Lactation Land Podcast

I have an exciting announcement to share as there are some changes and something brand new coming to Motherhood Blooms Lactation in 2025! In this episode I'm covering: Why I'm taking a mini break from the podcast How I can help you on your breastfeeding journey A BRAND NEW offer for 2025 Thank you so much for being here! Enjoyed the episode? Screenshot the episode and share on social media: ⁠⁠@mot...

Mastitis is no fun (it sucks). I've experienced it twice myself and helped many clients through it. Myself and other IBCLCs tend to see more cases of mastitis, plugged ducts and engorgement around the holiday season and in today's episode I'm explaining why and what you can do to prevent it! In today's episode I cover: What are the signs of mastitis How I ended up with it What mastitis feels like...

Join me today for some scary breastfeeding myths. There is a ton of misinformation online about breastfeeding and the wrong information can really hinder a breastfeeding journey! Covered in today's show: Why you don't need to prep your nipples Breastfeeding shouldn't hurt Night nursing Nursing to sleep Alcohol and breastfeeding Pumping and dumping your milk Resources mentioned in today's show: [Bl...

In this rebroadcast episode I'm talking about teething and biting. Your baby biting does not mean the end of your breastfeeding relationship! Or that you need to wean onto bottles, though it may feel like that initially. In today's episode I'm giving you some tips and tricks to get through the teething and biting stage. Covered in today's episode: What happens when baby's bite Difference between a...

This rebroadcast episode is all about what can happen when you "top-up" with formula after a feeding just in case. I'll cover the effect it can have on your milk supply and what that could mean for your breastfeeding journey Covered in today's episode: What is the Top-Up Trap What an IBCLC can do for you How a baby needs to feed at breast My experience with the "top-up trap" Why babies might sleep...

Newborns produce a lot of wet and dirty diapers! This is just ONE WAY we can tell if baby is getting enough milk In this episode I'm covering: Why tracking your baby's diapers are important How I discovered a problem based on my baby's diapers What to be looking for Why I don't recommend tracking apps How to get breastfeeding off to a successful start if you're currently pregna...

Does your baby have a tongue tie? Were you told they didn't but now you're wondering why you're still having breastfeeding difficulties? In today's episode I'm sharing my personal experience with tongue ties both as a breastfeeding mom and IBCLC. In this episode I cover: My first breastfeeding journey Triple feeding The importance of tongue function Commons signs of tongue ties...

Today's episode is an Ask Me Anything and I'm answering questions about weaning from pumping, your period coming back, toddlers nursing less and starting solid foods and your milk supply. _______ Mentioned in today's show: Join us inside the Milk Mavens Membership 🎉 ⁠ The monthly membership for breastfeeding moms to maintain their supply for as long as they want. Sign up and try out t...

Join us inside the Milk Mavens Membership 🎉 The monthly membership for breastfeeding moms to maintain their supply for as long as they want Founding Member pricing is available until August with 3 BONUSES and our first live support call happening on August 17th Your supply can be low or drop for many different reasons. The foundation to making more milk is removing milk often and making sure it&#...

I've had to make the decision to put the show on pause for the summer but it's not goodbye! I'll be back with new episodes soon and may even release 1 or 2 in the coming months. If you want to get in touch with me or work with me this summer, here's how: Send me a DM on IG @motherhoodbloomslactation My website: www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com you can read my blog, book a consult...

You can enjoy weddings and events this summer AND continue breastfeeding your baby and keep up your milk supply! In today's episode: Pumping and your schedule Removing milk if you're mostly nursing Milk storage Leaving milk for your baby Why your outfit matters Destination weddings and overnight travelling Alcohol and breastfeeding If you're feeling like you need a more personalized ap...

Vitamin D and breastmilk seems to be misunderstood. When your body is deficient in Vit D, then your milk will be but if you're not deficient, your breastmilk contains enough Vit D for your baby. In today's episode: Why we're deficient as a population How to have your vitamin D levels checked How much vitamin D is needed Nutritional differences between formula and breastmilk How to give...

If you want to know to store your breastmilk, find out in this episode. In today's episode: The 4-4-6- rule What to do with just pumped milk Fridge storage Freezer storage What happens if your freezer loses power Why you don't need a huge freezer stash FREE Peaceful Postpartum Guide: https://motherhoodbloomslactation.aweb.page/p/642b94fc-03d3-4eec-bdb0-54128a2eb08d Blog: why you don't...

What happens if you find yourself separated from your baby after birth? You can support your breastfeeding goals but if your baby is not latching, you need to tell your body to produce milk. In today's episode: How milk production changes Colostrum Hand expression Pumping Flange fit Hands on pumping Mentioned in today's show: Baby Bump to Breastfeeding Academy: Learn more: https://learn.mo...

Your milk supply can decrease or drop for many different reasons! I'm going to walk you through what types of situations and circumstances can reduce your milk production and how to avoid them. In today's episode, I'm talking about: Primary low milk supply Secondary low milk supply Why my supply was low Health factors that can impact supply like PCOS, diabetes and thyroid issues Common...

Your milk supply shouldn't suddenly dry up. You should be able to maintain your milk production for as long as you'd like. In today's episode I'm going to walk you through how you can maintain your milk supply. Covered in today's episode: Why supply drops How the feedback system works Why milk supply slows down or "dips" How night feeds affect supply How to maintain y...

Collecting colostrum and having it available if your baby needs, can help you feel more confident in the early days and help ensure your baby is getting enough milk while you're both learning breastfeeding. In today's episode: What is colostrum How much can you expect Why I collected colostrum during pregnancy Other reasons for collecting colostrum What you need to collect colostrum How to...

Domperidone is a prescription medication used in Canada (and other parts of the world by a different name) off-label to help moms with their milk supply. This is because the side effect of its intended use is higher prolactin. Prolactin is your milk making hormone. So theoretically, more prolactin equals more milk. In today's episode I'm going to share with you why I chose not to take this...

Today's episode is an Ask Me Anything and I'm answering questions about weaning, night time pumping, baby's sleeping longer stretches at night, heading back to work and babies who bite. Post-weaning depression - Read about my weaning journey here: ⁠https://motherhoodbloomslactation.com/weaning-my-personal-experience-weaning-a-toddler/⁠ Weaning with Love (online class): ⁠https://learn.m...

Power pumping is a short term solution to increase milk supply. This type of pumping works to mimic cluster feeding to help increase your supply Covered in today's episode: What power pumping is The importance of flange fit Pumping bras Hands on pumping Relaxation tips for pumping How to do power pumping Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/4iS9RdIvCgY Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠https://www.buyme...

Milk supply can be increased (for most people) when we've resolved the root cause of why it's low. Covered in today's episode: How milk supply works Underlying factors that affect milk supply Getting a good latch Skin to skin & oxytocin Stress Hand Expression On demand feeding & hunger cues Enjoyed this episode? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠ Join my free weekly ema...

If you're supplementing with formula and are hoping to move away from it or use it less, this episode will give you some tips to make that happen. Sharing my personal experience needing to supplement my firstborn with formula. In today's episode I'm talking about: Informed decision making Why I had to supplement A supplemental nursing system How milk production works Ways you can conti...

You're not alone if you're feeling extra Christmas pressures now that you have a baby or more children. This episode is real experiences and stories from me, as a mom and some of the pressures I'm feeling this holiday season. Some of what I talked about: Making memories Taking a step back to evaluate what's important My 4 year old decorating our tree Babies at Christmas Family Phot...

I had a newborn at Christmas in 2019 and it made for a very interesting holiday that year. In today's episode I'm chatting about what to expect as you navigate the holidays with a newborn/young baby Covered in today's episode: My first Christmas as a mom Hunger cues Family boundaries Milk production Plugged ducts & mastitis The benefits of maintaining your daily patterns/schedules...

Mastitis is no fun (it sucks) and after 15 months into my second nursing journey, I figured I wouldn't ever experience mastitis again. Well, I was wrong. In today's episode, I share how I ended up with mastitis and what I did as an IBCLC to have myself feeling back to normal in 48 hours without antibiotics. In today's episode I cover: What mastitis is How I ended up getting mastitis at 15 months p...