Use of telehealth services skyrocketed during the pandemic, but it won’t be decreasing any time soon. To the contrary, it’s likely that telehealth services will increase. We’ve seen that telehealth can be a more convenient alternative to on-site care. Yet, there are some special factors to be considered before offering or accepting telehealth. What about issues of privacy and security—and how can those be overcome? Can competent clinicians simply begin offering telehealth services, or do they require special training and if so—what would that be? How comfortable must each party be with this type of communication? Are there situations that still require an in-person on-site visit now that telehealth options are available? Join Marie and her guest, Melanie Silverman, RD IBCLC, owner and Chief Clinical Officer of Pacify, for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the answers to these and other questions that arise as we forge new pathways to telehealth services for ourselves or our clients.

Parents’ and Providers’ Guide to Telehealth and Breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding has been the “gold standard” for many years now. But for some families, combination feeding, either by choice or necessity, occurs. Parents aren’t always informed that some breastfeeding is better than no breastfeeding or that there are some interim solutions that might work to bring you back to exclusive breastfeeding. If you’re feeling confused, conflicted, guilty, grieving, or shamed for the way you feed your baby, this show is for you. Join Marie and her guest, Lucy Ruddle, IBCLC, as they look at the issues and provide some answers.

Breastfeeding Alone or All Mixed Up?

Imagine having twins and wanting to breastfeed. Now, imagine having those twins born at 29 weeks gestation. You know your tiny, fragile little girls need you and your milk. Thankfully, you have an abundant supply of milk within two days. You’re thinking you’ve already cleared the big hurdle. But oh, there are other hurdles to jump, too. Well, yes, you can hold the babies skin-to-skin, but …Yes, you can do other things, but …Then, there are certain rules about what and when the babies will be “allowed” to go to breast. And just the minute you think the babies are meeting the criteria for those “rules,” well, no, um, maybe later. All of the questions about cow’s milk-based formula, bottles, frequency, how to hold them, and much more start surfacing. Join Marie and guest Brie Merhar as Brie tells her story and explains how she advocated for her now 3-month old babies so that they’ve yet to have a drop of formula since they were born.

Premature Twins: Do Hospitals Support or Sabotage Breastfeeding?

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Only a small percentage of women develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, but it can and does happen. According to the Preeclampsia Foundation, preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the leading indicator of preeclampsia. What is this condition, and can it be avoided, minimized, or cured?  Join Marie and her guest, Carla Sandy, M.D., as they talk about this potentially life-threatening disorder to both mom and her baby. You’ll want to know the risk factors for hypertension. Is it possible to have this condition without knowing it? Who is at highest risk, and how can they and other women take steps to avoid developing it or at least reduce their risk? What questions should you ask if you have preeclampsia and want to breastfeed – and what about medications? Get answers to these and other questions!

Preeclampsia: What You Need to Know Now

What’s it like to be the breastfeeding mother of three small children when you’re also a criminal defense attorney? How do you pump at a 200-year-old courthouse that doesn’t have an electrical outlet in a private place? And since by definition an attorney represents someone else, how does that affect your ability to take a break, the time you need to show up for work, and even the clothes you wear? Can you take several months of maternity leave if you are self-employed? Is it okay to put your children in daycare, or does that make you a second-class parent? How does the COVID pandemic play into all of that? Join Marie and her guest, Caitlin Aarab, JD, as they talk about these and other issues that any young professional woman faces. Be sure to listen to Caitlin’s final insight on how breastfeeding families can get through it all and make it all work.

Breastfeeding and the Working Mother: Making it Work!

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Join in celebrating with all who protect, promote, and support breastfeeding throughout the globe! Yet, as you celebrate, recognize that there’s work to be done. This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme calls us to focus on gender-equitable strategies for breastfeeding families everywhere. So how can we do that?Join Marie and her guest, Stephanie Brown, IBCLC for a lively discussion that addresses how clinical professionals exhibit helpful and unhelpful actions for the LGBTQIA community. Begin to become aware of how your attitude, your language, and even your clinical environment can undermine rather than empower parents, beware of how “othering” can creep into your messages, recognize how issues such as continuity of care and consent and body autonomy impact care. And, get Marie’s free handout at mariebiancuzzo.com to help you take actions to facilitate gender-equitable parental social protection.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Join in celebrating with all who protect, promote, and support breastfeeding throughout the globe! Yet, as you celebrate, recognize that there’s work to be done. This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme calls us to focus on gender-equitable strategies for breastfeeding families everywhere. So how can we do that? Join Marie and her guest, Stephanie Brown, IBCLC for a lively discussion that addresses how clinical professionals exhibit helpful and unhelpful actions for the LGBTQIA community. Begin to become aware of how your attitude, your language, and even your clinical environment can undermine rather than empower parents, beware of how “othering” can creep into your messages, recognize how issues such as continuity of care and consent and body autonomy impact care. And, get Marie’s free handout at <a href="http://mariebiancuzzo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mariebiancuzzo.com</a> to help you take actions to facilitate gender-equitable parental social protection.

Encore Are You Inclusive of the LGBTQIA Community? Think Again.

Aimee Sing started out like so many others. She was hoping to complete a 90-hour lactation education course and learned about the annual Felix Biancuzzo Scholarship. Aimee envisioned hundreds of people applying, and having her application get lost in the shuffle. Yet, she realized that she stood no chance unless she applied. Join Marie and her guest, Aimee Sing, PhD, as they talk about her journey to becoming an IBCLC.  In this episode, Aimee shares her realization that she wanted to move down a new career path, and how she needed her IBCLC certification in order to carry out her mission to improve breastfeeding and birthing support for women. Amy talks about the depth and breadth of what she now knows is not just meeting the requirements for the IBLCE exam, but also, building a strong foundation for her future practice in direct care and global advocacy.

Winning a Scholarship to a 90-Hour Lactation Education Course

The mere thought of taking a comprehensive, career-critical exam like the IBLCE™ exam makes most people feel stressed, whether they’ve taken the exam before, or if they are a first-time test-taker. You might be wondering: What are the three main causes of test anxiety? What do the studies say about the relationship of the test-taker’s stress and their score? What do studies say about the relationship between decision-making and exam performance? Join Marie for this special episode where she describes seven strategies that are aligned with the science, her personal experience, and the experience of other test-takers over the past several years. And, if you haven’t already discovered this, Marie reveals how — for a very limited time — you can get access to her expertise for free! Don’t miss the unusual episode!

7 Strategies to Reduce Stress for Your Upcoming Lactation Exam

No doubt, you’ve heard someone say that babies lose weight after birth but need to surpass their birth weight by 7 days, or 2 weeks, or 3 weeks. Similarly, you’ve probably heard that babies who have a 10% weight loss in the first few days require formula supplementation. But is this “decaphobia” justified? Join Marie and her guest, clinical pediatrician and expert researcher Dr. Ian Paul, who says that these numbers and assumptions have been based on anecdote, not evidence. Dr. Paul has given us the NEWT, i.e., the nomogram which represents the new and evidence-based standard to understand newborn weight loss. Whether you are a parent or a provider, you’ll learn the who-what-where-when-why of the NEWT, the research from 160,000 babies that propelled its inception, how it compares with expert recommendations, how weight loss in babies born by vaginal compares to cesarean birth, and how 36-weekers compare to 37-weekers. Don’t miss this exciting episode!

No doubt, you’ve heard someone say that babies lose weight after birth but need to surpass their birth weight by 7 days, or 2 weeks, or 3 weeks. Similarly, you’ve probably heard that babies who have a 10% weight loss in the first few days require formula supplementation. But is this “decaphobia” justified? Join Marie and her guest, clinical pediatrician and expert researcher Dr. Ian Paul, who says that these numbers and assumptions have been based on anecdote, not evidence. Dr. Paul has given us the NEWT, i.e., the nomogram which represents the new and evidence-based standard to understand newborn weight loss. Whether you are a parent or a provider, you’ll learn the who-what-where-when-why of the NEWT, the research from 160,000 babies that propelled its inception, how it compares with expert recommendations, how weight loss in babies born by vaginal compares to cesarean birth, and how 36-weekers compare to 37-weekers. Don’t miss this exciting episode!

Encore What You Need To Know About A New Baby Weight Tracking Tool

Sexual abuse affects more women than you may think. Some estimates suggest that it has happened to 20 to 25 percent (or more) of U.S. women. You’ve probably met these women. Survivors of sexual abuse come from all walks of life and all socioeconomic backgrounds, and the effects have a profound and life-long impact. For breastfeeding mothers, their supporters, and their health care providers, this raises a multitude of questions. How can sexual abuse impact breastfeeding? How can family, other mothers, and health care providers help? What can any of us do to be helpful and supportive of mothers who want to breastfeed after such trauma? Listen as Marie and her guest, Elizabeth Johnson, talk about how to have the conversation, and how to help. If you’ve wondered about “touching”, triggers, flashbacks, and more, this show will help you to develop a clearer perspective.

Sexual abuse affects more women than you may think. Some estimates suggest that it has happened to 20 to 25 percent (or more) of U.S. women. You’ve probably met these women. Survivors of sexual abuse come from all walks of life and all socioeconomic backgrounds, and the effects have a profound and life-long impact. For breastfeeding mothers, their supporters, and their health care providers, this raises a multitude of questions. How can sexual abuse impact breastfeeding? How can family, other mothers, and health care providers help? What can any of us do to be helpful and supportive of mothers who want to breastfeed after such trauma? Listen as Marie and her guest, Elizabeth Johnson, talk about how to have the conversation, and how to help. If you’ve wondered about “touching”, triggers, flashbacks, and more, this show will help you to develop a clearer perspective.

Encore Breastfeeding After Sexual Abuse

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals.The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

As a newer Lactation Consultant, I appreciate being able to listen to content from so many specialists from different fields.  This podcast has been immensely helpful to my practice!

So helpful!

I find this show fascinating and really appreciate the evidence based information. Breast feeding and human milk is so cool!

Evidence based and fascinating

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals. The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

Born to be Breastfed

Did you ever wonder how your body makes milk? What are the stages of mammary development, and how do they prepare your body for feeding the baby in your arms? What has happened over the course of your lifetime until now that supports the “super power” of your milk makers? What is the milk you make like, and how does it change over time? Knowing the physiological changes a mother’s body goes through—beginning long before she is a mother—can help us feel more confident about our ability to transition from pregnant body to lactating body and meet our babies’ needs. Join Marie Biancuzzo to learn about your body’s milk-making ability and how you can support your baby’s needs. This show is pre-recorded, but questions are always welcome at radio@breastfeedingoutlook.com

The Milk Makers: How Breasts Work

It's true: love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life. If you love breastfeeding—if it has been a life-changing event for you--it may seem like no work at all to help others do so. There are mother-to-mother support groups and peer counseling, but is it time for you to go pro? Join Marie for a talk that will have you thinking about your experience and your options. If you don't think you have the time, resources, or stamina to go pro, listen for how other mothers have overcome such obstacles. Learn the one most important thing you need for going pro. (It’s not what you think!) Find out the 6 most important reasons why going pro probably fits with your values and aspirations. Tune in for insight about how you can complete your training and earn your credential, whether you are still breastfeeding, getting ready to retire, or somewhere in between. Now more than ever might be the time to go pro! For more info, see http://bit.ly/2Cz72YA

It's true: love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life. If you love breastfeeding—if it has been a life-changing event for you--it may seem like no work at all to help others do so. There are mother-to-mother support groups and peer counseling, but is it time for you to go pro? Join Marie for a talk that will have you thinking about your experience and your options. If you don't think you have the time, resources, or stamina to go pro, listen for how other mothers have overcome such obstacles. Learn the one most important thing you need for going pro. (It’s not what you think!) Find out the 6 most important reasons why going pro probably fits with your values and aspirations. Tune in for insight about how you can complete your training and earn your credential, whether you are still breastfeeding, getting ready to retire, or somewhere in between. Now more than ever might be the time to go pro! For more info, see <a href="http://bit.ly/2Cz72YA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Cz72YA</a>

Know When to Go Pro: Is a Lactation Career in Your Future?

Three of four people who set New Year resolutions keep them through the first week. But fewer than 1 in 10 goal-setters actually achieve them. Yet people who don’t identify their aims are even less likely to attain them. As a breastfeeding mom, maybe you have found it difficult to set your schedule and get things done in the same way as before you were feeding a baby every few hours. Maybe you wonder if you will meet your goal to breastfeed your baby beyond 6 months, when so many moms don’t. What are the differences between those who achieve their goals, and those who do not? What strategies can help you meet your goals?As Hillary DePiano astutely notes under the tag MOTHER TIME: We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them.” 365 days from now, will you have met your goals? Join Marie for help with your resolutions, including intriguing facts, thought-provoking info, and practical tips for getting from wishing to achieving what you really want.

Three of four people who set New Year resolutions keep them through the first week. But fewer than 1 in 10 goal-setters actually achieve them. Yet people who don’t identify their aims are even less likely to attain them. As a breastfeeding mom, maybe you have found it difficult to set your schedule and get things done in the same way as before you were feeding a baby every few hours. Maybe you wonder if you will meet your goal to breastfeed your baby beyond 6 months, when so many moms don’t. What are the differences between those who achieve their goals, and those who do not? What strategies can help you meet your goals? As Hillary DePiano astutely notes under the tag MOTHER TIME: We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them.” 365 days from now, will you have met your goals? Join Marie for help with your resolutions, including intriguing facts, thought-provoking info, and practical tips for getting from wishing to achieving what you really want.

Encore: Beat the Odds: Top Tips for Meeting Your Goals and Keeping Your Resolutions

Although rates of breastfeeding are generally on the rise, new data show that rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration continue to be lower among black mothers than among those of other ethnic groups. Join host Marie Biancuzzo and special guest Kimberly Seals Allers for discussion of cultural norms, particular challenges, and ways of supporting black families in initiating and continuing breastfeeding. Find out about the possible influence of socioeconomic, cultural, and parenting perspectives. Learn how health care providers, public health advocates, media, family, employers, and community all contribute to the current situation—and how they can support positive change. For questions e-mail radio@breastfeedingoutlook.com at any time.

Encore: Breastfeeding and Black Families

So many women have questions and concerns about pumping milk. Whether it's an unplanned and unfortunate circumstance, such as pumping for a premature baby who is unable to suckle, or a planned circumstance, such as visiting a relative or returning to paid employment, mothers seem to have the same or very similar concerns. While mothers have often had fairly good instruction on the technique of operating a pump and successfully using it to express their milk, they seem to have a long line of questions about why their volume of milk isn't what they had expected, how to multi-task and pump on a busy or fixed schedule, myths and facts about using a friend's pump, how to prevent or solve the problem of sore nipples when pumping, and how to wean from the pump. Join Marie Biancuzzo as she tackles these concerns and give you the answers you need!

Top Five Concerns About Pumping

Although the rate of U.S. babies still receiving breastmilk on their first birthday increased from 16 percent to 27 percent between 2000 and 2010, that's still just over a quarter of all babies born. But it highlights growing interest in the idea of child-led weaning as a physiologically and biologically normal process. Join host Marie Biancuzzo and guest U.K.-based Michelle Atkin (of confidentbreastfeeding.co.uk) to discuss issues related to child-led weaning and breastfeeding into toddlerhood, the preschool years, and beyond. (Note that while comparable data are not available for the U.K., we do know that only about one-third of U.K. babies are still breastfed at six months of age.) What are the differences between breastfeeding a newborn, an older baby, and a child? What support do breastfeeding mothers need? Consider your breastfeeding journey in the context of your child's growth and development as you tune in. Questions? Comments? E-mail radio@breastfeedingoutlook.com

Although the rate of U.S. babies still receiving breastmilk on their first birthday increased from 16 percent to 27 percent between 2000 and 2010, that's still just over a quarter of all babies born. But it highlights growing interest in the idea of child-led weaning as a physiologically and biologically normal process. Join host Marie Biancuzzo and guest U.K.-based Michelle Atkin (of <a href="http://confidentbreastfeeding.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">confidentbreastfeeding.co.uk</a>) to discuss issues related to child-led weaning and breastfeeding into toddlerhood, the preschool years, and beyond. (Note that while comparable data are not available for the U.K., we do know that only about one-third of U.K. babies are still breastfed at six months of age.) What are the differences between breastfeeding a newborn, an older baby, and a child? What support do breastfeeding mothers need? Consider your breastfeeding journey in the context of your child's growth and development as you tune in. Questions? Comments? E-mail radio@breastfeedingoutlook.com

Child Led Weaning: Breastfeeding Beyond Babyhood

Whether you are a parent or a professional, you have already been frightened by some “scary” number associated with a newborns health. The baby has lost 10 percent of his weight. His glucose level is under 40. His bilirubin level is 18. Oh, these numbers are frightening, and the hospital insists on supplementing with artificial milk to make those numbers look better. But where is the context for these numbers? Where is the science? Are these numbers true indicators that some harm is about to happen?Join Marie and her guest, pediatrician Jenny Thomas, MD IBCLC, FABM, as they discuss numbers related to newborn weight loss, glucose levels, and bilirubin levels. Learn how the traditionally “scary” numbers are not always an indicator of some imminent danger, and, consider the latest science that suggests that supposedly out-of-bounds numbers may be protective rather than harmful, or they may be simply inaccurate or misleading.

Whether you are a parent or a professional, you have already been frightened by some “scary” number associated with a newborns health. The baby has lost 10 percent of his weight. His glucose level is under 40. His bilirubin level is 18. Oh, these numbers are frightening, and the hospital insists on supplementing with artificial milk to make those numbers look better. But where is the context for these numbers? Where is the science? Are these numbers true indicators that some harm is about to happen? Join Marie and her guest, pediatrician Jenny Thomas, MD IBCLC, FABM, as they discuss numbers related to newborn weight loss, glucose levels, and bilirubin levels. Learn how the traditionally “scary” numbers are not always an indicator of some imminent danger, and, consider the latest science that suggests that supposedly out-of-bounds numbers may be protective rather than harmful, or they may be simply inaccurate or misleading.

Birth Weight, Bilirubin and Blood Sugar: What Do The Numbers Mean For Newborn Care?

Caring for a baby can be a daunting task for any parents, but it can be especially so for parents whose babies arrive a bit earlier, a bit smaller, a bit more vulnerable than expected. Medical knowledge about the particular needs and challenges of preterm babies has grown in recent years. If your baby arrives preterm, at 32, 33, 34 weeks of gestation, you’ll want to be familiar with the top ten myths you may hear during his hospitalization. Consider: Can preterm babies feed at the breast? Do they need to take a bottle? What feeding options are possible? Do they need formula supplementation? How about fortifiers? How should their nutritional needs best be met? What can parents do to get their preterm babies off to the best possible start? Join Marie Biancuzzo to bust the myths and find out what you need to know about caring for your preemie.

Ten Myths about Feeding Your Preemie

Mammary glands--a.k.a. breasts--are so important to the survival of the species that biologist Carolus Linnaeus put them front and center in choosing the name mammals for our class of animals long ago. It's true that breasts are specially designed to produce that life-giving fluid: milk! The lactating mother can serve as her infant's sole source of nutrition and immunologic support. After giving birth, physiologic changes cause the mother's breasts to produce milk, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. From start to end, the journey of breastfeeding can have challenges. Join Marie to find out more about how breastfeeding works--and what you can do if you experience difficulties to get back on the right path.

Baby Needs It, Mom's Got It: Getting Milk from Breast to Baby

If you’ve heard of mastitis (inflammation of the breast), you’ve heard how painful it is. But do you know how to reduce your risk? Many doctors and nurses didn’t learn about mastitis in their basic training, so it often goes unrecognized or undertreated, and you’ll need to know how to communicate clearly with your health care provider. Knowing how to recognize the symptoms, and when to get medical help—or when to get help even after starting treatment—is critical. Join Marie for a discussion that will help you to recognize the early indicators of mastitis and avoid misdiagnosis. Make sure you know about conditions that have similar but different signs and symptoms. You’ll find out what situations make your vulnerable to mastitis, and you’ll learn when and what to ask about antibiotics and other medications that are commonly prescribed for the condition. Listen to make sure you’re well prepared to take charge, deal with the problem, and keep breastfeeding your baby.

If you’ve heard of mastitis (inflammation of the breast), you’ve heard how painful it is. But do you know how to reduce your risk? Many doctors and nurses didn’t learn about mastitis in their basic training, so it often goes unrecognized or undertreated, and you’ll need to know how to communicate clearly with your health care provider. Knowing how to recognize the symptoms, and when to get medical help—or when to get help even after starting treatment—is critical. Join Marie for a discussion that will help you to recognize the early indicators of mastitis and avoid misdiagnosis. Make sure you know about conditions that have similar but different signs and symptoms. You’ll find out what situations make your vulnerable to mastitis, and you’ll learn when and what to ask about antibiotics and other medications that are commonly prescribed for the condition. Listen to make sure you’re well prepared to take charge, deal with the problem, and keep breastfeeding your baby.

What You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Mastitis

You may have already heard about the miraculous powers of colostrum, the liquid gold that is the first milk a mother's body makes for her baby. Colostrum is famous for its high concentration of immunoglobulins and other protective components. But does all colostrum look the same? How much does the baby need? How long will you have colostrum before you have a copious milk supply? How much will you make in a day? How much colostrum will you be able to express if your baby can’t suckle? What’s the best way to express it? How does colostrum change over time? Listen as Marie and her guest, experienced nurse and lactation consultant Mary Foley, talk about both the mundane and mysterious aspects of colostrum. In this show, you’ll begin to appreciate why “less is more”, the wide variations in the observable characteristics of colostrum, and you’ll get practical tips for collecting and saving every last drop, especially if your baby is too premature or too weak to suckle it for himself.

What No One Ever Told You About Your Colostrum

You’ve heard that breastfeeding will protect your baby from SIDS, and you’ve heard that pacifiers do, too. But don’t pacifiers cause babies to have “nipple confusion”? Or are they just a handy tool for calming a fussy baby? It’s time you sort the facts from the myths—before your baby is crying and you’re on the spot, trying to figure out whether to give the pacifier and if it is a help or a problem. Join Marie as she talks with experienced speech pathologist Debbie Betts to find out the truth about pacifier use. You’ll learn the risks and benefits, as well as when to introduce pacifier use, when to use it with your baby, and when to wean from it. You’ll learn about different types of pacifiers, and how you’d know if the pacifier affected your baby’s speech or feeding in a way that needed follow-up. It’s the must-listen show for anyone who needs to sort out the truth of pacifiers—expectant parents, new parents, and professionals.

You’ve heard that breastfeeding will protect your baby from SIDS, and you’ve heard that pacifiers do, too. But don’t pacifiers cause babies to have “nipple confusion”? Or are they just a handy tool for calming a fussy baby? It’s time you sort the facts from the myths—before your baby is crying and you’re on the spot, trying to figure out whether to give the pacifier and if it is a help or a problem. Join Marie as she talks with experienced speech pathologist Debbie Betts to find out the truth about pacifier use. You’ll learn the risks and benefits, as well as when to introduce pacifier use, when to use it with your baby, and when to wean from it. You’ll learn about different types of pacifiers, and how you’d know if the pacifier affected your baby’s speech or feeding in a way that needed follow-up. It’s the must-listen show for anyone who needs to sort out the truth of pacifiers—expectant parents, new parents, and professionals.

To Suck or Not to Suck? Benefits and Risks of Pacifiers for Breastfed Babies

You read the books, talked to other moms, took a class or attended a group. But you couldn't really know what it would be like to breastfeed until you did. And how is it? For many mothers, breastfeeding can be a bit daunting, or even overwhelming, in the first few days. Feeding every 2 to 3 hours, and caring for a newborn's needs around the clock, can be exhausting. Giving up breastfeeding and switching to formula might seem tempting. But is that really what you want to do? Join Marie for a show that meets you where you're at, explaining what you can expect, and how to keep going until it gets easier. (Because it will!) Find out what questions to ask, what's normal, and when to get professional help. Listen for what you need to know about eating, sleeping, jaundice, your milk supply, and more!

You read the books, talked to other moms, took a class or attended a group. But you couldn't really know what it would be like to breastfeed until you did. And how is it? For many mothers, breastfeeding can be a bit daunting, or even overwhelming, in the first few days. Feeding every 2 to 3 hours, and caring for a newborn's needs around the clock, can be exhausting. Giving up breastfeeding and switching to formula might seem tempting. But is that really what you want to do? Join Marie for a show that meets you where you're at, explaining what you can expect, and how to keep going until it gets easier. (Because it will!) Find out what questions to ask, what's normal, and when to get professional help. Listen for what you need to know about eating, sleeping, jaundice, your milk supply, and more!

Top 10 Breastfeeding Concerns of the First Ten Days

After birth became medicalized, skin-to-skin care was assumed to be optional, irrelevant, or unimportant. But in truth, the skin-to-skin contact between the newborn, the mother and—yes, the father—is a critical component of the transition to extrauterine life for the baby, and the transformation of individuals into family units. Join Marie and her special guest, Nils Bergman, MB ChB, MPH, MD, as they discuss the “NurtureScience” to support the initiation and continuation of prolonged skin-to-skin contact. How and why does this critical period have a profound and life-long impact on the newborn? How long should skin-to-skin contact (aka kangaroo mother care) last?  How do birth practices, especially skin-to-skin (or lack thereof) affect hormones, sensory stimuli, the limbic brain, and emotions? What is the effect of labor inductions? Whether you are the parent, the healthcare professional, or the “kangaroula”, you can create a transformational experience for the new family.

After birth became medicalized, skin-to-skin care was assumed to be optional, irrelevant, or unimportant. But in truth, the skin-to-skin contact between the newborn, the mother and—yes, the father—is a critical component of the transition to extrauterine life for the baby, and the transformation of individuals into family units. Join Marie and her special guest, Nils Bergman, MB ChB, MPH, MD, as they discuss the “NurtureScience” to support the initiation and continuation of prolonged skin-to-skin contact. How and why does this critical period have a profound and life-long impact on the newborn? How long should skin-to-skin contact (aka kangaroo mother care) last? How do birth practices, especially skin-to-skin (or lack thereof) affect hormones, sensory stimuli, the limbic brain, and emotions? What is the effect of labor inductions? Whether you are the parent, the healthcare professional, or the “kangaroula”, you can create a transformational experience for the new family.

Skin-to-Skin Contact: Neuroscience or NurtureScience of Birth?

Maybe you’ve already heard about craniosacral therapy for your newborn, or older baby. Understandably, you may feel skeptical. Your questions might start with, “What is it?” And, you’d be likely to follow that with questions such as how it works, if it’s painful, and whether it’s effective. As an informed parent, you’ll need to ask these questions along with others related to the expertise of the practitioner, the cost of the treatment, and much more. If you’re open to using craniosacral therapy, get clear on what’s fact and what’s false.   Join Marie and her special guest, therapeutic bodyworker Carol Gray, LMT, CST, RPTY and specialist in craniosacral therapy for mothers and infants. Carol insists that not all breastfeeding problems start in the mouth. In this episode, you’ll get answers to many of your questions about this alternative therapy, and some resources to help you make the decision as to whether this therapy might be right for your infant or young child. www.carolgray.com

Maybe you’ve already heard about craniosacral therapy for your newborn, or older baby. Understandably, you may feel skeptical. Your questions might start with, “What is it?” And, you’d be likely to follow that with questions such as how it works, if it’s painful, and whether it’s effective. As an informed parent, you’ll need to ask these questions along with others related to the expertise of the practitioner, the cost of the treatment, and much more. If you’re open to using craniosacral therapy, get clear on what’s fact and what’s false. Join Marie and her special guest, therapeutic bodyworker Carol Gray, LMT, CST, RPTY and specialist in craniosacral therapy for mothers and infants. Carol insists that not all breastfeeding problems start in the mouth. In this episode, you’ll get answers to many of your questions about this alternative therapy, and some resources to help you make the decision as to whether this therapy might be right for your infant or young child. <a href="http://www.carolgray.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.carolgray.com</a>

Craniosacral therapy for breastfed infants: Worth Exploring?

Nowadays, many mothers pump and feed their milk to their full-term, healthy babies. Although the babies are capable of suckling at the breast, mothers name several reasons for doing pump-and-save or pump-and-feed, and those reasons change over time. Certainly, the benefits of the mother’s own milk outweigh the alternative: formula-feeding. But are there some consequences of feeding mother’s milk from the bottle?Join Marie and her guest, Kathleen Rasmussen, ScD, RD, as they explore some previously-unanswered questions. What motivates breastfeeding mothers to use bottles? What methods are used for storing, transporting and preparing the milk—and are those methods optimal, or do they carry risk? Are some promised or presumed benefits lost through bottle-feeding, and if so, are the consequences identifiable, modifiable, or negligible? Whether you’re a breastfeeding mother or healthcare professional, you’ll want to hear all of the ups and downs of this increasingly-popular practice.

Nowadays, many mothers pump and feed their milk to their full-term, healthy babies. Although the babies are capable of suckling at the breast, mothers name several reasons for doing pump-and-save or pump-and-feed, and those reasons change over time. Certainly, the benefits of the mother’s own milk outweigh the alternative: formula-feeding. But are there some consequences of feeding mother’s milk from the bottle? Join Marie and her guest, Kathleen Rasmussen, ScD, RD, as they explore some previously-unanswered questions. What motivates breastfeeding mothers to use bottles? What methods are used for storing, transporting and preparing the milk—and are those methods optimal, or do they carry risk? Are some promised or presumed benefits lost through bottle-feeding, and if so, are the consequences identifiable, modifiable, or negligible? Whether you’re a breastfeeding mother or healthcare professional, you’ll want to hear all of the ups and downs of this increasingly-popular practice.

Giving Pumped Milk to Your Baby: What Does the Research Show?

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug during pregnancy. Use is as high as 3% to 30% in various populations. Many women assume that because its use has now been legalized in some US states, it’s harmless to their fetus or infant. But marijuana still goes through the placenta and the mother’s milk. Bigger questions are: How much is too much? What are the negative effects, and how long do they last? If you don’t tell the doctor you’ve smoked some pot, will he know? Does it matter whether the marijuana is used for recreational or medicinal purposes? Is it okay to use topical creams or cookies that contain marijuana when breastfeeding?  Under what circumstances might it be better to breastfeed, even if you’ve been exposed to marijuana? Join Marie and neonatologist Dr. Isabel Basaldu-Prado for a frank discussion that will answer your burning questions about marijuana use and your baby. Learn what we know and what we don't know, so you can make informed decisions for your family.

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug during pregnancy. Use is as high as 3% to 30% in various populations. Many women assume that because its use has now been legalized in some US states, it’s harmless to their fetus or infant. But marijuana still goes through the placenta and the mother’s milk. Bigger questions are: How much is too much? What are the negative effects, and how long do they last? If you don’t tell the doctor you’ve smoked some pot, will he know? Does it matter whether the marijuana is used for recreational or medicinal purposes? Is it okay to use topical creams or cookies that contain marijuana when breastfeeding? Under what circumstances might it be better to breastfeed, even if you’ve been exposed to marijuana? Join Marie and neonatologist Dr. Isabel Basaldu-Prado for a frank discussion that will answer your burning questions about marijuana use and your baby. Learn what we know and what we don't know, so you can make informed decisions for your family.

Encore: What No One Tells You About Breastfeeding and Marijuana

How frequently should breastfed babies eat, and how long should they should sleep? By now, you’ve heard friends, family, doctors, and others spouting advice. Even book authors are giving conflicting advice. Understandably, you no longer know what to believe. Maybe you need to encourage your baby to sleep for longer stretches? Maybe your own sleep would be better if she would sleep longer, or at least sleep in a different room? Or maybe just switch to formula so your baby will sleep longer? And how about that recently-published study that made news headlines touting how 3-month old babies sleep better if they are fed solids? That’s a loaded question! Join Marie and her guest, author and professor, Dr. Amy Brown, as they take you on a whirlwind tour of what’s normal, and what’s not. From a developmental, evolutionary, and cultural standpoint, you’ll begin to re-frame your ideas of what’s normal and what’s not, and how to do nighttime parenting.

How frequently should breastfed babies eat, and how long should they should sleep? By now, you’ve heard friends, family, doctors, and others spouting advice. Even book authors are giving conflicting advice. Understandably, you no longer know what to believe. Maybe you need to encourage your baby to sleep for longer stretches? Maybe your own sleep would be better if she would sleep longer, or at least sleep in a different room? Or maybe just switch to formula so your baby will sleep longer? And how about that recently-published study that made news headlines touting how 3-month old babies sleep better if they are fed solids? That’s a loaded question! Join Marie and her guest, author and professor, Dr. Amy Brown, as they take you on a whirlwind tour of what’s normal, and what’s not. From a developmental, evolutionary, and cultural standpoint, you’ll begin to re-frame your ideas of what’s normal and what’s not, and how to do nighttime parenting.

Sleeping and Breastfed Babies: What's Normal and What's Not

Ever since 2005, when the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released their first statement on sleeping with your baby, we’ve all wondered: Is the AAP right? Do I risk having my baby die if I sleep with him? And some of us have asked the much more difficult question: Is there real data for this, and if there is, does it apply all babies, or is it okay for breastfeeding babies to sleep with their mother?? Join Marie and her guest, James McKenna PhD, internationally-recognized infant sleep expert and author of over 180 peer-reviewed articles and chapters on SIDS and related topics. Unquestionably, safe sleep practices are paramount. But “safe” does not necessarily mean putting the baby to sleep in a crib. Learn how Dr. McKenna’s research sheds a light on newborn/infant sleep in terms of what’s normal, what’s safe, and what parents really do. And, gain a perspective for how parents can be empowered to make their own decisions about where to sleep.

Ever since 2005, when the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released their first statement on sleeping with your baby, we’ve all wondered: Is the AAP right? Do I risk having my baby die if I sleep with him? And some of us have asked the much more difficult question: Is there real data for this, and if there is, does it apply all babies, or is it okay for breastfeeding babies to sleep with their mother?? Join Marie and her guest, James McKenna PhD, internationally-recognized infant sleep expert and author of over 180 peer-reviewed articles and chapters on SIDS and related topics. Unquestionably, safe sleep practices are paramount. But “safe” does not necessarily mean putting the baby to sleep in a crib. Learn how Dr. McKenna’s research sheds a light on newborn/infant sleep in terms of what’s normal, what’s safe, and what parents really do. And, gain a perspective for how parents can be empowered to make their own decisions about where to sleep.

Is Sleeping With Your Baby Safe? The Little-Known Truth

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