Another breastfeeding story! This one is particularly dear to Barbara’s heart. Melissa came to see Barbara after the birth of her first baby and was struggling with her rate of breastmilk production. Although Melissa was able to increase her supply a bit, she still needed to supplement her baby. Second baby When Melissa was pregnant… The post All Things Breastfeeding 63: Melissa’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jul 09, 2020•44 min
Here are our COVID updates! Barbara accidently published the unedited version of this podcast! Here is the edited version. Sorry! Jessica COVID updates Jessica is at home with her two your children trying not to miss a beat while being a full time parent and having her and her partner continue to work full time.… The post All Things Breastfeeding 62: Updated COVID updates appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jul 01, 2020•21 min
A conversation with Laurel Wilson IBCLC! Yes, we were lucky enough that Laurel Wilson IBCLC reached out to us to do a podcast. We have been big fans of Laurel for a number of years. I attended a talk to hers in Grand Rapids a number of years ago and was hooked! Don’t know Laurel… The post All Things Breastfeeding 61: Conversation with Laurel Wilson IBCLC! appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jun 12, 2020•34 min
What is your breastfeeding support network? Who do you need in this team? Partners Partners are a critical player in your breastfeeding support network. A partner can make or break a breastfeeding relationship. Not necessarily because they don’t support breastfeeding but if you are struggling with breastfeeding, this struggle can be hard to watch if… The post All Things Breastfeeding 60: Your Breastfeeding Support Network appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
May 21, 2020•22 min
A new breastfeeding story! Lauren is a very experienced breastfeeding mother. She joins us today with baby Luke today to talk about her breastfeeding story. She has nursed four children! When you have more than one child it is important to remember that each breastfeeding experience will be different. Each breastfeeding journey is a unique… The post All Things Breastfeeding 59: Lauren’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Apr 29, 2020•25 min
Caleb not latching? Oh no! We continue Jessica’s breastfeeding story. Please don’t worry, it has a happy ending! We ended with Jessica in the pit of despair and Caleb not latching. Even with all the support and knowledge that Jessica has, she is ready for the final hoop to become an IBCLC, taking the exam,… The post All Things Breastfeeding 58: Part 2 Jessica’s Story- Not latching baby! appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Mar 19, 2020•23 min
Jessica’s second breastfeeding story is a doozy! When we have our second baby we think, well this has to be easier than the first time. Right? In Jessica’s case this was not true! Her breastfeeding story is powerful! Yes, those baby worries weren’t there (you rarely worry that you might accidentally kill your second baby… The post All Things Breastfeeding 57: Part 1 Jessica’s 2nd Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Mar 19, 2020•28 min
New Breast Pumps? What are these new pumps? Jessica and Barbara are going to talk about two types of relatively new pumps that are on the market now. We wanted to make sure that these pumps were reliable before we gave our thoughts. In the pump market that takes 2-3 years! The first few thousand… The post All Things Breastfeeding 56: New Breast Pumps appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Feb 27, 2020•22 min
Know when it’s time to wean your baby is not always easy. When is it time to wean your baby? Only you get to decide! Once a baby is over six months of age you can start to get pressure from others. Is that baby STILL nursing? Yes! Remember, the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding… The post All Things Breastfeeding 55: Is it time to wean your baby? appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Feb 19, 2020•19 min
Jamie’s Breastfeeding Story In this podcast episode Barbara and Jessica talk to Jamie about her breastfeeding journey with her little one Zelda. Each breastfeeding story is very different and Jamie’s is no exception. She struggled with unexpected infertility which made her story very different than she planned before getting pregnant. Take a listen and enjoy!… The post All Things Breastfeeding 54: Jamie’s Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jan 21, 2020•37 min
Partners and breastfeeding? How do partners fit is with breastfeeding? This can look many ways, there is no one size fits all. In this podcast Jessica and Barbara talk about options for how this can look for families. The sound is a little wonky in this podcast so please forgive us! Many times if a… The post All Things Breastfeeding 53: Partners and Breastfeeding appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jan 16, 2020•24 min
What is hand expression? Great question! Basically it means getting breastmilk out of a lactation breast without a baby or a breast pump. At The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, hand expression is a typical tool we review with most of our families because you never know when you might get caught with no baby,… The post All Things Breastfeeding 68: The Beauty of Hand Expression appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jan 08, 2020•27 min
Nipple shield survey results! Our nipple shield survey is discussed in this podcast. We had a whopping 4500 families and 500 lactation professionals fill out the survey! We got so much interesting information from this survey. Of course there are some limitations from the information we gathered. First of all, this survey was only… The post All Things Breastfeeding 52: Nipple Shield Survey Results! appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Dec 19, 2019•22 min
Breastmilk changes over time! Really, this is true! Yes, in this podcast Barbara and Jessica talk about how breastmilk changes over time. It is really quite amazing! Many health care providers tell families there is no nutritional value for babies from breastmilk after one year. Like it turns into water! Breastmilk is a living, dynamic… The post All Things Breastfeeding 51: Breastmilk Changes Over Time appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Nov 21, 2019•25 min
Breast feeding failure? Most women in the USA want to breastfeed yet many of these women don’t reach their breastfeeding goals which is often defined as “breast feeding failure”. In some states, as many as 90% or more of families initiate breastfeeding. These states tend to be on the east and west coasts of our… The post All Things Breastfeeding 50: You’re being set up for breast feeding failure appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jun 12, 2019•22 min
Nursing in public? Didn’t we all decide that nursing in public was fine? Apparently not! There are still so many people who get their panties in a bunch when they see a family breastfeeding in public! Jessica and Barbara discuss the latest study on nursing in public. This article concerns the images of women nursing… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 49: Nursing in Public appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
May 21, 2019•23 min
Milk banking Non-profit milk banking in the United States is rapidly growing! We have the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) here is the US, Mexico, and Canada. At this point we have 27 milk banks and 5 under development in North America. Milk banking was developed in 1985. These milk banks have… The post All Things Breastfeeding: All You Wanted to Know About Milk Banking with Kim Updegrove appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Apr 25, 2019•55 min
D-MER? What is D-MER? This is a condition that every family should be aware of, not because it is going to happen to you. It is actually quite rare. But because when it does happen to a breastfeeding family the mother can feel like she is going crazy. So please listen to this podcast so… The post All Things Breastfeeding 48: D-MER appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jan 31, 2019•13 min
Breastfeeding and Medications Breastfeeding and medications can cause a lot of confusion! Many mothers are told they cannot breastfeed while taking certain medications but this is often not true. We will discuss how medications can possibly get into breastmilk, a process called diffusion, FYI, and what families can do if they have questions or concerns… The post All Things Breastfeeding 47: Breastfeeding and Medications appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jan 23, 2019•22 min
Barbara and Jessica are busting breast feeding myths! What have you been told about breastfeeding? So many things! People have all kinds of thoughts and opinions. Breast feeding myths come from many places. Family and friends have many old wives tales or assume that what happened to they must be going to happen to you,… The post All Things Breastfeeding 46: Busting Breast Feeding Myths appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Dec 11, 2018•25 min
What are the top 5 breast feeding concerns? Well, we have been busy bees figuring this out and helping to provide information to families! I have spent a lot of time and resources on marketing this past year trying to address the needs of my clients. This means a new website! I have created new… The post All Things Breastfeeding 45: Top 5 Breast Feeding Concerns appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Nov 27, 2018•21 min
Why are we talking about the World Health Assembly and breastfeeding? Because world policy sets the priorities for money spent on support. And we all know we can use more breastfeeding support. The New York Times released a story about the news. Here is another story about this. What was the controversy? World Health Assembly… The post All Things Breastfeeding 44: World Health Assembly and Breastfeeding appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Nov 13, 2018•20 min
Jessica’s Working and Breastfeeding Story! We are adding a new type of podcast to our collection beginning with our new intern Jessica! We have been having mothers share their breastfeeding stories but now we want mothers to hear from other mothers about the realities of going back to work while you are breastfeeding. Jessica’s working… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 43: Jessica’s Working and Breastfeeding Story appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jun 12, 2018•20 min
Breastfeeding Missions? What does this mean? I, Barbara Robertson, want to make Breastfeeding Missions a reality! I have always worked on giving back to the community. I have been hosting a weekly, free, breastfeeding support group for over 10 years, volunteer when I can for her local WIC office, and offer a sliding scale for… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 42: Breastfeeding Missions appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
May 31, 2018•8 min
How to become an IBCLC? This week Barbara and Barb talk about Barbara’s journey to becoming an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)! Some people think because the IBCLC credential is consider part of the health care field that you have to be a nurse. This is not true! Many of the biggest movers and… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 41: Barbara’s Journey to how to become an IBCLC appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Apr 30, 2018•18 min
As promised, we are back in business and Dawn is going to be sharing her breastfeeding story. Dawn’s work with babies has led her down paths she didn’t expect. Isn’t this often the case? Who knew my own struggles with breastfeeding would lead to a whole career I never imaged? We encourage you to check… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 39: Breastfeeding Story: Dawn appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Mar 20, 2018•28 min
Barb is getting ready to take her IBCLC exam in April and I have been busy doing other things besides creating a breastfeeding podcast! But we are back to making our breastfeeding podcast! I am being joined by my new intern, Jessica, who is going to continue my podcast journey. Don’t worry, Barb is not… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 40: Breastfeeding Podcast Update appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Mar 06, 2018•4 min
Breastfeeding class? Why take one? Today’s episode is just a quick informational show on the importance of taking a breastfeeding class before you have your baby! A little knowledge can go a long way! Please share this episode with new mamas and friends! Breastfeeding a new baby is natural but not always easy. Some people… The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 38: Taking A Prenatal Breastfeeding Class appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Oct 17, 2017•6 min
Breastfeeding and dentistry? What do teeth have to do with breastfeeding? This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb discuss breastfeeding and dentistry. Is there any truth to the idea that breastfeeding causes cavities? There was a recent study that found babies who had been breastfed for more than 6 months had more cavities than… The post All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 37: Breastfeeding and Dentistry appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Aug 05, 2017•17 min
Postpartum depression can happen to any women, no matter how much she wanted her baby, no matter what her socioeconomic status. This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb talk about postpartum depression (PPD). A very common occurrence in many woman after they have a baby, yet not talked about often enough. We were inspired… The post All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 36 : Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor ....
Jul 11, 2017
