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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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?
49 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Seeking Support from Breastfeeding Moms Online
What do you need to know before joining these groups? What can you expect to gain from being part of them?
33 min
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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
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How BMI Impacts Breastfeeding
So, what exactly is your body mass index, or BMI? And what impact does overall nutrition and exercise have on your breast milk?
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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
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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
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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