All Things Breastfeeding Podcast

Breast feeding failure? Most women in the USA want to breastfeed yet many of these women don’t reach their breastfeeding goals which is often defined as “breast feeding failure”. In some states, as many as 90% or more of families initiate breastfeeding. These states tend to be on the east and west coasts of our… The post All Things Breastfeeding 50: You’re being set up for breast feeding failure appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Nursing in public? Didn’t we all decide that nursing in public was fine? Apparently not! There are still so many people who get their panties in a bunch when they see a family breastfeeding in public! Jessica and Barbara discuss the latest study on nursing in public. This article concerns the images of women nursing… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 49: Nursing in Public appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Milk banking Non-profit milk banking in the United States is rapidly growing! We have the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) here is the US, Mexico, and Canada. At this point we have 27 milk banks and 5 under development in North America. Milk banking was developed in 1985. These milk banks have… The post All Things Breastfeeding: All You Wanted to Know About Milk Banking with Kim Updegrove appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

D-MER? What is D-MER? This is a condition that every family should be aware of, not because it is going to happen to you. It is actually quite rare. But because when it does happen to a breastfeeding family the mother can feel like she is going crazy. So please listen to this podcast so… The post All Things Breastfeeding 48: D-MER appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding and Medications Breastfeeding and medications can cause a lot of confusion! Many mothers are told they cannot breastfeed while taking certain medications but this is often not true. We will discuss how medications can possibly get into breastmilk, a process called diffusion, FYI, and what families can do if they have questions or concerns… The post All Things Breastfeeding 47: Breastfeeding and Medications appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Barbara and Jessica are busting breast feeding myths! What have you been told about breastfeeding? So many things! People have all kinds of thoughts and opinions. Breast feeding myths come from many places. Family and friends have many old wives tales or assume that what happened to they must be going to happen to you,… The post All Things Breastfeeding 46: Busting Breast Feeding Myths appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

What are the top 5 breast feeding concerns? Well, we have been busy bees figuring this out and helping to provide information to families! I have spent a lot of time and resources on marketing this past year trying to address the needs of my clients. This means a new website! I have created new… The post All Things Breastfeeding 45: Top 5 Breast Feeding Concerns appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Why are we talking about the World Health Assembly and breastfeeding? Because world policy sets the priorities for money spent on support. And we all know we can use more breastfeeding support. The New York Times released a story about the news. Here is another story about this. What was the controversy?  World Health Assembly… The post All Things Breastfeeding 44: World Health Assembly and Breastfeeding appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Jessica’s Working and Breastfeeding Story! We are adding a new type of podcast to our collection beginning with our new intern Jessica! We have been having mothers share their breastfeeding stories but now we want mothers to hear from other mothers about the realities of going back to work while you are breastfeeding. Jessica’s working… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 43: Jessica’s Working and Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding Missions? What does this mean? I, Barbara Robertson, want to make Breastfeeding Missions a reality! I have always worked on giving back to the community. I have been hosting a weekly, free, breastfeeding support group for over 10 years, volunteer when I can for her local WIC office, and offer a sliding scale for… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 42: Breastfeeding Missions appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

How to become an IBCLC? This week Barbara and Barb talk about Barbara’s journey to becoming an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)! Some people think because the IBCLC credential is consider part of the health care field that you have to be a nurse. This is not true! Many of the biggest movers and… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 41: Barbara’s Journey to how to become an IBCLC appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

As promised, we are back in business and Dawn is going to be sharing her breastfeeding story. Dawn’s work with babies has led her down paths she didn’t expect. Isn’t this often the case? Who knew my own struggles with breastfeeding would lead to a whole career I never imaged? We encourage you to check… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 39: Breastfeeding Story: Dawn appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Barb is getting ready to take her IBCLC exam in April and I have been busy doing other things besides creating a breastfeeding podcast! But we are back to making our breastfeeding podcast! I am being joined by my new intern, Jessica, who is going to continue my podcast journey. Don’t worry, Barb is not… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 40: Breastfeeding Podcast Update appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding class? Why take one? Today’s episode is just a quick informational show on the importance of taking a breastfeeding class before you have your baby! A little knowledge can go a long way! Please share this episode with new mamas and friends! Breastfeeding a new baby is natural but not always easy. Some people… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 38: Taking A Prenatal Breastfeeding Class appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding and dentistry? What do teeth have to do with breastfeeding? This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb discuss breastfeeding and dentistry. Is there any truth to the idea that breastfeeding causes cavities? There was a recent study that found babies who had been breastfed for more than 6 months had more cavities than… The post All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 37: Breastfeeding and Dentistry appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Postpartum depression can happen to any women, no matter how much she wanted her baby, no matter what her socioeconomic status. This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb talk about postpartum depression (PPD). A very common occurrence in many woman after they have a baby, yet not talked about often enough. We were inspired… The post All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 36 : Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Breastfeeding in public! This week, Barbara and Barb do a round-up on breastfeeding in public, just in time for the summer. Moms are out and about, and babies still need to eat. We discuss a recent incident where a breastfeeding mother had an employee suggest she might be more comfortable nursing in the bathroom after… The post All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 35: Breastfeeding in Public appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Michelle’s Breastfeeding Story! We haven’t had a podcast for a while! Michelle’s breastfeeding story has many ups and downs! This week on the podcast, Michelle shares the story of breastfeeding her one year old daughter. She comes from a very supportive breastfeeding family who nurse for years, and knew she wanted to breastfeeding as long… The post All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 34: Michelle’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

What’s in the numbers? This week on the podcast we talk about numbers! Birth weights, how accurate they might be, comparing one scales weight to another, and all the variables to take into consideration when looking at numbers. Sometimes the scales might not be calibrated properly. What if the baby was weighed with a full… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 33: What’s In The Numbers? appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

Are breastfeeding support groups right for you? This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb chat all things breastfeeding support groups. Why are they helpful and who might benefit from a breastfeeding support group? Many people feel that a “support group” is old fashioned or if you need to go to one, it is a… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 32: Breastfeeding Support Groups appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.