All Things Breastfeeding Podcast

This week on the podcast Jessica shares her story! She had a rocky start, but is doing quite well now! We also chat about Jessica’s most recent development-preparing for returning to work! Have you heard of the breast crawl? Jessica explained that her baby latched for the first time after doing the breast crawl! How… The post All Things Breastfeeding: Jessica’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding and the internet-Is it a friend or foe? It can be both and this week on the show Barbara and Barb chat about how the internet has affected breastfeeding mothers today. Reliable breastfeeding resources: Kellymom , La Leche League , Jack Newman,  Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor  There are many other reliable websites, but these are a… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 24: Internet and Breastfeeding-Friend or Foe? appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, Laura is sharing her breastfeeding story. Laura faced many challenges including having a baby who was small for gestational age at birth.   Thank you so much for listening and if you would like to share your breastfeeding story, please contact Barbara at barbara@bfcaa.com   ~Happy Breastfeeding! The post All Things Breastfeeding: Laura’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast we discuss nursing strikes. What is a nursing strike? How should you deal with a nursing strike? Also, find out what product Barbara and Barb are really excited about! Show Notes: Check out Barbara’s video on paced bottle feeding: Pumping podcast episode In The News: The Breastfeeding Center of Ann… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 23: Nursing Strikes appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast we share another breastfeeding story! Lindsay shares her journey breastfeeding Jack who was born 2 months premature. Do you want to share your breastfeeding story? Please contact Barbara! Barbara@bfcaa.com OR connect on Facebook!   Don’t Forget! This weekend is the 3rd Annual Miracle Milk Stroll! Barb the intern will be… The post All Things Breastfeeding: Lindsay’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast we chat about nutrition for the breastfeeding mother. Does a nursing mom need to follow a special diet? We will tell you what we think! Shownotes: Learn how to make your own Nettle Leaf Infusion.  Visit Kellymom for more information on nutrition while breastfeeding. In The News: Find a Miracle… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 22: Nutrition for the Breastfeeding Mother appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, Intern Barb shares her second breastfeeding story. Barb’s second breastfeeding experience had some hurdles to overcome, including tongue tie and bottle refusal. Here is Barb and baby Nolan nursing when he was about a year old. Thanks for listening today! Do you want to share your breastfeeding story? You can… The post All Things Breastfeeding: Barb’s Second Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the Podcast we are sharing our results from a recent survey on introduction of solids! We had over 500 participants and we are excited to share with you! Although we were promoting meat as a good source of protein on the show, for all of you vegetarians and vegans, we support you… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 21: Introducing Solids appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast we are sharing another breastfeeding story. Barb shares her experience with her first son Liam.     Check out Liam’s heart shaped tongue. This is one of the very fist pictures taken after Liam’s birth.     Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! Are you interested in… The post All Things Breastfeeding: Barb’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

We are excited to bring our first breastfeeding story this week! Barbara, Owner and IBCLC at The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor shares the story of her first breastfeeding journey.   Thank you for listening today! If you enjoy the podcast, please share with your friends! We would also love for you to rate and… The post All Things Breastfeeding: Barbara’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

We have a special announcement! We are going to start featuring breastfeeding stories on the podcast in addition to our regular informational shows! We are so excited to share these with our listeners. Please let us know if you want to share your story!   ~Happy Breastfeeding! The post All Things Breastfeeding: Special Announcement appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Supplementation? This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb discuss the ins and outs of supplementation. When is it necessary, and when might it not be necessary? We also discuss how to appropriately supplement your baby, if it is in fact needed. Sometimes we can be giving our babies extra food when we don’t need… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 20: Supplementation appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Sharing breastmilk is not a new idea, but it is being discussed more and more these days. Milk sharing can be done both formally and informally and we will chat about both in this episode.   Resource of the day: Human Milk Baking Association of North America and the Bronson Mothers’ Milk Bank For more information… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 19: Milk Sharing appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast we share quick tips for engorgement. Although completely normal after birth when colostrum is transitioning to mature milk, it can be painful to deal with. Let us help you. Great listen for pregnant mamas!   Resource of the week: Kelly Mom information on engorgement Getting off the to best start with… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 18: Tips For Engorgement appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb continue talking about traveling for breastfeeding mothers. Air travel for working moms is a common reality for many woman who are breastfeeding. There are a lot of logistics to work out! We will discuss important information to help make traveling for work easier for you!    … The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 17: Air Travel for Working and Breastfeeding Mothers appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb chat about breastfeeding during the holidays! This time of year can be such a joyous season, but can also come with a lot of stress when you have young children. Breastfeeding mamas in particular may need to some help navigating this busy season-so let us help you!… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 16: Breastfeeding During The Holiday Season appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb chat about breastfeeding and medication safety. We share wonderful resources so that you can make informed health care decisions. In the news this week: Similac is back with another commercial getting us fired up here at the Breastfeeding Center in Ann Arbor!   Resources of the week: … The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 15: Breastfeeding and Medications appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week’s podcast episode is for everyone- Bottle feeding breast milk or formula feeding alike.  Learning how to bottle feed your baby whether you choose to breastfeed or formula feed is important information for parents and caregivers to have. How you give a bottle matters and we will discuss why! How can you make bottle… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 14: Bottle Feeding Your Baby appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

This week on the podcast, we have a wonderful interview to share with you. Alyssa Schnell IBCLC has a special place in her heart for helping mothers through adoption and surrogacy to breastfeed their babies. She is the author of Breastfeeding Without Birthing: A Breastfeeding Guide for Mothers Through Adoption, Surrogacy, and Other Special Circumstances.… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 13: Breastfeeding Without Birthing with Alyssa Schnell appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.