Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss body changes that come with breastfeeding. Everything from engorged breasts to vaginal dryness to uterine contractions. We’re letting it all hang out.
036 Multiples
Listen this week as Dianne and Abby crush some more myths. This time about breastfeeding multiples. Your body will absolutely make enough milk for your babies, no matter how many there are! It can be a challenge to figure out the logistics, but you got this.
035 Cow’s Milk
Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss cow’s milk and other non-human milk. This is a common misconception that your milk is not sufficient to meet your baby’s needs. Your milk is designed by your body, just as perfectly as your baby was made by your body. No milk from another species can ever be better for your baby. Drink cow’s milk or other milks if you like, but it is never needed. It’s a choice.
034 Nipple Confusion
Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss nipple confusion. As long as you are focusing on breastfeeding on demand you can feel free to take a few moments with a pacifier to use the bathroom, get dressed or take a shower for heaven’s sake!
033 Birth Trauma
Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about birth trauma. If things didn’t go as planned during your delivery it’s OK to be upset. You are not selfish and not crazy. Trauma can happen during birth. And trauma can have big effects on breastfeeding. The only one who can decide if your birth was traumatic is you.
026 Misinformation From Medical Professionals
Listen this week as Dianne relates a story of a recent interaction with a physician. Abby and Dianne discuss your expectations with your doctor.
024 Alcohol Consumption
Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about alcohol consumption during breastfeeding. After you listen, maybe you can relax with a glass of wine!
023 Effects of Birth Interventions on Breastfeeding
Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about boring latching. But it’s really breastfeeding 101! Make sure you have this right to head off all kinds of other breastfeeding problems!
022 Constantly Nursing Babies
Don’t worry! That is just your baby being soothed by you, the mom! It’s totally normal, and it doesn’t last forever. Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about your newborn baby and why they want to nurse all the time.
021 Latching 101
Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about boring latching. But it’s really breastfeeding 101! Make sure you have this right to head off all kinds of other breastfeeding problems!