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Back to SearchE82: Nipple Shields: Know When to Use this Breastfeeding Tool
Episode 82
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Nipple shields can be valuable, often temporary tools that help overcome breastfeeding challenges like flat or inverted nipples, painful feeding, or difficulties with preterm babies. Wh…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
E81: Is My Baby Getting Enough? A Lactation Expert Explains
Episode 81
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Lactation Consultant Angie Rosier shares insights about baby weight gain and how to know if your baby is getting enough milk. Many parents prepare extensively for labor but overlook pre…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
E80: Deep Latch Makes All the Difference in Your Breastfeeding Journey
Episode 80
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The deep latch is the cornerstone of successful breastfeeding, affecting everything from milk transfer to nipple comfort and baby's weight gain. Angie Rosier shares expertise from her d…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
E79: Trust Your Gut: How Kimberlee's Journey Changed
Episode 79
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Kimberlee Williams shares her emotional journey from planning a home birth after three easy deliveries to facing a life-threatening medical emergency and a 6-week NICU stay with her pre…
Published on 3 months ago
E78: Addressing Obstetrical Racism
Episode 78
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Healthcare disparities don't discriminate based on education or wealth—Black and brown women face mortality rates three to five times higher than their white counterparts during childbi…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
E77: The Wondrous Washcloth
Episode 77
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The humble washcloth is a powerful, versatile tool that can significantly enhance comfort during labor. With 20 years of doula experience, Angie shares how this simple item becomes an e…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
E76: Baby #1 vs. Baby #2, 3, 4 Etc: The Evolution of Birth Expectations
Episode 76
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We explore the contrasting needs and expectations of first-time parents versus experienced parents during the birth process, highlighting how support needs evolve with each birth experi…
Published on 4 months ago
E75: Fertility Journeys: Supporting Those Who've Faced Challenges
Episode 75
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The emotional journey of those who have experienced fertility challenges requires special care and understanding during pregnancy and birth, with many carrying deep anxiety, fear, and c…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
E74: People, Place, and Policy: Birth's Hidden Players
Episode 74
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Birth is influenced by three major stakeholders with different objectives: the birthing people, the birth place, and the policies governing care. Understanding the "Three P's" helps exp…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
E73: Dr. Venice Haynes Believes We can Transform Postpartum Support by 2030
Episode 73
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Dr. Venice Haynes shares her groundbreaking work on the 100 Weeks Project, which aims to transform maternal healthcare from preconception through the postpartum year by addressing syste…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago