The Journal of Human Lactation Podcast

In this episode, hosts Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky are joined by Tina Tan and Diahann Cuevo to discuss the article, “From the Field: Assessing Feeding and Swallowing Function in Breastfeeding Infants via Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).” Published in JHL Volume 41, Issue 3, this clinical practice article explores how FEES is being used in real-world settings to assess s...

In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky discuss the article “Possibility of Microwave Thawing of Human Milk: Effects on Milk Composition and Temperature Distribution." The article, published in JHL Volume 41, Issue 4, explores whether microwaving frozen human milk might safely thaw milk without compromising its composition or creating...

In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Adina Kopinsky and Ellen Chetwynd use the first 15 minutes to review two recent JHL articles exploring breastfeeding among parents managing chronic illness: Reasons for Breastfeeding Avoidance: A Multicenter Insight in Mothers With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Massimo Radin, Silvia Foddai, Karen Schreiber, et al. Lower Adherence t...

In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Adina Kopinsky and Jill Demirci speak with Dr. Melissa Theurich about her Breastfeeding Measurement article “What Does It Mean to Wean?” The conversation explores how the term “weaning” is inconsistently used across cultures, research, and clinical care, often leading to confusion. Dr. Theurich and her co-authors propose replacing th...

In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky discuss the article “Utilizing Lactation Acuity to Improve Lactation Services in a U.S. Hospital” by Rebecca Mannel, MPH, IBCLC. Guest Dr. Angela Lober, JHL Assistant Editor, long-time hospital-based lactation consultant, and researcher at AWHONN, joins us to provide insights. The article explores ho...

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Chetwynd and Dr. Hande Ulus discuss Dr. Ulus’ research on enhancing donor human milk for preterm infants. Topics Discussed: Preterm infants need enhanced nutrition for growth and development. Current fortification methods can be expensive and inaccessible. A new method of lactose crystallization which makes fortified milk safer and could improve donor milk ut...

Two Articles on Nipple Trauma - Comparing Moisturizing Therapies + Deep Learning Evaluation System  Authors: Authors on both articles include: Maya Nakamura, MA, and Yasuhiko Ebina, PhD  With Hiroyuki Sugimori, PhD being a co-author on Development of Nipple Trauma Evaluation using Deep Learning and Yunjie Luo, PhD co-authoring Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Moisturizing Therapy in Treating N...

Episode Title: Flange Fit Matters: A Deep Dive into Pumping Comfort and Milk Output Authors: Lisa Anders, Jeanette Mesite Frem, Thomas McCoy Full bios for all authors of the study available at ⁠⁠ JHL’s podcast page⁠ Podcast Summary: In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking research on flange sizing for breast pumps, featured in the article Flange Size Matters: A Comparative Pilot Study of th...

The Journal of Human Lactation podcast #4 discusses an article titled "Associations Between Breastfeeding, Maternal Emotional Availability, and Infant–Mother Attachment: The Role of Coparenting.” This study explores the relationship between breastfeeding duration, maternal emotional availability, and infant–mother attachment, with a focus on the moderating role of coparenting quality. The authors...

The Journal of Human Lactation podcast #3 discusses an article titled "Supporting Direct Breastfeeding for a Tracheostomy Dependent Extremely Premature Infant, a Case Study." The episode features Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky, who highlight the case study of an extremely premature infant with a tracheostomy transitioning to direct breastfeeding. The study emphasizes the importance of collabora...

Welcome to this episode of "The Journal of Human Lactation Podcast," where we delve into the groundbreaking world of lactation science. Join us as we explore the latest research articles, uncover innovative practices, and discuss the future of breastfeeding and human milk studies. Link to the article, full text available for 6 weeks after podcast publication: ⁠⁠⁠New Validated Tool to Diagnose Brea...

Episode Title: Conceptualizing the Commercialization of Human Milk: A Concept Analysis: A panel discussion with authors. Panel Members: Heather Christine Rusi, MHDFS, MIHMEP, BN, BComm, RN Laurence M. Grummer-Strawn, MPA, MA, PhD Maryanne Tigchelaar Perrin, PhD, MBA, BS, RDN  Meredith Lee Brockway, PhD, BN, BS, RN, IBCLC Full bios for all authors of the study available at JHL’s podcast page https:...