"Let's place the blame where it belongs". What does that mean? There is a group out there that is making me pull out my hair. This group is "Fed is Best" which was formed in 2016 as far as I can tell. A mother who is also a physician, had a terrible experience with her baby. In an open letter, she claims that because her newborn did not receive adequate nutrition from exclusive breastfeeding her …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 33: What’s In The Numbers?
What's in the numbers? This week on the podcast we talk about numbers! Birth weights, how accurate they might be, comparing one scales weight to another, and all the variables to take into consideration when looking at numbers. Sometimes the scales might not be calibrated properly. What if the baby was weighed with a full belly and full of poop? The next weight might have your baby starving and …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 32: Breastfeeding Support Groups
Are breastfeeding support groups right for you? This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb chat all things breastfeeding support groups. Why are they helpful and who might benefit from a breastfeeding support group? Many people feel that a "support group" is old fashioned or if you need to go to one, it is a sign of weakness. Far from it! Gathering with a group of like minded people feels …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 31: Barbara’s Second Breastfeeding Story
You never know what is going to happen in your breastfeeding adventure! This week on All Things Breastfeeding, host Barbara Robertson who is the owner of the Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, shares her second breastfeeding story. This story was delayed in being recorded due some unexpected changes in Barbara's family. She wanted to get the story just right! The great breastfeeding relationship …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 30: Finn’s Nursing Strike
There is nothing worse than a nursing strike! This week on the podcast, Intern Barb tells her experience with a recent nursing strike. Just when breastfeeding was so easy, a new challenge presented itself. It was an extremely emotional experience, and luckily Finn is back to nursing now! Shownotes: If you need more information on nursing …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 29: Breastfeeding In The News Roundup
All Things Breastfeeding has a news roundup this week on the podcast. We chat about important breastfeeding topics and some hot button issues this week! Join us while we lay it all out. The good and the bad. All Things Breastfeeding Show notes: 9 Things Your Lactation Consultant Desperately Want You To Know About Low Milk Supply Internet and Breastfeeding: Friend or Foe-podcast …
Breastfeeding support: Top 5 secrets
Breastfeeding can be really hard, especially in the beginning. According to the CDC, over 80% of mothers in the US begin breastfeeding but by 6 months we are down to only 50% of mothers doing any breastfeeding at all. What is going on? We do have many barriers that impact breastfeeding numbers here. There is family pressure not to breastfeed, poor support in the hospital, …
All Things Breastfeeding: Melissa’s Breastfeeding Story
This week on the podcast, Melissa shares her breastfeeding story. Melissa talks about her first baby's slow weight gain and her low milk supply. Lot's of great tips for supply in this episode! Show notes: Domperidone study After our interview with Melissa, she had this to share about the second year of nursing her first son. "One thing that struck me after we recorded is I spent most …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 28: Birthing and Breastfeeding
This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb discuss birthing and breastfeeding. How does birth affect breastfeeding? Does the birth experience matter? We tackle these questions and more! Show Notes: March of Dimes-39 week induction ACOG guidelines on induction Listen to Jennifer Canvassar's episode as mentioned in the show! Suzanne Colson Womb to World In The …
Baby Friendly? What are they afraid of?
I have been so surprised by the recent backlash against "Baby Friendly" hospitals. What is really shocking is the lack of any sort of fact checking that is going on in these laments. The authors are being critical of things that are not even true. For those of you who are not familiar with BFHI, the "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative" (BFHI) was launched back in 1991 by the World Health …
All Things Breastfeeding: Megan’s Breastfeeding Story
This week Megan shares her breastfeeding story. After having a hard time with her first child, Megan shares what it is like to overcome difficulties and have a successful breastfeeding relationship with her second child. Thank you so much for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, we would so appreciate you rating and leaving a review on iTunes If you are …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 27: Nursing Older Babies
This week on the podcast we talk about the "taboo" subject of nursing older babies. Despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization, mothers are still having to defend their choice to nurse older babies. We chat about why nursing older babies is normal and the benefits that nursing past infancy provide. Shownotes: World Health …
Overcoming All Odds-Jenny’s Breastfeeding Story
This week on the podcast we share Jenny's Breastfeeding Story. Jenny has overcome so many difficulties throughout her journey so far including a really rough start, and poor weight gain for baby Jett. Join us today to see how Jenny came through to the other other side, and where she is now. Jenny is our first out of area story that we have recorded! We are so excited to be expanding our …
Overcoming the odds
This is the title of our latest podcast. However, it could be the title of so many people's breastfeeding stories. But why does it take "overcoming the odds" to achieve something that is the essence of being a mammal? One of the biggest obstacles to breastfeeding, IMO, is the birth. I know it was for me and my first baby. You can listen to my 1st breastfeeding story to hear all about that …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 26: Low Milk Supply
This week the topic of discussion is low milk supply. What exactly is a low milk supply and what can a mom do to help overcome this breastfeeding difficulty? Join us while we chat all things low supply! Resource of the day: The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk Paced Bottle Feeding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cvF1nawMNI Bronson Mothers' Milk Bank Tennessee …
Trusting your gut
I have always believed that breastmilk is the healthiest choice for most babies. Human milk is not just food, it has healing power. Recently, I have heard some new information that has taken belief to the next level. The first talk I heard back in the spring was about epigenetics. It turns out that we are what we eat. I have written a blog about this if you want more info about that. The most …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 25: Breastfeeding In Public
Summertime is in full swing and along with summer, comes a lot of outdoor activities, vacations, and trips out of the house with baby! Breastfeeding In Public can be scary and intimidating for new mothers, and seasoned moms alike. We will chat about how to feel more comfortable feeding your baby in public. Show notes: Breastfeeding Law Information: Clink Link below for Jake …
All Things Breastfeeding: Jessica’s Breastfeeding Story
This week on the podcast Jessica shares her story! She had a rocky start, but is doing quite well now! We also chat about Jessica's most recent development-preparing for returning to work! Have you heard of the breast crawl? Jessica explained that her baby latched for the first time after doing the breast crawl! How cool is that?! Check out the video …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 24: Internet and Breastfeeding-Friend or Foe?
Breastfeeding and the internet-Is it a friend or foe? It can be both and this week on the show Barbara and Barb chat about how the internet has affected breastfeeding mothers today. Reliable breastfeeding resources: Kellymom , La Leche League , Jack Newman, Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor There are many other reliable websites, but these are a few of our absolute go-to's. You can …
Summer secrets: whole foods vs. processed
Summer is the time when our food choices here in Ann Arbor explode. We have at least six weekly, local farm markets in the area that offer a great variety of local produce and products. It is a time when eating healthy is easy. But do we always choose to? How important is this? Healthy eating? One of my dear Aunts was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last winter. We were really thrown for a loop! …
All Things Breastfeeding: Laura’s Breastfeeding Story
This week on the podcast, Laura is sharing her breastfeeding story. Laura faced many challenges including having a baby who was small for gestational age at birth. Thank you so much for listening and if you would like to share your breastfeeding story, please contact Barbara at barbara@bfcaa.com ~Happy Breastfeeding! …
Who is the real enemy?
I just read a blog by Alison Stuebe about the World Health Organization and formula companies. She makes an important point about who, we as breastfeeding advocates, are fighting. We are not fighting formula or families who use formula. We are trying to fight formula manufacturers. They are the enemy. Why? Because there are huge profits to be made and where there is money to be made, there are …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 23: Nursing Strikes
This week on the podcast we discuss nursing strikes. What is a nursing strike? How should you deal with a nursing strike? Also, find out what product Barbara and Barb are really excited about! Show Notes: Check out Barbara's video on paced bottle feeding: https://youtu.be/1cvF1nawMNI Pumping podcast episode In The News: The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor is now selling the …
All Things Breastfeeding: Lindsay’s Breastfeeding Story
This week on the podcast we share another breastfeeding story! Lindsay shares her journey breastfeeding Jack who was born 2 months premature. Do you want to share your breastfeeding story? Please contact Barbara! Barbara@bfcaa.com OR connect on Facebook! Don't Forget! This weekend is the 3rd Annual Miracle Milk Stroll! Barb the intern will be at the Ann Arbor location so come …