The Lactation Nerd Podcast

Help! My toddler used to eat everything and now he's so picky I'm making mac n cheese for every meal!!! Sound familiar? Then this episode is for you. My guest expert Amy Palanjian helps families enjoy wholesome meals together. She's the founder of Yummy Toddler Food, a website filled with practical feeding advice and nourishing recipes for the whole family. Get some of her best tips for getting yo...

If you're having a baby soon, you're going to need support! And I'm talking long term, meaningful support from people who GET IT. And sometimes that can be hard to find. In this episode, I'm talking with Jenn D'Jamoos from Earth Mama Birth. Her expertise is in childbirth education, maternal health, and community organization. Jenn and I talk about not only how important community is when you're a...

Are you prepared for the identity shift you're going to experience after you have your baby? Most of us aren't, and that needs to change. I want you to know that you can thrive as a new parent, and today we're going to tell you how. My guest speaker is Hannah Lamprey of Fourth Trimester Collective- an online community and platform that supports parents through the transition from pregnancy to pare...

I'm talking today with Sarah Pagura, co-founder of Tit for Tot, the breastfeeding emoji app. Tit for Tot is a collection of emojis designed to help moms express the ups and downs of breastfeeding with fun emojis. We are talking about how one long distance relationship between two best friends not only supported their own breastfeeding journeys, but inspired them to create an app for breastfeeding...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a mom across the pond? Well, today we give you an insight into the breastfeeding culture in the US vs. the UK. My two special guests are both private practice IBCLCs, who are here to talk to me about what it's actually like to support families in each culture. Our very own USA based SB Expert, Allison Alexander, LPN, IBCLC talks it out with me and our sp...

Teaching your baby sign language goes so much deeper than just communicating with your baby. Giving your baby these commuication skills is already known for lessening your baby's frustrations by giving them the skills to communicate things they don't have spoken words for, and there is another really big benefit to this skill that you may have not have considered. My guest Lane Rebelo is the autho...

On today's episode my right hand, Allison Alexander LPN, IBCLC, is joining me to talk about the effect commonly recommended food and drinks have on milk supply. The effect just may surprise you! Does it actually increase milk supply, or not? Take a listen to hear the research based answer and learn what you can do to increase your supply. (FOR FREE RIGHT NOW) Head to the blog to find more milk sup...

I fell into virtual breastfeeding support accidentally, and when I did it radically changed my life, my practice, and the level of support we are able to offer to our clients. So, buckle up, and let me take you on my own Successful Breastfeeding Journey, and tell you how I went from a small time, local practice to supporting women virtually across the globe. For more info on how we can support you...

On today's episode we're talking about sex, baby! Well.... sex after having a baby is really more like it. We touch on (pun intended) everything from how to rekindle desire, getting into the mood when you're feeling touched out, and working through fears, and misconceptions about sex with your partner after giving birth. My guest expert is Dana B. Myers, an award-winning product developer, entrepr...

Has your MIL said some things about your parenting and breastfeeding choices that rubbed you the wrong way? Or maybe it was your mom, your aunt, your sister.... or even a friend.... Today my guest, Jacqueline Kincer (IBCLC and owner of Holistic Lactation) is schooling us on how to handle unsolicited advice and comments from family, friends, and even your pediatrician with grace, AND how to get thr...

Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Miller is a PT who specializes in supporting the pelvic floor health, and postures for moms! She's talking with me today about easy strategies we can use to prevent the neck and back strain breastfeeding moms often feel from breastfeeding. Her stretches, and our proper latch and positioning techniques combined will have you feeling comfortable, and balanced instead of stiff an...

Lisa graft is our guest speaker on the podcast today. Lisa is the founder of I am mother of the year, a movement meant to empower mothers through celebrating every win big or small, and finding the good in every day, even when you feel your worst. She is here to talk to us today about practical ways to care for ourselves and stay positive in our motherhood journeys. Learn more about Lisa Graft, an...

Today we are talking about the choices you have during your hospital childbirth experience, and how to make fully informed decisions when it comes to your labor and delivery. My guest speaker today is Lynn Turcotte-Schuh she is a CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator and a Parenting Coach, and also the Chief Executive Mama at Happy Mama Wellness where she helps Mamas master calm and connection with...

These easy to do tricks will help you and your baby get more sleep. My guest expert really knows her stuff! We're talking about breastfeeding hormones and how it affects sleep- specifically your baby's sleep. My guest expert today is Cindy Davies who is here to talk to us about the Holistic Science of Sleep and how you can use your baby's natural rhythms to get better sleep with your breastfed bab...

Every time I reached the final months of my pregnancies I went into super mom mode, and was looking for all the ways I could prepare for my little one's arrival. Today's episode I'm talking about the three most important things you can do to set yourself up for an easier postpartum by preparing for success prenatally. My guest expert to discuss this topic is Diana Abdallah. She is a postpartum dou...

This episode is all about the transition into motherhood and the reality of the changes you can expect as a new family, with a new baby vs. what we may have expected those early weeks to be. My expert guest speaker is Patrice Frilot who is postpartum doula and owner of The Birth Affect. She is passionate about helping women find their power in motherhood, and establish a healthy family dynamic in...

On today's episode we are talking about birth, and how the type of birth you have may affect breastfeeding in the first few weeks. My guest expert for this topic is Bridgette Mietling. Bridgette is a child birth instructor and lactation counselor who supports families professionally through the birthing and breastfeeding process, which makes her the perfect expert for our topic today. Links Mentio...

In this episode I am talking to Andrew Wollenberg who is a new dad to a breastfed baby, and also the owner of Mission Critical, one of my personal favorite baby carrier brands. Their mission is make exceptional gear for extraordinary dads, and to be part of that journey into fatherhood. Andrew and Mission critical believe that early bonding between a dad and baby is essential, and at Successful Br...

Successful Breastfeeding Story Series- Christine Mertens

Today I am talking to Amanda Glenn who is an expert on the topic of Exclusive Pumping (EP). She exclusively pumped for her first baby, and her experience led her to be the voice for other EP moms. Amanda runs a popular EP facebook group with over 24000 members, operates ep the blog, and uses her expertise as an EP momma to spread awareness and support the unique challenges ep moms face. In the epi...

Joy Narang is a lactation educator and owner of Mom and Baby Shop which is a breastfeeding and breast pump supply store, where you can get your breast pump through your insurance. No matter where you live, Joy will take the time to help you navigate your pump selection with your insurance company and find the best fit for your pumping journey. You can connect with Joy at her website momandbabyshop...

On this episode I am talking to Gopika who is a rock star single momma to her daughter Tessa. Gopika knew she was going to breastfeed her daughter, but what she did not know was the struggle she was going to face to make it happen. After being dismissed by providers, Gopika set out on a mission to find answers to her daughters unsettling symptoms, and what she found completely transformed her brea...

Struggling to get your baby to sleep through the night? Don't worry, there's hope. Elizabeth Bine, Sleep Consultant, gives us her best tips to help you get your baby sleeping better, and longer stretches at night. Exhaustion does not have to be your normal, momma! If you're interested in connecting with Elizabeth you can find her on her website: http://elizabethbinesleepconsultant.com/ AND if you...

In this episode I interview on of our very own Successful Breastfeeding Experts Allison Allexander, IBCLC, LPN . She shares with us her BEST sleep tips for new breastfeeding moms. If you have a new breastfed baby, and are exhausted, then take a listen! As always, please share this podcast and then head to our blog for more awesome content and freebies! Successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog Check out th...

Julie is a mom of FIVE, and a mom of twins. Hear Julie's amazing birth story, and her Successful Breastfeeding Journey nursing her twin boys. She also shares with us her best tips for breastfeeding twins.