Help! My Baby Won’t Take a Bottle!
Expressed breast milk can be quite convenient considering our busy schedules. How can you help your baby go back and forth between breast and bottle?
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Encouraging Teen Moms to Breastfeed
Teen mothers may face many challenges while caring for their babies, and as a result, most do not continue to breastfeed their babies after they leave the hospital. Today we'll talk with a young mom who is trying to change those statistics. What common concerns do most teens have about breastfeeding? And how can we help encourage them to make an educated choice on what's best for them and their new baby?
Breastfeeding a Preemie
When we're pregnant, we all hope for a healthy baby and a safe labor and delivery experience. And sometimes the best outcome for mom and baby is giving birth much sooner than expected. How does breastfeeding change as the parent of a preemie? What kind of support can you expect from the hospital? How can you maintain your milk supply even when your baby is too small to feed from the breast? And what are your options when it comes to donor milk?
Breast Milk Storage and Handling
If you're pumping, you want your breast milk to stay as fresh as possible for your baby. How long can you leave pumped milk in the fridge and freezer? What are some smart storage options for using only the amount of milk your little one actually needs? Plus, how can you tell if your milk has gone bad?
Why Do We Need Lactation Rooms (and Legislation that Supports It)?
We are busy multi-tasking mamas, and many of us are breastfeeding and pumping for our babies on-the-go. What are public nursing or lactation rooms and how can they help?
Breastfeeding the Jaundice Baby
Jaundice is normal in most all newborns and is slightly more common in breastfed babies. How is jaundice handled in the breastfed baby and how does the treatment impact the breastfeeding relationship long term?
Breastfeeding with Larger Breasts
Women with large breasts often have concerns when breastfeeding their babies. Will you somehow smother your little one? Could you produce too much milk and become engorged? Will your flow be faster and more uncomfortable for your baby? Today you'll hear from large breasted women about what works best for them!
Myths and Misconceptions: Milk Supply
When it comes to breastfeeding, it seems like everyone has an opinion they want to share. But, that doesn't mean the information is always accurate. This episode explores common myths and misconceptions when it comes to milk supply.
Nutrition Tips for the Breastfeeding Mom
We know nutrition plays an important role in breastfeeding, but how? What are the top ingredients to look for when deciding what to eat? How can you eat healthy without jeopardizing your milk supply?
Peaceful Sleep for Breastfeeding Moms
Some babies need to nurse often- and that includes late at night and the wee hours of the morning. So, how can you get the restful sleep you need while providing for your baby? Our breastfeeding moms share what's worked for them!