If you've ever wondered why breastfeeding can be such a challenge, or if you've stumbled upon the term 'tongue tie' in your journey as a new parent, this episode is for you. Together with Katherine Baquie from FitNest Mama, we unravel the intricate connection between tongue ties and breastfeeding. Listen in as we unpack the basics of tongue tie, its signs and symptoms in babies, and how it's diagnosed. You'll gain valuable insights on who to consult for an evaluation and the various treatment options available.   In this episode, you’ll hear: What is a tongue tie and how does it affect t ..read more

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Arielle Martone to discuss postpartum wellness and healing after childbirth. Arielle is a physical therapist and postpartum wellness coach, who shares her own experiences with postpartum depression, pelvic pain, and breastfeeding challenges. Together, Jacqueline & Arielle examine the lack of focus on mental and emotional well-being during and after pregnancy. They also talk about the importance of listening to your body's needs and allowing yourself time to heal rather than rushing back to work or pre-baby routines. In this episode, you’ll hear ..read more

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Dr. Shereen Lim, a dentist from Perth, Australia who specializes in airway health from infancy to prevent problems like snoring and sleep apnea later in life. Dr. Lim is dedicated to promoting airway health from infancy as an alternative approach to minimize the development of these problems and is the author of the book Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child’s Greater Health, Learning, and Potential. In this episode, you’ll hear: Key things to look for in infancy for optimal oral development Why tongue tie release a ..read more

Join Jacqueline in a unique, collaborative episode where she speaks with several authors of weaning books. Julie Dillemuth shares her process for writing Loving Comfort, a toddler-weaning story. Katherine Havener discusses the inspiration behind Nursies When the Sun Shines, a night-weaning story. Yvette Reid talks about her experience writing Booby Moon and Booby Moon for Two, a tandem nursing weaning story. In this episode, you’ll hear: Advice from each author for parents who are trying to wean their toddlers from breastfeeding The personal stories of readers who have used these books to wea ..read more

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Henstrom, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from Baby Bonds, who specializes in tongue ties and has helped close to 2,500 breastfeeding dyads. During our conversation, we delved into various topics, including:  Common symptoms of ties and why they are so often missed or ignored by other healthcare providers How to spot ties, when to treat them, and how to find great providers to help Melanie’s background in various bodywork modalities, such as Infant Massage, Rhythmic Movements, Craniosacral Therapy ..read more

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Henstrom, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from Baby Bonds, who specializes in tongue ties and has helped close to 2,500 breastfeeding dyads. During our conversation, we delved into various topics, including:  Common symptoms of ties and why they are so often missed or ignored by other healthcare providers How to spot ties, when to treat them, and how to find great providers to help Melanie’s background in various bodywork modalities, such as Infant Massage, Rhythmic Movements, Craniosacral Therapy ..read more

In this informative episode, host Jacqueline is joined by attorney Bethany Corbin to discuss women's legal rights when it comes to breastfeeding. Many new moms are unsure of their ability to breastfeed in public, at work, and in other places, and Bethany helps break down the laws to empower women in their breastfeeding journey. As a healthcare innovation and femtech (female health technology) attorney, Bethany Corbin is on a mission to help thought-leading companies revolutionize the global women’s health sector. She is the founder of FemInnovation, which helps founders, clinicians, politician ..read more

Today's episode is fresh off the mic, covering the latest presentation and report from the World Health Organization on the $55 billion a year formula industry. The marketing practices of formula companies are exploitative, do not provide informed choice, and prey on the vulnerabilities of new mothers. To be clear, we are discussing the marketing of formula--not the product itself. In this episode you'll hear: How formula companies market their products (it's not always obvious) Why formula marketing is a problem The real world impact of overuse of formula Ways we can work to change the probl ..read more

Dr. Leslie Southard  is the  owner of The Lactation Pharmacist and is here to share her incredible expertise with us about what types of medications & supplements can transfer into breastmilk & how it happens. We are debunking ALL the myths today, so pay close attention! She also shares her harrowing journey of nursing her daughter through chemotherapy. LINKS: Dr. Southard's website: http://www.drlesliesouthard.com Leslie on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/drlesliesouthard LactMed Databse: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/ e-Lactancia: https://e-lactancia.or ..read more

In the first episode of 2022, Jacqueline is giving a brief update on the latest breastfeeding research and guidance for COVID-19 and breastfeeding.  Stay tuned for some incredible episodes & interviews planned for this year! Make sure to subscribe wherever you choose to listen to podcasts. LINKS: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine COVID-19 resources: https://www.bfmed.org/covid-19-resource-page Lower risk of cardiovascular disease for breastfeeding mothers: https://www.ajc.com/pulse/study-shows-breastfeeding-linked-to-lower-heart-disease-stroke-risk/CGPOEFER6FASHJCAUFWT3KREBA ..read more