The First Latch Podcast: Recent Episodes
Barbara Demske RN, BSN
The First Latch Podcast is a show brought to you to help connect, inspire, and empower mothers from all over the world. The journey through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and motherhood is hard, beautiful, and transformative. Those stories are told here for all mothers, everywhere.
I’m so excited to have Dr. Giselle on the show today discussing the benefits for physical therapy treatment in tongue tied babies. She shares such great information. Listen to learn more!
This week on the podcast, fellow IBCLC Bri Taggart shares tips for preparing for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum. She is a wealth of knowledge and has such practical advice!
The podcast is back and baby is here! This week I share Isla's birth story as well as a bonus of a second birth story from community/Patreon member Tori! We were pregnant at the same time and had our babies days apart! Listen in and share in our joy!
This week, Chiropractor Dr. Nancy Trimboli joins the podcast to talk about all the ways chiropractic care and positively impact ones life. From health maintenance, breastfeeding, and birth. We dive deep into the history of chiropractic care as well.
This week Nicole Curtis from HGTV's hit show Rehab Addict joins me to discus breastfeeding and motherhood. After a very public custody battle that included defending her rights to breastfeed, Nicole has become an advocate for breastfeeding mothers everywhere.
This week we catch up on COVID19 life, my pregnancy, and we talk about what the books won't tell you. How can we catch long term milk supply issues before they start in the hospital? If you are about to give birth, or pregnant-this episode is for you!
This week, the host of the Empowered Health Podcast Emily Kumler joins me to discuss women’s health topics. We discuss the maternal health crisis in the United States amongst other important topics!
This week Hanna Murray of @babytalk.birthnurse joins to share her passion for birth education using lego blocks! We discuss differences in the USA and Canada birth culture, and how COVID-19 is affecting our areas.
Jenna Bruce CNM joins today to discuss the current guidelines regarding COVID-19 during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This information is rapidly changing and is true as of 3/19/2020.
This week Victoria shares her story of a doctor appointment gone bad. An all too common occurrence that happens to so many women where you leave feeling attacked, given unwarranted advice or judgement from a trusted healthcare provider. This is a problem!
This week, Ginny Yurich, the founder of 1000 hours outside joins me to share how her mission and journey started. We chat about the importance of outside time for children and how Mother Nature can be a part of your "village".
The podcast is back! Today I dive into the theme for season 2, and give a sneak peek on the amazing conversations and interviews for season 2! I'm so excited to share this with the First Latch Community!
This week, Barb discusses changes for 2020! You don't want to miss what is in store for the podcast and First Latch!
Jennifer shares the story of re-lactating for her twin boys. Amongst the chaos of having twins, and a toddler alongside some postpartum complications, Jennifer decided to stop breastfeeding when twins were 3 weeks old.
Diana Bamford joins the show to share her journey into the maternal mental health field and also shares about Reiki Energy Healing. A fascinating and important cultural conversation that all health care practitioners should listen to!
This week, frequent guest and friend Kaelah and I are brining all things holidays to you. We talk about boundaries, traditions, and have an excellent gift guide to get you started this holiday season!
The holidays are upon us! Having a newborn and a breastfeeding baby during the holiday season can make some moms worry or feel uneasy when it comes to navigating family events. Today I share tips and tricks for getting through this season worry free!
This week, Kim shares her journey of infertility, IVF (in-vitro fertilization), and miscarriage before giving birth to her rainbow baby. We also talk all the ins and outs of the IVF process
This week, First Latch community member Allison shares her story of three miscarriages. We discuss why sharing our stories is so important, and also what things helped Allison have a successful pregnancy after three losses.
This week, First Latch community member Allison shares her story of three miscarriages. We discuss why sharing our stories is so important, and also what things helped Allison have a successful pregnancy after three losses.
Today Britni shares her story of enduring three consecutive miscarriages before giving birth to her rainbow baby.
In honor of Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month, I am breaking the silence of the stigma surrounding loss. I am sharing my own story in detail in an effort to help other women feel less alone and to raise awareness on this type of disenfranchised loss.
This week Abby Burd joins me to discuss postpartum depression, anxiety, and miscarriage. This episode means so much to me, as someone who has anxiety and a recent miscarriage and I know mothers need to hear this information.
This week I am sharing a sneak peek into my personal life as a homeschooling mother. Many of you showed interest in what homeschooling looks like for our family, so I decided I’d publish an episode on the topic! I talk a bout what led us to this decision for our family, what daily life looks like, and some of my curriculum choices. I also answer listener questions, and chat with both my husband and fellow homeschooling mom Gina O’Brien. This episode is jam packed!
This week I talk with Emily Moretti of Mama Wilder on Instagram. We talk about Emily's experience moving to Colorado as a single mother and how her passion for birth evolved. We also talk about her experience with tongue-tie with her second daughter.
After going on a social media "break" after my anxiety flared up, I thought this subject needs to be discussed. I'm excited to have friend Gina O'Brien on to share on her experience and how social media is affecting our culture.
This week I share ALL my tips and tricks for getting the most from your breast pumping experience. Tips for exclusive pumpers and working mothers alike, you don't want to miss this!
This week, I chat with Shruti, Founder of Freshly Moms. We dive deep into postpartum depletion...something I never even heard of. Such a valuable episode for ALL mothers!
This week Stephanie shares her story as a working and breastfeeding mother who works from home. Stephanie also shares how her journey is especially meaningful after a previous loss.
Author Lily Nichols RDN, CDE joins the podcast to discuss her new book Real Food for Pregnancy. We have a fascinating discussion on the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, epigenetic influence, gestational diabetes and even how the quality of breastmilk is influenced by nutrition. I learned so much and am completely fascinated by the work of Lily Nichols! A MUST LISTEN to all mothers, pregnant or not!
SHOW NOTES:
Purchase Read Food for Pregnancy
Woman’s Health Nutrition Academy
Read Food for Gestational Diabetes online course
Study regarding Vitamin D deficiency and pre-term birth
CGM experiment
Connect with Lily on Instagram @lilynicholsrdn
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This week, Emmie Livengood (a fellow intstagram mama) shares her experience breastfeeding twins! Her story takes a surprise turn when she casually mentions her twin breech vaginal birth! You don't want to miss this one!
SHOW NOTES:
Safe bed sharing research
Kellymom twin information
Tandem breastfeeding info
Twinversity (not mentioned in show, but a great resource for expecting twin moms).
La Leche League’s book: Mothering Multiples
Connect with Emmie on Instagram Here!
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So happy to have Glenis and Tiffany back on the podcast this week! Both mothers have returned to work and are both still breastfeeding Orion. They share the ups and downs of the journey and how they feel about their journey thus far.
SHOW NOTES:
You can listen to the first two episodes in this series in episode 19 and 23. You can also find specific details including the protocol used linked in those show notes!
If you want to connect with Glenis, you can find her on Instagram @decuirinducinglactationstory
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This week, I’m sharing an episode of The All Things Breastfeeding Podcast that was published a few years ago that I recorded with Barbara Robertson, IBCLC (my mentor). It’s a great extension to the recent topic of breastfeeding older babies over in our Instagram community @firstlatch.
Show Notes :
Check out the All Things Breastfeeding Podcast!
Show notes page for this episodes over on the Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor website with all links to sources we talked about can be found here.
Barbara has and excellent website FULL of resources for the breastfeeding mother. She also teaches a 90 hour breastfeeding education course that meets the requirement by the IBLCE for IBCLC credentialing. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to me!
Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC owner or The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
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This week Lori Mihalich-Levin talks with me about going back to work after baby. An often stressful time for working mothers and I know I was completely unprepared for the emotional toll I would have to deal with. Must listen for all working mamas!
BIO:
Lori is a health care lawyer, and was working full-time in-house for a health care trade association when she was pregnant with her first son. She returned to work and it was challenging, but coped. Then she had baby #2, and it's fair to say things went off the rails. With a baby waking during the night and a toddler waking as he was potty training, it felt like 1 + 1 = 85 at her house. No one seemed to be talking about how hard it can be to transition back to work after baby. And though there seemed to be high-quality resources out there for everything baby-related (from how to make a birth plan, to how to massage your baby...), she couldn't find any curriculum or resources to help a professional parent navigate the return to work after baby arrived in a way that didn't make her feel like she had wrecked her career. Lori created what she wished had existed for her.. (Here's the very first blog post she wrote years ago about starting Mindful Return.)
Show Notes:
Mindful Return Website
Mindful Return E-Course
To purchase Back To Work After Baby
The Abundant Mama Project
Meditation App: Insight Timer
Milk Stork
Working Mom Ninja Watercolor
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This week I share behind the scenes of interviews, bloopers, and parts of podcast episodes that didn't make the final cut! I hope you get a quick laugh in knowing that most of the time, I have no idea what I'm doing!
It’s not always perfect behind the scenes! That is why there is an editing process to producing a podcast! There is so much that doesn’t leave the cutting room. I personally am a sucker for a good blooper reel. I like to see the “real stuff”. I Hope you enjoy!
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Adult friendships can be HARD. An unexpected part of the transition into motherhood that no one really talks about. Today, my friend Kaelah and I talk about our adult friendships and how they've affected our motherhood journey.
Happy 1st Birthday to The First Latch Podcast! Thank you to everyone who has shown so much love and support. I so appreciate every mother who is a part of the @firstlatch community on Instagram and those who listen, share episodes and those who have taken the time to leave a review for the podcast. It means the WORLD to me!
Thank you to Kaelah for supporting my mission and ALWAYS listening to me and giving me confidence in continuing this work. She has been a part of this show from the start and it means the world for me.
Thank you to this week’s sponsor Motherlove Herbal Company
For over a generation, Motherlove Herbal Company has supported pregnancy, birth, baby, and breastfeeding, with their line of USDA Certified Organic herbal body care products and lactation supplements to support milk supply. Recommended by IBCLCs and healthcare providers worldwide, Motherlove is the trusted industry leader for safe and effective products, formulated to nurture both body and soul. From the best selling More Milk Plus to their award-winning Nipple Cream, Motherlove is excited to offer listeners 20% off on motherlove.com using code Firstlatch20
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This week, Maria from Little Peach London, and Nat from Nat The Natural Mom join me in an important conversation about breastfeeding in public. I was personally offended when someone close to my family compared breastfeeding in public to a horror movie and to sexual acts. This roundtable is to address the importance of supporting mothers who nurse in public and to help motivate and empower mothers.
SHOW NOTES:
You can find Maria @littlepeachlondon on Instagram
Also you can listen to Maria on these other episodes of the podcast:
No. 3
No. 21
You can find Nat at @natthenaturalmom on Instagram
Nat’s Blog
You can listen to Nat on this episode of the podcast:
No. 11
Thank you to this week’s sponsor
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Lindsey Shipley, founder and CEO of Lactation Link shares her journey today on how she launched her successful business after battling cancer. She also shares her top tips for a good milk supply-you don't want to miss these tips!
Lindsey’s BIO:
Lindsey Shipley is an RN, Childbirth Educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, cancer survivor, mom of 2, and founder of Lactation Link! When her second baby was six weeks old, she was diagnosed with cancer and went through two years of treatment. With education and support she was able to reach her own breastfeeding goals despite facing that challenge. That experience made her passionate about creating a breastfeeding resource families knew they could trust when they experienced challenges of their own. Through the Lactation Link online video classes, she has created reliable, research-based information that is also easily accessible. She is based in Utah, but her customer base is everywhere because of her online classes and e-consults. Lactation Link has 25 board-certified lactation consultants in the United States with 1 in CAN.
Email: lindsey@lactationlink.com
Web: www.lactationlink.com
Instagram: @lactationlink
SHOW NOTES:
Free E-Course
Great Hand Expression Video, Stanford Medicine
Early hand expression study
Dr. Nils Bergman Skin to skin video
Antenatal expression of colostrum at 37 weeks
Lactation Link Prenatal Breastfeeding Courses
Lindsey Shipley IBCLC founder and CEO of Lactation Link
To connect with Lindsey, you can find her on her website here and on Instagram @lactationlink
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Thank you to this week’s sponsor, Motherlove Herbal Company! To get 20% off of your order, use code FIRSTLATCH20 For over a generation, Motherlove Herbal Company has supported pregnancy, birth, baby, and breastfeeding, with their line of USDA Certified Organic herbal body care products and lactation supplements to support milk supply. Recommended by IBCLCs and healthcare providers worldwide, Motherlove is the trusted industry leader for safe and effective products, formulated to nurture both body and soul. From the best selling More Milk Plus to their award-winning Nipple Cream, Motherlove is excited to offer listeners 20% off on motherlove.com using code Firstlatch20
This week Barb talks about the weaning process and tackles the most common questions when it comes to weaning. There are so many dynamics that are really dependent on developmental age which we discuss at length!
SHOW NOTES:
Womanly Art of Breastfeeding book
Don’t Offer, Don’t refuse method
Kellymom weaning techniques
Sleep episode with Alyssa from Seed And Sew
Nursies When the Sun Shines book
Voices of your village podcast: Coping Strategies Ep. 38 (please note I said the wrong episode number in my recording).
Voices of your village podcast: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Ep. 26
Weaning Poem from Jessica Bates (Podcast Episode 2).
Thank you so much for listening today. I hope you found the information helpful. Weaning is a tough subject to talk about because the experience looks so different for each mother.
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This week Sarah Wells of Sarah Wells Bags joins the show! From her own breastfeeding journey through the creation of her business, Sarah shares it all! An inspiring episode highlighting how woman entrepreneurs are leading the way in business!
About Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags:
After the birth of her daughter, Sarah had her entrepreneurial “light bulb moment” and launched Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags, based on a stylish and functional designer handbag that replaces the frustrating tradition of carrying a cheap vinyl breast pump bag or five separate bags for all a mama’s “stuff”. Since that time, Sarah’s business has grown by leaps and bounds, while she speaks with women from across the country about the blessing and challenges of motherhood. Sarah is a mom, an entrepreneur and a women’s health advocate. Prior to starting her business, she spent 15 years running national nonprofit organizations committed to achieving quality healthcare for Americans, with a personal passion to improve policies for girls and women.
Sarah Wells offers handbags that fit all portable (and some hospital grade) breast pumps on the market, in a wide variety of styles, colors and prices. She also designed the popular “Pumparoo” pouch for breast pump parts (wet/dry bag), and “Cold Gold” breastmilk cooler bag.
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Silencia Cox, CEO of Motherlove Herbal Company joins the podcast today to share the story of Motherlove. How the company was started, and continues to grow today.
Silencia Cox was the inspiration for, and now is the CEO of Motherlove Herbal Company, a family business that began in a Colorado Rockies meadow and has grown into an international leading manufacturer of organic herbal products for pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Motherlove was started by Silencia’s mother, Kathryn Higgins, an herbalist, when she began incorporating wild plants into her daily life for food and medicine while pregnant with Silencia.
Now, over 30 years later, Motherlove products continue to be made in Fort Collins, Colorado, and can be found in specialty retailers and natural food stores in over 40 countries. The scope of the operation has increased dramatically, but Silencia continues their dedication to producing all-natural products in a sustainable manner. Motherlove uses certified organic herbs, is a zero-waste manufacturing facility, is a Certified B Corporation, and gives 1% of its revenue to local non-profit organizations.
Mentioned in the show:
Goat’s Rue Nipple Cream
More Milk Special Blend
Practices at Motherlove Herbal Co
See Video Below to learn more about Motherlove Herbal Company
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This week we are chatting all things sleep! So many moms are worried about sleep, and have so many sleep questions. Sleep Consultant Alyssa Campbell of Seed and Sew joins us to share her expertise!
Alyssa’s BIO:
“As the only girl with four brothers, I grew up in the village in the traditional sense, grandparents down the street, running in and out of neighborhood houses. At age five I could be found walking around with my infant brother in my arms, soothing him to sleep. As the years unfolded this trend continued, caring for multiple children at once in my teen years, supporting single, working moms, and nannying all through college. After getting my bachelors degree I moved to NYC as a live-in nanny to elementary school-aged kiddos and started teaching preschool during the day while they were at school. My heart exploded as I realized my fascination with the tiny human brain and began my master's degree in early childhood education. It was impossible to ignore the role sleep plays in a child's life, as it affects a kiddo's immune function and development. As I dove into research on building emotional intelligence from infancy, sleep science became increasingly more vital, because it's really hard to thrive in this world when exhaustion hits. I began sleep consulting in 2013 after training from a mentor on the components of sleep. Over the years I have had the privilege of serving hundreds of families with sleep support and working with child care centers to guide teachers in the ever-challenging goal of getting tiny humans to sleep in childcare. At the end of 2017, I founded Seed & Sew, the modern parenting village combining experts in the field of early childhood with parents, teachers, and caregivers on the ground. As a teacher I would attend conferences and workshops, had access to specialists in child development, yet parents are often flying solo, tapping into other parents, hoping for some answers. Through consultations, online resources, Voices of Your Village podcast, parent support groups, social media, and so much more, Seed & Sew brings the latest research to folks doing this work with tiny humans every day so they can have the tools necessary to raise emotionally intelligent humans. Ya know what fills my soul? That message from a mama who got quality sleep for the first time in months (...or years) and feels like a whole new woman. The 2 year old who can say, "I feel sad about cleaning up my toys. Can I have a hug?" We believe that no one has all the answers, but together we can thrive, not just survive”
Seed and Sew Founder & Consultant, Podcast: Voices of Your Village , Instagram @seed.and.sew
SHOW NOTES:
Bed sharing research with Dr. James McKenna
The Ferber Method
Alyssa will be releasing her sleep course at the end of January which includes lifetime access at Seedandsew.org You’ll be able to use the code FIRSTLATCH10 for 10% off the purchase of the course!
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This week I am sharing my own story with postpartum anxiety and the lightbulb moment where I finally realized that I have anxiety. I am sharing today some very intimate details of my experience in hopes that others know they are not alone.
Postpartum Anxiety isn’t what I imagined it was and coming to the realization that I suffer from anxiety has been a very difficult process and I’m still navigating the waters.
SHOW NOTES:
Video I watched that opened my eyes to postpartum anxiety.
Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety
Article on Perinatal Mood Disorders that I found helpful
The line of adaptogens that has helped me
Article on Adaptogens and what they are
THE POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL HELP LINE PHONE NUMBER IS 1-800-944-4733, If you are having a hard time, please seek help. You don’t have to do this alone.
There are a lot of hard days in motherhood. I am not immune to that.
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This Week, mama Sam Geiling shares her experience as a working and breastfeeding mother as a college instructor in Hawaii. Her story is so positive and a great example that going back to work as a breastfeeding mother can be a great experience!
Thank you so much to Sam for joining the show today! I thought I’d share this sweet note from Sam that was sent to me after we recorded. The @firstlatch community on Instagram is truly amazing!
“I guess if I could add anything for other moms about my experience it would be to not feel guilty if things are going well. Overall, especially compared to other stories, my journey was pretty easy. Not to say it wasn't a lot of work and a lot of lost sleep. My son latched well and nursed right away (despite a 3+ out of 4 lip tie that was corrected at 4 months old), I've never had to worry about supply, I responded well to the pump and didn't have a lot of stress at work about pumping. I feel so fortunate to have surpassed my goals. Again, I attribute this (in part) to you and the supportive group you've created. Huge thanks!”
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This Week, mama Sam Geiling shares her experience as a working and breastfeeding mother as a college instructor in Hawaii. Her story is so positive and a great example that going back to work as a breastfeeding mother can be a great experience!
This week on the podcast, I’m starting a new series for working and breastfeeding mothers. My hope is to highlight different professions and share all the the ways these working moms are making breastfeeding work! This week Shannon Rusher is joining me and she is a mom who is a working and traveling pro. Trains, Planes and Automobiles, she does it all! She shared some excellent air travel tips and information that was new to me! A must listen for mamas who have to do any sort of traveling for work!
Shannon’s Bio:
Shannon serves SSBC as a facilitator and a Summit Salon Consultant. With 15 years of salon experience, including front desk, salon/spa management, and location expansion, Shannon loves to pay it forward by sharing her Summit story and helping salon professionals write their own.
A servant leadership approach, and her experience living the Summit systems, has led her in helping grow salon companies across North America.
Shannon’s BA in Communications from Maryville University assists her in creating strong company strategies for those she serves.
Show Notes :
TSA Breastmilk Guidelines
Nursing and pumping rooms now required at all major airports
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This week on the podcast, I’m starting a new series for working and breastfeeding mothers. My hope is to highlight different professions and share all the the ways these working moms are making breastfeeding work! This week Shannon Rusher is joining me and she is a mom who is a working and traveling pro. Trains, Planes and Automobiles, she does it all! She shared some excellent air travel tips and information that was new to me! A must listen for mamas who have to do any sort of traveling for work!
I love a good top 10 List! This week, my friend Kaelah and I are spilling the beans on our breastfeeding favs + the things that are currently giving us life! We had so much fun recording this episode!
SHOW NOTES:
Bravado Silk Seamless Bra
Motherlove Nipple Cream
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
Spectra S2 pump
Fleece Lined leggings
Everyone Kids Soap
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Thrive Causemetics
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Some of my breastfeeding favs that I gift to all my new mama friends!
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This week I talk about my journey through preparing for my first VBAC. I did ALL the things and while this is my personal experience, and not medical advice, my hope is that my journey can help your journey through VBAC.
Disclaimer: This episode is based on my own experience through my VBAC journey and should not be taken as medical advice. I encourage you to discuss all options and recommendations with your own care providers.
SHOW NOTES:
For more episodes on VBAC check these out:
Episode #17 with Gina O’Brien
Episode #24 with Certified Nurse Midwife Jenna Bruce
Episode #75 of The Birth Hour for my birth stories
Check out The All Things Breastfeeding Podcast for info on breastfeeding baby during the holiday season.
VBAC info:
Evidence on Doulas-2017 Cochrane Review
Birthing From Within
Spinning Babies
Belly Mapping
Acupuncture
What is moxibustion
Moxibustion
Rose Mountain Herbs
Nettle Leaf Tea
Herbs during pregnancy
Evening Primrose Oil
ICAN-International Cesarean Awareness Network
The first few moments after my first successful VBAC in 2013!
Thank you so much for listening today! If you have any questions about VBAC, please email me thefirstlatch@gmail.com I’m an open book! Also, be sure to join in the discussion on @firstlatch on instagram!
This week we continue the tandem breastfeeding discussion! Jennifer Mancuso joins the podcast to share her journey breastfeeding twins and how sharing the journey on social media has made a huge impact in her life.
BIO:
Jenn is a mother to seven total children! (Four of her own in 3.25 years and her husband contributes 3 additional from previously). Together they are a family which she likes to refer to as “blissfully chaotic”. Her journey through motherhood has been an exciting one to say the least. Her popularity on social media grew once she began sharing her portraits of motherhood with breastfeeding her twin daughters. She recognized there were not many images out there of such a special bonding experience as breastfeeding twins. Through sharing her journey, she has become a breastfeeding advocate. Woman reach out to her daily with questions and concerns regarding their journey and she’s always happy to offer help as best she can.
Find Jennifer on Instagram @jennifer.mancuso
Jennifer M Photography
Show Notes:
90 Hour Breastfeeding Course: Clinical Communication Skills for the Lactation Specialist with Barbara Robertson, IBCLC
Please email Barbara for more info on Becoming An IBCLC teleseminar on Tuesday November 12, 2018 (barbara@bfcaa.com) This is how I first was introduced into my journey to become and IBCLC-very informative!
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiate
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This week we continue the tandem breastfeeding discussion! Jennifer Mancuso joins the podcast to share her journey breastfeeding twins and how sharing the journey on social media has made a huge impact in her life.
This week we continue the tandem breastfeeding discussion! Jennifer Mancuso joins the podcast to share her journey breastfeeding twins and how sharing the journey on social media has made a huge impact in her life.
This week we chat with Desiree Hernandez about her journey tandem breastfeeding her newborn and toddler. Many mothers have questions about what a tandem breastfeeding journey might look like and have questions-Desiree shares it all!
BIO:
“My name is Desiree Hernandez and I am 24 years old born, raised, and living in Los Angeles, California. I am a stay-at-home mama and full-time graduate student pursuing my Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling. My husband and I have been married for five years and have 2 beautiful daughters (2 year old and 2 month old). On weekends, we make the most of our family time by feeding ducks at the park, playing at indoor playgrounds, and eating lunch at different spots in town!”
SHOW NOTES:
Tandem Breastfeeding Resources from Kellymom
Adventures In Tandem Nursing by Hilary Flower
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This week is a preview of Listener Supporter exclusive content. As we continue to talk about all things postpartum, today we are letting it all out. We tackle the often kept quiet subject of postpartum sex. Warning: Not for the ears of children.
**This episode of the podcast was recorded in a car so there may be some background noise. I apologize for any disruptions.
Postpartum sex resources:
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Come As You Are (Not mentioned on the podcast, but a really good book to check out).
Interesting Article from the NY Times
Research
Article explaining the hormone shifts that happen during breastfeeding
Baby Everett during the recording of this podcast!
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This week’s episode is a special compilation of the journey through loss. From woman who’s babies are not forgotten.
Resources for Loss:
Now I lay me down to sleep
March of Dimes
International Stillbirth Alliance
The Tears Foundation
Jessical Bates:
Birth & What Came After: Poems on Motherhood
Music from episode: Sullenfaced by Ketsa from freemusicarchive.org
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This week, Certified Nurse Midwife Jenna Bruce is back on the show to share evidence based information on VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). VBAC is still a birth option that has a lot of misinformation floating around. Our goal is for mothers to know their options to be able to make informed decisions and feel confident in their choices surrounding birth and VBAC.
Jenna Bruce CNM:
Jenna Bruce is a wife, mom, and midwife currently residing in the Denver, Colorado area. She has been a registered nurse for 8 years and a certified nurse midwife for 3 years. She absolutely loves helping women and experiencing life journeys with them, specifically pregnancy and birth! She met her wife, Jessica in nursing school and has been married for 5 years. They have two beautiful angel babies which were conceived via reciprocal IVF (her bun, Jenna's oven). Her oldest, Jett, is 2.5 and her youngest, Jude, is 6 months.
SHOW NOTES:
Barb’s Birth Stories on the Birth Hour Podcast episode #75
2017 ACOG ( The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) Guidelines
Improving Birth.org info on mandatory repeat cesarean birth
ACMN (American College of Nurse Midwives) VBAC position statement
More info from ACOG
Improvingbirth.org
VBACFacts.com
ICAN support groups
Jenna Bruce CNM along with her wife and two sons.
Host, Barb after her 1st VBAC.
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This week Glenis is back on the show and had a surprise for me! Her wife Tiffany joined in on the conversation after the birth of their son Orion in September. We chat about what the first few hours and weeks looked like with both Glenis and Tiffany nursing.
CONGRATS to Glenis and Tiffany! The First Latch community is so excited about the birth of Orion. Thank you for letting us follow along in your journey. We will continue to talk with Glenis and Tiffany as they both transition back to work later this year.
Show Notes:
Newman-Goldbarb protocol for inducing lactation
If you have any questions about inducing lactation, check out the show notes from Episode 19!
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I have really big news for the First Latch community! I've been busting at the seams trying to hold this in for weeks! Well, the chance is here to share it with the world. Also, we dive into why an IBCLC is your FRIEND!
Show Notes:
To book your E-Consult, head on over to my booking link HERE. or click the button below!
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If you are interested in taking an online breastfeeding class, check out Lactation Link’s E-Courses! They are very comprehensive! I will receive a small commission if you register using my link which I so greatly appreciate!
My most favorite book for new breastfeeding mothers. In fact, I give this book to all my new mama friends!
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
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This week on the podcast Maria Betsworth and I chat about a hard topic that is sure to spark conversation. Our intention is to really tackle the #fedisbest mentality and discuss why use of this hashtag is not really productive.
SHOW NOTES:
This week I announced my campaign for listener supporters with Patreon! I am so excited to share this news with my community. Having listener supporters will allow me to continue to create amazing content in a sustainable way. Check out patreon.com/firstlatch to find out all the perks of becoming a listener supporter!
Links from episode:
World Health Organization breastfeeding recommendations
American Association of Pediatrics breastfeeding recommendations
2018 Breastfeeding report card
National Health Services UK Breastfeeding Info.
World Breastfeeding Week 2018
WHO malnutrition info.
Risks of formula feeding.
Kellymom on formula feeding
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This week we share bottle feeding tips from a dad's perspective-The First Latch official dad! My husband-Andrew! We share the journey of bottle feeding with our three kids, and share some surprising revelations!
Show Notes:
Kelly Mom Bottle Feeding Tips
Paced Bottle Feeding
How much expressed milk will my baby need?
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This week Glenis Liz-Decuir shares her journey of inducing lactation for the baby her wife will give birth to in September. From the process to the emotional journey, Glenis shares it all. I really enjoyed how candid Glenis was with the entire process and her emotional journey. It really is such an incredible gift to give her and her wife's new baby and it's an absolute honor to share her journey. Stay tuned for updates: this is just the first episode in her journey.
About Glenis:
Glenis Liz-Decuir is a 33 years old and happily married to he wife, Tiffany Decuir. They have 2 beautiful children ages 12 & 10, and are also expecting a little boy due in September 2018! She was born in the Dominican Republic, raised in NYC but recently moved to Atlanta, GA about 4 years ago. She currently works full time, am a student at Herzing University to obtain her degree in Legal Studies and also runs her own small Business! She is passionate about breastfeeding and is a big advocate! She is super excited to share her experience with women everywhere.
Show Notes:
LGBTQ family Fact sheet
Newman-Goldfarb protocol for inducing lactation
Book Resource: Breastfeeding Without Birthing
Domperidone Info.
FDA info on Domperidone
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This week my close friend Kaelah is back to talk all things postpartum and specifically Having Your Last Baby. How do you know you are done having kids? Does everyone experience finality? Will I ever feel done? This has been a struggle for me personally and I know I'm not alone. Some woman feel DONE and so confident about being done having children-I am not one of those woman. I love babies and I love breastfeeding. Making decisions about growing your family, or when to stop growing your family can pull at a lot of heart strings-today we talk about all of them!
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This week we dive into one of my most favorite topics (besides breastfeeding)- VBAC or Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. I talk with Gina O'Brien who is also so passionate about VBAC after her recent VBAC.
SHOW NOTES:
ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) recommendations for VBAC
ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network (This group has local chapters that hold meetings and support groups).
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Ina May Spiritual Midwifery
Watching The Business of Being Born VBAC episode might also be helpful.
Thank you so much Gina for sharing your story! You are a VBAC warrior!
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Happy World Breastfeeding Week! This week we celebrate and educate on the importance of breastfeeding worldwide. Also, I chat with Sarah from Aeroflow Breastpumps about insurance coverage and how to get a pump!
Each year the focus of World Breastfeeding Week changes and I talk a bit about this on the podcast today! I challenge you to start a conversation about the importance of breastfeeding worldwide.
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My conversation with midwife Jenna Bruce was nothing short of inspirational, and so so fun. We dive deep into the art of midwifery and of course all things breastfeeding!
BIO:
Jenna Bruce is a wife, mom, and midwife currently residing in the Denver, Colorado area. She has been a registered nurse for 8 years and a certified nurse midwife for 3 years. She absolutely loves helping women and experiencing life journeys with them, specifically pregnancy and birth! She met her wife, Jessica in nursing school and has been married for 5 years. They have two beautiful angel babies which were conceived via reciprocal IVF (her bun, Jenna's oven). Her oldest, Jett, is 2.5 and her youngest, Jude, is 6 months. Combined she has breastfed for a total of 24 months thus far, and plans to continue! She is so excited to share her wealth of knowledge not only from midwifery but from motherhood with all of you mamas.
Show notes:
Kindred Bravely High Waisted Panties
The World Health Organization Maternal Health Statistics
Midwifery Resources:
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Improving Birth
Infant immersion bathing
Euphoric Herbals
To Connect with Jenna, find her in Instagram here!
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This week, my guest Alison Rodriguez shares her journey through breastfeeding as a business owner and entrepreneur. We also answer live view questions during the show! We had such a blast-you don't want to miss this one!
BIO:
Alison is a busy momma of 2 and a salon business owner. She love all things beauty and earthy! She is always mixing up natural skin care in the kitchen hobby has turned into a new business venture. She loves to craft and play volleyball but between being a mom, running a business, cooking, cleaning, breastfeeding, bath time and being a chauffeur-time is slim! She wouldn’t have it any other way! She loves to stay busy and is thankful this life is filled with craziness 24/7!
SHOW NOTES:
Salon Bella Vi in Plymouth MI
Follow Alison on Instagram
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Bryn Huntpalmer from The Birth Hour Podcast joins us today and is spilling the beans on all things breastfeeding, and her podcast The Birth Hour. She also shares all about her birth course! I felt to honored to be able to talk with Bryn. She has been an inspiration to me in the podcasting world and birth world and she really inspires the work that I am doing!
Bryn Huntpalmer is a mother of two young children (with a 3rd on the way!) living in Austin, Texas where she hosts a birth stories podcast called The Birth Hour. Her mission with The Birth Hour is to encourage women to be informed about pregnancy and childbirth and know their options while creating a community for moms to support one another through pregnancy and motherhood. The podcast has grown rapidly since its launch in 2015 with over 4 million downloads and a supportive Instagram community. This year The Birth Hour launched it's first online course that prepares couples for everything from childbirth through newborn care and navigating breastfeeding when going back to work.
Show Notes:
The Birth Hour Podcast
Know Your Options Childbirth course
Back-2-Work Breastfeeding Course
Barb's episode on The Birth Hour Podcast #75
“Your worth is not measured in how many ounces you can pump”
— Bryn Huntpalmer ~The Birth Hour
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The Pumpspotting Crew is showing up for moms all across the country. Barb the Breast Express and Amy VanHaren CEO and Founder of Pumpspotting spills the beans on the entire tour...from how it came to fruition to the nuts and bolts of the operation!
I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing it was to do this interview in person. I was able to see Barb the Breast Express in person and it was just such a cool experience. Sitting down and talking with like minded entrepreneurial woman really inspired me and I'm so excited to share with you our conversation!
Show Notes:
Amy VanHaren is an entrepreneur, mother, writer, 2-time breastfeeder and founder of pumpspotting, a social networking app that connects breastfeeding women over milk, motherhood the best places to nurse and pump. She is also the founder of VanHaren Creative and a social media and digital marketing specialist with over 15 years experience. While traveling back and forth from Maine to California for work while breastfeeding, Amy found herself pumping alone in a bathroom and isolated. Determined to find a better way to connect breastfeeding moms, she built pumpspotting and has been passionate ever since about building breastfeeding community.
You can find the free Pumpspotting app in iTunes or where ever you get your apps from.
To find out where Barb is headed, check out the tour information here.
To stay up to date on the day to day of Barb's travels and behind the scenes follow @pumpspotting on instagram.
Lastly, check out the photos from my tour and time on Barb the Breast Express! (it really was meant to be... I mean we do share the same name! )
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Finding confidence in breastfeeding and motherhood as a first time mom is hard, but Nat from @natthenaturalmom is a beacon of confidence which is both refreshing and inspiring for all mamas out there. You don't want to miss our chat!
Nat's BIO:
I'm a first time mom, obsessed with natural, attachment parenting, breastfeeding and body positivity.
I have always known I would breastfeed my baby as I've been exposed to it for the majority of my adult life (both of my sisters in law breastfed both of their babies and my mother breastfed me and my two brothers) but I didn't realize that I would find my calling while doing so! I have such a strong passion for breastfeeding that I'm working on becoming an IBCLC so I can help as many mamas as possible nurse their babies and feel powerful while doing so.
I also LOVE to help other women and mothers feel empowered! If I could just get one woman a day to say "I love myself AS I AM, I am STRONG and BADASS" then I can go to sleep happy! While I understand that it's very difficult to go against society's standards and accept yourself as you are, once you let go of the pressure and negativity associated with those unrealistic standards your life gets much more enjoyable.
Since I'm all about that #momlife and I started my own little business making my onesies and shirts with a heavy breastfeeding influence. My shop's instagram is @naturalmomdesigns and I can also be found on Etsy by the same name!
Show Notes:
Info on Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT)
Paced Bottle Feeding
Video for paced bottle feeding
Nat's ETSY shop!
Nat's new Blog!
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Becoming an IBCLC or international board certified lactation consultant and feel daunting. I want to share my mentor's journey in hopes to inspire those who dream of a career in helping breastfeeding mothers. Also, we discuss breastfeeding missions!
Show Notes:
IBLCE information on how to become and IBCLC. (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
All Things Breastfeeding Podcast Episode on How To become an IBCLC
Book Recommendations:
Breastfeeding Made Simple
The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding MIssions:
Send us your ideas! We want to hear from you! Email Barbara at the Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor: barbara@bfcaa.com
Email Barb: thefirstlatch@gmail.com
OR direct message me on instagram @firstlatch
Barbara Robertson, IBCLC an Barb Demske at The Milky Way Screening!
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There are over 60,000 preterm births in the United States each year. Breastmilk can be medicine for these babies which makes breastmilk donation so important. Kim Updegrove, executive director of the Mothers Milk Bank at Austin is our guest today. Kim is dedicated to helping save babies lives and her passion comes across in the work that she does at the Mothers Milk Bank at Austin. Listen today for information regarding the importance of milk donation, how to donate breastmilk, and current research.
As a pediatric nurse myself, I take care of babies whos lives are saved by using breastmilk only feedings and I also see the tragic complications such as NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) when babies don't get the opportunity to have human milk feedings. Please consider sharing this episode with a friend and consider becoming a milk donor yourself! See show notes below for more information!
Kim Updegrove, Executive Director of the Mothers Milk Bank at Austin
Show Notes: Kim's full BIO
If you would like more information about donating your breastmilk, please visit Mothers Milk Bank at Austin, and the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA)
The process of milk donation laid out above is fairly straightforward, and Kim did an excellent job explaining the steps in our interview together.
Your donation can help save a baby! Please consider becoming a milk donor!
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A topic not often discussed especially among health care providers is how to help moms with lactation after loss of a baby or a stillbirth. Heidi Kim shares her personal experience in a effort to educate providers and also help moms who've had a loss. Heidi's story may help nurses, midwives, OB's, and other birth workers when they are helping a mother with a loss. It may also be beneficial for friends of mothers with a loss and moms experiencing a loss themselves.
Show Notes:
You can find Heidi on her youtube channels below! Also her More Than Milk facebook group.
Sudden Kimpact on YouTube
HeidiKimTV on YouTube
Milk Donation Resources:
Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA)
Human Milk 4 Human Babies (Informal Milk Sharing)
Eats On Feets (Informal Milk Sharing)
Other Helpful Resources:
La Leche League
Adoptive Breastfeeding Video
Kellymom resrouces on lactation after loss
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This is a real as it gets. The most honest, raw conversation with two friends you will hear on the fourth trimester. What it's really like in the immediate postpartum period, and how to survive. Kaelah is a stay at home mom to 4 beautiful boys and has the most postpartum experience of any mama that I know! She has all the tips, and all the advice while she's in the thick of the fourth trimester.
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Happy Mother's Day to all of you amazing mamas out there! I hope you are able to take time to relax, rest, and soak in all the hugs and kisses that you can. You are doing an amazing job! I am so excited to have mamas from our first latch community share their wisdom in the podcast today. Our village is so important!
Show Notes:
Mom's Five Second Memory Journal
Birth And What Came After: Poems on Motherhood by Jessica Bates
My three amazing boys that inspire my motherhood journey everyday!
Alex Zeplain is our amazing guest today! She shares how she started Hello My Tribe and how important self care is during the journey into motherhood. Alex also shares her breastfeeding journey and her struggle with an autoimmune diagnosis.
Alex began building community at the age of 19. Over the next five years, Alex engaged thousands of users and together they raised millions of dollars for charity. In 2014, Alex took a step back from her career in philanthropy to focus on being a mother. It didn't take long for her to jump back in, though. Through her own personal journey into motherhood that included an identity crisis, postpartum struggles, and an auto-immune disease diagnosis, Alex's eyes were opened to the maternal health issues facing women today in the United States. Inspired to create change, Alex launched Hello My Tribe in 2016. Hello My Tribe is positive online and offline community for mothers, encouraging all to practice guilt-free self-care and self-love for the benefit of self, family, and society. Alex lives in Austin, TX with her husband, their son, and their two rescue dogs.
Photograph by: Heather Gallagher Photography
Show Notes:
Visit Hello My Tribe!
Motherhood Wellness Guide
Alamo Drafthouse-Alamo for all program for kids and families-SO amazing! I wish I was in Austin to check this out!
Kellymom-Medications and Mother's Milk resource
Infant Risk Center
To connect with Alex you can email her
Alex@hellomytribe.com
OR @hellowmytribe on instagram
Above Photos: Angela Doran Photography
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I'm so excited to share my conversation with founder of BirthTUBE, Paige LoPinto. Paige started BirthTUBE after streaming her birth LIVE on facebook. It quickly grew into a community with members from all over the world. She is real, and honest which is something that I know so many of you mamas will appreciate!
Paige loves using her Haakaa breastpump! Check it out here
To be a part of the BirthTUBE movement, request to join the Facebook Group
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This week on the podcast, Maria Betsworth from Little Peach London and Milk Making Mama joins to tell us about her two breastfeeding journeys. She ended up exclusively pumping with her first, and then went on to exclusively breastfeed with her second. She has an amazing perspective and her outlook is beautiful and refreshing!
To Find Maria you can visit her at her website here
On Instagram as @littlepeachlondon
Milk Making Mamas Shop
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YOU ARE AMAZING MAMAS! Don't forget it!
This week is the podcast's very first Interview and it's a good one! You will laugh, you might cry-either way its one you don't want to miss! Jessica Bates, a Nashville Native and talented writer shares her experience writing her first book on motherhood.Her words are a thing of beauty and I feel very honored to share her poems with you today.
You can buy Jessica's book on Amazon.
Visit Jessica on her website
Jennifer Cody Photography
This weeks Sponsor
Please go check out this weeks sponsor, BirthTUBE. An amazing community where woman stream their births live. A community where woman support woman. Go check it out, share with your friends, and be a part of this birth movement. It's pretty special and amazing!
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We All Start Somewhere....Ain't that the truth. No matter what it is in life, there is a beginning. This is the beginning of the First Latch Podcast! This introductory episode focus' on the background of host Barb Demske, origins of the @firstlatch community and the birth of the podcast. None of which would be complete without some breastfeeding talk! Listen, enjoy, and share!
My youngest son Finn is in the full on toddler nursing mode. I don't always let him nurse anytime he wants-but when I do, this is what happens.
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It's HERE!!!! The First Latch Podcast is now available on iTunes! The First Latch Podcast was created as an extension for the First Latch Community on Instagram. A community created to celebrate a mother's breastfeeding journey no matter what it looks like. With that in mind, and feeling called to bring more amazing inspiration for my community, the podcast was birthed.
The podcast will feature inspiring, and empowering stories and interviews from all over the world. Not breastfeeding? Don't worry! This podcast was created to help connect all mothers. Breastfeeding is a very important and amazing part of the journey, but it is only part of the journey and I want to leave the space open to all motherhood inspiration!
I hope you will listen, enjoy, and consider sharing if you love it! Without all you amazing mamas out there, this project would have never happened. Thank you to everyone who has shown me love, and support!
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