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  • Dealing with Breastfeeding Guilt

    Dealing with Breastfeeding Guilt
    Oct 24 2025
    Do you feel pressure to breastfeed your baby? Sometime we do this to ourselves because we were either raised in an environment supportive of breastfeeding or perhaps it wasn’t supportive of breastfeeding- and we want to change that. And sometimes the pressure comes from other sources. Regardless, it can result in a lot of guilt when things don’t work out the way you had planned. So, what do you do with all this guilt? How do you process it? And how do you overcome it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 min
  • Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding-Friendly Treatments

    Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding-Friendly Treatments
    Oct 17 2025
    More women develop postpartum depression each year than strokes, diabetes, and breast cancer. If you're a breastfeeding mom, what choices do you have when it comes to treatment? Are there non-medicinal options that can effectively treat the problem? What roles do Omega 3 fatty acids, exercise, and bright light therapy play? Our panelists share what worked for them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 min
  • How Pumping Supports Your Breastfeeding Goals

    How Pumping Supports Your Breastfeeding Goals
    Oct 13 2025
    Are you breastfeeding and planning to pump when you return to work? Or perhaps you plan to pump to help protect your milk supply? There are many different ways pumping can help you with your breastfeeding goals. Today we'll learn more about the various type of pumps available and how you can utilize them to provide your baby with breast milk for as long as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 min
  • Breastfeeding Laws in the United States

    Breastfeeding Laws in the United States
    Oct 3 2025
    Here in the United States, we have laws that help protect breastfeeding and pumping moms, such as the right to nurse your baby in public. But many of these laws are determined by the individual states. So, what exactly are your rights? How do you learn about these laws? And why do we need even laws that determine how and when we can feed our babies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 min
  • 10 Ways to Support Breastfeeding Moms

    10 Ways to Support Breastfeeding Moms
    Sep 26 2025
    Breastfeeding is a commitment that can be challenging at times. And sometimes the smallest gesture of kindness or complementary words can help build up a breastfeeding mom’s confidence and keep her nursing for as long as possible. What can you do to support the breastfeeding mom in your life? We have some great ideas for partners, family, and friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 min
  • Top Questions Moms Ask Lactation Consultants

    Top Questions Moms Ask Lactation Consultants
    Sep 19 2025
    Breastfeeding isn't always simple. And that’s when we turn to the professionals: lactation educators, counselors, and consultants who can help overcome issues that come our way. So, what are some of the most common questions we ask these professionals? And what are the answers to those questions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 min
  • Breastfeeding Nurse-Ins: Helpful or Harmful?

    Breastfeeding Nurse-Ins: Helpful or Harmful?
    Sep 12 2025
    Most states in the U.S. have laws that protect breastfeeding mothers, allowing them to nurse their babies in public. But that doesn’t mean the laws are always upheld and the result can be devastating to a mom who simply needs to feed her baby. Organizing a nurse-in is one way to raise awareness about these discrepancies and to encourage change. So, what exactly happens during a nurse-in? How are they organized? And do they really make a difference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • New Mom Breastfeeding Manual: Weeks 3-6

    New Mom Breastfeeding Manual: Weeks 3-6
    Sep 5 2025
    If you're about to have a baby, you may have a lot of questions about breastfeeding your newborn, especially within the first couple of months. What are a baby's typical sleep patterns during this time? How much weight should they be gaining? What should you know about introducing a bottle for the first time? Plus, tips for surviving the witching hour and other fussy times. Today, we're continuing our series focused on brand new moms as they begin their breastfeeding journeys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 min