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All Things Breastfeeding 46: Busting Breast Feeding Myths

December 11, 2018

Barbara and Jessica are busting breast feeding myths! What have you been told about breastfeeding? So many things! People have all kinds of thoughts and opinions. Breast feeding myths come from many places. Family and friends have many old wives tales or assume that what happened to they must be going to happen to you, no matter how weird. Sadly, our health care providers can also harbor …

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All Things Breastfeeding 45: Top 5 Breast Feeding Concerns

November 27, 2018

What are the top 5 breast feeding concerns? Well, we have been busy bees figuring this out and helping to provide information to families! I have spent a lot of time and resources on marketing this past year trying to address the needs of my clients. This means a new website! I have created new sections on the website that address specific topics that many families have concerns about. The top …

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All Things Breastfeeding 44: World Health Assembly and Breastfeeding

November 13, 2018

Why are we talking about the World Health Assembly and breastfeeding? Because world policy sets the priorities for money spent on support. And we all know we can use more breastfeeding support. The New York Times released a story about the news. Here is another story about this. What was the controversy?  World Health Assembly and breastfeeding news was all about the USA trying to block other …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 43: Jessica’s Working and Breastfeeding Story

June 12, 2018

Jessica's Working and Breastfeeding Story! We are adding a new type of podcast to our collection beginning with our new intern Jessica! We have been having mothers share their breastfeeding stories but now we want mothers to hear from other mothers about the realities of going back to work while you are breastfeeding. Jessica's working and breastfeeding story is worth the listen as you consider …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 42: Breastfeeding Missions

May 31, 2018

Breastfeeding Missions? What does this mean? I, Barbara Robertson, want to make Breastfeeding Missions a reality! I have always worked on giving back to the community. I have been hosting a weekly, free, breastfeeding support group for over 10 years, volunteer when I can for her local WIC office, and offer a sliding scale for her consultation services for families who need it. I am still a La …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 41: Barbara’s Journey to how to become an IBCLC

April 30, 2018

How to become an IBCLC? This week Barbara and Barb talk about Barbara's journey to becoming an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)! Some people think because the IBCLC credential is consider part of the health care field that you have to be a nurse. This is not true! Many of the biggest movers and shakers in our field are not RNs. Cathy Watson Genna has a bachelors of …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 39: Breastfeeding Story: Dawn

March 20, 2018

As promised, we are back in business and Dawn is going to be sharing her breastfeeding story. Dawn's work with babies has led her down paths she didn't expect. Isn't this often the case? Who knew my own struggles with breastfeeding would lead to a whole career I never imaged? We encourage you to check out some of Dawn's resources that are below. Dawn tells us about her two experiences. With …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 40: Breastfeeding Podcast Update

March 6, 2018

Barb is getting ready to take her IBCLC exam in April and I have been busy doing other things besides creating a breastfeeding podcast! But we are back to making our breastfeeding podcast! I am being joined by my new intern, Jessica, who is going to continue my podcast journey. Don't worry, Barb is not gone! You will see her here and there! We want to be able to deliver our breastfeeding …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 38: Taking A Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

October 17, 2017

Breastfeeding class? Why take one? Today's episode is just a quick informational show on the importance of taking a breastfeeding class before you have your baby! A little knowledge can go a long way! Please share this episode with new mamas and friends! Breastfeeding a new baby is natural but not always easy. Some people say breastfeeding a baby was the easiest thing they ever did, some …

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All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 37: Breastfeeding and Dentistry

August 5, 2017

Breastfeeding and dentistry? What do teeth have to do with breastfeeding? This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb discuss breastfeeding and dentistry. Is there any truth to the idea that breastfeeding causes cavities? There was a recent study that found babies who had been breastfed for more than 6 months had more cavities than the babies who were not breastfed for at least 6 months. …

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All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 36 : Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression

July 11, 2017

Postpartum depression can happen to any women, no matter how much she wanted her baby, no matter what her socioeconomic status. This week on the podcast, Barbara and Barb talk about postpartum depression (PPD). A very common occurrence in many woman after they have a baby, yet not talked about often enough. We were inspired to talk about this subject after doing a podcast with Michelle. She had …

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All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 35: Breastfeeding in Public

May 25, 2017

Breastfeeding in public! This week, Barbara and Barb do a round-up on breastfeeding in public, just in time for the summer. Moms are out and about, and babies still need to eat. We discuss a recent incident where a breastfeeding mother had an employee suggest she might be more comfortable nursing in the bathroom after other customers had been complaining. People don't understand how brave a …

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All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode 34: Michelle’s Breastfeeding Story

May 2, 2017

Michelle's Breastfeeding Story! We haven't had a podcast for a while! Michelle's breastfeeding story has many ups and downs! This week on the podcast, Michelle shares the story of breastfeeding her one year old daughter. She comes from a very supportive breastfeeding family who nurse for years, and knew she wanted to breastfeeding as long as baby wanted. There are some cultural differences and …

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Breastfeeding: Babies first milestone

March 29, 2017

I am doing a presentation for Gold Lactation 2017 on April 10th, 2017. Here is a little podcast about what I will be talking about, just a little taste. Enjoy! …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 33: What’s In The Numbers?

March 14, 2017

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 …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 32: Breastfeeding Support Groups

February 1, 2017

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 …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 31: Barbara’s Second Breastfeeding Story

January 18, 2017

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 …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 30: Finn’s Nursing Strike

December 31, 2016

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 …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 29: Breastfeeding In The News Roundup

December 12, 2016

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 …

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All Things Breastfeeding: Melissa’s Breastfeeding Story

November 29, 2016

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 …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 28: Birthing and Breastfeeding

November 10, 2016

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 …

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All Things Breastfeeding: Megan’s Breastfeeding Story

October 23, 2016

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 …

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All Things Breastfeeding Episode 27: Nursing Older Babies

September 28, 2016

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 …

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Overcoming All Odds-Jenny’s Breastfeeding Story

September 13, 2016

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 …

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