Episode Details

Are you a new or expecting mama planning to breastfeed? Want the nitty gritty on establishing the breastfeeding relationship and what to REALLY expect in the first few weeks? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mama, why breastmilk truly is nature’s perfect food and how to deal with common concerns like nipple pain and supply issues.

In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the breastfeeding journey with new updates from Becki’s current experience with Noah. From nipple pain and engorgement to the impact of stress and undereating on supply, this episode provides real time solutions for natural minded mamas. Plus learn about foods and supplements to support milk production and create super milk!

Also in this Episode:

• Benefits of Breastfeeding
  • Episode 55: Breastfeeding
  • Nature’s Perfect Food
  • Riskin A, Almog M, Peri R, Halasz K, Srugo I, Kessel A. Changes in immunomodulatory constituents of human milk in response to active infection in the nursing infant. Pediatr. Res. 71(2), 220–225 (2012)
• Unique Nutritional Properties of Breastmilk
  • Episode 73: CBD with Guest Stephen Cherniske
• Golden Hour and Starting the Breastfeeding Relationship
• Dealing with Tongue Tie
  • Dr. Steven Lin
  • KellyMom.com
• Help for Sore Nipples
  • Silverettes
  • Nipple Balm
  • Haaka manual pump for relieving engorgement
• The Influence of Stress on Milk Supply
  • Relax and Regulate
• Food as Medicine for Breastfeeding
  • Episode 46: Postpartum Nutrition
  • Lactation Cookies
  • Perfect Snacks Peanut Butter Cups & Bars
  • FOND bone broth use code ALIMILLERRD
  • Earth Mama Milkmaid Tea 
• Supplements to Support Breastfeeding
  • Mama to Be Bundle
  • Vitamin D Balanced Blend