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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IVF and the Impact on Breastfeeding
What are some of the challenges mothers face when breastfeeding after IVF? And what can determined moms do to improve their overall experience?
32 min
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Understanding Breast Pumps and Pump Parts
If you need to spend extended time away from your baby, you’ll probably need to pump. But before you purchase your breast pump, it’s important to know more about its functionality. How exactly does a breast pump work? What are the key parts and...
41 min
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Moms Who Can't Breastfeed: When Do You Stop Try...
If you’re a mom struggling with not being able to breastfeed your baby- you’re not alone. And sometimes you just need to let go.
43 min
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Avoiding Booby Traps after a Hospital Birth
Why are some hospitals not as supportive of a woman's breastfeeding goals? What steps can you take to ensure you don't get booby-trapped?
44 min
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Persistent Pain When Breastfeeding
In general, breastfeeding should never be painful. So, what about moms who experience persistent pain while breastfeeding? How do we explain that, and how do we figure out the problem?
41 min
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Back to Work: Talking with Your Employer and Co...
How do you approach your employer about your pumping needs?
41 min
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Tips to Comfortably Breastfeeding in Public
What are some effective ways to deal with the criticism? And what really concerns breastfeeding moms when they encounter this situation?
34 min
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Elimination Diets: Food Sensitivities in the Br...
So, how do you know if your baby has food sensitivities? And how can you figure out which foods are causing the problem?
40 min
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The Mommy Wars: How Do You Feed Your Baby?
We can’t possibly know all the reasons behind a mom’s decision to feed her baby- so why do we judge each other unfairly?
39 min
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Back to Work: Healthy Food for Working Moms
As breastfeeding and pumping moms, how do we balance what we eat?
46 min
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Breastfeeding and Pumping for Single Moms
How do you have time to manage it all? If you’re sharing custody of your child, how do you handle time away so you don’t experience a drop in milk supply? How do you manage the stress of being a single parent?
46 min
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Sexuality and Breastfeeding
What is western society's attitude toward sex and the breast? How has it impacted women in America?
40 min
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Breastfeeding After Formula Feeding Your First ...
Your plan is to breastfeed your baby for as long as possible- what tips can help you along the way?
39 min
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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
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When Your Partner Doesn't Support Your Breastfe...
What do you do when that support isn’t there?
29 min
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Breastfeeding Challenges: Mastitis, Galactocele...
Should you continue to breastfeed your baby? What are the risks?
35 min
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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
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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
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Dealing with Breastfeeding Guilt
So, what do you do with all this guilt? How do you process it? And how do you overcome it?
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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
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Successful Breastfeeding Stories: Hope Lien
Hope Lien successfully induced lactation so she could breastfeed her adopted daughter immediately after she was born. Learn more about how Hope prepared her body to make milk for her child.
27 min
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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
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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
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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
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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