Are you ready to have better conversations about breastfeeding? Are you prepared to really engage with people who have a lot of negative things to say about it? In this episode, I outline some talking points for highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and I offer some counter-arguments to some common anti-breastfeeding rhetoric.  I've created a PDF of the talking points for you; Download that here. 

Are you ready to have better conversations about breastfeeding? Are you prepared to really engage with people who have a lot of negative things to say about it? In this episode, I outline some talking points for highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and I offer some counter-arguments to some common anti-breastfeeding rhetoric.  I've created a PDF of the talking points for you; <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/610467400475fad78df1d7da" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download that here.</a>

Elevating the Conversation Around Breastfeeding

On this special episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast I'm changing it up and taking you inside the office to see what I've been working on! First we'll talk about a new project I am developing to help you with your social media for breastfeeding advocacy. Next we'll talk CERPs for the courses I offer, The First 100 Hours Masterclass AND Early Birds. Finally, I've been preparing a new presentation for an upcoming event (which has not yet been announced by the organizer) and I take you inside my research and preparation process! I cover the step-by-step process I use to gather information and begin to draft my narrative before I ever get to making the slides. I think you'll appreciate hearing what goes into this process! I hope you enjoy this special episode! I had so much fun opening up the office doors! 

On this special episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast I'm changing it up and taking you inside the office to see what I've been working on! First we'll talk about a new project I am developing to help you with your social media for breastfeeding advocacy. Next we'll talk CERPs for the courses I offer, The First 100 Hours Masterclass AND Early Birds. Finally, I've been preparing a new presentation for an upcoming event (which has not yet been announced by the organizer) and I take you inside my research and preparation process! I cover the step-by-step process I use to gather information and begin to draft my narrative before I ever get to making the slides. I think you'll appreciate hearing what goes into this process! I hope you enjoy this special episode! I had so much fun opening up the office doors!

Office Hours with The Lactation Training Lab

Lactation support can be rewarding, fulfilling, and sometimes frustrating - but not always for the reasons other people imagine. In the latest episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I reflect on the case that led me to create a strategy for talking to people - ALL people, not just pregnant folks and new parents - about breastfeeding and lactation.  How we share information matters. This episode is a reminder that lactation care providers are primarily educators, guiding clients AND the health care team through the lactation journey with knowledge and practical guidance. Join me! If you like what you hear and you want to get involved in this conversation, join us over in the free Lactation Training Lab Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/LacTrainingLab/. Thanks for listening!

Lactation support can be rewarding, fulfilling, and sometimes frustrating - but not always for the reasons other people imagine. In the latest episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I reflect on the case that led me to create a strategy for talking to people - ALL people, not just pregnant folks and new parents - about breastfeeding and lactation.  How we share information matters. This episode is a reminder that lactation care providers are primarily educators, guiding clients AND the health care team through the lactation journey with knowledge and practical guidance. Join me! If you like what you hear and you want to get involved in this conversation, join us over in the free Lactation Training Lab Facebook group at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/LacTrainingLab/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/LacTrainingLab/</a>. Thanks for listening!

Beyond Lactation Clients: Who We Teach

A listener question about how to make an impact with limited lactation resources in a hospital left me reflecting on making small changes. In this episode, we go over some ideas for how to get some momentum going even if your lactation team consists of just YOU! If your hospital is starting to work on Baby Friendly designation or an equivalent, this is the episode for you! 

A listener question about how to make an impact with limited lactation resources in a hospital left me reflecting on making small changes. In this episode, we go over some ideas for how to get some momentum going even if your lactation team consists of just YOU! If your hospital is starting to work on Baby Friendly designation or an equivalent, this is the episode for you!

Help for Hospitals with Limited Lactation Resources

"How can I stop myself from getting dragged under with my patients?" This question was recently posed to me, and in this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I break down why this happens, how it shows up for you, and tools you can use to combat this challenge.  If you're wondering why you're feeling drained all the time, or if you are feeling like your lactation care plans are not working for your clients, I've got some tips for you!  If you've got a question you'd like answered on the podcast, email it to me at LactationTrainingLabPodcast@gmail.com - you just might be creating the next episode topic! 

"How can I stop myself from getting dragged under with my patients?" This question was recently posed to me, and in this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I break down why this happens, how it shows up for you, and tools you can use to combat this challenge.  If you're wondering why you're feeling drained all the time, or if you are feeling like your lactation care plans are not working for your clients, I've got some tips for you!  If you've got a question you'd like answered on the podcast, email it to me at <a href="mailto:LactationTrainingLabPodcast@gmail.com">LactationTrainingLabPodcast@gmail.com</a> - you just might be creating the next episode topic!

How Empathy Drives You Forward in Lactation Care

Welcome to Episode 13 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, titled "Lactation Training 101!" In this episode we tackle the basics of how lactation training and preparation for the IBCLC exam work, and we answer some important questions, like "Should I become a nurse if I want to be a lactation care provider?" and "What if I don't want to be an IBCLC?" Finally, we cover some ground regarding Who Should and Who Should Not be a lactation care provider. Join me for this soon-to-be-classic episode - I promise you'll hear something that makes you stop and think!

Welcome to Episode 13 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, titled "Lactation Training 101!" In this episode we tackle the basics of how lactation training and preparation for the IBCLC exam work, and we answer some important questions, like "Should I become a nurse if I want to be a lactation care provider?" and "What if I don't want to be an IBCLC?" Finally, we cover some ground regarding Who Should and Who Should Not be a lactation care provider. Join me for this soon-to-be-classic episode - I promise you'll hear something that makes you stop and think!

Episode 13: FAQs About Lactation Training

In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I'm breaking down why we need everyone to be mentoring! Clinical experience is a critical part of preparation for working in lactation, and IBCLCs need to meet the demand today. Here are some practical suggestions for getting started and some inspiration to make sure you don't procrastinate on this essential part of your lactation practice! 

In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, I'm breaking down why we need everyone to be mentoring! Clinical experience is a critical part of preparation for working in lactation, and IBCLCs need to meet the demand today. Here are some practical suggestions for getting started and some inspiration to make sure you don't procrastinate on this essential part of your lactation practice!

Episode 12: Mentoring Made Simple

Ever think about your personal lactation experiences when you're helping others? Of course you do - we're human; that's what humans do. But do you know when and how it's appropriate to use your own story to help others? On this episode of The Lactation Training Lab podcast, I'm breaking down why using your story the right way really matters. Join me on this journey as I share more about how your story should inform and inspire, not scar, your lactation practice style.  The Lactation Training Lab Podcast is for you, the lactation care provider who wants to optimize their practice and re-claim their purpose and mission in lactation work. You can always find out more at www.LactationTrainingLab.com and follow me at @IBCLCinCA on Twitter and Instagram. Join the FREE Facebook group "The Lactation Training Lab" anytime! 

Ever think about your personal lactation experiences when you're helping others? Of course you do - we're human; that's what humans do. But do you know when and how it's appropriate to use your own story to help others? On this episode of The Lactation Training Lab podcast, I'm breaking down why using your story the right way really matters. Join me on this journey as I share more about how your story should inform and inspire, not scar, your lactation practice style.  The Lactation Training Lab Podcast is for you, the lactation care provider who wants to optimize their practice and re-claim their purpose and mission in lactation work. You can always find out more at <a href="http://www.LactationTrainingLab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LactationTrainingLab.com</a> and follow me at @IBCLCinCA on Twitter and Instagram. Join the FREE Facebook group "The Lactation Training Lab" anytime!

Episode 11: Lactation Practice Without Fear Starts With Your Story

Episode 10 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast gives you a system to sort through lactation problems: are they mechanical or chemical? Taking you on a journey from core marketing messages for formula all the way to helping people with primary lactation insufficiency re-define their own lactation story, I'm showing you how I look at a lactation issue and break it down into its elements. I'll remind you why it matters that we have a huge workforce of untapped potential in the lactation field, and you'll even get some homework at the end! 

Episode 10 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast gives you a system to sort through lactation problems: are they mechanical or chemical? Taking you on a journey from core marketing messages for formula all the way to helping people with primary lactation insufficiency re-define their own lactation story, I'm showing you how I look at a lactation issue and break it down into its elements. I'll remind you why it matters that we have a huge workforce of untapped potential in the lactation field, and you'll even get some homework at the end!

Episode 10: Mechanical vs Chemical: Spotting the Difference and Making A Difference

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, a special episode created for my podcast audience AND the attendees of the 2021 California Virtual Breastfeeding Summit!  In this episode we discuss the origins of The First 100 Hours concept and how it can ensure we are providing excellent early postpartum lactation care, properly utilizing trained lactation care providers in hospitals, and enabling IBCLCs to practice their specialty.  Additional information about The First 100 Hours Masterclass is available at christinestaricka.com 

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, a special episode created for my podcast audience AND the attendees of the 2021 California Virtual Breastfeeding Summit!  In this episode we discuss the origins of The First 100 Hours concept and how it can ensure we are providing excellent early postpartum lactation care, properly utilizing trained lactation care providers in hospitals, and enabling IBCLCs to practice their specialty.  Additional information about The First 100 Hours Masterclass is available at <a href="christinestaricka.com%20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">christinestaricka.com</a>

Episode 9: An Introduction to The First 100 Hours©

The Lactation Training Lab Podcast was created to inspire, inform, and engage current &amp; aspiring lactation care providers. So glad you’re here! I’m Christine, an IBCLC and trained childbirth educator based in the US. I created the Lactation Training Lab after years of practicing clinical lactation care and providing professional lactation training to other health care providers to serve as a resource for learning and connecting over all things lactation-related. Whether you’re seasoned or studying, I hope this show will make you think and inspire you to act.

How can we build up families who are dealing with tongue tie? I've got some ideas on what the entire healthcare team really needs to know. As you've likely heard before, there are no lazy babies, and tongue tie is not a fad. This is not a clinical episode and there are no clinical pearls here - this quick episode is about how we think and talk about tongue tie and its relation to breastfeeding. 

How can we build up families who are dealing with tongue tie? I've got some ideas on what the entire healthcare team really needs to know. As you've likely heard before, there are no lazy babies, and tongue tie is not a fad. This is not a clinical episode and there are no clinical pearls here - this quick episode is about how we think and talk about tongue tie and its relation to breastfeeding.

Episode 8: Talking About Tongue Tie

5 Great Questions is one of my favorite resources that I created in 2020, and this episode breaks down each one so you can get the most out of this free guide! I take some of the most common questions that parents are usually asked about their lactation situation and break them down to find a better question that will actually yield better information. Whether you're offering virtual or in-person care and are a novice or a seasoned lactation care provider, this guide will bring you some clarity around what you need to know to get to the heart of what parents need. The free guide is available at christinestaricka.com/free. 

5 Great Questions is one of my favorite resources that I created in 2020, and this episode breaks down each one so you can get the most out of this free guide! I take some of the most common questions that parents are usually asked about their lactation situation and break them down to find a better question that will actually yield better information. Whether you're offering virtual or in-person care and are a novice or a seasoned lactation care provider, this guide will bring you some clarity around what you need to know to get to the heart of what parents need. The free guide is available at <a href="https://christinestaricka.com/free" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">christinestaricka.com/free</a>.

Episode 7: 5 Great Questions: A Lactation Care Provider's Guide

In this episode I explain my approach to creating the Lactation Training Lab, including the core values of how I create resources for you. We discuss the global context of lactation care, how learning as an experience matters as much as the knowledge gained, how we can approach the future of the lactation profession, and so much more!

In this episode I explain my approach to creating the Lactation Training Lab, including the core values of how I create resources for you. We discuss the global context of lactation care, how learning as an experience matters as much as the knowledge gained, how we can approach the future of the lactation profession, and so much more!

Episode 6: Setting Intentions for The Lactation Training Lab

By popular request, The Lactation Training Lab is taking a deep dive into lactation care for late preterm infants and launching a new course: Early Birds. In this episode, we'll discuss why this population is special and how our mindset about these babies matters. 

By popular request, The Lactation Training Lab is taking a deep dive into lactation care for late preterm infants and launching a new course: Early Birds. In this episode, we'll discuss why this population is special and how our mindset about these babies matters.

Episode 5: Raising the Bar for Lactation Care of Late Preterm Infants

Taking more classes and courses is only one part of becoming better Take more lactation classes and courses? Well, hold on - That’s how you get new information  - but how and when do you use it? How do you teach about it? Fit it into your curricula for training others? How does it fit with what you know or think already? What is the context of this information that the speaker did not have time to cover - historical, economic, ethics, health equity lens, trauma-informed application, multidisciplinary, etc? This is not static information - like knowing the hormones of lactation - these are professional development skills &amp; tools for lactation - they evolve and so do we! Now there is SO MUCH MORE to consider. Continuing education is amazing and necessary, but it’s not the whole story. What we really need is an organized system for considering the information and knowledge we have through all the different lenses we must use. The Lactation Training Lab Membership is a way to commit to becoming a better lactation care provider through an intentional and strategic process of monthly learning. 

Taking more classes and courses is only one part of becoming better Take more lactation classes and courses? Well, hold on - That’s how you get new information  - but how and when do you use it? How do you teach about it? Fit it into your curricula for training others? How does it fit with what you know or think already? What is the context of this information that the speaker did not have time to cover - historical, economic, ethics, health equity lens, trauma-informed application, multidisciplinary, etc? This is not static information - like knowing the hormones of lactation - these are professional development skills &amp; tools for lactation - they evolve and so do we! Now there is SO MUCH MORE to consider. Continuing education is amazing and necessary, but it’s not the whole story. What we really need is an organized system for considering the information and knowledge we have through all the different lenses we must use. The Lactation Training Lab Membership is a way to commit to becoming a better lactation care provider through an intentional and strategic process of monthly learning.

Episode 4: What It Takes To Become A Better Lactation Care Provider

In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, we are discussing strategies to engage better and learn more from virtual trainings. It's easy to sign up for a virtual training or course - what's harder is to make the time and effort to truly engage with it.  These tips will help you get so much more out of your virtual training experiences!  You can download a free checklist of these tips at www.ChristineStaricka.com/free! 

In this episode of The Lactation Training Lab Podcast, we are discussing strategies to engage better and learn more from virtual trainings. It's easy to sign up for a virtual training or course - what's harder is to make the time and effort to truly engage with it.  These tips will help you get so much more out of your virtual training experiences!  You can download a free checklist of these tips at <a href="http://www.ChristineStaricka.com/free!" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ChristineStaricka.com/free!</a>

Episode 3: Get More Value Out of Virtual Trainings!

On this episode we are thinking about how as lactation support providers, we are a member of the healthcare team, and that means that we need to be advocates for lactation. It’s the whole reason we are there. We’re not there to be quiet. We are not there to fit in. We are there to advocate for lactation and for breastfeeding and for the people who need to accomplish those behaviors, who want to accomplish those behaviors. It's not a simple or easy responsibility, so we're talking about how to stay motivated to get it done.

On this episode we are thinking about how as lactation support providers, we are a member of the healthcare team, and that means that we need to be advocates for lactation. It’s the whole reason we are there. We’re not there to be quiet. We are not there to fit in. We are there to advocate for lactation and for breastfeeding and for the people who need to accomplish those behaviors, who want to accomplish those behaviors. It's not a simple or easy responsibility, so we're talking about how to stay motivated to get it done.

Episode 2: Being the Voice for Breastfeeding

Here we explore how lactation care providers can examine our current mindset and gauge if we are making progress toward our own mission and vision for our work. There are times when we can focus best on our day-to-day work, and there are times when we can look out toward the horizon and shift some of our energy toward meeting our long-term goals from multiple angles. Join me to hear how I examine my own work and vision and how you can, too!

Here we explore how lactation care providers can examine our current mindset and gauge if we are making progress toward our own mission and vision for our work. There are times when we can focus best on our day-to-day work, and there are times when we can look out toward the horizon and shift some of our energy toward meeting our long-term goals from multiple angles. Join me to hear how I examine my own work and vision and how you can, too!

Episode 1: On Becoming A Better Lactation Care Provider

The Lactation Training Lab Podcast was created to inspire, inform, and engage current &amp; aspiring lactation care providers. So glad you’re here! I’m Christine, an IBCLC and trained childbirth educator based in the US. I created the Lactation Training Lab after years of practicing clinical lactation care and providing professional lactation training to other health care providers to serve as a resource for learning and connecting over all things lactation-related. Whether you’re seasoned or studying, I hope this show will make you think and inspire you to act.

The Lactation Training Lab Podcast

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