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.
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Breastfeeding Support: Local and Online
Breastfeeding support can truly make or break a mother’s breastfeeding experience. Yet, with so many local and online options, how’s a mother to choose which support will actually be beneficial?
34 min
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Breastfeeding Beyond 2 Years
What are some of the benefits of extended breastfeeding? What are some of the common benefits of continuing to breastfeed? What should you do if your child wants to breastfeed day and night?
34 min
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Breastfeeding Twins: Schedules and Positions
What are some great positions to try with your newborns and how can these positions evolve over time? What about tandem nursing and the challenges of latching and nursing two babies at the same time?
34 min
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Breastfeeding Benefits Past One Year
Should you breastfeed your baby past one year? What are some of the benefits?
36 min
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Inducing Lactation Without Pregnancy
What exactly does induced lactation look like? Is medication required? And is it possible to exclusively breastfeed without supplementation?
34 min
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Essential Oils for Breastfeeding Moms
So, what exactly are essential oils and how are they made? How do you apply these oils? And what are the best essential oils to use for common ailments in your home?
41 min
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Back to Work: Is my baby getting enough milk?
How can you best calculate how much your baby will eat and what are the varying factors? How much breast milk should you keep in each bottle? And how can you ensure that your caregiver isn't overfeeding your baby?
44 min
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Becoming a Badass Public Breastfeeder
Why is it so important to breastfeed while in public? And what tips does Abby have for dealing with staring onlookers?
46 min
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Low Milk Supply: Donor Milk, Milk Banks and For...
If you have low milk supply, what options are available and what are the pros and cons of each? Which options did our panelists choose and why?
36 min
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How Stress Affects Your Breastfeeding Relationship
How does fear and anxiety impact your baby? And how can it create difficulties when trying to bond with your baby?
35 min
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Athletes Who Breastfeed and Breast Pump
Today we’re talking about what it means to be an athlete and the changes or challenges you may experience while breastfeeding and breast pumping.
37 min
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Milk Sharing: Using Milk Banks
What exactly do milk banks do? And what is the process for donating your milk to these banks so they can distribute to babies in need?
30 min
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Back to Work: Travel Tips When Pumping
Whether you’re traveling across town or across the country, how do you make the most of your travel experience?
29 min
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Do I Really Have Low Milk Supply?
How do you know if your baby isn't getting enough? Should you be concerned if your breasts don't feel as full as they used to?
38 min
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Successful Breastfeeding Stories: Amanda Dickey
This is the inspirational story of how Amanda overcame the odds to provide her children with the very best.
21 min
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Managing a Toddler While Breastfeeding a Newborn
What are some tips moms have for managing your toddler while breastfeeding your newborn?
29 min
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The Importance of Partner Support in Breastfeeding
How can partners help relieve some of the burden and bond with their babies at the same time?
31 min
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Exclusive Pumping: Making It Work For You
What are the pros and cons for exclusively pumping? How can pumping impact a mother emotionally?
44 min
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How to NOT Need a Lactation Consultant
What are some of the best ways to be successful at breastfeeding so you won't need the help of a lactation consultant? How can your medical team make or break your experience? And what situations put mothers at higher risk for needing assistance?
40 min
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Oversupply and Over-Active Letdown
What are some causes of oversupply? Does oversupply result in overactive letdown? And how can you better regulate these conditions to make a more enjoyable experience for both you and baby?
35 min
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Back to Work: Break Time for Nursing Moms
What policies here in the U.S. help protect moms who need to schedule pumping breaks throughout the day? And what happens if you have a job where you can't take standard pumping breaks? What are your options?
39 min
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How WIC Supports Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feedi...
All women need support throughout their breastfeeding and pumping journey. Today, we're talking all about WIC, Learn more about their services and how they’ve helped lower income families all over the country.
39 min
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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
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A Great Start to Breastfeeding (Featuring Ina M...
Ina May Gaskin explains how mothers can prepare themselves for an enjoyable breastfeeding experience.
39 min
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Lose Weight While Breastfeeding and Maintaining...
How many calories are needed to keep your supply and what are some healthy meals to help you keep on track? Plus, how to keep your body from producing too much lactic acid.
40 min