing expert, shared with me in our conversation recently: “I can promise you that you are really good in one specific area, if not more, in your industry. There's more money to be made - and a bigger impact you can make - when you figure out your thing, what it is that you are really good at in your area of expertise.” On marketing: “Don't expect yourself to know this! Find a guide who's gone before you and learn fr...
2022-08-2233 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastYour Next Move featuring Special Guest Amy Porterfield, Online Course Creation & Marketing ExpertJust a taste of the wisdom Amy Porterfield, online course creation and marketing expert, shared with me in our conversation recently: “I can promise you that you are really good in one specific area, if not more, in your industry. There's more money to be made - and a bigger impact you can make - when you figure out your thing, what it is that you are really good at in your area of expertise.” On marketing: “Don't expect yourself to know this! Find a guide who's gone before you and learn fr...
2022-08-2233 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastBuild A Great Lactation Consult in 3 Simple Steps with Fiona Lang-SharpeOn this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, my friend and colleague Fiona Lang-Sharpe turns the tables to interview me on my own podast. Together we break down the 3 elements of a great lactation consult. You'll get to know us both a little better as you listen in on our conversation!
2022-07-2028 min
The Evolve Lactation PodcastBuild A Great Lactation Consult in 3 Simple Steps with Fiona Lang-SharpeOn this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, my friend and colleague Fiona Lang-Sharpe turns the tables to interview me on my own podast. Together we break down the 3 elements of a great lactation consult. You'll get to know us both a little better as you listen in on our conversation! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe
2022-07-2028 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastMother Support, Counseling, & Vicarious Trauma in Lactation Care with Niamh Cassidy, MA, IBCLCJoin me for a conversation with Irish IBCLC and antenatal educator Niamh Cassidy of MyBabyBeginnings. We're discussing mother support groups, building counseling skills, vicarious trauma as it relates to lactation work, and so much more. With a background in social work from her pre-lactation days, Niamh brings a sense of order to what lactation counseling requires and a gentle but firm rreminder of what can happen when we don't prepare ourselves to manage vicarious trauma experienced in our line of work. This episode is sponsored by Evolve Lactation Community.
2022-06-0434 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastBalancing Act: Process & Products in LactationInsights into how we approach products marketed to assist in lactation and breastfeeding, ethics of discussing products, and a framework for helping parents make decisions about lactation products. Parents are being targeted with marketing of products purported to assist with or support breastfeeding and human milk feeding There is a growing need for lactation care providers to consider ethics in relation to lactation-related products and the promotion of chest/breastfeeding and human milk feeding In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, we explore What is the relationship between ethics & devices? Provider bias and knowledge...
2021-11-1848 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastBalancing Act: Process & Products in LactationInsights into how we approach products marketed to assist in lactation and breastfeeding, ethics of discussing products, and a framework for helping parents make decisions about lactation products.
Parents are being targeted with marketing of products purported to assist with or support breastfeeding and human milk feeding
There is a growing need for lactation care providers to consider ethics in relation to lactation-related products and the promotion of chest/breastfeeding and human milk feeding
In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, we explore
What is the relationship between ethics & devices?
Provider bias and knowledge...
2021-11-1848 min
The Lactation Training Lab Podcast5 Ways We Sabotage Milk Supply From Day OneIf you work with or care for mothers and parents and their newborns, you need to hear this! It is far too easy to sabotage breastfeeding right from the start, and in this episode we cover 5 major ways it happens every single day. From the words we use to the instructions and advice we give, everything that happens in and around the First 100 Hours of a baby's life impacts breastfeeding. We've got to get this right or mothers, parents, and their babies pay the price. Making a bigger impact on the environment in which families ar...
2021-10-1322 min
The Evolve Lactation Podcast5 Ways We Sabotage Milk Supply From Day OneIf you work with or care for mothers and parents and their newborns, you need to hear this! It is far too easy to sabotage breastfeeding right from the start, and in this episode we cover 5 major ways it happens every single day. From the words we use to the instructions and advice we give, everything that happens in and around the First 100 Hours of a baby's life impacts breastfeeding. We've got to get this right or mothers, parents, and their babies pay the price. Making a bigger impact on the environment in which families ar...
2021-10-1322 min
The Lactation Training Lab Podcast5 Ways We Sabotage Milk Supply From Day OneIf you work with or care for mothers and parents and their newborns, you need to hear this! It is far too easy to sabotage breastfeeding right from the start, and in this episode we cover 5 major ways it happens every single day.
From the words we use to the instructions and advice we give, everything that happens in and around the First 100 Hours of a baby's life impacts breastfeeding. We've got to get this right or mothers, parents, and their babies pay the price.
Making a bigger impact on the environment in which families ar...
2021-10-1322 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastRaising Awareness That Breastfeeding Reduces The Risk of Breast CancerDuring Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's look into what we know about how breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer and what we can do to amplify this message.
For this episode, I used the research articles listed here at this link: https://bit.ly/3oBTsuD
2021-10-0527 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastRaising Awareness That Breastfeeding Reduces The Risk of Breast CancerDuring Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's look into what we know about how breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer and what we can do to amplify this message. For this episode, I used the research articles listed here at this link: https://bit.ly/3oBTsuD
2021-10-0527 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastElevating the Conversation Around BreastfeedingAre you ready to have better conversations about breastfeeding? Are you prepared to really engage with people who have a lot of negative things to say about it? In this episode, I outline some talking points for highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and I offer some counter-arguments to some common anti-breastfeeding rhetoric. I've created a PDF of the talking points for you; Download that here.
2021-07-3017 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastElevating the Conversation Around BreastfeedingAre you ready to have better conversations about breastfeeding? Are you prepared to really engage with people who have a lot of negative things to say about it? In this episode, I outline some talking points for highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and I offer some counter-arguments to some common anti-breastfeeding rhetoric. I've created a PDF of the talking points for you; Download that here.
2021-07-3017 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastElevating the Conversation Around BreastfeedingAre you ready to have better conversations about breastfeeding? Are you prepared to really engage with people who have a lot of negative things to say about it?
In this episode, I outline some talking points for highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and I offer some counter-arguments to some common anti-breastfeeding rhetoric.
I've created a PDF of the talking points for you; Download that here.
2021-07-3017 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastOffice Hours with The Lactation Training LabOn this special episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast I'm changing it up and taking you inside the office to see what I've been working on! First we'll talk about a new project I am developing to help you with your social media for breastfeeding advocacy. Next we'll talk CERPs for the courses I offer, The First 100 Hours Masterclass AND Early Birds. Finally, I've been preparing a new presentation for an upcoming event (which has not yet been announced by the organizer) and I take you inside my research and preparation process...
2021-06-3027 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastOffice Hours with The Lactation Training LabOn this special episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast I'm changing it up and taking you inside the office to see what I've been working on! First we'll talk about a new project I am developing to help you with your social media for breastfeeding advocacy. Next we'll talk CERPs for the courses I offer, The First 100 Hours Masterclass AND Early Birds. Finally, I've been preparing a new presentation for an upcoming event (which has not yet been announced by the organizer) and I take you inside my research and preparation process...
2021-06-3027 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastOffice Hours with The Lactation Training LabOn this special episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast I'm changing it up and taking you inside the office to see what I've been working on! First we'll talk about a new project I am developing to help you with your social media for breastfeeding advocacy. Next we'll talk CERPs for the courses I offer, The First 100 Hours Masterclass AND Early Birds. Finally, I've been preparing a new presentation for an upcoming event (which has not yet been announced by the organizer) and I take you inside my research and preparation process...
2021-06-3027 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastBeyond Lactation Clients: Who We TeachLactation support can be rewarding, fulfilling, and sometimes frustrating - but not always for the reasons other people imagine. In the latest episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I reflect on the case that led me to create a strategy for talking to people - ALL people, not just pregnant folks and new parents - about breastfeeding and lactation. How we share information matters. This episode is a reminder that lactation care providers are primarily educators, guiding clients AND the health care team through the lactation journey with knowledge and practical guidance. Join me! I...
2021-06-1908 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastBeyond Lactation Clients: Who We TeachLactation support can be rewarding, fulfilling, and sometimes frustrating - but not always for the reasons other people imagine. In the latest episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I reflect on the case that led me to create a strategy for talking to people - ALL people, not just pregnant folks and new parents - about breastfeeding and lactation.
How we share information matters. This episode is a reminder that lactation care providers are primarily educators, guiding clients AND the health care team through the lactation journey with knowledge and practical guidance. Join me!
I...
2021-06-1908 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastBeyond Lactation Clients: Who We TeachLactation support can be rewarding, fulfilling, and sometimes frustrating - but not always for the reasons other people imagine. In the latest episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I reflect on the case that led me to create a strategy for talking to people - ALL people, not just pregnant folks and new parents - about breastfeeding and lactation. How we share information matters. This episode is a reminder that lactation care providers are primarily educators, guiding clients AND the health care team through the lactation journey with knowledge and practical guidance. Join me! I...
2021-06-1908 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastHelp for Hospitals with Limited Lactation ResourcesA listener question about how to make an impact with limited lactation resources in a hospital left me reflecting on making small changes. In this episode, we go over some ideas for how to get some momentum going even if your lactation team consists of just YOU! If your hospital is starting to work on Baby Friendly designation or an equivalent, this is the episode for you!
2021-06-1146 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastHelp for Hospitals with Limited Lactation ResourcesA listener question about how to make an impact with limited lactation resources in a hospital left me reflecting on making small changes. In this episode, we go over some ideas for how to get some momentum going even if your lactation team consists of just YOU! If your hospital is starting to work on Baby Friendly designation or an equivalent, this is the episode for you!
2021-06-1146 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastHelp for Hospitals with Limited Lactation ResourcesA listener question about how to make an impact with limited lactation resources in a hospital left me reflecting on making small changes. In this episode, we go over some ideas for how to get some momentum going even if your lactation team consists of just YOU! If your hospital is starting to work on Baby Friendly designation or an equivalent, this is the episode for you!
2021-06-1146 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastHow Empathy Drives You Forward in Lactation Care"How can I stop myself from getting dragged under with my patients?" This question was recently posed to me, and in this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I break down why this happens, how it shows up for you, and tools you can use to combat this challenge. If you're wondering why you're feeling drained all the time, or if you are feeling like your lactation care plans are not working for your clients, I've got some tips for you! If you've got a question you'd like answered on the podcast, email it to...
2021-05-1819 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastHow Empathy Drives You Forward in Lactation Care"How can I stop myself from getting dragged under with my patients?" This question was recently posed to me, and in this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I break down why this happens, how it shows up for you, and tools you can use to combat this challenge. If you're wondering why you're feeling drained all the time, or if you are feeling like your lactation care plans are not working for your clients, I've got some tips for you! If you've got a question you'd like answered on the podcast, email it to...
2021-05-1819 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastHow Empathy Drives You Forward in Lactation Care"How can I stop myself from getting dragged under with my patients?" This question was recently posed to me, and in this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I break down why this happens, how it shows up for you, and tools you can use to combat this challenge.
If you're wondering why you're feeling drained all the time, or if you are feeling like your lactation care plans are not working for your clients, I've got some tips for you!
If you've got a question you'd like answered on the podcast, email it to...
2021-05-1819 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 13: FAQs About Lactation TrainingWelcome to Episode 13 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, titled "Lactation Training 101!" In this episode we tackle the basics of how lactation training and preparation for the IBCLC exam work, and we answer some important questions, like "Should I become a nurse if I want to be a lactation care provider?" and "What if I don't want to be an IBCLC?" Finally, we cover some ground regarding Who Should and Who Should Not be a lactation care provider. Join me for this soon-to-be-classic episode - I promise you'll hear something that makes you stop and think!
2021-05-0535 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastFAQs About Lactation TrainingWelcome to Episode 13 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, titled "Lactation Training 101!" In this episode we tackle the basics of how lactation training and preparation for the IBCLC exam work, and we answer some important questions, like "Should I become a nurse if I want to be a lactation care provider?" and "What if I don't want to be an IBCLC?" Finally, we cover some ground regarding Who Should and Who Should Not be a lactation care provider. Join me for this soon-to-be-classic episode - I promise you'll hear something that makes you stop and think!
2021-05-0535 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 13: FAQs About Lactation TrainingWelcome to Episode 13 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, titled "Lactation Training 101!" In this episode we tackle the basics of how lactation training and preparation for the IBCLC exam work, and we answer some important questions, like "Should I become a nurse if I want to be a lactation care provider?" and "What if I don't want to be an IBCLC?" Finally, we cover some ground regarding Who Should and Who Should Not be a lactation care provider. Join me for this soon-to-be-classic episode - I promise you'll hear something that makes you stop and think!
2021-05-0535 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastMentoring Made SimpleIn this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I'm breaking down why we need everyone to be mentoring! Clinical experience is a critical part of preparation for working in lactation, and IBCLCs need to meet the demand today. Here are some practical suggestions for getting started and some inspiration to make sure you don't procrastinate on this essential part of your lactation practice!
2021-03-0527 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 12: Mentoring Made SimpleIn this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I'm breaking down why we need everyone to be mentoring! Clinical experience is a critical part of preparation for working in lactation, and IBCLCs need to meet the demand today. Here are some practical suggestions for getting started and some inspiration to make sure you don't procrastinate on this essential part of your lactation practice!
2021-03-0527 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 12: Mentoring Made SimpleIn this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I'm breaking down why we need everyone to be mentoring! Clinical experience is a critical part of preparation for working in lactation, and IBCLCs need to meet the demand today. Here are some practical suggestions for getting started and some inspiration to make sure you don't procrastinate on this essential part of your lactation practice!
2021-03-0527 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastLactation Practice Without Fear Starts With Your StoryEver think about your personal lactation experiences when you're helping others? Of course you do - we're human; that's what humans do. But do you know when and how it's appropriate to use your own story to help others? On this episode of The Lactation Training Lab podcast, I'm breaking down why using your story the right way really matters. Join me on this journey as I share more about how your story should inform and inspire, not scar, your lactation practice style. The Lactation Training Lab Podcast is for you, the lactation care provider who wants t...
2021-02-2624 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 11: Lactation Practice Without Fear Starts With Your StoryEver think about your personal lactation experiences when you're helping others? Of course you do - we're human; that's what humans do. But do you know when and how it's appropriate to use your own story to help others? On this episode of The Lactation Training Lab podcast, I'm breaking down why using your story the right way really matters. Join me on this journey as I share more about how your story should inform and inspire, not scar, your lactation practice style. The Lactation Training Lab Podcast is for you, the lactation care provider who wants t...
2021-02-2624 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 11: Lactation Practice Without Fear Starts With Your StoryEver think about your personal lactation experiences when you're helping others? Of course you do - we're human; that's what humans do. But do you know when and how it's appropriate to use your own story to help others? On this episode of The Lactation Training Lab podcast, I'm breaking down why using your story the right way really matters. Join me on this journey as I share more about how your story should inform and inspire, not scar, your lactation practice style.
The Lactation Training Lab Podcast is for you, the lactation care provider who wants t...
2021-02-2624 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastMechanical vs Chemical: Spotting the Difference and Making A DifferenceEpisode 10 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast gives you a system to sort through lactation problems: are they mechanical or chemical? Taking you on a journey from core marketing messages for formula all the way to helping people with primary lactation insufficiency re-define their own lactation story, I'm showing you how I look at a lactation issue and break it down into its elements. I'll remind you why it matters that we have a huge workforce of untapped potential in the lactation field, and you'll even get some homework at the end!
2021-02-1832 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 10: Mechanical vs Chemical: Spotting the Difference and Making A DifferenceEpisode 10 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast gives you a system to sort through lactation problems: are they mechanical or chemical? Taking you on a journey from core marketing messages for formula all the way to helping people with primary lactation insufficiency re-define their own lactation story, I'm showing you how I look at a lactation issue and break it down into its elements. I'll remind you why it matters that we have a huge workforce of untapped potential in the lactation field, and you'll even get some homework at the end!
2021-02-1832 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 10: Mechanical vs Chemical: Spotting the Difference and Making A DifferenceEpisode 10 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast gives you a system to sort through lactation problems: are they mechanical or chemical? Taking you on a journey from core marketing messages for formula all the way to helping people with primary lactation insufficiency re-define their own lactation story, I'm showing you how I look at a lactation issue and break it down into its elements. I'll remind you why it matters that we have a huge workforce of untapped potential in the lactation field, and you'll even get some homework at the end!
2021-02-1832 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 9: An Introduction to The First 100 Hours©Welcome to Episode 9 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, a special episode created for my podcast audience AND the attendees of the 2021 California Virtual Breastfeeding Summit! In this episode we discuss the origins of The First 100 Hours concept and how it can ensure we are providing excellent early postpartum lactation care, properly utilizing trained lactation care providers in hospitals, and enabling IBCLCs to practice their specialty. Additional information about The First 100 Hours Masterclass is available at christinestaricka.com
2021-01-2624 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 9: An Introduction to The First 100 Hours©Welcome to Episode 9 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, a special episode created for my podcast audience AND the attendees of the 2021 California Virtual Breastfeeding Summit! In this episode we discuss the origins of The First 100 Hours concept and how it can ensure we are providing excellent early postpartum lactation care, properly utilizing trained lactation care providers in hospitals, and enabling IBCLCs to practice their specialty. Additional information about The First 100 Hours Masterclass is available at christinestaricka.com
2021-01-2624 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 9: An Introduction to The First 100 Hours©Welcome to Episode 9 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, a special episode created for my podcast audience AND the attendees of the 2021 California Virtual Breastfeeding Summit!
In this episode we discuss the origins of The First 100 Hours concept and how it can ensure we are providing excellent early postpartum lactation care, properly utilizing trained lactation care providers in hospitals, and enabling IBCLCs to practice their specialty.
Additional information about The First 100 Hours Masterclass is available at christinestaricka.com
2021-01-2624 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastTalking About Tongue TieHow can we build up families who are dealing with tongue tie? I've got some ideas on what the entire healthcare team really needs to know. As you've likely heard before, there are no lazy babies, and tongue tie is not a fad. This is not a clinical episode and there are no clinical pearls here - this quick episode is about how we think and talk about tongue tie and its relation to breastfeeding.
2021-01-0520 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 8: Talking About Tongue TieHow can we build up families who are dealing with tongue tie? I've got some ideas on what the entire healthcare team really needs to know. As you've likely heard before, there are no lazy babies, and tongue tie is not a fad. This is not a clinical episode and there are no clinical pearls here - this quick episode is about how we think and talk about tongue tie and its relation to breastfeeding.
2021-01-0520 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 8: Talking About Tongue TieHow can we build up families who are dealing with tongue tie? I've got some ideas on what the entire healthcare team really needs to know. As you've likely heard before, there are no lazy babies, and tongue tie is not a fad. This is not a clinical episode and there are no clinical pearls here - this quick episode is about how we think and talk about tongue tie and its relation to breastfeeding.
2021-01-0520 min
The Lactation Training Lab Podcast5 Great Questions: A Lactation Care Provider's Guide5 Great Questions is one of my favorite resources that I created in 2020, and this episode breaks down each one so you can get the most out of this free guide! I take some of the most common questions that parents are usually asked about their lactation situation and break them down to find a better question that will actually yield better information. Whether you're offering virtual or in-person care and are a novice or a seasoned lactation care provider, this guide will bring you some clarity around what you need to know to get to the heart of what...
2020-12-2618 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 7: 5 Great Questions: A Lactation Care Provider's Guide5 Great Questions is one of the most popular resources I have ever created, and this episode breaks down each one so you can get the most out of this free guide! I take some of the most common questions that parents are usually asked about their lactation situation and break them down to find a better question that will actually yield better information. Whether you're offering virtual or in-person care and are a novice or a seasoned lactation care provider, this guide will bring you some clarity around what you need to know to get to the heart of w...
2020-12-2618 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 7: 5 Great Questions: A Lactation Care Provider's Guide5 Great Questions is one of my favorite resources that I created in 2020, and this episode breaks down each one so you can get the most out of this free guide! I take some of the most common questions that parents are usually asked about their lactation situation and break them down to find a better question that will actually yield better information. Whether you're offering virtual or in-person care and are a novice or a seasoned lactation care provider, this guide will bring you some clarity around what you need to know to get to the heart of what...
2020-12-2618 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 6: Setting Intentions for The Lactation Training LabIn this episode I explain my approach to creating the Lactation Training Lab, including the core values of how I create resources for you. We discuss the global context of lactation care, how learning as an experience matters as much as the knowledge gained, how we can approach the future of the lactation profession, and so much more!
2020-12-2224 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 6: Setting Intentions for The Lactation Training LabIn this episode I explain my approach to creating the Lactation Training Lab, including the core values of how I create resources for you. We discuss the global context of lactation care, how learning as an experience matters as much as the knowledge gained, how we can approach the future of the lactation profession, and so much more!
2020-12-2224 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 6: Setting Intentions for The Lactation Training LabIn this episode I explain my approach to creating the Lactation Training Lab, including the core values of how I create resources for you. We discuss the global context of lactation care, how learning as an experience matters as much as the knowledge gained, how we can approach the future of the lactation profession, and so much more!
2020-12-2224 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 5: Raising the Bar for Lactation Care of Late Preterm InfantsBy popular request, The Lactation Training Lab is taking a deep dive into lactation care for late preterm infants and launching a new course: Early Birds. In this episode, we'll discuss why this population is special and how our mindset about these babies matters.
Download a FREE Checklist for Counseling Families of Late Preterm Infants Here
Learn more about the Early Birds Only course here
2020-11-0629 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastRaising the Bar for Lactation Care of Late Preterm InfantsBy popular request, The Lactation Training Lab is taking a deep dive into lactation care for late preterm infants and launching a new course: Early Birds. In this episode, we'll discuss why this population is special and how our mindset about these babies matters.
2020-11-0629 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 5: Raising the Bar for Lactation Care of Late Preterm InfantsBy popular request, The Lactation Training Lab is taking a deep dive into lactation care for late preterm infants and launching a new course: Early Birds. In this episode, we'll discuss why this population is special and how our mindset about these babies matters. Download a FREE Checklist for Counseling Families of Late Preterm Infants Here Learn more about the Early Birds Only course here
2020-11-0629 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 4: What It Takes To Become A Better Lactation Care ProviderTaking more classes and courses is only one part of becoming better
Take more lactation classes and courses? Well, hold on -
That’s how you get new information - but how and when do you use it?
How do you teach about it? Fit it into your curricula for training others?
How does it fit with what you know or think already?
What is the context of this information that the speaker did not have time to cover - historical, economic, ethics, health equity lens, trauma-informed application, multidisciplinary, etc...
2020-10-1031 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastWhat It Takes to Become A Better Lactation Care ProviderTaking more classes and courses is only one part of becoming better Take more lactation classes and courses? Well, hold on - That’s how you get new information - but how and when do you use it? How do you teach about it? Fit it into your curricula for training others? How does it fit with what you know or think already? What is the context of this information that the speaker did not have time to cover - historical, economic, ethics, health equity lens, trauma-informed application, multidisciplinary, etc...
2020-10-1031 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 4: What It Takes To Become A Better Lactation Care ProviderTaking more classes and courses is only one part of becoming better Take more lactation classes and courses? Well, hold on - That’s how you get new information - but how and when do you use it? How do you teach about it? Fit it into your curricula for training others? How does it fit with what you know or think already? What is the context of this information that the speaker did not have time to cover - historical, economic, ethics, health equity lens, trauma-informed application, multidisciplinary, etc...
2020-10-1031 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 3: Get More Value Out of Virtual Trainings!In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, we are discussing strategies to engage better and learn more from virtual trainings. It's easy to sign up for a virtual training or course - what's harder is to make the time and effort to truly engage with it.
These tips will help you get so much more out of your virtual training experiences!
2020-10-0638 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastGet More Value Out of Virtual Trainings!In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, we are discussing strategies to engage better and learn more from virtual trainings. It's easy to sign up for a virtual training or course - what's harder is to make the time and effort to truly engage with it. These tips will help you get so much more out of your virtual training experiences! You can download a free checklist of these tips at www.ChristineStaricka.com/free!
2020-10-0638 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 3: Get More Value Out of Virtual Trainings!In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, we are discussing strategies to engage better and learn more from virtual trainings. It's easy to sign up for a virtual training or course - what's harder is to make the time and effort to truly engage with it. These tips will help you get so much more out of your virtual training experiences!
2020-10-0638 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 2: Being the Voice for BreastfeedingOn this episode we are thinking about how as lactation support providers, we are a member of the healthcare team, and that means that we need to be advocates for lactation. It’s the whole reason we are there. We’re not there to be quiet. We are not there to fit in. We are there to advocate for lactation and for breastfeeding and for the people who need to accomplish those behaviors, who want to accomplish those behaviors. It's not a simple or easy responsibility, so we're talking about how to stay motivated to get it done.
2020-08-0620 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastBeing the Voice for Breastfeeding On this episode we are thinking about how as lactation support providers, we are a member of the healthcare team, and that means that we need to be advocates for lactation. It’s the whole reason we are there. We’re not there to be quiet. We are not there to fit in. We are there to advocate for lactation and for breastfeeding and for the people who need to accomplish those behaviors, who want to accomplish those behaviors. It's not a simple or easy responsibility, so we're talking about how to stay motivated to get it done.
2020-08-0620 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 2: Being the Voice for BreastfeedingOn this episode we are thinking about how as lactation support providers, we are a member of the healthcare team, and that means that we need to be advocates for lactation. It’s the whole reason we are there. We’re not there to be quiet. We are not there to fit in. We are there to advocate for lactation and for breastfeeding and for the people who need to accomplish those behaviors, who want to accomplish those behaviors. It's not a simple or easy responsibility, so we're talking about how to stay motivated to get it done.
2020-08-0620 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 1: On Becoming A Better Lactation Care ProviderHere we explore how lactation care providers can examine our current mindset and gauge if we are making progress toward our own mission and vision for our work. There are times when we can focus best on our day-to-day work, and there are times when we can look out toward the horizon and shift some of our energy toward meeting our long-term goals from multiple angles. Join me to hear how I examine my own work and vision and how you can, too!
2020-08-0617 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastEpisode 1: On Becoming A Better Lactation Care ProviderHere we explore how lactation care providers can examine our current mindset and gauge if we are making progress toward our own mission and vision for our work. There are times when we can focus best on our day-to-day work, and there are times when we can look out toward the horizon and shift some of our energy toward meeting our long-term goals from multiple angles. Join me to hear how I examine my own work and vision and how you can, too!
2020-08-0617 min
The Lactation Training Lab PodcastBecoming A Better Lactation Care ProviderHere we explore how lactation care providers can examine our current mindset and gauge if we are making progress toward our own mission and vision for our work. There are times when we can focus best on our day-to-day work, and there are times when we can look out toward the horizon and shift some of our energy toward meeting our long-term goals from multiple angles. Join me to hear how I examine my own work and vision and how you can, too!
2020-08-0617 min