Episode 25: Breastfeeding & Going Back to Work with Debi Yadegari
In this episode we are diving deep into the challenges and triumphs that breastfeeding mothers face when they return to work outside the home. Our guest expert is Debi Yadegari, Founder and CEO of Villyge, an employer-paid benefit for working parents that amongst other things, provides corporate lactation support. She brings a wealth of information to us that you don't want to miss if you know you'll be resuming work--or even if you already have!
In this episode, you'll hear:
- The laws and regulations that protect your rights to pump while at work
- Common pitfalls breastfeeding moms face when leaving the home
- How to set yourself up for work-life-breastfeeding balance success
LINKS:
- LinkedIn - Villyge
- Instagram - Villyge
- Facebook - Villyge
- Twitter - Villyge
- LinkedIn - Debi
- Instagram - Debi
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Follow on Instagram
- The Nurture Collective
- Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally...
Episode 24: My Hardest Breastfeeding Experience
Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC shares her personal journey of breastfeeding her second child (and it's not what you think!)
In this episode, Jacqueline opens up and shares a very personal experience with her listeners. It's an episode where she vulnerably shares her experience and journey of breastfeeding her second child. Jacqueline shares her memories and perspective as a mother, and as an IBCLC. If you've ever struggled with breastfeeding and the mental/emotional aspects of it, this episode should deeply resonate with you.
Links:
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Follow on Instagram
- The Nurture Collective
- Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply
Other ways to enjoy this episode:
Download a transcript | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Join The Nurture Collective®: A Supportive Community for Breastfeeding Moms
Episode 23: Why Oversupply Is a Problem
In this episode, Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC goes into the reasons why oversupply of breastmilk is actually a problem, and not a good thing. Many moms seem to feel inadequate if they aren't able to pump bottles FULL of milk. This perception is undermining mothers and sabotaging breastfeeding.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- What oversupply is and is not
- Why oversupply happens
- Real strategies to fix oversupply
- Why we can no longer measure motherhood in ounces
Links:
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Follow on Instagram
- The Nurture Collective
- Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply
Other ways to enjoy this episode:
Download a transcript | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Join The Nurture Collective®: A Supportive Community for Breastfeeding Moms
Episode 22: Why Black Breastfeeding Matters
Today is Juneteenth 2020, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and I'm talking to Maxine Robinson, IBCLC, owner of Queens Lactation about the issues African American mothers face in the healthcare system, culturally, and with breastfeeding. Maxine is a wealth of information with incredibly in-depth experience as a health educator for many years. She's seen it, lived it, and is working to change it. I promise you will learn so much about the issues facing black mothers--this is a must listen!
LINKS:
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Follow on Instagram
- The Nurture Collective
- Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply
Other ways to enjoy this episode:
Download a transcript | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Join The Nurture...
Episode 21: Bottle Feeding: What You're Doing Wrong and How to Fix It
This episode is full of Jacqueline Kincer's genius on what bottles are appropriate to use in the newborn stage and beyond. Not only does this matter for breastfeeding babies, but also exclusively bottle-fed babies. Most parents (and even professionals) are swayed by the heavy marketing and branding out there. Before you make your baby registry, or invest in tons of bottles, listen to the episode so you know what bottles to buy!
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Why it's critical that your baby uses the correct bottle
- Common mistakes parents make when choosing a bottle
- Which brands are the worst (and which are the best)
- How to properly USE a bottle to feed your baby
LINKS:
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Follow on Instagram
- The Nurture Collective
- Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk...
Episode 20: Intuition as a Breastfeeding Tool
In this episode, host Jacqueline Kincer discusses why our intuition is one of the most powerful tools we have as breastfeeding mothers. So often we look outside ourselves for all the answers, but there's an innate inner wisdom we can listen to that has the answers.
Links:
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Follow on Instagram
- The Nurture Collective
- Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply
Other ways to enjoy this episode:
Download a transcript | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Join The Nurture Collective®: A Supportive Community for Breastfeeding Moms
Episode 19: PTSD & New Motherhood
Instead of doing a guest interview on this important topic, I'm speaking directly to you in today's episode. If you're like most new moms, you've likely realized how under-prepared you were to take on new motherhood. Add breastfeeding challenges to the mix, and we might feel like we're doing this all wrong. I'm here to tell you that motherhood is sometimes traumatic. If it's been traumatizing for you, you aren't alone, nothing is wrong with you, and there is a way through it. Listen in as I share stories from my own journey and guide you to working through your own motherhood PTSD.
LINKS:
- "A Resilient Breastfeeding Journey" - My interview on The Beyond Resilience LIfe Podcast with Dr. Lydiana Garcia
- Dr. Lydiana Garcia's website
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Follow on Instagram
- The Nurture Collective
- Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply
Other ways to...
Episode 18: Mothers Deserve Better! Getting the Support You Need
This week (May 10-16, 2020) is National Women's Health Week here in the US. I've decided to share some of my perspective as to what's really going on in women's healthcare right now--specifically how it affects breastfeeding mothers and their babies. My goal in this episode is to empower you to seek out the resources you need to improve your own health. That's easier said than done in a lot of cases! But not to fear...I've got some great solutions for you in today's episode!
In this episode, you'll hear:
- How women are underprepared for motherhood and the health challenges of birth and postpartum
- Areas of the government and healthcare structure that need improvement and how we can change things as citizens
- What to do if you need more support and are exhausted with trying to find it
- Resources to support you right NOW in your breastfeeding journey
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Episode 17: Guide to Weaning Your Baby
In this episode, I'm sharing an interview I did with Brittany of the Growing Our Family Podcast. We cover all things weaning in this episode, with a focus on how to do it gently and respectfully. I know a lot of you are in the later stages of your breastfeeding journey and are starting to think about what it looks like to end that journey, so this episode is for you!
In this episode, you'll hear:
- The dos and don'ts of weaning from breastfeeding
- What age is recommended to begin weaning your child from the breast
- Real strategies to make weaning as easy for you and your child as possible
- What to expect as you wean
LINKS:
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Follow on Instagram
- The Nurture Collective
- Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supply
Other ways to enjoy this episode:
Episode 16: How to Mother Like a Boss with Kendra Hennessy
I know I say this with each new episode, but this interview with Kendra Hennessy is my new fave! Kendra is a home management expert and positive motherhood enthusiast. She's also the founder of Mother Like a Boss and host of the podcast by the same name. She's on a mission to redefine homemaking in the 21st century and make the difficult and tedious parts of running your home smoother through systems, routines and mindset shifts.
In this episode, we dive into the importance of routines and making the transition to motherhood smooth as butter! Even more importantly we discuss how to embrace the role of "mom" without losing your identity in the process.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- The difference between routines and schedules (and why you don't need a schedule!)
- How to be a homemaker in the current world environment
- What "homemaker" really means and why you're getting it wrong
- Real talk about being a mom, running a house, being a...
