New Little Life Podcast

When Katie Jane Co's Founder, Molly McKee-Seabrook, went back to work in a government office after maternity leave she was very uncomfortable with her clothing options in a business formal environment where she also needed to be able to pump. Breastfeeding clothes on the market were mostly cotton and casual, which didn't work for her office environment, but her pre-pregnancy professional dresses d...

Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is a mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a healthcare lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been fea...

Carrie Bowen is an RN through 2 exclusively breastfed babies. She worked dayshift in oncology for her first and night shift mom baby with her second. Still breastfeeding her almost 4-year-old and her 9-month-old, she has developed such a passion for breastfeeding and pumping, because of breastfeeding complications, and is working towards her IBCLC!   Links from today's chat Pumpables ruler:&n...

Victoria Gonzales Cavazos is a mom to two boys and a traveling/ mobile phlebotomist. From Kingsville, Texas, she has an Associate of Science and is currently enrolled in college again doing prerequisites for a nursing program! Links from today's chat Elvie curve (10% off):  https://elvie.mention-me.com/m/ol/dl9jz-allison-tolman  or Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3aALrgT Prenatal colo...

Melissa is a certified lactation counselor who specializes in pumping. She runs Pump Momma Pump to provide education, motivation, and support to pumping mommas whether they are nursing and pumping, returning to work and pumping, exclusively pumping, supplementing… all the pumping mommas! Connect with Melissa Instagram: @pump_momma_pump www.pumpmommapump.com   Resources from Allison 🌟 Pumping...

Adriana holds a Master in Integrated Product Design from UPenn and a BSc from MIT in Mathematics and Computer Science. She and her co-founder are YC and NSF I-Corps fellows and their patent was recognized as Philadelphia’s invention of the year in 2019. She was named one of the top 30 Femtech Healthcare Influencers in 2019.   Links from today's chat! Lilu Massaging Pumping Bra:   https:/...

Melanie is an educator who struggled with infertility for 6 years before conceiving. Now a mom of 1, Melanie continues to share her story to help end the shame of miscarriages and infertility. She talks about her experience breastfeeding and pumping with IGT and as a teacher in a middle school classroom.    Links from today's chat  IGT Information:  https://www.llli.org/insuffi...

Carly and Megan are nurses who quickly realized after having babies, that there are some things about having a baby that no one really talks about! We talk with them today about their breastfeeding and pumping experiences as busy nurses on the postpartum floor, how they managed working mom life during covid, and the parts of their experience that maybe didn't go exactly as planned.   Links fr...

Jillian Rothe is the founder, mom, engineer, and lactivist behind MAMMaway; bringing confidence and support to new parents in their 4th and 5th-trimester pumping journey through functional products and tactical support.   We talk with her today about her experience pumping while traveling internationally and regularly for her work as an engineer. She has some INCREDIBLE tips to share with us...

Kayla is  going into her 6th year of teaching in the state of South Dakota. She teaches grades 5-12 band in 2 small towns 10 minutes apart. She met her husband in college and has been married for 4 years. She had her first daughter, Addie this last September and also has a toy Aussie named Bailey. After a difficult birth, Kayla talks about her experience trying to breastfeed, "re-la...

Dr. Amanda Amberg, a full-time working mother, wife, and medical optometrist talks about the struggles and advice she has about pumping while seeing patients and owning her own practice. She is a business owner and momtrepreneur on a mission! Links from today's chat "Hospital Grade" Information Video: https://youtu.be/t8Xn0XjGK3k Flange Sizing Video: https://youtu.be/mc_z413jwEQ LacTeck flanges: h...

Jessica had such a different experience with both of her babies, which we're finding is quite common among mothers! She's a military mom and talks about what it's like navigating returning to work as a breastfeeding mom. Pumping at work is never fun... and especially not when you're in the military! Thank you Jessica for your service.   Connect with Allison ONLINE BREASTFEEDING COURSE Pumping...

Your new postpartum body can be difficult to accept, particularly if you've struggled with an eating disorder in the past. As we chat with Jaren Soloff who not only has first-hand experience with this but is also a Registered Dietician and Lactation Consultant, you will find some valuable information that may help you along your own postpartum journey. Connect with Jaren Full Circle Postnatal Cook...

Elimination diets are difficult and stressful, but as moms, we do whatever needs to be done to feed our babies. Dr. Trill has personally been there... twice... and she's an expert in the field of infant food allergies, specifically for breastfeeding moms!!!   Connect with Dr. Trill https://www.instagram.com/free.to.feed/ Book a consult:  https://www.freetofeed.com/consults Free resources...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Jessica, a mom of one and owner of the lactation cookie business, Milk Bliss. She discusses both her own breastfeeding journey with lip/tongue ties, nipple shields, pumping, and more as well as how she’s using her business to help other moms breastfeed. Helpful Links Connect with Jessica Website: https://www.milkbliss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Caroline– a military spouse and mom of two boys. She discusses both of her breastfeeding journeys and some of her struggles including food intolerances, anemia, and mental health. Helpful Links Links from Allison ONLINE BREASTFEEDING COURSE Pumping for Working Moms Program ****Let’s Connect! **** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlittlelife_byallison Fa...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Sarah– a breast cancer survivor, professional dancer, and mom of one. She shares her unique story of how breast cancer affected her breastfeeding journey as well as things we can all relate to including nursing in public, working with a young baby, and mastitis. Helpful Links Infant Sleep podcast episode: https://www.newlittlelife.com/2021/03/03/s1e10-sarahs-...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Margaret, a mom of three boys and a military wife. We talk about nursing aversion, tandem nursing, latch issues, normalizing breastfeeding among other moms, and the struggles of breastfeeding within a military lifestyle. Helpful Links Adventures in Tandem Nursing book: https://amzn.to/3l92kUq When Breastfeeding Sucks book: https://amzn.to/3vkpYSy Breastfeedin...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Aimee, a money confidence coach and mom of three. Each of her experiences were very different, including breastfeeding as a very young mom, returning to work and low milk supply, a child with a birth defect, exclusive pumping, a breastfeeding child who wouldn’t take a bottle, and so many other things. Helpful Links Birth Bookcamp: https://birthbootcamp.com/?r...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Crystal-- a mom of three, breast pumping consultant, and surrogate. She shares her own breastfeeding journeys including low supply issues, her business Save The Milk, and pumping after each surrogate pregnancy. She also shares the intimate emotions surrounding surrogacy. Helpful Links Surro Connections surrogacy agency: http://www.surroconnection.com/ Connect...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Sarah, an infant sleep consultant and mom of two. She talks about her personal experiences breastfeeding which led to her starting her own practice as a sleep consultant using the " Helping Babies Sleep Method ". This interview with Dr. Sarah Mitchell has blessed my personal life as I've been able to try her method and I can say that EVERYONE is happier AND s...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Nakelle– a mom of three. She had three wildly different experiences with each of her children. We talk about making the decision to switch to formula, nipple shields, and combating mom guilt. Links from Allison ONLINE BREASTFEEDING COURSE Pumping for Working Moms Program   ****Let’s Connect! **** Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/newlittlelife_...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Kelly, a naturopathic doctor, and mom of two. We discuss tongue ties, tandem nursing, extended breastfeeding, and some of the science behind breastfeeding. Helpful Links Connect with Kelly Website: https://drkellywinnett.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kelly.winnett/   Links from Allison ONLINE BREASTFEEDING COURSE Pumping for Working Mo...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Sierra-- a doula, childbirth educator, and mom to a sweet little girl. We talk about her experiences as an American living in the Netherlands, the mental and emotional difficulties of breastfeeding, breastfeeding in public, mom-shaming, overcoming challenges, and readjusting your goals and so much more. Helpful Links Research on breastfeeding in Netherlands:...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Melissa–a mom of two and holistic health coach. In addition to talking about her experiences with both exclusive pumping and feeding at the breast, Melissa gives practical, easy advice for busy moms to be healthier. This episode is unique and I think you’ll come away motivated to try out some new ideas! Helpful Links Batch cooking guide: https://mailchi.mp/fr...