There's nothing more devastating to a new mom who desperately wants to breastfeed, than to learn she may not have a full milk supply due to insufficient glandular tissue. What is breast hypoplasia? How do you know if you have it? And where are the best places to find the support you need to get through this emotional time?
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
We all have certain expectations as we begin our breastfeeding journeys. Sometimes those expectations are met and sometimes they are exceeded- it's all part of your developing role has a new mom. Today we're continuing our series where we follow three moms and their newborns as they explore breastfeeding for the first year of life. Have common issues such as vasospasms and colic been resolved yet? How are the moms dealing with breastfeeding in public and returning back to work? Plus, more on pumping and getting support from family and friends.
**There is no bonus interview for this episode** To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
Breastfeeding support can truly make or break a mother’s breastfeeding experience. Yet, with so many local and online options, how’s a mother to choose which support will actually be beneficial? Today we're chatting with Sarah Ortega, a mother of four, a certified lactation educator, and the moderator of Nevada Breastfeeds, an online Facebook page that offers support to breastfeeding mothers.
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
We all know that breastfeeding is natural and normal. It's also something that everyone seems to have an opinion about. Whether it's coming from your mother, or a complete stranger, breastfeeding criticism can be tough to endure. Why do they think it's ok to voice the opinion? How do you handle a potentially awkward situation? And can you prevent that situation from happening in the first place?
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
When a new mother begins to breastfeed her child, she spends much of her time focusing on bringing in her milk supply and getting the perfect latch. But sometimes a tight frenulum, or tongue-tie, greatly hinders this process. How do you know if your baby has this problem? What are your options for treating it? And how effective are these treatments?
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
Today we're continuing our series "Breastfeeding Expectations", where we follow three new moms on their breastfeeding journeys. This month, find out if our moms have settled into a schedule when nursing their babies. Are they getting any sleep at night? Are they facing any new breastfeeding challenges?
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
Wraps, carriers, slings, Oh my! How does a new family decide which ones to use and which ones are best for breastfeeding? Are certain baby carriers more appropriate for certain ages? How do you master the art of breastfeeding while babywearing? And what do you do if your baby isn't into it?
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
Since breastfeeding requires a baby has full range of motion with his tongue, jaw and neck, some babies may require a little extra assistance to relax these areas and their central nervous system. One technique is Craniosacral Therapy. How does it work and how can it help improve breastfeeding and other challenges new parents face?
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
Since breastfeeding requires a baby has full range of motion with his tongue, jaw and neck, some babies may require a little extra assistance to relax these areas and their central nervous system. One technique is Craniosacral Therapy. How does it work and how can it help improve breastfeeding and other challenges new parents face?
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
A mother's breastfeeding experience changes drastically over time. And still, that experience is different for every mother. Today we're launching a new series called "Breastfeeding Expectations", where we follow three new moms on their breastfeeding journeys during the first year of their baby's life. This month, learn more about their labor and delivery experiences. Plus, how did they prepare for breastfeeding? What type of support did they need during those first few days? And how have their partners helped with the whole process?
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
Breastfeeding is often overlooked by pregnant moms as they prepare for their new babies. We often have no idea what breastfeeding really looks like until we're nursing our own child. The "Mother of Midwives" Ina May Gaskin explains how mothers can prepare themselves for an enjoyable breastfeeding experience.
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
Why do some babies simply refuse to take a bottle? When is the ideal time to introduce the bottle and how should you do it? Plus, tips for moms who have a difficult time collecting expressed breast milk.
**There is no bonus interview for this episode**
To access this additional content, become an official member of <a href="http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club" target="_blank">The Boob Group Club</a>! Visit http://www.theboobgroup.com/members/join-our-club for more information!
What are some tips moms have for managing your toddler while breastfeeding your newborn? Is having a routine helpful or harmful? Plus, how to keep your sanity when you're trying to do all this in public.