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 Expectations: The 12th month
At 12 months, our moms reflect back on their one-year journey.
43 min
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Breastfeeding Challenges: Thrush and Other Infe...
How is thrush normally treated? When should you seek professional help?
29 min
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Breastfeeding After Sexual Abuse
What are the main signs of trauma? How can you overcome those emotions and create a positive experience?
35 min
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The Benefits of Hand Expression and Manual Pumps
What happens if you need to express your breast milk and there’s no pump in sight? Maybe your pump breaks unexpectedly or perhaps you need an alternative if you don’t have a power source?
53 min
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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
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The 11th month
At eleven months, what do our new moms like most about breastfeeding? What tips do they have for traveling with their babies?
37 min
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Supporting Breastfeeding and Pumping Employees
How can employers help ease this process for mothers returning from maternity leave? What are some of the challenges businesses face?
27 min
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GERD, Reflux and the Breastfed Baby
What does typical gas and fussiness look like in a newborn baby? How are GERD and reflux diagnosed and how are these issues resolved?
34 min
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The 10th Month
At ten months, what's their favorite part about breastfeeding? What solids are their babies eating now? Are they supplementing with iron?
36 min
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An Introduction to Breastfeeding Multiples
Is tandem nursing really possible? What equipment do mothers of multiples find helpful? Learn how to deal with the challenges of nursing more than one baby at a time.
35 min
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Partner Support with Project: Breastfeeding
What can partners do prenatally and postpartum to increase the odds of meeting their breastfeeding goals?
44 min
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Wet Nursing and Cross Nursing: Breastfeeding Ot...
What’s the history of wet nursing in the United States? And how are moms using it today? Real moms share their real experiences.
44 min
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Back to Work: Reverse Cycling
What do you do when your child isn't really interested in feeding during the day but wants to breastfeed all night long? When does it typically happen and how long will it last?
22 min
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The 9th Month
What is reverse cycling and how is it impacting one of our panelists? Plus, the challenge of keeping up your milk supply and maintaining a full-time job.
42 min
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Breastfeeding Criticism: When It's None of Thei...
Breastfeeding criticism can be tough to endure. Why do they think it's ok to voice their opinion? How do you handle a potentially awkward situation? And can you prevent that situation from happening in the first place?
35 min
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Tongue Ties and Lip Ties: Symptoms, Treatment a...
How can you tell if there's really an issue? What are your treatment options? And what does this mean for your breastfeeding relationship?
38 min
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Food and Cooking Tips for the Breastfeeding Mom
What exactly does your body need during this time to maintain and even enhance your milk supply? What specific foods are typically recommended for breastfeeding moms?
38 min
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Coping with Cluster Feedings
Why do babies cluster feed? Could it be a sign of a growth spurt? What should you do if your baby is nursing non-stop? And how can cluster feedings impact milk supply?
30 min
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The 8th Month
At eight months, how do you deal with a distracted baby? Does a constantly distracted baby mean the baby is weaning herself from the breast?
31 min
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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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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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Peaceful Sleep for Breastfeeding Moms
What exactly does "normal" sleep look like for your baby? What type of night wakings can you expect during your baby's first year?
38 min
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Exclusive Breastfeeding After Early Supplementa...
Will you be able to make enough milk to eventually breastfeed? What are your options for supplementation during this time? Should you pump? And what's the best way to transition to the breast?
40 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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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