The Boob Group: Judgment-Free Breastf...
We support parents who are passionate about providing breast milk to their babies. Each week, a group of experienced moms openly discuss their success, their struggles and society’s impact on how they feed their babies. The show helps guide listeners by providing an honest, natural and judgment-free approach to breastfeeding, pumping, milk sharing and more.
1
New Mom Breastfeeding Manual: Months 2-6
How often are babies typically feeding during this time? How common are distractions and how can you overcome them?
38 min
2
The Racial Divide Within the Lactation Community
What does this racial divide mean for the lactation community? Today we’re exploring some of the big issues.
44 min
3
How to Get the Best Breastfeeding Photos
Should you take some selfies, or should you hire a professional photographer? How do you get the best photos? And then what do you do with the photos?
44 min
4
When Your Partner Doesn't Support Your Breastfe...
What do you do when that support isn’t there?
29 min
5
Breastfeeding for Adoptive Parents
Did you know you can induce lactation and breastfeed your baby without giving birth? Can you get a full milk supply?
29 min
6
Dealing with Breastfeeding Guilt
So, what do you do with all this guilt? How do you process it? And how do you overcome it?
49 min
7
Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding-Friendl...
If you're a breastfeeding mom, what choices do you have when it comes to treatment? Are there non-medicinal options that can effectively treat the problem? What roles do Omega 3 fatty acids, exercise, and bright light therapy play?
45 min
8
How Pumping Supports Your Breastfeeding Goals
Today we'll learn more about the various type of pumps available and how you can utilize them to provide your baby with breast milk for as long as possible.
28 min
9
Breastfeeding Laws in the United States
What exactly are your rights? How do you learn about these laws? And why do we need even laws that determine how and when we can feed our babies?
36 min
10
10 Ways to Support Breastfeeding Moms
What can you do to support the breastfeeding mom in your life? We have some great ideas for partners, family, and friends.
41 min
11
Top Questions Moms Ask Lactation Consultants
What are some of the most common questions we ask these professionals? And what are the answers to those questions?
39 min
12
Breastfeeding Nurse-Ins: Helpful or Harmful?
So, what exactly happens during a nurse-in? How are they organized? And do they really make a difference?
35 min
13
New Mom Breastfeeding Manual: Weeks 3-6
What are a baby's typical sleep patterns during this time? How much weight should they be gaining?
38 min
14
Healing with Breast Milk: The Topical Benefits
Today we're learning about the properties of our breast milk that make it so unique, as well as the many ways you can use it!
30 min
15
Giving Your Baby Breast Milk at Daycare
How much breast milk should you send? And what happens if your baby doesn't use all of that milk? Should you talk to your daycare about handling breast milk?
24 min
16
Acupuncture and Chiropractic: Holistic Remedies...
What's involved in each of these procedures? How quickly can it impact the milk supply? And how can treatment improve other postpartum symptoms?
29 min
17
New Mom Breastfeeding Manual: The First Week
How often should your baby be eating and how much? When does colostrum typically evolve into mature milk? And how much weight loss is normal for your baby?
40 min
18
Popular Galactagogues to Boost Milk Supply
So, how exactly does it work? What are some of the most popular supplements and which ones should you avoid?
37 min
19
Breast Milk and Your Baby's Immune System
What immune disorders are specifically impacted by our infant's nutrition? And what makes breast milk so powerful that some cultures consider it "white blood"?
37 min
20
Breastfeeding After Previous Low Milk Supply
What are some possible causes of low milk supply? What are some recommended ways to increase supply?
36 min
21
New Mom Breastfeeding Manual: Second Week
How often should your baby feed? Plus, what to do during those crazy growth spurts! Today, we're continuing our series focused on brand new moms as they begin their breastfeeding journeys.
36 min
22
How Dads Can Bond with a Breastfed Baby
What can they do to help bond with their babies in their own ways? And how does that initial bond strengthen over time?
33 min
23
Using Craniosacral Therapy to Improve Breastfee...
How does it work and how can it help improve breastfeeding and other challenges new parents face?
26 min
24
Vitamin Supplements for the Breastfed Baby
Sometimes pediatricians will recommend additional Vitamin D and iron. Why are these vitamins being recommended and what kind of effect does it have on mother and baby?
28 min
25
Back to Work: Pumping Strategies
How much milk will you need to pump while you are away from your baby? How do you calculate how often you should pump at work?
40 min