The Evolve Lactation Podcast

Are you ready to have better conversations about breastfeeding? Are you prepared to really engage with people who have a lot of negative things to say about it? In this episode, I outline some talking points for highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and I offer some counter-arguments to some common anti-breastfeeding rhetoric.  I've created a PDF of the talking points for you; Download that...

On this special episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast I'm changing it up and taking you inside the office to see what I've been working on! First we'll talk about a new project I am developing to help you with your social media for breastfeeding advocacy. Next we'll talk CERPs for the courses I offer, The First 100 Hours Masterclass AND Early Birds. Finally, I've been preparing a new prese...

Lactation support can be rewarding, fulfilling, and sometimes frustrating - but not always for the reasons other people imagine. In the latest episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I reflect on the case that led me to create a strategy for talking to people - ALL people, not just pregnant folks and new parents - about breastfeeding and lactation.  How we share information matters. This ep...

A listener question about how to make an impact with limited lactation resources in a hospital left me reflecting on making small changes. In this episode, we go over some ideas for how to get some momentum going even if your lactation team consists of just YOU! If your hospital is starting to work on Baby Friendly designation or an equivalent, this is the episode for you!  This is a public episod...

"How can I stop myself from getting dragged under with my patients?" This question was recently posed to me, and in this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I break down why this happens, how it shows up for you, and tools you can use to combat this challenge.  If you're wondering why you're feeling drained all the time, or if you are feeling like your lactation care plans are not worki...

Welcome to Episode 13 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, titled "Lactation Training 101!" In this episode we tackle the basics of how lactation training and preparation for the IBCLC exam work, and we answer some important questions, like "Should I become a nurse if I want to be a lactation care provider?" and "What if I don't want to be an IBCLC?" Finally, we cover some ground regarding Who S...

In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I'm breaking down why we need everyone to be mentoring! Clinical experience is a critical part of preparation for working in lactation, and IBCLCs need to meet the demand today. Here are some practical suggestions for getting started and some inspiration to make sure you don't procrastinate on this essential part of your lactation practice!  T...

Ever think about your personal lactation experiences when you're helping others? Of course you do - we're human; that's what humans do. But do you know when and how it's appropriate to use your own story to help others? On this episode of The Lactation Training Lab podcast, I'm breaking down why using your story the right way really matters. Join me on this journey as I share more about how your s...

Episode 10 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast gives you a system to sort through lactation problems: are they mechanical or chemical? Taking you on a journey from core marketing messages for formula all the way to helping people with primary lactation insufficiency re-define their own lactation story, I'm showing you how I look at a lactation issue and break it down into its elements. I'll remi...

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, a special episode created for my podcast audience AND the attendees of the 2021 California Virtual Breastfeeding Summit!  In this episode we discuss the origins of The First 100 Hours concept and how it can ensure we are providing excellent early postpartum lactation care, properly utilizing trained lactation care providers in hospitals,...

How can we build up families who are dealing with tongue tie? I've got some ideas on what the entire healthcare team really needs to know. As you've likely heard before, there are no lazy babies, and tongue tie is not a fad. This is not a clinical episode and there are no clinical pearls here - this quick episode is about how we think and talk about tongue tie and its relation to breastfeeding.  T...

5 Great Questions is one of the most popular resources  I have ever created, and this episode breaks down each one so you can get the most out of this free guide! I take some of the most common questions that parents are usually asked about their lactation situation and break them down to find a better question that will actually yield better information. Whether you're offering virtual or in-pers...

In this episode I explain my approach to creating the Lactation Training Lab, including the core values of how I create resources for you. We discuss the global context of lactation care, how learning as an experience matters as much as the knowledge gained, how we can approach the future of the lactation profession, and so much more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with ot...

By popular request, The Lactation Training Lab is taking a deep dive into lactation care for late preterm infants and launching a new course: Early Birds. In this episode, we'll discuss why this population is special and how our mindset about these babies matters.  Download a FREE Checklist for Counseling Families of Late Preterm Infants Here Learn more about the Early Birds Only course here This...

Taking more classes and courses is only one part of becoming better Take more lactation classes and courses? Well, hold on - That’s how you get new information   - but how and when do you use it? How do you teach about it? Fit it into your curricula for training others? How does it fit with what you know or think already? What is the context of this information that the speaker did not have time t...

In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, we are discussing strategies to engage better and learn more from virtual trainings. It's easy to sign up for a virtual training or course - what's harder is to make the time and effort to truly engage with it.  These tips will help you get so much more out of your virtual training experiences!  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discu...

On this episode we are thinking about how as lactation support providers, we are a member of the healthcare team, and that means that we need to be advocates for lactation. It’s the whole reason we are there. We’re not there to be quiet. We are not there to fit in. We are there to advocate for lactation and for breastfeeding and for the people who need to accomplish those behaviors, who want to ac...

Here we explore how lactation care providers can examine our current mindset and gauge if we are making progress toward our own mission and vision for our work. There are times when we can focus best on our day-to-day work, and there are times when we can look out toward the horizon and shift some of our energy toward meeting our long-term goals from multiple angles. Join me to hear how I examine...