Behind the Latch

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty interviews Dr. Jimi Francis, a pioneering IBCLC, researcher, and assistant professor at the University of Texas in San Antonio. Together, they explore Dr. Francis’s inspiring journey from being a young mother and breastfeeding advocate to becoming a leading researcher in maternal and infant nutrition. The Roots of Advocacy: Dr. Francis shares he...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting yo...

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty interviews Dr. Kimmarie Bugg, the visionary founder of ROSE (Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere), to discuss her inspiring journey into breastfeeding advocacy and her groundbreaking work addressing disparities in Black and marginalized communities. Together, they explore the origins and mission of ROSE, the programs it has implemented, and the tran...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting yo...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty reconnects with her former student, Aviva, a speech pathologist and lactation consultant who works on the cleft team and in the developmental clinic at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Together, they explore Aviva’s journey into lactation consulting, how her dual expertise enhances her work with families, and the intersection of speech patho...

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting y...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty sits down with Melissa Cole, a board-certified lactation consultant, clinical herbalist, and author of the newly released Herbal Handbook for Perinatal and Pediatric Wellness . Together, they explore how herbal remedies can support perinatal and pediatric health, offering practical insights and evidence-based strategies for IBCLCs and healthcare...

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting y...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty sits down with Dr. Margo Kwiatkowski, a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic, sport, and pelvic health. Together, they explore how physical health, particularly pelvic floor health, impacts all aspects of mothering postpartum. Dr. Kwiatkowski shares her expertise in supporting postpartum recovery and highlights the critical connection be...

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting y...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty sits down with Dr. Anne Eglash, a family physician, breastfeeding medicine expert, and co-founder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM). Together, they explore Dr. Eglash's incredible journey in the field of breastfeeding medicine, the origin and mission of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, and the transformative role of ABM protoco...

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting y...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty sits down with Kelly M. Durbin, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), childbirth educator, author, and volunteer breastfeeding counselor. Together, they explore Kelly's incredible journey in lactation care, her groundbreaking research, and her advice for IBCLCs and aspiring lactation professionals. Kelly shares insights f...

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting y...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty sits down with Allison Tolman, an International Board Certified Lactation Counselor (IBCLC), childbirth educator, and founder of New Little Life, to explore her journey, her innovative work, and her advice for IBCLCs and aspiring lactation professionals. Allison shares insights into her path to becoming a CLC, the growth of New Little Life, and h...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting yo...

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty explores the topic of nursing strikes —what they are, why they happen, and how to help breastfeeding dyads navigate this challenging period. Margaret breaks down actionable strategies for resolving nursing strikes and shares a real-world case study of a 10-month-old who experienced a nursing strike after an illness. Listeners will come away with...

1. Oral Stimulation Protocols in Preterm Infants Margaret reviews the study by Jayapradha et al. (2024) on a targeted oral stimulation protocol that improved exclusive breastfeeding rates by over 10-fold among preterm infants in India. Highlights: Techniques improve sucking and swallowing reflexes. Empowered parents with practical tools to enhance feeding success. Reduced hospital stay duration th...

In this episode of Behind the Latch Margaret Salty delves into the WHO Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes , elucidating its significance, scope, and the critical role IBCLCs play in upholding its principles. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Code's provisions, its exclusions, and actionable strategies for maintaining compliance in clinical practice. Key Points Cover...

In this episode of Behind the Latch , Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting y...

Episode Description: In this episode of Behind the Latch Margaret Salty demystifies the differences between various lactation credentials, with a focus on the IBCLC, CLC, and other certifications like Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), and Community Breastfeeding Educator (CBE)...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Margaret breaks down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants, focusing on how these insights can improve breastfeeding outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting yo...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty sits down with Dr. Karen Federici, an experienced Breastfeeding Medicine Physician, to explore her journey, her work, and her advice for IBCLCs and aspiring breastfeeding medicine professionals. Dr. Federici shares insights into her career path, explains what breastfeeding medicine entails, and provides practical guidance for IBCLCs collaborating...

On this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty dives into the latest research articles from her Google Scholar alerts, exploring how recent findings can enhance the practice of IBCLCs. Each week, Margaret brings you key insights from the latest studies, breaking down complex research into actionable strategies for lactation consultants. Whether you're a seasoned IBCLC or just starting your jo...

In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty sits down with Dr. Alison Hazelbaker, a renowned expert in the field of lactation and creator of the Hazelbaker Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function (HATLFF) . Dr. Hazelbaker shares insights into her comprehensive tool for assessing frenulum function, the science behind it, and the evidence-based approach that underpins her work. Togethe...