018 Low Milk Production and More with Kristin Cavuto IBCLC

09/14/16 • 42 min

This podcast episode is so absolutely rich with information and ideas, no matter what your breastfeeding outside the box situation, you won't want to pass this one up. Starting with her own "lactastrophe", Kristen shares with us how to find help, causes of low milk production such as insufficient glandular tissue (IGT) and insulin resistance, herbs and medications that can help increase milk production, sources of milk donations, LGBTQ breastfeeding, and more.

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017 Rosalie Kmiec IBCLC on Breastfeeding With IGT

It was a shock for Rosalie when it was determined postpartum that she had a condition called Insufficient Glandular Tissue, more commonly referred to as IGT. IGT is a breast condition that makes it difficult - and in most cases impossible - for a nursing parent to produce enough milk to meet all her baby's feeding requirements. Rosalie understands firsthand how difficult this diagnosis can be. She also understands that it doesn't mean the end of breastfeeding. Today, as a lactation consultant working with nursing parents with IGT, Rosalie focuses on developing a plan for long-term breastfeeding success, which she believes (and we agree!) is very possible for parents with IGT. In this week's podcast, Rosalie shares with us about IGT with the heart of someone who has been there and the wisdom of her professional experience.

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019 Nursing in Public with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC

When I (Alyssa) began my nursing journey almost 20 years ago, nursing in public was a BIG DEAL. There would be criticism by others. There was the dilemma about how and whether to cover up. It made it pretty challenging to leave the house and still feel like you could meet the needs of your baby. What really surprises me is that this situation hasn't changed much since then - even though many more parents are breastfeeding now! But I hope that change is on the horizon. Robin gives us lots of information on how today's new parents can be part of that change to make nursing in public more accessible and comfortable for all.