How Nipple Shapes Can Impact Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, Podcast, short episode, TBPodcast

Adriana describes the wide range of nipple shapes and sizes, and how to work with what you’ve got to successfully breastfeed. What surprised you most about your nipples during lactation? Let us know on Instagram @birthfulpodcast. Powered by RedCircle Listen directly...

[Breastfeeding] Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction, with Claire Labrosa

Breastfeeding Stories, Podcast, TBPodcast

Today’s breastfeeding stories start when Claire Labrosa had breast reductions at age 17. Claire shares how she was able to breastfeed – and even tandem feed- her three kids, but not without her share of obstacles. Many of them having nothing to do with her...

Premie Hospital Birth with NICU Stay vs. Birth Center Birth, with Vanessa Young

Podcast, Postpartum Stories, TBPodcast

What happens when you plan for a birth center waterbirth and you end up with a 34 week preemie, and an onslaught of breastfeeding obstacles? How does this help you prepare differently for your next birth and postpartum? Vanessa Young shares her perspective. Check it...

Postpartum With and Without Depression, with Julia Sabourin

Breastfeeding Stories, Interventions, Podcast, Postpartum Stories, TBPodcast

After her first birth Julia experienced undiagnosed postpartum depression along with major breastfeeding struggles. Second time around, she was dreading her baby’s arrival rather than excitedly awaiting it, so she did something about it. Julia shares how proactively...

Your Baby, The Mammal

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...