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A new trend is making the rounds on TikTok: moms aiming to pump or breastfeed intensively for 6 months to create a stash big enough to feed their baby for an entire year. Sounds efficient, right? But what really happens when you try it?

In this milestone 50th episode, Naiomi teams up with Katie Tims IBCLC, for an unfiltered look at the promises, pitfalls, and everything in between. From how much milk babies actually need, to the realities of oversupply, freezer storage surprises, and what breastfeeding really feels like in the second half of the year—this conversation is eye-opening.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Why the “6-month stash” plan is gaining popularity
• The truth about daily milk volumes and whether they keep increasing
• Oversupply: blessing, curse… or both?
• What parents often don’t anticipate about hormones, nutrition, and breast health
• The freezer stash surprise no one talks about (hint: taste changes!)
• Why many moms find breastfeeding easier—not harder—after 6 months
• A week-by-week approach that may serve families better long-term

Key Takeaway
Is the 6-month pumping plan a genius shortcut or a recipe for unnecessary stress? You’ll have to listen to find out.

Resources Mentioned

• Naiomi’s book: Milk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding
• Episode 21: Breast Pain: Don’t Suffer in Silence
• Episode 42: Hormones, Thyroid, and Nutrient Deficiencies

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I'm Naiomi Catron—your podcast host, award-winning L&D nurse, IBCLC, and now… published author!
✨ Milk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding is the honest, uplifting, clinically-backed guide I wish I had with my first baby.

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This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice.

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In this episode, I’m dropping some serious truth bombs about two of the most common struggles in early breastfeeding: nipple pain and milk supply issues. Whether you’re pumping around the clock, dealing with oversupply, or trying to fix nipple pain with silver covers, this episode is here to clear up the confusion and help you protect your sanity (and your nipples).

👶 We’ll cover:

• Why silver nipple covers could be making things worse
• The dangers of improper pump use
• Oversupply: Why more milk isn’t always better
• What actually helps protect your supply in the early days
• Signs of retained placenta that could affect your milk
• When to stop triple feeding
• What you really need before going back to work (it’s less than you think)

🎧 Episodes Mentioned:

• Ep 38: Triple Nipple Ointment Exposed with Dr. Katrina Mitchell
• Ep 40: Pump Flange Fit with Jeanette
• Ep 22: Feeding the Tiny Fighter – Late Preterm Baby Feeding Tips

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👉 MilkDbook.com

✨ Takeaway:

Every nipple has a story, and every baby is different. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution—but there is a right plan for you. Tune in for expert insights, real-life examples, and some tough love to help you reclaim your feeding journey.

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🎉 Loved the episode? Take the next step with my book!
I'm Naiomi Catron—your podcast host, award-winning L&D nurse, IBCLC, and now… published author!
✨ Milk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding is the honest, uplifting, clinically-backed guide I wish I had with my first baby.

📘 Grab your copy @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books or www.milkdiva.com/milkdbook

Visit https://www.milkdiva.com/free-resources.html for free insider tips & resources.

This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice.

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In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the layered realities of systemic racism in maternal and reproductive care, and why it should matter to everyone—even if the story doesn’t feel like it’s yours.

We’re joined by Dr. Courtney E. Williams, a Provost Early Career Postdoctoral Fellow— whose research and lived commitment to maternal health equity provide powerful insight into how racism shows up in reproductive outcomes—and how we can begin to address it together.

Dr. Williams also shares simple, actionable steps that non-Black individuals can take to become better allies, advocates, and co-conspirators in the movement for reproductive justice and maternal health equity.

Episode Highlights:
1. Why Black Breastfeeding Week Matters- We break down the history, the why, and the reality behind this much-needed awareness campaign—and how the Black breastfeeding experience often diverges from the mainstream narrative.
2. What Every White Ally Should Know in Birth Spaces- We offer gentle, grounded insights for white doulas, providers, and peers on how to support without centering themselves, listen without defensiveness, and lead with empathy.
3. How to Move from Awareness to Action- This episode doesn’t just ask you to care—it gives you real tools and resources to deepen your understanding, challenge systems, and support the journey toward reproductive justice for all.

A Note From the Heart:
This episode isn't about blame. It’s about listening, learning, and beginning (or continuing) the work of showing up better—for ourselves, for each other, and especially for those whose voices have too often gone unheard in healthcare. If you're here, you're already doing something that matters.

If you’re a doula, provider, or simply a person who wants to understand more about racial disparities in maternal health, this episode is an invitation—not to be perfect, but to be present.

Resources for Further Learning:
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts
Colorbli

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🎉 Loved the episode? Take the next step with my book!
I'm Naiomi Catron—your podcast host, award-winning L&D nurse, IBCLC, and now… published author!
✨ Milk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding is the honest, uplifting, clinically-backed guide I wish I had with my first baby.

📘 Grab your copy @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books or www.milkdiva.com/milkdbook

Visit https://www.milkdiva.com/free-resources.html for free insider tips & resources.

This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice.