Ep.11 BREASTFEEDING GOLD w/Susan Howard, IBCLC

06/05/24 • 57 min

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In this episode, we chat with Susan Howard, MSN, RN, IBCLC, mother of three and founder and owner of Arlington Lactation & Feeding Therapy, LLC. Susan is a member of the Mamistad Mami Circle - our list of favorite providers!

Susan has over 30 experience as a Registered Nurse, and became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2013 after her 'challenge baby' failed to thrive, refused to eat, and struggled to gain weight. A self-proclaimed "lacto-geek" who has a a special interest in tongue ties and supporting babies with dysfunctional sucking skills. She also loves working with medically-complex mothers and babies, including NICU graduates, reflux babies, slow gainers, and low supply mamas.

We discuss:

discovering breastfeeding in our own way as new mothers
the blind date analogy
the factory metaphor
the NATURE of breastfeeding
your hospital stay is NOT LONG ENOUGH to teach you how to breastfeed
The Well Fed Baby Checklist-breastfeeding positions
lessons from Mrs. Maisel
oxytocin parties :)
when to say WHEN

Learn more about Susan's classes, and The Feeding Flock (a parenting and feeding support group that gathers twice a week in-person or on Zoom) by visiting https://www.arlingtonlactation.com/
On Instagram and Facebook @susanhowardibclc

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest, let's chat!

Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Find me on mamistad.com.
Mamistad,
Cynthia
~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast so we can reach more listeners! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

THIS IS A BIG ONE!

We discuss:

discovering breastfeeding in our own way as new mothers
the blind date analogy
the factory metaphor
the NATURE of breastfeeding
your hospital stay is NOT LONG ENOUGH to teach you how to breastfeed
The Well Fed Baby Checklist-breastfeeding positions
lessons from Mrs. Maisel
oxytocin parties :)
when to say WHEN

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest, let's chat!

Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Find me on mamistad.com.
Mamistad,
Cynthia
~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

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Ep.10 The Working Mom Conference w/Christa Bright

"You can be a good mom and a working mom. You are allowed to be both."

In this episode we chat with mother, veteran, entrepreneur and founder of the Working Mom Conference, Christa Bright. She is a visionary with the knowledge, energy and connections to make big things happen!

As we all know, life and often motherhood, happen when you're making (other) plans! Christa learned life lessons from her own supportive mother which she now shares with her own amazing son! Through the Working Mom Conference, she inspires us to learn from, and support each other because "You can be a good mom and a working mom. You are allowed to be both."

Don't miss the opportunity to embrace empowerment, foster resilience, and create a fulfilling life. Secure your spot at The Working Mom Conference 2024 - where success meets balance!

Learn all about The Working Mom Conference and how you can be a part of it this August 3rd and 4th in Philadelphia, here: https://www.thewmconference.com/.

There is a VIRTUAL OPTION too!!

Follow the WMC on Instagram: @working momconference

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest, you know where to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Find me on mamistad.com.

Mamistad,

Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

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Ep.12 Autism Prt. 1 - Mother & Daughter w/Fabi

This episode is one of two dedicated to Autism and the importance of understanding and accepting neurodiversity.

We meet Mamistad Mami, Fabiola, an Astrophysicist by trade. She and her husband learned that their little girl, Elena was Autistic when she was 18 months old. Fabi wanted to learn as much as she could about Autism, and in the process, she learned that she too is Autistic. This knowledge brought her freedom and an understanding and respect for herself and her new community. She shares many of her lessons with us here-including this quote by a 14-year old Autistic person:

Awareness means you know I’m here.
Acceptance means you’re happy to see me.

Autism Spectrum: ⁠https://neuroclastic.com/its-a-spectrum-doesnt-mean-what-you-think/ Temple Grandin: https://www.templegrandin.com/

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.
Want to be a guest on Mom Chat?

Find me on mamistad.com.

Mamistad,
Cynthia
~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

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