Lactation Land Podcast

I have an exciting announcement to share as there are some changes and something brand new coming to Motherhood Blooms Lactation in 2025! In this episode I'm covering: Why I'm taking a mini break from the podcast How I can help you on your breastfeeding journey A BRAND NEW offer for 2025 Thank you so much for being here! Enjoyed the episode? Screenshot the episode and share on social media: ⁠⁠@motherhoodbloomslactation⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠ Additional resources: ⁠My Youtube Channel⁠ My Blog My Courses www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com

Mastitis is no fun (it sucks). I've experienced it twice myself and helped many clients through it. Myself and other IBCLCs tend to see more cases of mastitis, plugged ducts and engorgement around the holiday season and in today's episode I'm explaining why and what you can do to prevent it! In today's episode I cover: What are the signs of mastitis How I ended up with it What mastitis feels like Why more people seem to be affected during the holidays How to prevent it Mentioned in today's show: The Naked Nursing Tank⁠ is a great addition to your nursing wardrobe. They are made from cotton and bamboo so they are breathable and comfortable. This nursing tank is designed to cover your midsection and accommodates any bra type or size with sizes from XS to 5XL. ⁠You can check them out here⁠ and if it's something you'd like to add to your collection of nursing clothes, you can save 10% off your purchase with code MOTHERHOODBLOOMS at checkout Link to Maya Bolman, IBCLC Breast Gymnastics: ⁠https://www.mayabolman.com/videos/v/breastgymnastics [Video] How to Treat Mastitis at home _____ Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding at any stage ⁠⁠HERE.⁠

Join me today for some scary breastfeeding myths. There is a ton of misinformation online about breastfeeding and the wrong information can really hinder a breastfeeding journey! Covered in today's show: Why you don't need to prep your nipples Breastfeeding shouldn't hurt Night nursing Nursing to sleep Alcohol and breastfeeding Pumping and dumping your milk Resources mentioned in today's show: [Blog] Taking Care of Your Nipples while breastfeeding [Blog] Breastfeeding to sleep: why it's not a bad habit [Blog] Is it ok to drink alcohol while breastfeeding? [Course] The Breastfeeding Before Baby program Follow me on IG @motherhoodbloomslactation __________ Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me and book your 1:1 consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this rebroadcast episode I'm talking about teething and biting. Your baby biting does not mean the end of your breastfeeding relationship! Or that you need to wean onto bottles, though it may feel like that initially. In today's episode I'm giving you some tips and tricks to get through the teething and biting stage. Covered in today's episode: What happens when baby's bite Difference between actively drinking and biting How to tell if a bite might happen What to do and say if baby bites How to manage teething pain naturally What to do if baby did bite and now there's a small wound Today's episode on the blog: https://motherhoodbloomslactation.com/how-do-i-get-my-breastfed-baby-to-stop-biting/ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠ Enjoyed this episode? Take me out for a virtual coffee: ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding at any stage ⁠HERE.

This rebroadcast episode is all about what can happen when you "top-up" with formula after a feeding just in case. I'll cover the effect it can have on your milk supply and what that could mean for your breastfeeding journey Covered in today's episode: What is the Top-Up Trap What an IBCLC can do for you How a baby needs to feed at breast My experience with the "top-up trap" Why babies might sleep longer after formula Why supply can drop Enjoyed the episode? Screenshot the episode and share on social media: ⁠@motherhoodbloomslactation⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠HERE.⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠ Additional resources: ⁠Paced Bottle Feeding⁠ ⁠How to work with me⁠

Newborns produce a lot of wet and dirty diapers! This is just ONE WAY we can tell if baby is getting enough milk In this episode I'm covering: Why tracking your baby's diapers are important How I discovered a problem based on my baby's diapers What to be looking for Why I don't recommend tracking apps How to get breastfeeding off to a successful start if you're currently pregnant If you're pregnant, the Breastfeeding Before Baby Program is my online prenatal breastfeeding course that will get your breastfeeding journey off to a good start. Learn more and sign up here: https://learn.motherhoodbloomslactation.com/the-breastfeeding-before-baby-program Additional resources: On the blog: 4 Signs Your Baby Is Getting Enough Milk https://motherhoodbloomslactation.com/getting-enough-milk/ Follow me on IG @motherhoodbloomslactation __________ Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me and book your 1:1 consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Does your baby have a tongue tie? Were you told they didn't but now you're wondering why you're still having breastfeeding difficulties? In today's episode I'm sharing my personal experience with tongue ties both as a breastfeeding mom and IBCLC. In this episode I cover: My first breastfeeding journey Triple feeding The importance of tongue function Commons signs of tongue ties A collaborative approach Release providers Symptoms you may be experiencing if your baby has a tongue tie Learn how you can work with me for more breastfeeding ease here: ⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠⁠ Grab my free Make More Milk video series to help you start the process of making more milk: ⁠⁠https://motherhoodbloomslactation.aweb.page/p/1571ef39-e41b-4617-9605-5d4f20dd08e1⁠⁠ Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠

Today's episode is an Ask Me Anything and I'm answering questions about weaning from pumping, your period coming back, toddlers nursing less and starting solid foods and your milk supply. _______ Mentioned in today's show: Join us inside the Milk Mavens Membership 🎉⁠ The monthly membership for breastfeeding moms to maintain their supply for as long as they want. Sign up and try out the membership for 6 days free! Grab your free guide to colostrum collection and hand expression here: ⁠https://motherhoodbloomslactation.aweb.page/p/b79643e9-ba55-4e6f-ba23-30d4d07d7fac⁠⁠⁠ ⁠How to Hand Express Blog Post⁠ ⁠How to Hand Express & Collect Colostrum Youtube Video Follow me on IG @motherhoodbloomslactation __________ Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me and book your 1:1 consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠⁠

Join us inside the Milk Mavens Membership 🎉 The monthly membership for breastfeeding moms to maintain their supply for as long as they want Founding Member pricing is available until August with 3 BONUSES and our first live support call happening on August 17th Your supply can be low or drop for many different reasons. The foundation to making more milk is removing milk often and making sure it's being removed well. To learn more about things that can impact your supply, check out my episode What-drops-your-milk-supply __________ Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠

I've had to make the decision to put the show on pause for the summer but it's not goodbye! I'll be back with new episodes soon and may even release 1 or 2 in the coming months. If you want to get in touch with me or work with me this summer, here's how: Send me a DM on IG @motherhoodbloomslactation My website: www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com you can read my blog, book a consult with me or explore my other resources Resources (freebies and online courses): https://motherhoodbloomslactation.com/resources/ ----- Enjoyed listening to the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can enjoy weddings and events this summer AND continue breastfeeding your baby and keep up your milk supply! In today's episode: Pumping and your schedule Removing milk if you're mostly nursing Milk storage Leaving milk for your baby Why your outfit matters Destination weddings and overnight travelling Alcohol and breastfeeding If you're feeling like you need a more personalized approach to planning for being away from your baby during wedding season or other events, you can book a consultation with me here. We'll go over the specific details of your event, your baby's current patterns and schedules and we'll co-create a plan to help you enjoy your time AND continue your breastfeeding relationship with your baby. *consults will be virtual so they can happen no matter where you are in the world. Mentioned in today's episode: Alcohol & Breastfeeding: https://motherhoodbloomslactation.com/alcohol-while-breastfeeding/ Why you don't need a huge freezer stash: https://motherhoodbloomslactation.com/breastmilk-freezer-stash-why-you-dont-have-to-have-one/ --- Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠

Vitamin D and breastmilk seems to be misunderstood. When your body is deficient in Vit D, then your milk will be but if you're not deficient, your breastmilk contains enough Vit D for your baby. In today's episode: Why we're deficient as a population How to have your vitamin D levels checked How much vitamin D is needed Nutritional differences between formula and breastmilk How to give your baby vitamin D 💛You're doing amazing! -- Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠ Studies: PMID: 33305822 PMID: 26759149 

If you want to know to store your breastmilk, find out in this episode. In today's episode: The 4-4-6- rule What to do with just pumped milk Fridge storage Freezer storage What happens if your freezer loses power Why you don't need a huge freezer stash FREE Peaceful Postpartum Guide: https://motherhoodbloomslactation.aweb.page/p/642b94fc-03d3-4eec-bdb0-54128a2eb08d Blog: why you don't need a freezer stash https://motherhoodbloomslactation.com/breastmilk-freezer-stash-why-you-dont-have-to-have-one/ -- Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠

What happens if you find yourself separated from your baby after birth? You can support your breastfeeding goals but if your baby is not latching, you need to tell your body to produce milk. In today's episode: How milk production changes Colostrum Hand expression Pumping Flange fit Hands on pumping Mentioned in today's show: Baby Bump to Breastfeeding Academy: Learn more: https://learn.motherhoodbloomslactation.com/bump-breastfeeding-academy Hands on Pumping: watch it here https://youtu.be/AvvXbGRGHEw ----- Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠

Your milk supply can decrease or drop for many different reasons! I'm going to walk you through what types of situations and circumstances can reduce your milk production and how to avoid them. In today's episode, I'm talking about: Primary low milk supply Secondary low milk supply Why my supply was low Health factors that can impact supply like PCOS, diabetes and thyroid issues Common supply sabotages How you can increase your supply Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pZSo48AGAbI?si=gy27MzKuPp0FE7A4 Make More Milk Free Mini Video Series - sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/milkmaking Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠

Your milk supply shouldn't suddenly dry up. You should be able to maintain your milk production for as long as you'd like. In today's episode I'm going to walk you through how you can maintain your milk supply. Covered in today's episode: Why supply drops How the feedback system works Why milk supply slows down or "dips" How night feeds affect supply How to maintain your supply How milk supply stops entirely Grab my free Make More Milk video series to help you start the process of making more milk: ⁠https://motherhoodbloomslactation.aweb.page/p/1571ef39-e41b-4617-9605-5d4f20dd08e1⁠ Enjoyed this episode? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠HERE.⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠

Collecting colostrum and having it available if your baby needs, can help you feel more confident in the early days and help ensure your baby is getting enough milk while you're both learning breastfeeding. In today's episode: What is colostrum How much can you expect Why I collected colostrum during pregnancy Other reasons for collecting colostrum What you need to collect colostrum How to store it What happens if your baby doesn't need it Grab your free guide to colostrum collection and hand expression here: https://motherhoodbloomslactation.aweb.page/p/b79643e9-ba55-4e6f-ba23-30d4d07d7fac How to Hand Express Blog Post How to Hand Express & Collect Colostrum Youtube Video

Domperidone is a prescription medication used in Canada (and other parts of the world by a different name) off-label to help moms with their milk supply. This is because the side effect of its intended use is higher prolactin. Prolactin is your milk making hormone. So theoretically, more prolactin equals more milk. In today's episode I'm going to share with you why I chose not to take this medication when it was offered to me and how the Lactation Consultant responded. I'll also cover: Domperidone side effects Why moms use the internet for lactation help What to do if you're worried about your milk supply FREE Make More Milk Video Series: sign up here https://motherhoodbloomslactation.aweb.page/p/1571ef39-e41b-4617-9605-5d4f20dd08e1 Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me and book your 1:1 consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today's episode is an Ask Me Anything and I'm answering questions about weaning, night time pumping, baby's sleeping longer stretches at night, heading back to work and babies who bite. Post-weaning depression - Read about my weaning journey here: ⁠https://motherhoodbloomslactation.com/weaning-my-personal-experience-weaning-a-toddler/⁠ Weaning with Love (online class): ⁠https://learn.motherhoodbloomslactation.com/weaning-course⁠ Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me and book your 1:1 consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠⁠

Power pumping is a short term solution to increase milk supply. This type of pumping works to mimic cluster feeding to help increase your supply Covered in today's episode: What power pumping is The importance of flange fit Pumping bras Hands on pumping Relaxation tips for pumping How to do power pumping Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/4iS9RdIvCgY Enjoyed this episode? ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mblactation⁠⁠ Join my free weekly email list with even more tips and support for breastfeeding ⁠⁠HERE.⁠⁠ Learn how you can work with me: ⁠⁠www.motherhoodbloomslactation.com⁠⁠ To help keep the podcast coming twice a month: ⁠⁠The Naked Nursing Tank⁠⁠ is a great addition to your summertime nursing wardrobe. They are made from cotton and bamboo so they are breathable and comfortable. This nursing tank is designed to cover your midsection and accommodates any bra type or size and with sizes from XS to 5XL they are size inclusive. It's a great way to use the two-shirt method when it comes to nursing in public. ⁠⁠You can check them out here⁠⁠ and if it's something you'd like to add to your collection of nursing clothes, you can save 10% off your purchase with code MOTHERHOODBLOOMS at checkout.