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The Evolve Lactation PodcastPodcast | What Lactation Professionals Actually Need (That No One Else Is Providing)In this episode, I share what I’ve been building for 2026 - Evolve Lactation Pros, a membership that address what lactation professionals actually need beyond clinical skills and business tactics. We talk about the gap in our training around processing our own experiences, the three pillars of advancing professionalism (sustainable ethics, physiologically-grounded practice, and public health integration), and why examining our own biases is essential work that no one else is providing. Plus, I introduce the first workshop coming to members: Lactation Practice Without Fear - helping you identify the hidden assumptions that can shape yo...
2025-11-1356 min
All Things Breastfeeding PodcastAll Things Breastfeeding Episode 103: Finding Lactation Clinical HoursAre you looking to become an IBCLC and are having trouble finding clinical hours?
Let Nancy and Barbara help!
Deciding on which PATHWAY
The 3 exam eligibility pathways are open to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Each person must decide which pathway will work best for them. For more info, go here: https://ibclc-commission.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/lactation-specific-clinical-experience/
Pathway 1 involves using appropriately supervised clinical experience obtained through paid employment or volunteer service as a health professional or mother support counselor. The kind of supervision that is considered appropriate depends upon the c...
2025-11-0422 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastThe Vital Role of Doulas in Breastfeeding Support: Episode 112In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast, Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC explores the powerful role doulas play in supporting families during the early days of breastfeeding, and why their awareness of tongue tie is essential.Lisa explains how doulas often serve as the first line of support for new families, offering guidance when challenges with lactation and feeding arise. She emphasizes that education empowers doulas to recognize when something is “not quite right” and to refer families for timely help.You’ll hear why collaboration among healthcare providers is vital, and how building a comm...
2025-09-1920 min
BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch PainCreating a breastfeeding plan to prevent low milk supply & painful latching (Replay)Are you preparing your birth plan and wondering how it affects your breastfeeding journey? Do you need breastfeeding tips for getting a good first latch? Want to avoid the common mistakes that can negatively impact your breastfeeding success? In this episode, Jaimie Z. IBCLC explains the CONFIDENT MamaBear Breastfeeding Plan Framework and how it can help you create a plan that sets you up for success long before baby arrives. Jaimie discusses what to consider when preparing for breastfeeding, how to navigate breastfeeding in the hospital system, and the red flags during pregnancy that could signal challenges later on...
2025-09-0222 minAll Things Breastfeeding PodcastAll Things Breastfeeding Episode 94: How to Become an IBCLC – Common QuestionsHow to become an IBCLC…. The answer to this is not as simple as we would hope! In this podcast Nancy and Barbara answer some of the most common questions people ask about how to become an IBCLC. Below is a description of the process. You can also join us for our monthly “How to…
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2025-08-0521 minThe Tongue Tie Experts PodcastGatekeeping and Silos in Professional Education: Episode 107🎥 FREE 3-Part Video Training: Why Tongue Tie Is Missed — and How You Can Learn to Spot It with Confidence Perfect for lactation professionals, SLPs, Doulas, Therapists, and all Infant Care Providers. 👉 Watch now: https://tonguetieexperts.kit.com/freeIn this episode, Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, dives into the all-too-common issue of siloed learning and professional gatekeeping in the world of infant feeding—especially when it comes to tongue tie. From differences in training between disciplines to exclusion within the lactation community itself, Lisa explores how these barriers are harming families and professionals alike.She s...
2025-07-1117 minBREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain44 | Teen Pregnancy & Breastfeeding with IBCLC Amber Ginn15, pregnant, and told to “just get an abortion.” What happens when a teen mom chooses to breastfeed instead?
What if everyone around you says you’ll fail?
What happens when you walk into the hospital as a pregnant teen—and no one takes you seriously?
Can breastfeeding actually become a source of healing when everything else feels stacked against you?
In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, I’m joined by fellow IBCLC Amber Ginn, who became a mom at just 15 years old who chose motherhood and breastfeeding, even when support was nowher...
2025-06-2733 minBREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain40 | Tips for Breastfeeding Twins - with Twin Mom & IBCLC Shelly P. from Twin Mom GuideAre you expecting twins and worried about how breastfeeding will work?
Do you feel like everyone is silently assuming you’ll “just need to supplement”?
Have you heard horror stories—and are now wondering if exclusive breastfeeding is even possible with two?
If you're carrying twins, you're already doing something incredible.
And when it comes to breastfeeding, you deserve support that honors your goals—not pressure to settle. So many twin moms are told right from the start that formula is inevitable. That breastfeeding two babies is “too much.”
But you don’t have to...
2025-06-1323 min
The Latch LoungeBreastfeeding Must-Haves: An IBCLC’s Favorite ProductsFrom nipple balms and shields to nursing pads and pillows - there are a lot of products out there for breastfeeding moms, and on top of everything you got going on while feeding your baby, it can feel overwhelming to find the right product for you. Today, Amber is sharing her favorite products as an IBCLC. In this episode of The Latch Lounge podcast, Amber lays out the must-have items for breastfeeding moms. She’s sharing insights and professional opinions to help navigate the overwhelming market of breastfeeding products. From managing sore nipples and catching extra milk to...
2025-06-0618 minThe Tongue Tie Experts PodcastHealing Hands: Integrating Craniosacral Therapy in Lactation Support: Episode 104In this episode, Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, speaks with Patricia Berg, IBCLC and craniosacral therapist, about the power of combining bodywork and lactation care. They explore how craniosacral therapy supports breastfeeding, the importance of addressing birth trauma, and how collaboration and evidence-based practice enhance infant outcomes.Key takeaways:Craniosacral therapy is gentle, holistic, and non-invasive.Addressing birth trauma can support breastfeeding success.Peer support and interdisciplinary teamwork matter.Evidence-informed care enhances confidence and results.Patricia Berg can be found here: 800lactate.comResources & Links:🔹 Lear...
2025-05-3039 min
The Boob Business Podcast by Milk DivaEP 47: I Wish I'd Known: The Missing Breastfeeding Manual That Became MILK'DSend us a textExciting News! Our very own host Naiomi Catron—award-winning Labor & Delivery Nurse and IBCLC—is not only sharing her expert insights in this episode but also launching her very own breastfeeding book. Get an inside look at the story behind this groundbreaking resource designed to fill the gaps in lactation care and support families like never before.In this episode, Naiomi steps into the spotlight, inviting her very own editor, Jessica Noel, to interview her to share the real reasons behi...
2025-05-211h 02BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain33 | Babies CAN swallow air & tongue ties ARE a problemDid you see the recent claims by a Thompson Method IBCLC who guested on Pain Free Birth, claiming babies can't swallow air and tongue ties aren't the problem, the latch is?
As an IBCLC the claims made in the social media posts were so upsetting -- mostly because thousands of Mamas follow this account and are hearing this misinformation that is being framed as "debunking misinformation".
In today's episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, we discuss aerophagia, breastfeeding struggles, tongue tie, and navigating these challenges as a "crunchy" or "holistic" mom who questions modern hea...
2025-05-2027 minThe Latch LoungeThe Truth About Baby Formula – A No-BS Deep DiveToday we’re discussing the truth about baby formula. I know baby formula’s a loaded topic. Maybe you’re curious, maybe you’re stressed, or maybe you’re just tired of the guilt trips. Wherever you’re at in your breastfeeding journey, I’ve got you.I’m Amber Ginn, IBCLC, and in this episode, I’m cutting through the noise with a no-BS look at baby formula—its messy past, its vital role today, and how it can work for you. We will be discussing the truths behind baby formula, debunking formula myths, revealing the dark si...
2025-04-1115 minBREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain18 | Could my baby have a tongue tie? Who diagnoses & treats tongue ties?Who can diagnose tongue tie? How do you know if your baby HAS a tongue tie and that is REALLY the cause of your breastfeeding pain, low milk supply, infant reflux, etc?
Inside of this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie Z IBCLC is diving into WHO can diagnose tongue ties, HOW we diagnose tongue ties, the IBCLC (lactation consultant) role in diagnosing tongue tie, why pediatricians often miss tongue tie diagnoses, and where to turn if you think your baby is struggling with a tongue tie.
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2025-03-2518 min
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep20 - Tongue Ties Uncovered: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Guest: Renee Beebe, IBCLC)Send us a textFeeding a newborn is supposed to be natural, right? So why does it sometimes feel like an Olympic-level challenge? In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb sits down with IBCLC and lactation expert Renee Beebe to unravel the mystery of tongue ties—one of the most misunderstood (and misdiagnosed) feeding issues parents face.With nearly 30 years of experience, Renee breaks down everything parents really need to know about tongue and lip ties—no fluff, no fear-mongering, just straight-up, evidence-based guidance. She and Deb tack...
2025-03-041h 00BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain2. Creating a Breastfeeding Plan to Prevent Low Milk Supply & Painful LatchingAre you preparing your birth plan and wondering how it affects your breastfeeding journey? Do you need breastfeeding tips for getting a good first latch? Want to avoid the common mistakes that can negatively impact your breastfeeding success? In this episode, Jaimie Z. IBCLC explains the CONFIDENT MamaBear Breastfeeding Plan Framework and how it can help you create a plan that sets you up for success long before baby arrives. Jaimie discusses what to consider when preparing for breastfeeding, how to navigate breastfeeding in the hospital system, and the red flags during pregnancy that could signal challenges later on...
2025-02-0521 minBREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain1. Welcome to the Breastfeeding With Confidence PodcastIntroducing The Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast with mom of 5 and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Jaimie Zaki. Jaimie is the owner of Little Bear Lactation and Founder of The Confident MamaBear Society.
In this episode, Jaimie shares her first breastfeeding experience, navigating tongue tie and breastfeeding pain, self advocacy in a broken system, and triumphing in the end.
Subscribe to The Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast with Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC to start learning how you can prevent & overcome breastfeeding challenges with a sense of confidence.
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2025-02-0414 minThe Boob Business Podcast by Milk DivaEP. 43: The Road to IBCLC: Turning Your Passion Into ProfessionSend us a textAre you passionate about helping families and considering a career as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)? With special guests Katie Tims, M.A., IBCLC an experienced lactation consultant and Lisa Brady, IBCLC Mentee this episode is for you! By popular demand, we’re diving into the essentials of becoming an IBCLC—what it takes, what to expect, and how to get started on this rewarding journey.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe role and impact of IBCLCs.Key requir...
2024-12-1051 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 minThe Tongue Tie Experts PodcastMeet the Tongue Tie Team: Lori Overland SLP - Episode 368Special Encore Episode: Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOMKnowing the type of providers on the Tongue Tie Treatment Team, what they do for infants, and why, is vital to understanding the process. In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC.Topics discussed:The vital collaboration between SLP and IBCLC and other team members. Caring for those with neuro-motor issues and non-typically developing babies. How an SLP evaluates oral structure and function in infants which goes bey...
2024-11-0140 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 10The Boob Business Podcast by Milk DivaEP 41: The Truth About Baby Bottles: What Every Breastfeeding Parent Needs to KnowSend us a textIn this eye-opening episode, our host, Naiomi Catron, RN, IBCLC, explores everything breastfeeding parents need to understand when it comes to bottle feeding. From decoding misleading marketing on bottle packaging to tackling common concerns like nipple confusion, bottle refusal, and selecting the right bottle for your baby, Naiomi offers expert advice backed by years of experience. Whether you’re introducing a bottle for the first time or looking for ways to improve your baby’s feeding experience, this episode is packed with practical tips to guide you through the proce...
2024-10-0838 minThe Boob Business Podcast by Milk DivaEP 40: Flange Sizing 101: Boost Your Pumping Efficiency with Jeanette Mesite FremSend us a textIn this episode, we tackle a vital topic: flange sizing and its role in improving milk output, decreasing pain & improving efficiency when pumping. Join us as Jeanette Mesite Frem, an IBCLC and Creator of the Flange FITS™ Guide, unpacks the common pitfalls and solutions related to flange fit, offering insights to enhance your pumping experience.Few highlights:Are You Using the Right Flange Size?: Learn why precise sizing is key for effective pumping and how to find the right fit (and it doesn’t just involve a ru...
2024-09-1053 minThe Tongue Tie Experts PodcastWhat are IBCLCs Afraid of? Episode 364What are IBCLCs Afraid of? Episode 364 In this conversation, Lisa Paladino discusses her experiences, as an IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife, with 35 years of experience, and the fears that come with this career.. She talks about the responsibility of not missing any medical problems or lactation issues, the fear of not being trusted or taken seriously, and the concern of giving care plans that may not work for families. Lisa emphasizes the importance of developing a rapport with the families and providing education and resources to build trust. She also shares a case study of a baby w...
2024-09-0623 minThe Boob Business Podcast by Milk DivaEP39: Alcohol and Breastfeeding: Balancing Safety and EnjoymentSend us a textTune in for expert advice and practical tips on managing alcohol consumption while breastfeeding. 🌟👶🍷In this episode, we dive into an important and often 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒄: 𝒂𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒉𝒐𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈. Our host, Naiomi, an award-winning Labor & Delivery Nurse and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), brings her extensive expertise to address some of the most frequently asked questions about this important topic.Highlights:Alcohol Testing Kits: Learn why alcohol testing kits might not be the best method for checking alcohol levels in breast milk. The Journey of Alcohol in Your Body: Discover how alcohol is metabolized in your body and how it affects milk production and quality. Do You Need to Pum...
2024-08-1322 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 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 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
For The Love Of ParentingFrom Passion to Practice: My Journey to IBCLC - Celebrating IBCLC Day! - Episode 13What's Up Wednesday'sJoin Kimberly as she shares her inspiring journey of what led her to become an IBCLC and explores the profound meaning it holds for her. Contact: For The Love of Parenting Podcast - Sponsored by Pregnancy Concepts LLCDM us on IG @pregnacyconceptsEmail us at askus@pregnancyconcepts.comRemember, as parents, do your best—there are no perfect parents, but countless ways to be loving and supportive. Signing off from the For Love of Parenting podcast. Thanks for listening. Until next time.
2024-03-0611 min
Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective PodcastTraining in the CompetitionPeople often ask why I train other birth and postpartum workers to do well in business, well that's the topic of todays conversation with Fiona Rea, IBCLC - training in the competition!Fiona Rea is a mum to 4 beautiful breastfed almost all adult children with experience of birthing 3 at home and 1 in hospital. Since 2011 she is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and has been very much enjoying working in her own private practice for almost 13 years. Along with her IBCLC role Fiona has been a breastfeeding counsellor with Cuidiú for 21 years and she also works as C...
2024-01-1727 min
The Boob CoachBreast Surgeries and breastfeedingHow does cyst removal, fibroma removal, breast lifts, breast implants and/or breast reductions impact breast feeding?Resources::https://www.bfar.org/index.shtml (being updated as of June 22)Making More Milk: The Breastfeeding Guide to Increasing Your Milk Production, Second Edition by Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, and Diana West, IBCLCFacebook has a closed group for BFAR - https://www.facebook.com/groups/458224110894529/https://www.lowmilksupply.org/ If you found value in this podcast, and want to support my mission to bring evidence based breastfeeding advice to fa...
2024-01-0334 min
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 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
Babywearing & Breastfeeding Miracles: Introduction from Meagan Pa, IBCLC and Amphiba Baby FounderBabywearing & Breastfeeding Miracles: Introduction from Meagan Pa, IBCLC and Amphiba Baby FounderIntroduction to your host, Meagan Pa, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), founder of Amphiba Baby, and dedicated mother to a medically complex child.An overview of "Breastfeeding & Babywearing Miracles," focusing on the journey, challenges, and triumphs of breastfeeding and babywearing in families with medically complex children.Insights into how Meagan’s personal experiences have shaped her professional journey and led to the creation of this podcast.What listeners can expect: Expert interviews, real-life stories, latest research, and practical advice touching on medical, emotional, and relationship aspects.
2023-10-2403 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 Tongue Tie Experts PodcastWhat about tongue tie research? Catherine Watson Genna IBCLC: Episode 339
In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews one of her lactation heroes, Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC, about her research, mentorship, tongue tie and other conditions that prevent comfortable and effective milk transfer at the breast or bottle.
Topics discussed:
Research showing quantitative changes in tongue movement in infants with tongue tie, on both breast and bottle, with improvements after release (see link below)
Overcoming research barriers
The influence of tight muscles in the neck on ability to breastfeed
Mentoring as a way to lift each other, learn ourselves, and enhance the profession
Now's your cha...
2023-09-1940 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastMeet the Tongue Tie Team: Lori Overland SLP - Episode 338
Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOM
Knowing the type of providers on the Tongue Tie Treatment Team, what they do for infants, and why, is vital to understanding the process.
In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC.
Topics discussed:
The vital collaboration between SLP and IBCLC and other team members.
Caring for those with neuro-motor issues and non-typically developing babies.
How an SLP evaluates oral structure and function in infants which goes beyond general IBCLC educat...
2023-09-0542 min
New Little Life Podcast#39 Pumping as an IBCLC | Kassi from Lactation for the People
Kassi is an International Board Certified Lactation consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Nurse and a Mamá. She speaks English and Spanish and loves working with parents to meet their personal goals for nourishing their babies. As a lactation consultant and new mom, she is familiar with the rewards and challenges that come along with learning how to feed little ones. She is passionate about helping families feel more prepared through prenatal lactation education and also loves helping families who are struggling with baby feeding to use pumping as a tool to protect their milk supply and prolong their lac...
2023-08-2339 min
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 Boob Business Podcast by Milk DivaEp. 25 Alphabet Soup of Lactation Consulting... IBCLC, CLE, CLC, CBE??!🌪🤯💥Send us a textAttention new mamas! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly endless “alphabet soup” of letters behind lactation professionals’ names? Do you need some help deciphering the difference between a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)? If so you're in luck because on today's episode, we're breaking down the different types of lactation certifications and revealing why finding the right support can make or break your breastfeeding journey. Join Naiomi as she breaks d...
2023-06-2023 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastDanielle Gauss, IBCLC: What happens when a birth professional struggles to breastfeed? Episode 331
"No mother should have to go through this".
Join Lisa as she chats with a like-mined IBCLC Danielle Gauss, aka the "Booby Fairy", about many topics related to professional and personal journeys, and how they intersect, including:
- How breastfeeding experiences can be different between first and second babies (hint: it doesn't always get easier).
- How breastfeeding challenges led to post partum depression for Danielle.
- How, even as a doula, Daniele didn't realize that she needed an IBCLC.
- How hospital IBCLCs are often limited or "gagged" fr...
2023-05-1650 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastCarmen Baker IBCLC: What are the top 3 concerns of the hospital-based lactation consultant? Episode 327
In this episode Lisa interviews hospital based Lactation Consultant, Carmen Baker, IBCLC
Topics discussed:
1. The role of an IBCLC to support early breastfeeding
2. The power of breastfeeding support groups and continuity of care
3. The three most common challenges to exclusive breastfeeding in the hospital, from Carmen's point of view
4. The best approach to tongue tie in the early days
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2023-03-2150 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastAutumn Henning: How do we recognize oral-motor dysfunction across the lifespan? Episode 318
There are few people who are certified to treat oral dysfunction (tongue tie, etc) throughout the lifespan, and Lisa is excited to share this conversation with one of them, Autumn Henning MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC.
Topics we discussed:
- The symptoms of tongue tie in different age groups
- The importance of multidisciplinary approach at all life stages
- How tongue tie treatment in one family member can assist the whole family to recognize and heal
Research study mentioned associating tongue tie and speech difficulty: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi...
2022-11-0848 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastJessica Altemara IBCLC - Why is building professional community important? Episode 305
In this episode, Lisa interviews Jessica Altemara IBCLC, committee member for this year's ICAP Conference, happening in Vancouver, in-person, this September, 2022. Click to learn about ICAP.
Topics we discussed:
- How to "meet your people" if you feel alone or isolated in your work.
- The importance of interdisciplinary community for networking and learning.
- Our similar experiences of being touched and influenced by the pioneers of tongue tie, and going forth and sharing what we have learned, in order to advance this field.
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2022-08-0949 min
The Boob Business Podcast by Milk DivaEp 15: Tongue Ties - The Whole PictureSend us a textI know most of my content is about feeding issues that may affect breastfeeding babies but today I have something for adults and babies.Episode 15 is all about de-mystifying all things tongue-tie related and why a team approach is necessary for effectively addressing tongue & lip ties. We even go into details about HOW to select the members of your baby's care team. Our guest, Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC, is one of the nation's t...
2022-07-1248 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastSeason 2, Episode 6: Kelly Kendall RN IBCLC - What does a lactation consultant really do for families?
Join Lisa as she chats with Kelly Kendall RN, IBCLC about what good lactation care looks like, the importance of holistic support for all families, setting realistic long term goals, and how this isn't just about having a "quick snip".
Kelly Kendall is a Registered Nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She owns the private practice "The Balanced Boob" where she supports breastfeeding families via telehealth and locally in Maryland. She is the creator of Boob School, a lactation education program that teaches parents how to avoid and deal with common problems, so that breastfeeding be...
2022-06-0737 min
The Evolve Lactation 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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to di...
2022-06-0434 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
Spilled Milk PodcastPregnancy Belly Bands...and more!Host: Kendra Shelby IBCLC"Taking the Stress from Breastfeeding and Providing Results that Make You Smile." www.balancedbreastfeedingsolutions@gmail.comAshley Georgakopoulos, Motif Lactation Director & IBCLCAshley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant from Knoxville, TN, and a mother who has dealt with the obstacles and joys of breastfeeding. As the owner of Genesis Lactation, she educates families, connects them to resources and helps the next generation be as healthy as possible: nutritionally and sustainably. Ashley speaks with us about products the Motif Medical provide, that can be fr...
2022-04-2623 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastEpisode 9: Meet the Tongue Tie Team: IBCLC and CST: Carrie Dean
Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Carrie Dean IBCLC and CST (Craniosacral Therapy)
This episode is part of our "Meet the Team" series, discovering the types of providers on the Tongue Tie Team, and their role in holistic care.
Carrie Dean is an IBCLC, Licensed Massage Therapist, and CST professional in private practice, providing home visits in Westchester and southern Connecticut. https://mamabeardean.com/
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the heart and soul of being a lactation consultant. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed chatting with Carrie...
2022-03-291h 00
Spilled Milk Podcast"Looking Beyond The Breast" with Kathy Ragland at St. Bernard HospitalKathy Ragland IBCLC, Doula and Kendra Shelby IBCLC take about all the resources for prenatal and postpartum family on the South Side of Chicago. Kathy Ragland Lactation Consultant and Doula worked as Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for the Roseland Hospital WIC program until accepting the contracted position of Doula and Family Support Worker at Will County Health Department from 2006-2010 providing support to high risk teens by home visits, prenatal education and family planning. Kathy is Chairwoman of the Chicago Breastfeeding Task Force, and works for ST. Bernard Hospital in the Englewood community. St. Be...
2022-01-1021 min
The Boob Business Podcast by Milk DivaEpisode 4: Breastfeeding and Chiropractic Care... What's the connection? Part 1Send us a textIn this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Aurelie Petitclerc, Doctor of Chiropractic and also an IBCLC. We talked about Chiropractic Care in Babies and how it relates to Breastfeeding. Aurelie graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2006 from The Francophone chiropractic college in Paris. Since then, she has practiced in four different countries (France, Scotland, the United States, and Canada), making her chiropractic practice truly well-rounded and unique.She is fully Prenatal and Pediatric certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) in addition to b...
2021-12-1632 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 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 Evolve Lactation 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 minAll Things Breastfeeding PodcastAll Things Breastfeeding 69: Becoming an IBCLC- Jessica’s StoryBecoming an IBCLC is not easy! Many people are surprised to find out that to becoming an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is hard. You need 8 college courses, 6 continuing education courses, 300-1000 clinical hours working with breastfeeding families, a 90 hour professional lactation course, and THEN you can qualify to take a…
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2021-04-1835 minAll Things Breastfeeding PodcastAll Things Breastfeeding 61: Conversation with Laurel Wilson IBCLC!A conversation with Laurel Wilson IBCLC! Yes, we were lucky enough that Laurel Wilson IBCLC reached out to us to do a podcast. We have been big fans of Laurel for a number of years. I attended a talk to hers in Grand Rapids a number of years ago and was hooked! Don’t know Laurel…
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2020-06-1233 min
All About Breastfeedinginterview with Meredith Pollaro, OTR/L, IBCLCMeredith began her career as an Occupational Therapist in 2000 working in NICU and rehab settings specializing in feeding and swallowing disorders, failure to thrive, cleft lip and palate, and administering swallow studies. Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/breastfeedingclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not going well http://www.allaboutbreastfeeding.biz/bfsigns/
2020-06-011h 13All About BreastfeedingInterview with Hannah Croft IBCLCInterview with Hannah Croft IBCLC Overcoming breastfeeding Challenges Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/breastfeedingclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not going well http://www.allaboutbreastfeeding.biz/bfsigns/ Subscribe on itunes the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: https://apple.co/2FJGwsV Listen to the All About Breastfeeding...
2020-05-181h 06All About BreastfeedingInterview with Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP, IBCLCJulie Bouchet-Horwitz is a nurse practitioner and international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She is the founder and Executive Director of The New York Milk Bank and has a private practice specializing in breastfeeding in Irvington, NY. She formed a team of 5 women who over 3 years developed the New York Milk Bank which officially opened its doors two weeks ago in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York . The New York Milk Bank will provide safely pasteurized donor human milk to premature and sick babies in hospitals and in the community throughout New York State and beyond. Are you lo...
2019-12-0952 minAll About Breastfeedinginterview with Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP, IBCLCJulie Bouchet-Horwitz is a nurse practitioner and international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She is the founder and Executive Director of The New York Milk Bank and has a private practice specializing in breastfeeding in Irvington, NY. She formed a team of 5 women who over 3 years developed the New York Milk Bank which officially opened its doors two weeks ago in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York . The New York Milk Bank will provide safely pasteurized donor human milk to premature and sick babies in hospitals and in the community throughout New York State and beyond. Are you looking fo...
2019-12-0236 minAll About BreastfeedingBreastfeeding moms: Finding strength to ask for help when life gets challengingIf you want to breastfeed and can't afford a visit with an IBCLC - Find a free local group, like LLL, to gain confidence to move forward. Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/audioclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not going well http://www.allaboutbreastfeeding.biz/bfsigns/ Subscribe on itunes the...
2019-09-231h 15All About Breastfeedingay in the Life of an IBCLC -Special Topics Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/audioclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not going well http://www.allaboutbreastfeeding.biz/bfsigns/ Subscribe on itunes the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: https://apple.co/2FJGwsV Listen to the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: http://bit.ly/1MOl4lb
2019-02-2221 minAll About BreastfeedingDay in the life of an IBCLC-Magnets, babies and breastfeeding Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/audioclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not going well http://www.allaboutbreastfeeding.biz/bfsigns/ Subscribe on itunes the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: https://apple.co/2FJGwsV Listen to the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: http://bit.ly/1MOl4lb
2019-02-0820 minAll About BreastfeedingDr. Richard Baxter and tongue ties - Learn all about tongue, lip and buccal tiesBreastfeeding mothers are on the front lines. Some are struggling with breastfeeding challenges and are suffering greatly. As they seek to find answers, some will have a visit with an IBCLC.
2019-01-211h 00All About BreastfeedingMy daily life as an IBCLC Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/audioclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not going well http://www.allaboutbreastfeeding.biz/bfsigns/ Subscribe on itunes the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: https://apple.co/2FJGwsV Listen to the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: http://bit.ly/1MOl4lb
2019-01-1124 minAll About BreastfeedingDebra Brender RN,IBCLC Assisting mothers in their breastfeeding journeyWe had a great discussion as we talk about Debra's breastfeeding experiences with her 2 babies. She also practiced mother led weaning where she decided when she wanted to be done breastfeeding rather than a baby led weaning where babies stop breastfeeding when they are ready. This prompted an interesting conversation about how lactation consultants can have their own breastfeeding and weaning experience and at the same time work hard to meet parents where they are at. https://www.youtube.com/c/LoriIsenstadt Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? http://bit.ly/1LJEtFU G...
2018-09-241h 22All About BreastfeedingMidwives supporting breastfeeding My interview with Pam WhiteHow does Pam go about helping moms initiate breastfeeding? She really likes the baby to come right onto the moms chest for skin to skin. She likes to stay hands off initially and just allow the mom and baby to be together. She does offer some verbal support as the mom relaxes and enjoys her baby and offer the breast. She likes to help moms be relaxed. Pam wants to see the babies breastfeeding within the first 2-4 hours after birth. She keeps a close eye on things for the first 24 hours as she knows how important this window of time i...
2018-09-171h 01All About BreastfeedingLaurel Wilson, IBCLC, CLE, CCCE, CLD is an author, international speaker and pregnancy and lactation expert.Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, CLE, CCCE, CLD is an author, international speaker and pregnancy and lactation expert. She served as the Executive Director of Lactation Programs for CAPPA, the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association for 16 years and now is on the Senior Advisor Board. She is on the Board of Directors for the United States Breastfeeding Committee and also on the Advisory Board for InJoy Birth and Parenting. She owns MotherJourney, focusing on training perinatal professionals on integrative and holistic information regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. She has her degree in Maternal Child Health: Lactation Consulting and is an internationally...
2018-09-031h 072018-08-1733 minAll About Breastfeedinginterview with Chris Auer author of Under one SkyChris Auer, BSN, RNC, IBCLC has worked at a tertiary care (or if you prefer- a teaching) hospital for more than 40 years, the last 25 of them in the role of lactation consultant. Her work focuses on supporting mothers across an economic spectrum to meet their breastfeeding goals https://www.youtube.com/c/LoriIsenstadt Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? http://bit.ly/1LJEtFU Grab your Ebook which gives you all the tips you need to prepare for a smooth transition from pregnancy to postpartum http://bit.ly/2r...
2018-05-2153 minAll Things Breastfeeding PodcastAll Things Breastfeeding Episode 41: Barbara’s Journey to how to become an IBCLCHow to become an IBCLC? This week Barbara and Barb talk about Barbara’s journey to becoming an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)! Some people think because the IBCLC credential is consider part of the health care field that you have to be a nurse. This is not true! Many of the biggest movers and…
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2018-04-3018 minAll About BreastfeedingInterview with Alia Macrina Heise IBCLC- author: "Before the LetdownAlia Macrina Heise is an IBCLC who has been working in the field of lactation since 2004. Alia is considered to be the first authority on dysphoric milk ejection reflex and she has been speaking about D-MER since it was first named and defined in 2008. https://www.youtube.com/c/LoriIsenstadt Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? http://bit.ly/1LJEtFU Grab your Ebook which gives you all the tips you need to prepare for a smooth transition from pregnancy to postpartum http://bit.ly/2rGdnvM Su...
2018-04-1650 minAll About BreastfeedingSkype and Home Lactation Consult with IBCLC Elizabeth began by telling me that she failed with breastfeeding her first 2 babies. She said that with her first baby, by the time she came home from the hospital she was already formula feeding, was fine with this and never looked back. That is, until she became pregnant for the second ti me. This time around she told herself that she was going to try harder. You see, she was a mom now, who was connected with a large circle of mom friends she met at playgroups. She told me that she tried hard not to stare at other moms when t...
2018-04-0244 minAll About BreastfeedingKatherine Havener IBCLC author of “Nursies When the Sun Shines.”Katherine Havener is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and a retired La Leche League Leader. She is also the author of the well-known nightweaning book, “Nursies When the Sun Shines.” Prior to becoming involved in the lactation field, she worked as an ethics attorney. Katherine is passionate about breastfeeding, attachment parenting, and natural family living. She is the proud mother of four girls ranging from toddler to teen, whom she breastfed a total of ten years.
2017-12-1145 minAll About BreastfeedingKathy Parkes - Breastfeeding PerspectivesKathy Parkes is a registered nurse, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a Fellow of the International Lactation Consultant Association, has a Masters in Nursing Education degree, and a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She has been an IBCLC since 1992 and has worked with mothers and babies in a wide variety of breastfeeding situations in both the hospital and in private practice. She is a certified Peer Counselor trainer for the Texas WIC department. Kathy is a Compassion Fatigue Educator, specializing in perinatal and infant loss. She provides breastfeeding experience to families of all types and sizes. http...
2017-11-061h 15All About BreastfeedingBreastfeeding: GOLD lactation with Master of Ceremonies Fiona Lange SharpeFiona shares her journey into becoming an IBCLC. Like so many of us who came into this profession, it was the birth of her first son that sparked her interest in helping other mothers breastfeed. When she was in the UK, Fiona worked in maternal health. The standard of care at that time was for moms to breastfeed for 6 weeks. She was living in Toronto at the time she had her first baby. The expectation was for her to breastfeed for 6 weeks. Fiona shares in detail how she broke that mold, went on to breastfeed longer than expected and increased...
2017-10-201h 07All About BreastfeedingMy interview with Kristine Keller, BS, IBCLC, RLCKristine Keller, BS, IBCLC owns a private practice in Austin, TX and it is called Operation Lactation. She has been an IBCLC since 2010. Kristine is married with 2 mostly breastmilk fed boys. She tells us that she had a miserable time breastfeeding. It was hard for her and her two babies. She became an IBCLC to help others prevent the same struggles that she endured. Kristine left her employment in aviation to pursue a career in lactation. She now teaches prenatal classes and provides in home postpartum consultations.
2017-09-181h 01All About BreastfeedingPart 2 conversation with Christine Shepherd BS, IBCLCChristine wonders why we are so afraid to be vulnerable. It seems moms need permission to have a different breastfeeding experience. While we don't think they need our permission, it seems that moms have such guilt that having an experienced lactation consultant tell them that it there situation is difficult. It is okay if things are not going as planned. This is hard. And it is okay if you aren't exclusively breastfeeding.
2017-09-1137 minAll About BreastfeedingTongue Tie and Birth TraumaChristine says I was born and raised in South Africa. It was there that I obtained my degree in Dietetics and honed my skills providing breastfeeding education to rural communities. I met my husband during my graduate year. I moved to Portland OR with him in 2004 and started working with WIC that same year. In january of this year we moved down to Ashland where I am now starting my own Private Practice after almost 14 years on the public health sector. I delivered my daughter in 2008 and Breastfeeding difficulties renewed my interest in pursuing a more B...
2017-08-2845 minAll About BreastfeedingTom Johnston MSN, RN, APRN, CNM, IBCLCTom Johnston is a midwife and lactation consultant. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee and his Masters Degree in Midwifery at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. He served 27 years in the US Army and retired as the Chief of Midwifery Services for Womack Army Medical Center, the largest Maternal-Child service in the Department of Defense. Since retiring Tom has spent his time as an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Methodist University where he teaches undergraduate nurses, specializing in Maternal-Child Nursing and Nutrition. Tom is uniquely placed as a m...
2017-08-151h 06All About BreastfeedingAAB 182 Dominique Gallo IBCLC has been helping mothers with birth and breastfeeding with tongue tieWhen I talk to parents, the belief is that if your baby has a tongue tie, you will probably not be able to enjoy normal and comfortable breastfeeding. Dominique found it hard to believe that her third babies tie was the reason for her painful breastfeeding because her other babies who were diagnosed with tongue tie breastfed just fine. She had no pain, she had plenty of milk they gained really well and they breastfed for well over a year. I wanted to address this issue so noone leaves confused.
2017-06-1951 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 173 Preparing to breastfeed: Making the choice to tandem nurseI know that as an IBCLC, I should probably stick to the letter of the law, so to speak and correct moms who say they are tandem nursing their twins. They are happy. They are proud. They are doing this extraordinary act of taking care of their little ones. The last thing I am going to do is make a big stink about the correctness of the definition. I just want them to enjoy themselves and feel proud of what they are doing.
2017-05-1929 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 172 Part 3 Jenn Foster, IBCLC Personal talk about tandem nursingThe technical definition is nursing 2 different children of 2 different ages. However, we both agree, putting labels aside, that any mom who is nursing 2 children at once and feels she is tandem nursing, Let's support her with breastfeeding and allow her the space to call it whatever she pleases. If we are helping her, our focus is on what she is doing rather then labels and definitions
2017-05-1626 min2017-05-0844 min2017-05-0135 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 167 Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, CLE, CCCE, CLD is an author, international speaker and pregnancy and lactation expert.
2017-04-241h 01All About BreastfeedingAAB 149 Breastfeeding - IBCLC & Lactation Support – what are the differences?
2017-02-2017 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 117 Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP, IBCLC Executive Director The New York Milk Bank, IncAll infants in need deserve to have human milk. Our most smallest and sickest of babies need to have donor milk to help them get the best start in life. Donor milk will help dramatically reduce the risk of succumbing to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), which is a really bad infection that causes their gut to slough off and die. Premies are more susceptible to this then full term babies. The reason donor milk is often needed for these babies is because their moms have not gone through the full 40 weeks gestation. This time period allows their mammary glands to prepar...
2016-11-1451 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 114 Breastfeeding Part 1 interview with Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP, IBCLCJulie Bouchet-Horwitz is a nurse practitioner and international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She is the founder and Executive Director of The New York Milk Bank and has a private practice specializing in breastfeeding in Irvington, NY. She formed a team of 5 women who over 3 years developed the New York Milk Bank which officially opened its doors two weeks ago in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York . The New York Milk Bank will provide safely pasteurized donor human milk to premature and sick babies in hospitals and in the community throughout New York State and beyond. Reas More
2016-11-0736 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 107 Breastfeeding FAQ day #2 - Why did I want to become an IBCLC and How did I go about it?Read more
2016-10-2135 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 104 Breastfeeding - What is an IBCLCAn International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. read more
2016-10-1418 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 079 Breastfeeding The First WeekI want you to be empowered. I want you to know what you need to know, in order to be a partner in your babies healthcare. The early days of breastfeeding are quite time consuming, for many of us a common word we use to describe it is: overwhelming, extremely tiring and filled with lots of unknowns, which tend to make us feel unprepared and anxious. It is hard to remove the feelings of being incredibly tired as this is part of new motherhood. My goal is to everything I possibly can to reduce the feelings of being overwhelmed by f...
2016-07-2120 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 078 Breastfeeding My Baby had a thick upper lip tie Rachel O'BrienShe runs a weekly breastfeeding and chestfeeding support group, and frequently blogs about breastfeeding and issues that affect nursing parents. Rachel also volunteers her time with USLCA and Project Licensure, a group committed to providing greater access to IBCLC care for Massachusetts families. Rachel is happily married and the mother to three fabulous children; in her free time she enjoys knitting, eating Cadbury Mini Eggs, and pretty much anything involving drag queens Read More
2016-07-181h 09All About BreastfeedingAAB 056 Breastfeeding: Lori Jill Isenstadt, IBCLC & breastfeeding reviewsLori Jill Isenstadt, IBCLC & breastfeeding reviews
2016-05-0518 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 049 Breastfeeding: Lori Jill Isenstadt IBCLC & Thank you I know I don't take the time often enough to say thank you. Sometimes we have expectations for things to just happen, go the way we want to, people to do things for us, and generally just make assumptions that things should just happen. So, I wanted to take a few minutes today to thank all my listeners to subscribing to the show, to sharing it with friends and family and co-workers and for exposing people who might not have otherwise just found this show by happenstance. Isn't that how we spread the word about all things we think are...
2016-04-0713 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 036 Breastfeeding: Tongue tie and Heather KinsyTongue tie babies - Heather KinsyHeather Kinsy was born and raised in Arizona and now residing in Oregon. She is married to Michael and mom of 2 boys, Joseph 2 years old and Vincent 4 months. She is an Associate Director in Technical project management for an International Clinic Research Organization and enjoys the flexibility of a home based working arrangement She enjoys cooking and baking exercising is an advocate for natural birth and breastfeeding. Heather had a very tight knit community with her classmates and extended family living within 1 mile of the house that she grew up in. She is just now realizing what a blessing...
2016-02-2255 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 028 Breastfeeding: Lactation Consultant Lori Jill Isenstadt, IBCLC Lori says her days are never the same, never boring, always begins with a sense of wonder.She wonders if her day going to be busy or slow. Is it going to be home visits or office visits?In this show, Lori shares the story of one of the moms she saw on a particular day. Breastfeeding is not always easy for some mothers. It can be very challenging for some and Quite painful for others. Most of the time there are answers and the breastfeeding challenges Can be fixed. For some mothers, the challenges are great or medical issues m...
2016-01-2725 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 015 Breastfeeding: Lactation Consultants, IBCLC - lessons learnedThis week Lori talks about meeting Stacy, who was tearful and exhausted when she came in for her consult. She talked about having a good breastfeeding experience with her first baby and yet with her second baby, she was in so much pain. Stacy was not quite sure if she could continue breastfeeding as it was really taking it’s toll on her. Lori shares how she was able to help Stacy understand why breastfeeding her baby was so painful. She was able to help her understand what an immediate care plan would look like while she was working on res...
2015-12-0216 minAll About BreastfeedingAAB 004 Breastfeeding: GOLD lactation conference with Fiona Lange SharpeFiona shares her journey into becoming an IBCLC. Like so many of us who came into this profession, it was the birth of her first son that sparked her interest in helping other mothers breastfeed. When she was in the UK, Fiona worked in maternal health. The standard of care at that time was for moms to breastfeed for 6 weeks. She was living in Toronto at the time she had her first baby. The expectation was for her to breastfeed for 6 weeks. Fiona shares in detail how she broke that mold, went on to breastfeed longer than expected and increased...
2015-11-031h 06