Lo’s Lactation Lab

Do you wonder if you should spend your money on breastfeeding clothing? Do you like the idea of being able to cover up easily without needing lots of extra layers? Breastfeeding clothing is being marketed like crazy in recent years, but not many people discuss how this type of clothing could contribute to breastfeeding difficulty. On this episode Lo discusses: The unfair societal standards that le...

Do you ever wonder if all the thought and attention you are putting into decisions regarding feeding your baby, sleep and discipline is doing anything? Is it adding up to positive outcomes for your family and your children in the long run? Jennifer Fink and Janet Allison discuss their baby feeding experiences from years ago, and how that connects to the way the parent their mostly adult children n...

Have you heard that those who are overweight or obese have more difficulty breastfeeding? Have you read research studies reporting the same thing? Lo Nigrosh, IBCLC discusses whether or not this is because those with high BMI actually have more difficulty or if it is as a result of weight bias. On this episode Lo discusses: The studies that discuss the link between BMI and breastfeeding outcome St...

Tanya Tringali is the host of Motherwit Maternity and the Motherwit Podcast– but she wasn’t a perinatal provider powerhouse 20 years ago when her daughter was born and she was 20 years ago and she experienced systemic inequities while giving birth. She was in school determined to change those inequities close to the towers on 9/11. She could not figure out where her baby was under the care of a cl...

Have you heard that it’s easy to lose weight while breastfeeding? Did this turn out to be true for you? Whether it has or not, let’s talk about the idea that we should all be bouncing back to our pre-pregnancy weights and looking as if we never gave birth once we’ve had a baby. On this episode you will hear: The cultural expectations surrounding weight loss after pregnancy Some data surrounding br...

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Do you feel like around every breastfeeding corner was another difficulty? Ashley has 4 children and has faced so much while feeding them. She was able to roll with the punches and adjust as needed to do what was right for her babies and for herself. On this episode you will hear: The impact of Ashley’s births on her baby feeding stories Biting ending body feeding and leading to exclusive pumping...

Did you have someone make comments about the size or shape of your breasts or nipples while breastfeeding? Have you heard the term elastic nipples? Do you think some people have “good equipment” for breastfeeding and some have “bad equipment” for breastfeeding? IBCLC Lo Nigrosh discusses the things people say to breastfeeding moms about their breasts that just aren’t helpful. On this episode you w...

Have you ever heard the phrase “breastfeeding isn’t free.” So many of us have heard this, and while it is true, having a baby in general isn’t free. This conversation with Natalie adds nuance to this phrase. Breastfeeding didn’t go as planned for her, and she discusses how many resources she put into trying to make it work. On this episode you will hear: Natalie’s belief in her body that she could...

In the hospital all babies are swaddled tightly and placed in bassinets. We also see so many babies struggling to breastfeed in the hospital. Is there a correlation? On this episode you will hear: A brief history of swaddling How swaddling can interfere with breastfeeding When swaddling is appropriate for the breastfed baby Articles about swaddling: https://hekint.org/2019/04/30/swaddling-forever-...

Did you have to fight for your milk supply? Did you have to fight to make choices for your baby that you felt were right in the hospital and during the postpartum period? Did the stress of the postpartum period inhibit your milk supply? Think about how regularly this applies in any ordinary circumstance, and then add to that the stress of being a transgender man choosing to feed his baby his own m...

Have you seen the hype on social media about National Breastfeeding Month and wondered what it’s all about? Have you felt like it’s just an opportunity for people to brag about how long they have breastfeed their babies? This week IBCLC and host Lo Nigrosh discusses the purpose of National Breastfeeding Month and the various weeks devoted to elevating breastfeeding in different communities. On thi...

Did the intensity of breastfeeding and motherhood impact your other relationships? So many people get lost in the experience of caring for their babies, of being the primary caretaker, that it becomes difficult to care for anyone else. My guest Brandy talks about this experience and how long it took her to be able to come out of the fog of the postpartum experience. On this episode you will hear:...

Do you wonder why pumping is so difficult for so many? We’ve been trying to express milk from our bodies with machines since 1854, yet the basic engineering design has barely improved since then. Eva Nagy-Gannon is trying to change all that. On this episode you will hear: How traditional pumps operate What her team’s research uncovered about what happens inside a baby’s mouth during suckling The p...

Did you both love breastfeeding and also feel a sense of stress and anxiety as you worried about your milk supply, wondered if your baby was getting enough, tried to pump and didn’t see much or any milk in the bottle, and had that constant doubt about whether you were feeding your baby right? Eva Nagy-Gannon a Hungarian native who immigrated to Galway Ireland and became a mom of two shares her sto...

Was it hard for you to choose a breast pump? Have you ever seen a breast pump comparison chart and been made even more confused about why various pumps have such different speed and suction rates in massage and expression mode? How do you know which one is best for you? On this episode you will hear: The variables pump engineers are working with when it comes to pump design The limitations of pump...

Were you told statistics about the benefits of breastfeeding which didn’t help you to actually feed your baby? Stephanie gave birth in a breastfeeding hospital, and wanted to breastfeed, but also knew that she was going to do what was best for her as a whole person. She gave birth during Covid lock down and didn’t have access to as many support resources as she would have had otherwise, and worked...

Have you been given the runaround trying to get insurance coverage for lactation support? Do you wonder why it is so difficult to get this covered? On this IBCLC Lo Nigrosh discusses: The law that requires insurance coverage of lactation support How insurance companies get out of paying for this support Ways you can get insurance coverage for lactation support How to advocate for more coverage for...

Imagine breastfeeding a four week old baby while founding a company, and doing the work of an intense accelerator program to get that company off the ground. And, this is not your first child, but your third. Emily of Mother of Fact shares her experiences breastfeeding her three children while working in the medical field and founding a business. On this episode you will hear: What it’s like to be...

Being heard and understood by your care provider is critical to feeling successful when it comes to birth and breastfeeding. Doula and hypnobirthing instructor joins IBCLC Lo Nigrosh on this quick hit episode to discuss how she helps clients to feel understood during the perinatal period. To connect with Jen, you can go to her website: www.windandwaterdoula.com www.windandwaterdoula.com/hypnobirth...

We all know that getting the right support in place for birth and breastfeeding is critical to feeling good in the postpartum period, regardless of how we end up birthing and feeding our babies. Jen Walts shares her experiences setting these supports up for herself at the height of Covid. On this episode you will hear: Jen’s hopes for birth and breastfeeding and how she prepared Baby feeding in is...

Have you dealt with jaundice and wondered if the information you were given regarding your baby’s care matched the evidence? Today on The Milk Making Minutes IBCLC Lo Nigrosh shares about the different types of jaundice and how breastmilk impacts the baby in those situations. On this episode you will learn: The clinical definition of pathological jaundice The clinical definition of physiological j...

Do you see other people breastfeeding and interacting with their babies without extra worry and wish you could do that too? Lindsay is a breastfeeding mom of three who learned with each baby to trust her own intuition more, and to reach out for help to the right people when needed while still maintaining her own autonomy as a parent. On this episode you will hear: Lindsay’s experience with hospita...

Have you ever experienced a weighted feed and wondered why the milk transfer was so low? Does your baby never seem to stretch out their feeding times? This week, IBCLC Lo Nigrosh explains why putting all of your faith in the weighted feed can lead you astray, and discusses how to think about milk supply as a baby grows. On this episode you will hear: A story about Lo doubting herself and needing r...

Do you see people turning their breastfeeding struggles into something that benefits those that come behind them? I found someone like that and wanted to talk to her! Alex from Milkdrop pumps struggled to breastfeed her baby at the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Australia and ended up exclusively pumping. As an engineer she wondered why pumping was so uncomfortable and produced so little milk,...