Lo’s Lactation Lab

T oday on the podcast Lo has a conversation with Ellie, a mother of two about her first breastfeeding journey. Ellie underwent severe complications in breastfeeding her first child owing to an undiagnosed breast abscess that escalated due to lack of proper professional.. Despite her condition causing her immense distress and pain, after months of struggle and an operation to remove the abscess, El...

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Gina Mundy who is a seasoned childbirth attorney with a focus on complications arising from childbirth malpractices. She shares her insights derived from her legal experiences, long-term analysis and identification of recurring issues in legal baby cases, such as the misuse of Pitocin, being handled by residents, and a busy labor and delivery uni...

In her first conversation on the Milk Making Minutes series, Gina, a mom of three and childbirth attorney, tells the stories of her childbirth and breastfeeding experiences. She also shares interesting insights into why she chose C-sections for all her children, largely motivated by the chilling experiences she encountered as a childbirth attorney. Despite her initial struggles with breastfeeding,...

Host Lo Nigrosh, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) discusses common concerns and anxieties of new parents about breastfeeding, primarily focusing on the fear of inadequate milk supply. Nigrosh emphasizes that while there are true cases of low milk supply due to several factors like thyroid and hormonal imbalances, most concerns usually stem from perceived low milk suppl...

Today Emily Vallejo, an Ayurvedic practitioner, provides an explanation of Ayurvedic principles and how they can be applied during the postpartum period for maternal well-being. The topics covered include the importance of rest, bonding with the baby, the significance of the first 42 days postpartum, and easy-to-digest nutrient-dense foods to aid recovery. Emily also outlines her favorite offering...

In this podcast, Emily Vallejo, an Ayurvedic Practitioner and a military spouse, shares her breastfeeding journey from the early postpartum days to nursing her toddler. Despite facing initial difficulties involving discomfort and pain, Emily managed to overcome the hurdles with patience and helpful tips, including the use of a nipple shield and ensuring a deeper latch. The conversation also explor...

I n this episode of The Milk Making Minutes, lactation consultant Lo Nigrosh discusses the misconception that painful breastfeeding is expected and will naturally disappear. She emphasizes that persistent nursing pain indicates issues with feeding, typically due to incorrect baby positioning, latch problems or the baby's oral motor issues. Lo highlights the importance of seeking professional help,...

In this episode, host Lo Nigrosh, IBCLC talks to Kate, a mother and founder of 'Mighty Milk’ which offers online breastfeeding education. Kate shares her struggles, experiences, and the hardships she endured while breastfeeding her first baby. She points out the systemic challenges in the medical field that contribute to these issues. After her difficult first experience, Kate worked with Lex Beac...

In this episode, host Lo Nigrosh, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), shares valuable tips on preparation during pregnancy. Lo emphasizes the importance of expecting parents understanding their unique circumstances and their baby's individual needs for a successful breastfeeding journey. Lo stresses the value of meeting with an IBCLC prenatally to understand specifics li...

Arianna Tobada shares her unexpected birthing and breastfeeding story. Despite her initial plans, she ended up choosing a home birth and breastfeeding much longer than she anticipated, while returning to work just a few weeks postpartum. While discussing the postpartum period. She also gives insight into her experience birthing in Mexico where she has lived off and on over the years. The conversat...

Lo Nigrosh, host of The Milk Making Minutes and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator, and doula discusses the role of birth settings in dictating baby feeding experiences, and consequently parental bonding experiences. She stresses that popular choices like hospitals, freestanding birth centers, and home births each carry their own policies and culture that could...

In this podcast Episode, the conversation revolves around lactation, breastfeeding, and disability. The dialogue between Lo Nigrosh, IBCLC and Kelsey Cooper covers Kelsey's experiences and insights in the disability community, particularly related to the challenges and processes of lactation and breastfeeding for disabled people. They discuss the importance of personal adaptation, resources, and s...

Host Lo Nigrosh IBCLC and Ashley Mooneyham discuss the difficulties associated with pumping milk while working full time outside of the home. Ashley discusses her personal journey of returning to work and struggling to produce enough milk for her baby while she worked. In this episode: Ashley’s personal breastfeeding and pumping journey Ashley’s dive into the pumping research The importance of war...

In this episode of the Milk Making Minutes, our host Lo Nigrosh sits down with scientist and cancer biology specialist Ashley to discuss the challenges of providing milk for your baby when you're not around. Ashley shares her personal experiences and dives into the research on milk supply, uncovering both systemic barriers and biological reasons for low milk production. Join us as we explore the r...

Do look to everyone else to help you determine the best things to do for your baby? Are you constantly asking FB groups, your friends, or relatives who are already parents about how they did things? Family and peer support is so helpful, AND we sometimes give our power away when we forget to check in with ourselves. Rachel Sievers, a retired mental health professional and life coach helps us figur...

How did you feel while navigating the challenges of the postpartum period? Did you feel like a warrior conquering all, or did you feel defeated by the twists and turns that came your way? My guest Rachel Sievers of The Answer To Everything Podcast discusses her breastfeeding and pumping journey and why she felt empowered by the experience. On this episode you will hear: A story of doing the best y...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? It is day 12 of The Milk Making Minutes Postpartum Christmas. On this episode...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? It is day 11 of The Milk Making Minutes Postpartum Christmas. On this episode...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? For the next 12 days Lisa Villani of Empowered Birth Coaching and Registry Re...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? For the next 12 days Lisa Villani of Empowered Birth Coaching and Registry Re...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? For the next 12 days Lisa Villani of Empowered Birth Coaching and Registry Re...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? For the next 12 days Lisa Villani of Empowered Birth Coaching and Registry Re...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? For the next 12 days Lisa Villani of Empowered Birth Coaching and Registry Re...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? For the next 12 days Lisa Villani of Empowered Birth Coaching and Registry Re...

Are you currently building a baby registry with hopes that you will pick all of the most perfect items for your baby? How do you know which items are necessary and which items you can leave off? How do you make room on your registry for friends and family to help you get the support you may need in the postpartum period? For the next 12 days Lisa Villani of Empowered Birth Coaching and Registry Re...