The Feeding Frenzy

Today Colette and Louisa join Nancy Sotiropoulos, MSOTR/L IBCLC CIMI2 of Nourishing Newborn and learn all about co-regulation and how it can impact the relationship with your baby now and throughout their development!

Colette and Jen Schieve speak with Jen's client, Mollie Cherson. Mollie always knew she would one day be a gestational carrier. Find out the steps it takes, the emotions involved, and the final gift Mollie offers after carrying a baby for another couple.

Colette and Louisa talk to Rachel Boise. Rachel researched inducing lactation as she and her husband waited to adopt a baby. She worked with her OB/GYN and Louisa at the BRC on the plan for inducing lactation. Listen to this fascinating episode and find out how much milk she made!!

In this episode, we discuss the definition of tongue tie, the symptoms that may occur with this anomaly, and what else you need to do for feeding success. Dr. Maria does an amazing job of explaining things clearly to help parents better understand. Her practice, Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry, is located in the Fairmount area of the city. You can find more information at https://www.phillypediatricdental.com/meet-dr-maria

In this episode we talk to Brooke Love Green who has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has been working with the pelvic health specialty for the past 12 years. Brooke utilizes her orthopedic expertise of low back pain, SIJ dysfunction and hip pain with her approach to treating pelvic floor dysfunction. Are you urinating when you sneeze or jump? Do you have pain during intercourse? Are you having problems with pain after an abdominal surgery? Or maybe you have some muscle and connective tissue damage? Well, listen in, maybe a PT can help!

Colette and Louisa talk to another therapist about postpartum anxiety and depression. Each therapist has a different angle, therefore, I'm happy to talk to various therapists especially Julia who lives near the BRC!

Colette and Louisa talked to Julie Shapiro, founder of Aubrey's Advocate. You will hear Julie's very personal story of the tragic loss of her daughter, Aubrey, and what happened to her during this traumatic time that led her to start Aubrey's Advocate to help others suffering in the same way. Could you imagine returning to work at 3 months after you lose your baby and what pops up in your email? An insurance bill for fetal demise. Find out what Julie is doing to change that.

Today, we talked to Casey McCaffrey of Expansion Speech. Find out how an SLP plays a role in infant and child feeding. The SLP can make a difference from breastfeeding to starting solids and beyond!

Today, we met with Robyn Shaw, CEO of Bodzii. She has the most refreshing outlook on weight loss at any time in your life. This is doable! Join her anti-diet weight loss club on Facebook: Robyn MarieInstagram: robynshawjarvisTick Tock: @hustlebuthealthyhttps://bodzii.com/

Pdf Visual for bottle teatsSide-lying paced bottle feedingPaced bottle feeding linkJoin us as we discuss the age-old question: What bottles should I use if I'm breastfeeding/chestfeeding?

Today, we met with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, owner of Restful Sleep MD. She is a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician. She is passionate about helping people discover sleep as their superpower. She is a clinician, speaker, consultant, and coach, and she helps people and their children prioritize sleep to thrive, achieve optimal Health, and live to their fullest potential. You can find out more about her work at https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/

We talk to Dr. Gail Herrine, OB/GYN at Temple University Hospital about the options for contraception for the breastfeeding parent.

While we finished off 2023 with an episode about doulas in a black community, today, we are starting 2024 with a look at doula work on the other side of the country. Join us as we talk to Suzzie Vehrs of She Births Bravely talks about her work, the development of her professional career, and how she best supports new families during this exciting time of life!In honor of inclusivity, please know that breastfeeding can be interchanged in all episodes & show notes with chestfeeding. To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Having doulas with you during birth is getting more popular. Today Colette and Louisa talk to two local doulas in Philadelphia who help the low-income, black community of Philadelphia prenatally, through the birth, and postpartum to increase positive birth outcomes. Sarah Gibson, IBCLC and Samirah Brogden, IBCLC discuss their work.

Today, you will meet Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW, founding director of the Postpartum Stress Center in Bryn Mawr, PA. We discuss her book, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers—with illustrations by Molly McIntyre. Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard. I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that!Yet, for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in shame that makes you feel even worse. But here's the good news: you CAN feel better! Learn more about this book and others in this podcast.

Today Colette and Louisa talk with Kori Robino, Community Outreach Manager of Today is a Good Day (TGD). TGD is a nonprofit organization who's mission is to provide personal and financial support for families who experience the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Join us and find out all they have to offer. ***Milk sharing is mentioned in this episode. Milk sharing is not regulated and the donated milk is not tested for disease or bacteria. Milk sharing is based on trust with two consenting parents. ***

Colette and Louisa chat with the Vargas family about the importance of postpartum support from your partner. I think the key takeaway is communication, but there is so much more!

Join Colette Acker and Louisa Brandenburger discuss the variety of pumps families have to choose from when insurance is flipping the bill! What pump can you absolutely trust?

Colette and Louisa talk to Sara Tompkins. Sara is a BRC Community Counselor who volunteers on our helpline, our closed Facebook group, as well as counseling families individually. We look for experiences in our Community Counselors and try to link them with other families experiencing the same thing. Today Sara is going to talk about extended breastfeeding and weaning her now 3 year old.

In this episode, Colette and Louisa Brandenburger discuss postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. The baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and psychosis are addressed. The key takeaway is to get help when you need it. The best first step is to go to Postpartum Support International. If you're local, you can find help from Jessica at Everlasting Wellness.

Hyperemesis is a rare condition when a pregnant person has extreme nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. We are interviewing Julie Boc, a "regular" BRC client, about her experiences with hyperemesis and what waits ahead of her as she is 5 weeks pregnant with her third child. Julie discusses the HER Foundation and what a lifeline it was and is for her. You can find out more about them HERE. In honor of inclusivity, please know that breastfeeding can be interchanged in all episodes & show notes with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

What are they? Why do we use them? What are the pros and cons? All of these questions are answered in this episode. Join Colette, Louisa, and Jen, the IBCLCs of the Breastfeeding Resource Center.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Meet Eva Nagy-Gannon, host of the Letdown Podcast. Eva was so frustrated with pumping when she had to return to work, and it led her to design a breast pump that truly doesn't suck; it suckles. Hear all about the steps to developing this pump and how you can order one!In honor of inclusivity, please know that breastfeeding can be interchanged in all episodes & show notes with chestfeeding. To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Activation warning: In this episode, we discuss near loss of life when giving birth; if this does not feel like a safe topic for you to listen to, please consider revisiting if and when you feel ready. Sophie has two incredible birth and breastfeeding journies. She almost lost her life after the birth of her second child. Find out about her breastfeeding journey and her road to healing. In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

The BRC is so lucky to have Louisa on our staff. She is not only a Holistic Sleep Coach, but she's also Tummy Time! Certified. Today you'll find out what exactly Tummy Time is, why we need it, and how we do it!In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Dr. Sara Fried is a licensed clinical perinatal psychologist on the Main Line of Philadelphia and discusses the importance of social media and parenting, as well as peer support. With the digital world more and more intertwined in our lives, it is important to know how to filter friendly advice from facts, and the dangers of comparing our lives to what we see on the screen. Tune in to learn how social media can impact new parents, relationships, and navigating parenting in the digital age.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Gail is a professor of clinical Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She is the Medical Director of the Postpartum unit at Temple University Hospital as well as the Lactation Medicine Director. She joins Colette to discuss antenatal hand expression.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Gill is credited as the originator of the term ‘baby-led weaning’ (BLW) and is recognized worldwide as the pioneer of this approach. She has been a health visitor, midwife, voluntary breastfeeding counselor, and lactation consultant (IBCLC), and worked for 14 years with the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative. Since 2000, her interest in complementary feeding has grown, prompting first a Master’s degree and then a PhD, in which she explored the introduction of solid foods from the baby’s perspective.Gill is the co-author, with Tracey Murkett, of five books on infant feeding and parenting, beginning with the definitive Baby-led Weaning: Helping your baby to love good food, first published in 2008 (revised 2019) and now available in over 20 languages. She has also written articles for a range of professional and academic journals and contributed to several textbooks. Her latest book, Your Baby Can Self-Feed, Too, co-authored with Jill Rabin, MS, and published in 2022, describes how BLW can be adapted to enable babies facing feeding challenges to enjoy the same autonomy in eating as their typically developing peers.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Amberlee is a local parent who encountered obstacles when returning to work. Working and pumping in a mental health /substance abuse clinic in Kensington, PA, was no easy task. Hear about what she decided to create when she knew she wasn't the only one with this obstacle.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Today you'll meet Erin who went into labor unexpectedly at 33 weeks. Learn about her pumping experience as well as transitioning to the breast.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

In the US, we still live in a bottle-feeding culture. Some families are comfortable with nursing in public and others are not. We reached out to BRC clients to talk about their experiences.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Today you'll hear Sophia Vaughn and Colette discuss the route to becoming an IBCLC when you don't have a healthcare background. They will dive into the steps necessary to make your way through the Pathway 3 program.Since the recording of this episode, Sophia is officially an IBCLC!In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Going back to work and maintaining your breastfeeding/chestfeeding/pumping relationship is no easy task. Learn about some of the obstacles and key tips as we talk to Malaeika Montgomery Davidson, Esq., a criminal defense lawyer. The new 2023 pumping laws are discussed.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Today we bring you Chrissy Glassman, RN. Chrissy was a BRC client, she is one of our Community Counselors, a BRC board member, AND a mother of 3. After having her children, she realized there wasn't much information about exercising and breastfeeding. Get some great tips on today's episode.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Meet Capri Kee, a behavioral therapist with some great tips on potty training or learning.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

In this episode, Colette Acker and Janice McPhelin, both of whom are IBCLCs, discuss what plugged ducts and milk blebs are. They offer solutions to both and various ways one could offer relief if they have a plugged duct or milk bleb.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Melissa Guerriero is a mother and counselor who shares with us her experience with exclusive pumping in her breastfeeding journey. Melissa leaves us with the advice of "know that you are not alone; there are other people out there facing the same struggles that you are and are also celebrating similar things." She can be contacted @pump_momma_pump.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Colette Acker, the Executive Director of the Breastfeeding Resource Center (BRC) and IBCLC, interviews Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, FILCA to discuss her experience working as an expert witness for families involved in child custody during separation and/or divorce with a breastfeeding baby involved.You can learn more about Liz and the work she does on her website.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Dr. Bryan Nichols is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and an orthopaedic specialist. He has been a clinical director at an outpatient clinic, and has treated patients in both outpatient and home care settings. Dr. Nichols teaches in Jefferson University’s Physical Therapy Program. He is also a dad to two, a very special role which has shaped the work that he does today.To connect with Dr. Nichols, visit his website. He provides his services to the Greater Philadelphia area. He also teaches an Infant Massage class at the BRC!In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

In this episode, two of the BRC IBCLCs, Jennifer Shieve and Louisa Brandenburger, share what breastfeeding after one year can look like. It is often also referred to as "extended breastfeeding" or "breastfeeding after a year". Here at the BRC we know how beautiful and challenging enduring the breastfeeding journey can be and we are very proud of everyone and their experience! In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

In this episode, Colette Acker, the BRC Executive Director and IBCLC, discusses fatherhood, the nuances of parenting and the emotional support necessary throughout the process. Bryan runs the monthly father & partner support group at the BRC in Abington, PA. You can find more about it here.To find more about Bryan, M.A., M.Ed., visit his website here.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

In this episode, the BRC lactation consultants discuss what typical visits at the BRC consist of. Louisa Brandenburger, Jennifer Schieve and Colette Acker, all of whom are IBCLCs, share their input and experience having spent years helping individuals, babies and families with their breastfeeding & chestfeeding journey.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

Louisa Brandenburger, IBCLC, is a practicing lactation consultant at the Breastfeeding Resource Center (BRC). She is also certified as a Holistic Sleep Coach and is discussing the ever-popular subject today. Tune in to learn how the Holistic Sleep method is different from the others.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

In this episode, we discuss the top five reasons to visit the Breastfeeding Resource Center in Abington, PA. Jennifer Shieve and Louisa Brandenburger, two of the IBCLCs at the BRC share their wisdom and experience, having supported thousands of clients over the years in their breastfeeding journey.Are you finding that you have questions about your breastfeeding experience? Are you currently pregnant and wanting to breastfeed but having questions? Is breastfeeding not going as planned? These are all questions that can be addressed at the BRC with the support of the numerous International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and professionals.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact [email protected].

The Feeding Frenzy is a podcast hosted by The Breastfeeding Resource Center (BRC), a Nonprofit that supports breastfeeding & chestfeeding parents and families based in Abington, PA. The BRC is run and operated by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who will share their decades of wisdom and knowledge on all topics related to parenting, feeding your baby, child rearing, child bearing and more! Tune in to listen and connect with the BRC by visiting our website.