Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding

Jenna Wolfe, Certified Lactation Counselor (CBI) and Certified Purejoy Parent Coach

Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding by Jenna Wolfe is dedicated to supporting moms breastfeeding and weaning their older babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and those who are hoping to make it that far and want to set themselves up for success.

You wanted to breastfeed for years, not months, but I bet you didn’t expect gymnurstrics, skin crawling with every latch, nipple twiddling, meltdowns, and still having sleepless nights. In this podcast you will find everything you need to extended breastfeed, full-term wean and even tandem feed without losing your mind (or your toddler’s trust). We will also cover nutrition, supporting healthy emotional and social development in your child, and so much more.

You will find fireside chats with incredible experts like Krystyn Parks of Feeding Made Easy, Samantha Radford of Evidence-Based Mommy, and more. You will leave every episode feeling like you have found your people and have a new-found confidence in your breastfeeding and parenting.

If you are looking to make some changes in your breastfeeding relationship with your older baby or child, make sure to download the free “Making Changes” communication guide & cheat sheet so that you can say “no” to the feed while saying “yes” to the need.

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30: Clogged Ducts, Engorgement & Mastitis in extended breastfeeding, weaning & beyond

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08/28/23 • 33 min

Engorgement, clogged ducts & mastitis are words all breastfeeding moms are familiar with.
They can be scary & overwhelming, particularly at the beginning of your breastfeeding journey, but can pop up throughout the duration of time that you are breastfeeding - mainly when significant changes are happening in your life, including night weaning & complete weaning.
To further complicate things, there has been a fundamental shift in the way that science and leading lactation organizations and experts understand these conditions - this has resulted in the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine completely overhauling their Mastitis Proctol. This means that the approach both lactating people & those who support them take when addressing engorgement, clogged ducts & mastitis has changed, or needs to change.
This is relevant to those who are early in their breastfeeding experience, of course, but it’s ALSO relevant to those who have been breastfeeding for a year or more. You are more likely to be supporting friends & family members when they are encountering these things, and you are more likely to be using methods you were told to use when you face them yourself - but those methods are likely based on an outdated understanding of what engorgement, clogged ducts & mastitis are and could be creating MORE issues than they are solving.
In this episode I break down:
-> The big change
-> Each condition in the Mastitis Spectrum of Conditions
-> Support for general treatment & prevention
-> The role stress plays (and what to do about it)
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice.
Resources & Citations:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Mastitis Protocol.
Quoted study:
Segerstrom, S. C., & Miller, G. E. (2006, July). Psychological stress and the human immune system: A meta-analytic study of 30 years of inquiry. Psychological bulletin.
Study on EFT Tapping efficacy
"Burn Out" Book by Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Strains to look for in a probitic: Lactobacillus fermentum and
Ligilactobacillus salivarius

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45: "Help! I'm going on a work trip" 3 ways to prep dad & breastfed toddler for their first night alone together

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04/22/24 • 29 min

This week I'm answering a coaching call question from an extended breastfeeding mom:
"My toddler often doesn't accept dad at night when she wakes up crying. I am and have always been the preferred parent. I have just found out about a work trip I need to take which will have me away from my 2-year-old overnight for the first time. Typically, I feed her to sleep and to resettle throughout the night. If I am out of the house for bedtime, she does goes to sleep for other people, but it often takes a lot longer than if I am doing bedtime.

Wondering if you had any tips that might help them both prepare for my work trip over the next few weeks and allow dad to be involved in general?"
While there are a lot of things can be done to indirectly support a family in this situation, in this podcast episode, I break down a simple 3 part strategy to support a non-breastfeeding parent & a breastfed toddler for their first night(s) alone together.
Whether you decide to night wean ahead of time or not (and I do explore this a little more in the episode), bolstering and leveraging your child's connection with the person who will be caring for them is key to a relaxing time apart.

Find more opportunities for playful interactions between dad & kiddo (without pulling back from your own playful interactions with your child.)
Utilizing "bridging" tools to help your child feel connected with you even when you are apart and help that separation feel less scary and intense.
Expand the non-breastfeeding caregiver's capacity to hold space for the feelings that may come up.

Resources Mentioned:
https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/serve-and-return/

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40: Breastfeeding Manners - what to do with demanding older babies, toddlers & preschoolers

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12/18/23 • 44 min

The shirt-pulling, screaming, and demands to breastfeed have gotten to the point that you find yourself dreading them before your toddler has even thought about breastfeeding again.
When they do, inevitably "ask" to breastfeed, the fear of reinforcing all of their bad behaviors reverberates through your body as you quickly try to decide if you will hold the boundary; or give in to their demands this time.
...and the guilt that comes from the fact that they "act" so poorly can be crushing. Did you cause this behavior with your bad parenting? Will they end up as disrespectful teenagers? Will the choices you make today define their character as adults?
Man - the pressure that mounts in those moments is crushing!
But what if there is another way?
In this final podcast episode of season 1 of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding I break down:

What respectful behaviour is and isn't
The truth about the magic words: "Please" & "Thank You"
Rewards, punishments & reinforcing behaviours
How to support your child in the moment
How to raise an empathetic, respectful human who has integrity
How to support YOURSELF in the moment

Looking for the episodes I mentioned at the beginning to re-listen to during the holidays?

References:
Harvard Making Caring Common Project

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47 - 5 Body Safety Rules for Toddlers with Sex Education Coach Alisha Lunsford of Sexpert Parenting

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10/21/24 • 43 min

In this episode, Sex Educator, Alisha Lunsford, and I explore the crucial body safety rules every child should know by age five so that you can feel equipped with the tools needed to foster confidence and autonomy in your kids. We cover modeling consent, trusting intuition, managing tricky situations, and much more.
You can grab the free PDF summary of the top 5 rules here.
Remember:

Start the conversation about body safety early and repeat it often.
Use everyday moments to reinforce these safety principles.
Model respectful, consent-based behavior in your own interactions with your children.

More about Alisha Lunsford:
"I’m Alisha. I’m a straight, cisgender female and sex educator.

I understand that as parents, we often feel overwhelmed and under-prepared for many of the roles we take on. Ultimately, we’re expected to keep our little humans physically and mentally safe, happy and healthy – and whether we like it or not, sexuality impacts each of these needs.

I provide straightforward sex education for parents of toddlers, teens and in-betweens. I focus on both mental and physical health while providing insight on a variety of content ranging from safety, sexual predators, puberty, LGBTQIA+, consent, porn exposure, birth control, and all the nooks and crannies throughout."

Check out her website at: sexpertparenting.org
Click here to follow her on Instagram.

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29: Birthing to breastfeed (and tandemfeed!) with Beau Wilson, Midwife & Childbirth Educator

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08/21/23 • 41 min

Labour and deliver impact breastfeeding - and Beau Wilson is here to share all about it.
Whether you are pregnant with your first, or planning for your third, this episode will leave you inspired & empowered.
Learn about how you can set yourself up for success in both your birthing & breastfeeding, regardless of the external factors that you encounter - and how the power of your intuition can guide you.
About Beau:
Beau is a passionate Australian midwife with over a decade of experience in guiding and supporting women and their families through the transformative journey of childbirth. As a mother herself, she understands the profound significance of this momentous life event and is driven by her mission to empower women with the education and tools they need to approach birth and parenthood with confidence and informed decision-making. Whilst not initially planned, she is still breastfeeding her daughter 4.5 years on. She knew that during the pandemic, the single-most valuable thing she could do for her daughter's health is to continue to breastfeed. Extended breastfeeding has afforded her daughter ongoing emotional comfort and immune support while promoting a sense of security and emotional wellbeing.
You can read more about Beau's work at www.birthtobaby.com.au or follow her on Instagram @birthtobabyaus

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21 : The Secret Sabotage Part 1 - How the position of your tongue might be making breastfeeding & weaning extra hard with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist Jenny Cacilhas (MyoBalance OMT)

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06/19/23 • 23 min

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of orofacial myofunctional therapy with our special guest, Jenny, a registered dental hygienist. Jenny shares her personal journey and how she discovered the transformative effects of this therapy. We explore the core principles of myofunctional therapy and how it can impact so many areas of your life (and your child's) including night waking & challenging daytime behaviours.
Episode Highlights:

Jenny's personal story (inspired by her daughter's struggles with dyslexia, behavioral issues, and sleep problems) to explore oral-facial myofunctional therapy.
The 4 main goals of myofunctional therapy.
The impact of myofunctional therapy on behavior, sleep, allergies, and even tonsil size.
The role of tongue ties and oral restrictions in oral facial myofunctional disorders.
The importance of nasal breathing for oxygen delivery, nitric oxide production, and overall health.

Book an initial in-person or virtual assessment with Jenny on her website.
Hang out with Jenny on Instagram & Facebook @myobalanceomt

A bit about Jenny:
"I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. I first stepped foot into the dental field back in 2011 graduating St. Clair College in 2014. Over the years I have taken many continuing education courses, leading me to finish my Bachelor of Science - with specialization in dental hygiene, at the University of Detroit Mercy in 2018. I have always been interested in how oral health effects overall health, and have taken many continuing education courses around this area. I have found that there are many people (including myself) with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) and that people were just dealing with it. This brought me to do some research and asking myself - Why are people just dealing with the symptoms? There has to be negative long-term effects in having OMDs and there has to be a root cause to the OMD.
During the shutdown of March of 2020 due to the global pandemic, I came across the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT). This was the first time I have heard of OMT and wondered why I havent heard of it before. Researching more about OMT, I knew I had to get certified, and completed my certification October 2020.
During my studies of OMT I learned how to assess for signs and symptoms of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) and learned how to treat my own OMDs, realizing the impact it had on my overall health. I am excited to provide the same services to you! Through a comprehensive examination, a therapy program is specifically designed depending on the persons myofunctional disorder and severity to help them start breathing well, sleeping well, and living well.
I also look forward in collaborating with other health care professionals who are interested in learning about OMT and how it can help make a difference in their patients who live with OMDs.
Outside of Dental Hygiene and OMT, you can find me out and about in the community with my husband and daughter, usually taking our two dogs for their walks. I have recently enjoyed learning the art of photography - mainly landscapes. My biggest joy would have to be traveling; Im always

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9: Birth Control & Conception during Extended Nursing with Fertility Awareness Specialist Holly Leever L.Ac. MTOM, Dipl.OM

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03/06/23 • 53 min

Holly and I talk about the power of connecting with your body during your breastfeeding journey to understand your health and fertility. We discuss alternatives to hormonal birth control & how to feel empowered to conceive without weaning.
Holly is the owner of Rosebud Wellness, where she practices women's holistic health as a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Yoni Steam Therapist, Arvigo Abdominal Massage Therapist & Fertility Awareness Mentor. Holly became interested in working with women's health after learning how much could be revealed about a woman's overall health by looking at the parameters of the menstrual cycle.

She has continued to study a variety of techniques in order to offer women at all stages of life, from menarche to menopause, the care they deserve. She is especially passionate about working with women in the perinatal time (prenatal, birth & postpartum).

Holly also hosts a weekly podcast called, Womb Wisdom. The podcast is a combination of information on women's holistic health practices and stories from women on their experience with periods, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood.
Check out Holly's Instagram and Website.

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44 - HELP! My toddler is struggling to listen first thing in the morning (and a quick personal update!)

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04/15/24 • 20 min

**SUBMIT YOUR Q FOR ME TO ANSWER IN FUTURE EPISODES**
In this week's episode of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding, I'm answering a question I received from a student in Own Your Breastfeeding Story.

"How can I encourage my 2 year old to settle down when he is on the bed with us?

We cosleep and most of the time especially in the morning when he wakes up, after he nurses from me, he immediately goes to wake up our 4 month old, or will start making big movements that will wake her up.

We try to explain to him that when the newborn is sleeping (or anyone) we whisper and we try not to disturb them.

Is this an unrealistic expectation of a toddler? What else can we do? "

This kind of situation comes up in lots of different contexts - and for tandem breastfeeding moms, it can feel particularly loaded.

Breastfeeding is your number one tool, but maybe your toddler isn't interested, or maybe YOU aren't interested. Are you destined to have a horrible day that begins with a stressful morning?

In the episode I share a few different things to consider, and give some practical support:

1 - Check in with YOUR expectations first.

2 - Set your little one up for success by talking about this issue outside of the moment.

3 - Support them to have something else to do.

4 - Playfully engage with them to put them into a receptive state and avoid having to tell them what to do/not to do altogether.

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46: How "Felt Safety" makes a difference when breastfeeding (and generally adulting!)

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10/07/24 • 30 min

I'm back!
It's been a hot minute since I've posted a new episode, but I am here!
I'm also working on new content and resources - let me know what you want to hear about here.
As I have been navigating diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from a number of health issues while also serving breastfeeding toddler families, I have noticed a few parallels between my own path to health, and the path to breastfeeding & weaning ease.
In this episode I share about my own my sense of "felt safety" around wasps - yellow jackets to be exact, and how the timeline of the ebb and flow of the intensity of my fear coincided with the timeline of the intensity of my stress/overwhelm.
I use that parallel to describe how our stress as humans shows up in our breastfeeding & parenting.
From there, I provide 2 different ways to support a felt sense of safety so that you can in turn cultivate ease in your breastfeeding (and most other areas of life!):
#1 - Soaking in the positive moments (because our negativity bias feeds our fear/stress).
#2 - Meeting our fears/stress with kindness and self-compassion (because ignoring, catastrophizing, and/or arguing with ourselves only serves to reinforce and grow our fears and stress.)
Try these 2 things out this week and then use the "fan mail"/text me option to let me know how they have made a difference for you.

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43 - Tandem breastfeeding: Life with 2 booby-monsters (part 3 of the tandem feeding series)

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03/10/24 • 1 min

Breastfeeding a toddler and a newborn... at the same time -> most people in the Western world think this is crazy.
And yet, I breastfed 2 kids (of different ages) for 3.5 years, and I hear from listeners all the time who are either doing it or considering it.
But, just like fertility & contraception while breastfeeding a toddler (and breastfeeding through pregnancy) there aren't many places to find support when you start out on your tandem nursing journey.
In this final part of the Tandem Feeding series I give you all the things I wish I would have known as a first time tandem feeding mom,
I cover:

The most commonly asked tandemfeeding questions
Preparing to tandem feed
Navigating the early days of tandem nursing (including positions & sleep)
Common challenges
Some benefits of tandem nursing.

Since I cover the topics from a top level perspective, I would love to hear from you about what areas you would like me to dive deeper into in the coming episodes!
Send me an email at [email protected] or leave a review with your suggestion!
Resources & Links from the episode:
Sleep:
Tiffany's Safe Bedsharing Guide
University of Notre Dame Mother Baby Sleep Labratory FAQ
La Leche League International Safe 7 Sleeping
Baby Wearing:
Tula Toddler Carriers (not an affiliate - just an example of something available)
Ring Sling with a newborn video
Breastfeeding in a ringsling
Woven wrap tandem carry with a woven wrap
Back carry newborn (ONLY ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCED)
Studies referenced in the episode:
Sinkiewicz-Darol E, Bernatowicz-Łojko U, Łubiech K, Adamczyk I, Twarużek M, Baranowska B, Skowron K, Spatz DL. Tandem Breastfeeding: A Descriptive Analysis of the Nutritional Value of Milk When Feeding a Younger and Older Child. Nutrients. 2021 Jan 19;13(1):277. doi: 10.3390/nu13010277. PMID: 33478010; PMCID: PMC7835967.
Yate ZM. A Qualitative Study on Negative Emotions Triggered by Breastfeeding; Describing the Phenomenon of Breastfeeding/Nursing Aversion and Agitation in Breastfeeding Mothers. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2017 Nov-Dec;22(6):449-454. doi: 10.4103/ijnmr.IJNMR_235_16. PMID: 29184583; PMCID: PMC5684792.
Supportive resources for navigating judgment while tandem feeding:
Podcast episode on Navigating Judgment

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How many episodes does Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding have?

Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding currently has 56 episodes available.

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The podcast is about New Mom, Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Gentle Parenting, Toddler and Conscious.

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The episode title '39: a massive cultural barrier to natural term breastfeeding & toddler weaning with confidence and calm' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding is 32 minutes.

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The first episode of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding was released on Jan 14, 2023.

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