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.

Kids & Family
Education
Health & Fitness
176
When Breastfeeding Doesn't Go as Planned
If plans A, B, and C fail... what's the next step?
38 min
177
Exclusive Pumping: The Basics
What are the pros and cons for exclusively pumping?
44 min
178
Using Your Breastfeeding Intuition
How can you trust your own "gut feeling" when everyone around you is offering their own opinion?
32 min
179
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
180
Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding
How do you know if your baby has this problem? What are your options for treating it?
37 min
181
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
182
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
183
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
184
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
185
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
186
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
187
Back to Work: Talking with Your Employer and Co...
How do you approach your employer about your pumping needs?
41 min
188
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
189
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
190
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
191
Back to Work: Healthy Food for Working Moms
As breastfeeding and pumping moms, how do we balance what we eat?
46 min
192
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
193
Sexuality and Breastfeeding
What is western society's attitude toward sex and the breast? How has it impacted women in America?
40 min
194
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
195
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
196
When Your Partner Doesn't Support Your Breastfe...
What do you do when that support isn’t there?
29 min
197
Breastfeeding Challenges: Mastitis, Galactocele...
Should you continue to breastfeed your baby? What are the risks?
35 min
198
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
199
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
200
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