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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Are You a Lactivist?
What exactly is a lactivist? And what impact does it have on the breastfeeding community?
39 min
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How Income Impacts Decisions to Breastfeed and ...
Sometimes our decisions on how to feed our babies isn't just dependent on what we want, but income may also play a factor.
33 min
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Breastfeeding Twins: Weaning
Is it possible to still breastfeed one twin and wean the other? Plus, does the concept "don't offer, don't refuse" really work for twins?
26 min
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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
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The Role of Hospitals in the Promotion of Breas...
What is the hospital’s role in the promotion of breastfeeding? Are hospitals doing enough or are some hospitals going too far to promote breastfeeding?
56 min
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Successful Breastfeeding Stories: Miriam Valdez
Miriam shares her experience breastfeeding through pregnancy and the loss of her newborn baby
27 min
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Help! My Breastfed Baby Won't Take a Bottle
When is the ideal time to introduce the bottle and how should you do it?
40 min
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How to Wean Yourself from Pumping
Weaning from breastfeeding is one thing, but how do you wean when you’re primarily pumping for your baby?
33 min
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Encouraging Teen Moms to Breastfeed
What common concerns do most teens have about breastfeeding?
33 min
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Breastfeeding a Preemie
What kind of support can you expect from the hospital? How can you maintain your milk supply even when your baby is too small to feed from the breast?
40 min
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Breast Milk Storage and Handling
How long will breast milk stay fresh in the fridge or freezer? Can you reuse breast milk that's already been poured into a bottle?
37 min
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Why Do We Need Lactation Rooms (and Legislation...
What are public nursing or lactation rooms and how can they help? Are these area hurting or helping the breastfeeding/pumping cause?
42 min
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Breastfeeding After Cesarean
How soon can you feed your baby? How important is skin to skin contact? And what do you need to know about babies who are unusually sleepy.
34 min
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Talking with Your Pediatrician about Breastfeeding
How do you advocate for breastfeeding if your pediatrician is pushing alternatives, such as formula?
37 min
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Finding Clean, Safe Places to Pump Your Breast ...
How do you know if it’s a “safe” location to pump? And what are some tips for turning a “not-so-great” spot into something that works?
41 min
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Babywearing and Breastfeeding
Wraps, carriers, slings, Oh my! How does a new family decide which ones to use and which ones are best for breastfeeding?
34 min
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How Breastfeeding Reduces SIDS
Did you know breastfeeding your baby can actually reduce their risk? In this episode, we'll learn more about SIDS and its impact.
28 min
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Finding Your Breastfeeding Mama Tribe
How can a mama find a tribe that's best for her? What are the benefits of a local tribe versus an online tribe?
43 min
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Breastfeeding, Sex and Libido
What typically causes the loss of sex drive after having a baby, and what other options do you have for connecting with your partner when your levels are really low?
35 min
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When Breastfeeding Doesn't Go as Planned
If plans A, B, and C fail... what's the next step?
38 min
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Exclusive Pumping: The Basics
What are the pros and cons for exclusively pumping?
44 min
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Using Your Breastfeeding Intuition
How can you trust your own "gut feeling" when everyone around you is offering their own opinion?
32 min
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Breastfeeding Toddlers: Frequency, Biting and S...
What does nursing a toddler really look like? How often do most mothers nurse and for how long? How do you handle biting?
31 min
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Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding
How do you know if your baby has this problem? What are your options for treating it?
37 min
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Supporting Moms Who Breastfeed in Public
What are some effective ways to deal with the criticism? And what really concerns breastfeeding moms when they encounter this situation?
37 min