Breastfeeding with Ties, DMER, and Supply Anxiety with Lauren Berg

07/05/23 • 68 min

A new parent or soon-to-be parent, if you’ve ever wondered about the challenges of breastfeeding and the emotional toll it can take? In this episode of the Baby Pro Podcast, Shelly and Maria dive deep into the breastfeeding world and talk about their own experiences. But one question emerges, what valuable lesson can we learn from Shelly's journey?

Unexpected challenges arose for Shelly during her breastfeeding days starting from difficulty latching to supply issues and emotional struggles. She stresses the significance of looking out for support and being crystal clear about the hardships although it seems uncomfortable. She also advises medical professionals to practice curiosity all the time and stay proactive in searching solutions for breastfeeding challenges.

Let’s navigate with Shelly and Maria the ups and downs of motherhood and realize valuable insights on the Baby Pro Podcast. From birth plans to feeding journeys, their presence can be counted on at all times to support us in every step of the way. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, relax, and get ready to learn from Shelly's powerful breastfeeding journey.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

Observe flexibility and adaptability in the journeys of birth plans and feeding as things don't always stick in accordance to plan.
Potential issues may come in the way such as latch problems, low milk supply, and painful conditions like mastitis which make breastfeeding a challenging and difficult journey to deal with.
Seek a second opinion from trusting sources like lactation consultants or specialists other than medical professionals who may not fully realize or spot the issues.
Conquering breastfeeding difficulties and making mother and baby experience better are possible when considering various techniques and approaches that can deal with tie release or addressing ties.

Connect with Shelly:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shellytaftibclc/

Website: Massachusetts IBCLC | Lactation Consultant - Shelly Taft

Resources Mentioned:

Woman Gives Birth After Uterus Transplant - Cleveland Clinic

Understanding Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex

Mastitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Chestfeeding if you’re trans or non-binary - NHS

Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments & Prevention

Duct Ectasia

In this episode, you will learn the following:

Observe flexibility and adaptability in the journeys of birth plans and feeding as things don't always stick in accordance to plan.
Potential issues may come in the way such as latch problems, low milk supply, and painful conditions like mastitis which make breastfeeding a challenging and difficult journey to deal with.
Seek a second opinion from trusting sources like lactation consultants or specialists other than medical professionals who may not fully realize or spot the issues.
Conquering breastfeeding difficulties and making mother and baby experience better are possible when considering various techniques and approaches that can deal with tie release or addressing ties.

Connect with Shelly:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shellytaftibclc/

Website: Massachusetts IBCLC | Lactation Consultant - Shelly Taft

Resources Mentioned:

Woman Gives Birth After Uterus Transplant - Cleveland Clinic

Understanding Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex

Mastitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Chestfeeding if you’re trans or non-binary - NHS

Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments & Prevention

Duct Ectasia

Previous Episode

My Journey With Breastfeeding with Cassandra Krosse

Cassandra, NICU nurse and aspiring IBCLC, shares her story of breastfeeding her son through tongue tie and food allergies.

Shownotes:

Introducing Cassandra Krosse, a passionate and committed mother, NICU nurse, and aspiring IBCLC with firsthand experience navigating the challenges and joys of breastfeeding. The journey of breastfeeding her son for ten months was tough as she needed to overcome the issues of allergies and a tongue tie along the way. However, she realized her calling as a support and guide to new mothers' breastfeeding endeavors. Being part of the NICU, the invaluable insights she gained, where she witnessed the importance and struggles associated with breastfeeding, resulted in her acquired knowledge and compassion, which serve as tools for her to empower new moms in achieving breastfeeding success and building confidence in their abilities.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

Find ways to conquer common breastfeeding challenges and trials and achieve personal triumphs.
Acquire knowledge on ways of handling dairy and soy allergies in babies by means of dietary changes.
Learn the process of recognizing tongue-tie symptoms, finding professional help, and administering aftercare.
Understand the need to seek support in the journey of breastfeeding.
Go through unexpected challenges in motherhood and its journey of being an IBCLC-certified expert.

Connect with Shelly:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shellytaftibclc/

Website: Massachusetts IBCLC | Lactation Consultant - Shelly Taft

Resources Mentioned:

Next Episode

Self Regulation and How It Helps Your Baby with Amanda Armstrong

Today’s solo episode of the Baby Pro podcast, Shelly tackles the power of singing lullabies to babies. She mentions an interesting study that discloses how singing strengthens the bond between parent and child and boosts the baby's development. The study focused on infant-directed singing, which includes songs with identifiable melodies, tempo, pitch, and repetitive elements. Shelly encourages parents to continuously use singing as a sleep cue for their babies.

Later in the episode, Shelly interviews Amanda Armstrong, an anxiety and depression coach and a founder. She created Rise As We - a neuroscience based, integrative, and trauma informed coaching practice that helps heal anxiety and depression through a lens of neuroscience and lifestyle design, providing tangible tools and a personalized approach. Mental health looks different for everyone and so will the solution.

Amanda talks about self-regulation and how it helps both parents and babies. Stay tuned so you won’t miss this insightful episode!

In this episode, you will learn the following:

The significance of feeling supported and connected to a community as a prime factor in developing resilience and lessening mental health challenges.
The concept of parenting through a nervous system lens, giving a new perspective on understanding and handling overwhelming feelings.
The importance of seeking help and support to learn the coping skills and techniques for parenting and not trying to navigate parenting alone.
Hiring someone, like a parenting coach, can cause a highly impactful effect on improving one's parenting skills.

Connect with Amanda:

Instagram: Instagram (@amandaontherise)

Website: Rise As We | Anxiety & Depression Coaching

Connect with Shelly:

Website: Massachusetts IBCLC | Lactation Consultant - Shelly Taft

Instagram: Instagram (@shellytaftibclc)

Resources Mentioned:

Article: Lullabies promote bonding with baby

Lullabies strike a chord: Singing to babies strengthens Bonds and boosts development