The Feeding Frenzy

Today you'll meet Jenne' Johns of Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. (OUAP) OUAP is a Black women-led non-profit organization committed to pioneering solutions for neonatal equity to center Black preemie family experiences. After birthing her micro-preemie son, Once Upon A Preemie, Inc's founder, Jenné Johns, took personal action by writing Once Upon A Preemie, a comforting children's book for Black preemi...

Today we talk to Christine M. Sullivan, MA, RD, LDN, a clinical dietitian with the Clinical Nutrition Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She also has started a private practice with Capital Pediatric Nutrition.com. We talk about how families can get their child on the right track to good nutrition, picky eaters, allergies and more! www. CapitalPediatricNutrition.com Learn more about t...

Today Colette and Louisa talk to Dr. Jill Baker. Dr. Baker is the CEO of a coaching company “A Tribe Called Fertility LLC” for couples of color who need infertility and prenatal support and her podcast “Maternal Health 911”, a support system for BIPOC women and families as they endure fertility and maternal health issues. Dr. Jillian Lucas Baker, DrPH, EdM is the Research Director of the Center fo...

Colette and Louisa talk to Steven Zelinger, Esq. Talking about wills and trusts seems really dull, and it's probably something that can wait, right? NO! While this is off the topic of infant feeding, it is vital. Learn what you need to know. Send this podcast to partners and family members. It takes a village, and unfortunately, you need to think about your child's village just in case the worst s...

While the Nesting House is local to Philadelphia, it is such a wonderful organization for new families that we had to tell you about it! They have a baby registry, used clothing, babywearing classes and rentals, fabulous meet ups and MORE! Join Louisa as she talks to Jennifer Kinka, the founder and current president of The Nesting House. www.thenestinghouse.net.

Today we welcome Dr. Anna Nicholaides, a licensed clinical psychologist from Philadelphia Couples Therapy. We discuss the importance of communication, new roles, and self-care during the postpartum period. Therapy may be more effective when you do it with your partner! https://www.philadelphiacouplestherapy.com/

Colette and Louisa talked with Tiffany Smith, the BRC Community Counselor and BIPOC support group facilitator. We discuss why a specific group for women of color is beneficial and find out why Tiffany is great person to have in this role! From systemic racism, racism in healthcare, and low breastfeeding rates among the black community, a BIPOC support group may be just what your community needs!

Join us as we discuss neurodiversity and its impact on pregnancy, birth, and parenting. We talk to Tiff D'Amico owner of Fourth Trimester Revolution, who is a postpartum strategist and mentor. She helps new families figure it out so they can actually enjoy their pregnancy and postpartum experience and be more present with their babies. Tiff is an Autistic and ADHD mother of two neurodivergent kids...

Today, we talk to two of our current interns, Ellen and Rebecca, to hear their perspectives on teaching the next generation of IBCLCs. Find out about their confidence levels before starting and now that one is close to being done. Are 500 really necessary through pathway 3? And how do the mentors feel about being in this role? Colette Acker, IBCLC, Jennifer Schieve, IBCLC, and Louisa Brandenburger...

Meet Titilola Ogbeide, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), who practices in our hometown of Philadelphia. Find our the difference between and a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). Get a glimpse of the world of a home birth midwife.

You may have listened to Julie Boc's story in an earlier episode. She suffers from severe hyperemesis which means she is nauseous and vomiting throughout her entire pregnancy. Her silver lining is when it comes to Julie's births. Listen to these great stories. In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding. To find out mor...

Colette interviews Amy Hersh, MD, from Abington Pediatrics in Abington, PA. We discuss identifying a pediatrician who fits your needs, how to determine whether they are breastfeeding-friendly, and typical concerns families have in those early months. Abington Pediatrics also has a location in Jamison, PA. abingtonpeds.com

Colette, Louisa, and Jen continue their conversation on typical misconceptions they encounter in their daily lives of working with new lactating parents! Learn it all from diet, caffeine, alcohol, and medications!

Join Colette, Louisa, and Jen who are discussing common misconceptions when it comes to breastfeeding. This is part one of two because there are so many!!

On July 29th the AAP published a Clinical Report by Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, FAAP about tongue tie and the recommendations for management. A full report will be published this month. We're looking forward to that! Find out how Colette, Louisa and Jen feel about this report.

Colette and Louisa talk to Jenn Lormand, an exercise physiologist and co-owner of Tighten Your Tinkler. They have developed a wonderful online tool to help with problems after delivery related to your pelvic floor. No time to go to another specialist? Use the code BRC4BABIES and get $50 off the program. Find out more about it at TightenYourTinkler.com

Join Colette and Louisa as they discuss the pros and cons of social media when it comes to breastfeeding information. Learn who Louisa's favorite TicTok influencer is and some of our favorite people and groups on Instragram and Facebook!

Join Colette, Louisa, and Jen as we discuss the reality of the first two weeks you are home with your new baby!

We talk to Kristina, one of our BRC Community Counselors who tells us why she chose to tandem nurse and the ups and downs of the process.

FPIES or food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome is a non-IgE mediated food allergy. Unlike IgE mediated allergies, FPIES can cause the reaction to be hours or days later. We talked to Nicole Patton whose first child had FPIES and second has food allergies. Hear how she coped!

Colette and Louisa talk with Hollie Hauptly, who is the director of the Birth Boot Camp. This is a place where you can find childbirth education or a doula and get training to become an educator and/or doula! Birth Boot Camp has got it all. Find out why they feel they're the best!

Join Colette and Louisa as they talk to Victoria Garcia about her experience of delivering a baby at 24 weeks and a NICU stay of 104 days. Victoria talks about the highs and lows and her hard work when it came to offering her milk to her baby. In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.

Today Colette and Louisa talk to Alison Lingel, one of the BRC Community Counselors. Alison was able to donate about 1400 oz. of her milk with each of her two children. Learn how easy the process is and how wonderfully fulfilling it is too!

Today Louisa Brandenburger steps in to host the Feeding Frenzy. She speaks to Nicole Sinopoli on a topic that is rarely talked about, depression after weaning your child. Find out how her body reacted to the hormonal changes when weaning her children.

Join us as Louisa Brandenburger, IBCLC has a candid talk with 2nd time parent, Kristine. They discuss ways to prepare your family and your older child for their new sibling and how to avoid some common pitfalls.