The Lactation Nerd Podcast

Why I left, Why I'm Coming Back Now, and Everything that Happened In-Between

Getting ready to have your baby? Congratulations :) It's such an exciting time, and you probably have a lot you're prepping for. Preparing to feed your baby is one of the most important things, and also the most overlooked. I have 10 Proven tips for you to help you successfully feed your baby from the start, and make plenty of milk too! As mentionUnsure what to do about your oversupply if your bab...

Unsure what to do about your oversupply if your baby sleeps too long at night? No worries, I've got you covered! In this episode, I break down what you need to know based on different scenarios, and what you should do (or not) about moving your milk. As mentioned in the episode, Just’nCase by Confitex is offering all Lactation Nerd listeners 15% off storewide. To receive your discount visit https:...

Have you ever heard of the infant microbiome? Do you know what it is? Or why it matters? If not, don’t worry (most people don’t know too much about it). And if you don’t, stay tuned because this episode of The Lactation Nerd Podcast is all about the infant microbiome, and why you need to be aware of it. To join me to share her incredible wealth of knowledge is Toni Harman, award-winning documentar...

We are talking about grief and trauma when breastfeeding or chestfeeding just doesn’t work out the way we thought it would. My guest is Professor Amy Brown, author of The Positive Breastfeeding Book and Why Breastfeeding Grief and Trauma Matter. She joins me to discuss grief, trauma, why it happens, and what we can do to prevent it or heal from it. Learn More about Dr. Amy Brown Professor Amy Brow...

Hey it's Kelly Carvell, welcome to the very first episode of my rebranded podcast: The Lactation Nerd Podcast. Quick question for you, when you were getting prenatal care, did you receive a breast or chest assessment from your provider to check for any risk factors that could complicate your lactation journey? My guess would be that you did not, as most of us don't. It's not standard practice, at...

Join me and Morgan Staton, registered Occupational Therapist, as we discuss why your baby may need OT, and how it can help them along your feeding and lactation journey + what you need to know about the importance of body work after a tongue or lip tie revision. As always grab your Milk Supply FREEBIE here: https://successfulbreastfeeding.mykajabi.com/offers/bwLLnJnb/checkout And join me in the Su...

There's not much information for providers to use when it comes to supporting lactation in neurodivergent individuals- which is something my guest expert is aiming to change. Please join me and Genny Stiller as she shares her wisdom on the Invisible Load of Autism and shares tips for how providers can adjust to be supportive of the needs of their neurodiverse and hypersensitive patients and client...

Today I'm talking with Denise Bolds aka The Bold Doula. She shares with me her experience supporting birth during the pandemic, the tool it's taking on maternal mental health, PLUS her tips for making it through it all. Learn more about Denise Bolds and her incredible Bold Doula practice in NYC + the virtual lactation class she invites you to take: https://www.bolddoula.com/ Make sure you also sto...

Is your super distracted baby making feedings really frustrating, and maybe just a bit uncomfortable? In this episode I dive into how you can stop them from popping on and off repeatedly, and bring them back to a more peaceful feed. As always you can find support and community in my Facebook Group The Successful Breastfeeding Community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/successfulbreastfeedingcommun...

Today I'm talking about your menstraul cycle!! Yayy!!!! (Or not.) I asked the Successful Breastfeeding Community on FB what questions they had about lactation and their periods... and whoa did they come through! So here you have it... your complete breakdown of your period and breastfeeding/chestfeeding. Here's what I'm covering in this episode: -How long will it take to come back? -When it comes...

Are you wondering if you should wake up and pump if your baby sleeps through the night? That's a question I'm asked all the time. And while there's no right or wrong answer, I am offering some guidance to help you make that choice for yourself. As always for more support and advice join me in The Successful Breastfeeding Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/successfulbreastfeedin...

Today I'm diving into cluster feeding and talking about what it is, what's normal, and what's not! Usually, a little bit of cluster feeding isn't a bad thing, but there are some things that may mean your baby's cluster feeding could be a problem. Check out the episode, hear my take, and when you're done check out the links below that are mentioned in the episode. If you're expecting, you NEED my N...

The terrible twos can, well, be downright terrible. But how do you make it through with sanity? On today's episode we are talking about how to make it through parenting your toddler with some grace. My guest expert Rachel Rosenthal is an accomplished parenting coach who has been supporting families around the globe for the last 12 years. She shares with me her top strategies for parenting your tod...

Is Post Traumatic Pumping Disorder a real thing??? Well, it may not be recognized by the DSM, but YES it's real. Real parents are experiencing negative associations to their breast pump that range from mild, to very severe. These feelings are negatively impacting their future lactation journeys, and making their current ones much more difficult than needed. Today we break down PTPD, how to overcom...

Kelly's Story About Sleep and Breastfeeding! She's sharing with you how she survived the newborn phase, the BIG mistakes she made with sleep, and how each of her journeys played out with her breastfed babies. I was terrified to fall asleep with my first baby, and ultimately ended up sleeping in some really unsafe situations because of my fear, and lack of knowledg... Bedsharing is NOT safe for eve...

Having a freezer full of breastmilk may seem tempting, and is often a status symbol for breastfeeding moms. BUT it's NOT normal, and can actually be HARMFUL to you and your baby. Take a listen to this episode to find out why, and how you can breastfeed successfully, build an appropriate of stash of milk if you need it without making yourself crazy with pumping. For more support and evidence resour...

Kelly Cole joins me today to discuss anxiety, what it is, how it affects us, and shares her 3 best tips for knocking it out- fast! To learn more about Kelly Cole head to Instagram : The. Whole. Calm Facebook: Kelly Cole - Free Community The Whole Calm And check out her Intentional Calm Program at the link below and get 20% off with the code SUCCESSFUL www.energy2thrivetribe.com/now - discount code...

On today’s episode, we hear the wisdom and words from Autumnn Gaines, who is the subject of an iconic and powerful photo taken during a recent peaceful protest following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The photo is in black and white and strikes emotion among the mothers who’ve seen it. In this photo, Autumnn is nursing her 21-month-old son, with a caption that reads, “I...

When you are breastfeeding you can feel touched out really easily. The thought of sex is probably way off your radar, and who could blame you? However, you don't have to give up your intimate relationship with your partner - you can still enjoy intimacy and my guest today is the expert in establishing intimacy in a realationship when you're a new parent. Her simple mindset shifts, and tools for ne...

In this episode I’m diving into solutions for working from home when you’ve got little ones with you. To discuss this topic with me I am so thrilled to introduce Rachel Ngom. She is the host of the She’s Making an Impact Podcast. She is a business and lead-generation expert, helping purpose-driven female entrepreneurs drive more traffic, leads, and sales through Pinterest, blogging, and strategic...

In this episode I'm intorducing to you one of my personal idols, Larel Wilson, to discuss the impact of breastmilk on our evolution. Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, BSc, CLE, CCCE, CLD is a TEDx and international speaker, pregnancy and breastfeeding specialist, consultant, educator, and author. Laurel is the co-author of two books, The Attachment Pregnancy and The Greatest Pregnancy Ever; original edit...

Take a break from a typical episode and join me in this anxiety release exercise that is from my own, personal tool box. Grab some headphones, and take a moment to join me for some calm among the chaos we are experiencing during the pandemic.

On today's episode I am talking not about a "what", but to a "who". I have the honor to interview Mr. Kelly Carrington of Evolution Massage Therapy. He has been known for the last few years as Canada's first male doula, and has recently gained some attention in the Successful Breastfeeding Community for the incredible work he does. Join me for our incredible discussion about what it's like to be a...

In this episode I'm covering some common concerns regarding medications and breastfeeding. You have probably heard somewhere along your breastfeeding journey not to take a specific medication, to avoid having certain procedures, or to pump and dump after seeing your dentist. BUT is that true??? Are pharmaceutical medications actually harmful while breastfeeding? To help me cover this topic I have...