How Over-Sexualizing Breasts Affects Breastfeeding, with Abby Theuring

Breastfeeding, Podcast, TBPodcast

If you breastfeed, you’ll find that your breasts undergo a radical identity shift from culturally sexual to biologically nurturing. So what does that have to do with how you feel while doing it, your ability to nurse in public, your decision on how long to breastfeed,...

[Breastfeeding] Your Newborn, with Dr. Jack Newman

Breastfeeding, golden hour, Podcast, TBPodcast

Planning to breastfeed your newborn? In this episode, I talk with none other than Dr. Jack Newman on what to expect, what to avoid, and when to ask for help, in order to get breastfeeding off to a good start.   Listen directly through our website player, or...

Your Baby, The Mammal, with Diane Wiessinger (Part 1)

Breastfeeding, newborn, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast

We often think that newborns are cute but helpless little lumps, when in fact they have an arsenal of instincts to ensure they can find their food source without much external help. What are those instincts that make breastfeeding and bonding seamless? Diane...

[Breastfeeding] Persistence is Key, with Dawn Pensack

Breastfeeding, Interventions, Podcast, TBPodcast

Last episode we talked about how breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. There tend to be a few or a lot obstacles to overcome. But what does that actually look like? Dawn Pensack is here to share her stories. Check it out!   Listen...

[Breastfeeding] Common Struggles, with Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

Breastfeeding, Interventions, Podcast, TBPodcast

Breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. Many people think it will just happen, without realizing there’s a steep learning curve. So what are the most common breastfeeding struggles, and how can you navigating them? Kathleen...

[Breastfeeding] Preparation Essentials, with Cindy Leclerc

Breastfeeding, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast

Although about 80% percent of lactating parents start off breastfeeding, by 3 months only about half of them are exclusively breastfeeding. So, what vital information should you know before baby arrives to increase your breastfeeding success? Cindy Leclerc tells us...