57: Copper Toxicity- The Copper IUD 

I've been recently getting more and more calls from moms who have a freezer full of pumped breastmilk and don't know what to do with it! If that's you, this is a must-listen episode!   Join The Birth Lounge   Connect with HeHe on IG   Data: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33098117/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6572138/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7926441/   CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/faq.html#:~:text=Breast%20milk%20can%20be%20stored%20in%20the%20freezer%20(at%200,within%206%20months%20is%20best.   Freeze Dried Breastmilk Companies: https://itsmyleche.com https://milkify.me https://boobyfood.com https://mothership-milk.com/products/freeze-dry-your-breast-milk     Sign up for a 1:1 consult for infant feeding support!

25 Feb 202417min

Today's episode is featuring Lara Proud, RN, who is joining HeHe to discuss the signs + symptoms of Mastitis, what professionals can help & what options you have for remedying it! We also dive into preventative measures and what to consider when it comes to antibiotic use with Mastitis!    Lara’s Bio:  Beyond The Bump was started when Lara Proud went on maternity leave with her son in 2018. As a Registered Nurse, Lara was blown away by the lack of local resources for prenatal classes, postpartum support, and didn’t want anyone else to have to struggle like she did with breastfeeding. Beyond The Bump is located on the East Coast of Canada in Fredericton, New Brunswick serving all across Canada virtually and in-person locally. Her biggest goal is to empower parents in their decisions surrounding all things birth and parenting and help them feel prepared and supported along the way!   Connect with Lara on IG   Connect with HeHe on IG   Join HeHe’s FREE CLASS that shares How to Avoid a C-Section & Reduce Tearing in Labor here!   Resources: ACOG: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2021/02/breastfeeding-challenges   Breastfeeding Medicine: https://www.bfmed.org/assets/ABM%20Protocol%20%2336.pdf Le Leche League: https://lllusa.org/mastitis-updated-la-leche-league-usa-resource-page/

21 Feb 202444min

This episode dives into the what it takes to be an exclusively pumping parent-- the mental load, the time, the commitment, all of it! Jacquie Ciccione, RN & CLC, joins HeHe to dive into how to know if you are using the correct flange size, what are common issues that arise when someone exclusively pumps and so much more!    Jacquie's Bio: My name is Jacquie Ciccone.  I am a wife, mom, registered nurse, and certified lactation counselor. After giving birth to my son and having several struggles, I became fascinated with breastfeeding.  I ended up exclusively pumping for a year, so I’m passionate about breast pumps and pumping. I am determined to help close the gap between lactating mothers and breast pumps. I now offer 1:1 pumping consultations to improve their experience and increase the likelihood of success.  I consider pumping a sport and an entirely new set of breastfeeding skills.  I will be offering group counseling for pumping moms starting in July that I’m very excited about! I stay updated with the latest research and advancements in lactation counseling and breast pumps, ensuring I can provide my clients with the most current and evidence-based support.   Join The Birth Lounge!    Links/Tools  Mentioned in episode: Nipple Ruler  https://sarahwellsbags.com/collections/hands-free-pumping-bra https://thedairyfairy.com/ https://www.loveandfit.com/collections/nursing-bras   Connect with Jacquie on IG Work with Jacquie: https://pumpedupmama.com/ Connect with HeHe on IG Work 1:1 with HeHe & The TBH Team on Breastfeeding, formula feeding or bottle feeding

16 Feb 202455min

Anyone else TIRED of the age old debate about baby feeding?! Fed is best?! Breast is best?! In today’s episode, HeHe sits down with Mallory Whitmore, The Formula Mom & Education Lead from Bobbie, a formula company working their tails off to create a product as similar to breastmilk as possible. They’re diving into all the things you need to know to choose the best formula for your baby! Our team is always 100% supportive of our clients' feeding goals and Bobbie is the formula we stand behind. Not only do we dive into the components needed to nourish your baby but we also dive into lactose intolerance…   We also dive into how to use formula in conjunction with breastfeeding.    Mallory's Bio: Mallory is a mom of 2, educator, advocate, and certified infant feeding tech. She's the face behind The Formula Mom, an online platform that helps new parents make informed, confident, and supported infant feeding decisions-- without guilt or shame! She can be found on Instagram @theformulamom or behind the scenes leading education for @Bobbie.   Find Bobbie formula here: https://www.hibobbie.com/   Join The Birth Lounge here! Check out our FREE CLASS >> 6 Ways to Avoid a C-Section & Reduce your Risk of Tearing

14 Feb 202429min

Have you heard of Hand Expression? Do you know how to do it? It can be a very beneficial skill to have in the first few days after your baby is born to collect colostrum (or even before labor to harvest colostrum to take with you to the hospital— ask your provider more details about this)!Knowing how to properly hand express is a very handy skill to have with you when you need it! Join Sarah Gregory, IBCLC, and HeHe on todays episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast!    Connect with Sarah on IG    Connect with HeHe on IG    Join The Birth Lounge: https://www.thebirthlounge.com

9 Feb 202435min

Gina Mostly, IBCLC, joins HeHe to chat about colostrum harvesting, why telling someone their milk needs to ‘come in’ is bad advice and how to properly support your newborns feeding goals while you’re still in the hospital after birth! We also dive into how to hand express and the tools that can make that easier! Gina explains how your body begins prepping to feed your baby in the second trimester, but sometimes hospital policies or things that happen in birth can disrupt this bodily process + what to do about it if your goal is to nurse your baby! She also shares tips for you to take with you to the hospital and begin building a strong breastmilk supply from day 1!   Gina's bio: Gina is an IBCLC, Mother of 5 (including twins), prior military and current mil-spouse. My main areas of focus in lactation are prenatal education, TOTs, oral rehabilitation and pumping aside from breastfeeding basics! Connect with Gina on IG     Join The Birth Lounge!   Join the Dad Daze Course!     Resources: https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/breastfeeding/colostrum-is-superfood-for-your-newborn/

8 Feb 202445min

In today’s episode, HeHe sits down with Lo Nigrosh, an IBCLC, to dive into what you need to know about hospital provided lactation support vs private lactation support! Lo is breaking down how to hire an IBCLC, why you may want to explore this option *before* your baby gets here, what to do if you are getting conflicting lactation advice and how hospital culture impacts the care you may be given in the hospital. We also dive into how your nurses own lactation and feeding journey with their baby impacts their lactation support they give to you!    Guest Bio: Lo Nigrosh lives in Athol, Ma in a log cabin on 5 acres with her husband Max, 2 children, 1 dog and 2 cats. It was her own intense struggle to breastfeed her oldest that led her to birth and lactation work, but it was listening to the struggles of so many others that has kept her here. As an IBCLC she focuses on helping each client feel proud of every ounce they make, and to recognize each hurdle they unfairly faced. The Milk Making Minutes Podcast explores baby feeding struggles and triumphs through the lens of systemic medical and cultural barriers so that you understands that your body did not fail and your successes really are the miracles you felt they were.   Connect with Lo in IG https://www.instagram.com/lonigrosh_ibclc_podcast_host/   Join The Birth Lounge!  https://www.thebirthlounge.com     In-Person Childbirth Education, Boston MA: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/cbe-baby-booty

5 Feb 202457min

In this episode, HeHe answers some questions from our listeners! Tune in to hear HeHe’s advice on breastfeeding while pregnant, induction, dissecting your previous birth, anemia, iron infusions and supplements, VBAC, TOLAC, and and using breastmilk as a remedy for Pink Eye!    Below are the questions HeHe answered AND the resources mentioned!:    2:59 - “I’m two days past my due date with my second child. My first was induced at 42 weeks and it led to a c-section.  I’m being urged to induce at 41 weeks now and I’d love your thoughts on this.”   Grab the Induction Cheat sheet HeHe mentioned here:  https://www.thebirthlounge.com/induction 1:1 consult: https://stan.store/TranquilityByHeHe/p/book-your-11-call-with-me-6uk9a   8:31 - “What do you think about an Iron infusion? Levels have dropped a bit and the midwife practice recommended one but I’m not sure of the pros and cons.”   14:35 - Breastfeeding and Getting Pregnant: “Do you have any content on getting pregnant while breastfeeding? I am breastfeeding my toddler and don’t have a period but I want to start trying. I also don’t want to wean.”   15:53 - Check out episode 229 with Jessie Brebner all about Tracking Your Fertility Using Cervical Mucus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baWmrqzyvvM&feature=youtu.be   16:04 - For more about Fertility Awareness Method check out episode 230 with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack: https://youtu.be/W580-E2HYC8?si=LqUIrt52eDNFfNPa   18:01 - using breastmilk for pink eye  American Academy of Ophthalmology does not recommend breastmilk as a remedy.   19:20- check out our episode about donor milk with Sterling Grey-Simmons here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExkweNQg8M   21:21 - Failed induction: “I had a failed induction. I was dilated to four centimeters for four days until I just gave up and got a C-section. I’m very sad about it and am wondering what are some things that I could have done differently. I was induced because my baby was measuring too big at 37 weeks. My baby was born at 7lb 14oz and I’m actually still mourning the birth that I wasted and I got everything I didn’t want. Also, the Pitocin was already on 30.”   Grab the pitocin cheat sheet here: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin   29:47 - VBAC: “I’m looking for information about VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and TOLAC (trial of labor after cesarean) with induction. First baby was a c-section and they were breech. I couldn’t find a provider who would attend a vaginal delivery. [My] provider is vbac supportive but will not let me go past 40 weeks due to my age of 39. I’m worried about induction and the chance of an “emergency c-section” and overall safety of TOLAC with induction. Thanks”  Links:  Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!   Connect with HeHe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/   VBAC:  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-113-the-evidence-on-vbac/  https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijgo.14159   Iron: Desiccated Liver Supplement that HeHe takes https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/14571-intravenous-iron-supplementation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7173188/ https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-020-03363-3 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2786031 https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2021/08/anemia-in-pregnancy   ACOG video: https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/webinars/district-ix-iron-deficiency-anemia-in-pregnancy   Ovulation Prediction Kits   Breastmilk as remedy for Pink Eye: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33098117/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6572138/   Join The Birth Lounge   Induction Freebie Pitocin Freebie     VBAC:  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-113-the-evidence-on-vbac/  https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijgo.14159   Iron: Desiccated Liver Supplement that HeHe takes https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/14571-intravenous-iron-supplementation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7173188/ https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-020-03363-3 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2786031 https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2021/08/anemia-in-pregnancy ACOG video: https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/webinars/district-ix-iron-deficiency-anemia-in-pregnancy   Ovulation Prediction Kits   Breastmilk as remedy for Pink Eye: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33098117/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6572138/

31 Jan 202440min