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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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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