Lo’s Lactation Lab

Have your attitudes about birth and breastfeeding changed over the years? Have you ever wondered why it feels like an uphill battle to feed your baby in the way that feels right for you? Does it sometimes feel like you are bracing yourself for conversations about birth or breastfeeding when you are headed to appointments with your providers or those of your children? My guest Lisa Paladino was a L...

Have you considered taking advantage of your parental leave to travel? Have you been stressed out by the idea of traveling with your baby for the holidays? Does breaking away from the routine of your daily nap, feeding and sleep schedule seem daunting? My guest Milly Godwin helps all of us to see what is possible through her story of traveling during her parental leave with her partner Stu and her...

Have you considered taking advantage of your parental leave to travel? Have you been stressed out by the idea of traveling with your baby for the holidays? Does breaking away from the routine of your daily nap, feeding and sleep schedule seem daunting? My guest Milly Godwin helps all of us to see what is possible through her story of traveling during her parental leave with her partner Stu and her...

Have you heard the benefits of hand expression but haven’t quite known how to start? Have you heard that it could increase your milk supply by a significant amount? Have you tried and immediately become stressed? Have you ever left your pump at home and suffered from engorgement and extreme stress? That ends now! Hand expression is possible, and it is possible for you! Francie Webb has been empowe...

So many people head into the prenatal period either feeling uncertain they can feed their baby from their body, or feeling like it won’t be possible because they have heard so many stories that plant seeds of doubt. If you are one of those people, this story from Francie Webb of Go Milk Yourself will help you feel like feeding your baby milk that your body makes is possible, and will give you prac...

Is your baby often very colicky? Do they have bloody stools? Are they hard to put to sleep or wake frequently? Are you wondering if something in your diet might be the culprit? Many parents bring concerns to their baby’s care provider about allergens in breast/chest milk and the pediatrician agrees or goes along with the plan because the symptoms seem to be congruent with allergies in human milk....

Empowering mothers to listen to their intuition is the change we want to see in society. Too many times mothers are invalidated, especially as first time mothers. Women know their body and baby, and they know best for both of them. We need to stop telling mothers what they’re thinking or feeling isn’t real, and stop brushing over their needs. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of misses before mothers...

It’s difficult to know exactly how much milk your baby is getting when breastfeeding because you can’t physically see it. However, trusting that your baby is getting the right amount of milk is important as well as taking cues from your body and your baby’s behavior. The fear is always around if your baby is getting enough milk, but what if your baby is getting too much milk? Yes this is possible...

Not every breastfeeding experience is created equal. Many of us who have struggled to feed our first baby are familiar with the sense of dread that comes with “failing” again. This week on The Milk Making Minutes, you will hear a story of healing through a second chance at breastfeeding. Our guest, Katherine, speaks candidly about the anxiety she felt from the moment her first child was born. Seve...

As you embark on the incredible (and sometimes daunting) journey of nursing your baby, you’ll get a lot of conflicting advice. You’ll also find that different sources will often give you completely different information. For example, when it comes to taking medication or undergoing a routine medical procedure, parents are regularly told by medical professionals that they should stop breastfeeding...

Giving birth and breastfeeding can be incredibly empowering, but more often than not, it isn’t without struggle. It’s important to remember that great prenatal education and support can empower the journey of breastfeeding. Receiving help from a trained breastfeeding professional during the first few days, weeks and months of your baby’s life can be the deciding factor between a successful breastf...

When it comes to breastfeeding, there is so much advice on what to do and what not to do. Especially about what the mother should be eating or drinking in postpartum. There is a wide range of advice across countries and cultures, however there is no standard food that is proven to actually help with milk supply. The only advice about food that you need is, if it is a food you like, eat it, if you...

We’re have a feeling that breastfeeding is "natural" and something that every new mom should be able to do, but what happens when things don’t go according to plan? Just like we can’t always predict when and how we’re going to give birth, it’s impossible to know what your personal breastfeeding journey is going to look like. In today’s episode, millennial mom, lifestyle expert, and podcast host, K...

There are so many different aspects to breastfeeding, but did you know that milk supply is really just a hormonal process? Understanding the different hormones behind breastfeeding can help you to increase your milk supply while pumping. It also allows you to make sense of why you might be struggling, what your body actually needs (and exactly what it doesn’t need!) when breastfeeding and the mech...

Having a supportive partner in pregnancy is so important when you are giving birth for the first time, especially if you are giving birth to twins! Not only do you need another set of hands, but the emotional toll it takes to care for two little ones at the same time can become overwhelming. Add in a pandemic to make matters even more challenging, the situation goes from needing support, to it bei...

We have always been taught to trust healthcare providers because of the amount of education and schooling they go through to be put in those positions. However, when it comes to breastfeeding, most healthcare providers haven’t done more than a possible 3 hours of education and training on breastfeeding, but so many new mothers go to these healthcare providers for advice on breastfeeding and lactat...

Sometimes all we need is to be heard when going through a major event like a pregnancy. It is one of the most formative events of a woman’s life because of everything that goes on inside and outside of her. However, what happens if you lose your voice when you really need it. Even the most outspoken people can lose their voice in crucial moments because of the magnitude of the event of giving birt...

If you or someone you know is struggling with mastitis, this episode is for you! Mastitis can be extremely painful and uncomfortable, and can also lead to cessation of breastfeeding if it is recurring. It should not be taken lightly, however, there are treatments available to ease the symptoms and get rid of mastitis once and for all. You don’t have to struggle with this medical condition, and we...

A beautiful birthing experience followed by ease in breastfeeding is what most could only hope for. Having those intimate moments with your baby while breastfeeding knowing you are providing for them and creating a bond that is immeasurable. However, not all experiences are like this, in fact, it feels like an anomaly these days. With the lack of support of lactation consultants in hospitals, the...

Being armed with the right information is half the battle when dealing with any medical condition, especially when you are experiencing new symptoms when breastfeeding as a new mother. More often than not, the medical condition thrush is typically misdiagnosed in breastfeeding as being another medical condition, or can be waived off as a simple rash by healthcare providers. It is extremely importa...

When birth planning, many mothers will set expectations for themselves to gauge their breastfeeding journey, which is usually mostly dependent on their exposure to breastfeeding prior to becoming pregnant. These expectations can sometimes work for you or against you. Lower expectations take the pressure off, and setting high expectations can hinder the experience. The trick is to just trust your b...

On today’s brief, yet highly informative episode, our host Lo Nigrosh goes over a topic that has been presented many times by many different guests on this podcast which is, engorgement. Many of the mothers that have spoken about experiencing engorgement find it to be a bit of a mystery as well as a really uncomfortable ordeal. Why does it happen, and how do you remedy it? This is precisely what L...

There are so many beautiful innate miracles that happen when you become pregnant to when you give birth, and after. However, a lot of the time, some processes may not function exactly how you expect them to, like breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a skill that needs to be learned and practiced to master. Many women have issues with breastfeeding because the majority of new moms have little to no brea...

Join us for this quick hit episode of The Milk Making Minutes where host Lo Nigrosh discusses the relationship between postpartum depression and breastfeeding. Many of our incredible guests have alluded to this topic so it felt appropriate to spotlight this issue, especially since it is not touched on very often. Dealing with postpartum depression alone can be painful, so we want to give you the B...

Each person's pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journey is unique. No two are ever the same. This also includes when an individual gives birth and lactates for multiple children. From how each child is planned and conceived to the ease or difficulty breastfeeding, each individual experience can vary drastically. Although it is important to educate yourself to be as prepared as possible, the vari...