The Boob Group: Judgment-Free Breastfeeding Support

Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications and herbs is a complicated topic for most breastfeeding mothers. Which ones are compatible with breastfeeding and which ones should you avoid? How do these medications make their way into the breast milk and what type of effect can they have on mom and baby? And what are some helpful hints to help build up your immune system this flu season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many breastfeeding mothers, oversupply may seem like a great problem to have, but it comes with its own set of challenges. What are some causes of oversupply? Does oversupply result in overactive letdown? And how can you better regulate these conditions to make a more enjoyable experience for both you and  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breastfeeding in public can be a daunting task for a new breastfeeding mom. Today we're talking with Abby Theuring of the popular blog, The Badass Breastfeeder, about her recommendations for conquering those initial fears to accomplish your breastfeeding goals. Why is it so important to breastfeed while in public? And what tips does Abby have for dealing with staring onlookers?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're continuing our series "Breastfeeding Expectations", where we follow three new moms on their breastfeeding journeys. This month, find out if our moms have settled into a schedule when nursing their babies. Are they getting any sleep at night? Are they facing any new breastfeeding challenges? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning to work after having a baby can be quite emotional for a new mom. Add pumping and keeping up with your milk supply and your life can seem pretty stressful. How can you make this transition as smooth as possible? What should you expect from your colleagues, your boss and human resources? And how can you help other breastfeeding moms who may find themselves in the same situation as you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a baby can cause a strain on any relationship. Let's face it, parenting can be exhausting. Breastfeeding moms may feel additional stress and responsibility as the pain provider of nutrition for their babies. How can partners help relieve some of the burden and bond with their babies at the same time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so much controversy over breastfeeding in public, how can a new mom feel comfortable feeding her baby when she's not behind closed doors? What are some effective ways to deal with the criticism? And what really concerns breastfeeding moms when they encounter this situation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mother's breastfeeding experience changes drastically over time. And still, that experience is different for every mother. Today we're launching a new series called "Breastfeeding Expectations", where we follow three new moms on their breastfeeding journeys during the first year of their baby's life. This month, learn more about their labor and delivery experiences. Plus, how did they prepare for breastfeeding? What type of support did they need during those first few days? And how have their partners helped with the whole process? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As mothers, our bodies go through an incredible amount of change in a short period of time. We spend about nine months growing a baby, and after our babies are born, our bodies create breast milk (the most nutritious food possible) to help them grow and keep them healthy. Our bodies are truly amazing, and still many of us don’t view them that way. So, what’s the problem? And how can these negative feelings impact our breastfeeding goals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are busy multi-tasking mamas, and many of us are breastfeeding and pumping for our babies on-the-go. So, what happens when you need some privacy when you’re out in public with your baby? What are public nursing or lactation rooms and how can they help? Are these area hurting or helping the breastfeeding/pumping cause? Today we’re talking about the importance of lactation rooms and legislation to support it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when life throws you a curveball and you’re unable to breastfeed? What? Is that even possible? Weren’t our bodies designed to nourish our babies? If you’re a mom struggling with not being able to breastfeed your baby- you’re not alone. And sometimes you just need to let go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're a breastfeeding mom and you still have nine months of pregnancy weight hanging around after the birth of your baby. How can you successfully lose the extra pounds while still maintaining a healthy milk supply for your little one? How many calories are needed to keep your supply and what are some healthy meals to help you keep on track? Plus, how to keep your body from producing too much lactic acid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mothers who adopt babies or have babies through a surrogate often have a desire to breastfeed. But, is it possible to bring in a milk supply without giving birth? What exactly does induced lactation look like? Is medication required? And is it possible to exclusively breastfeed without supplementation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're breastfeeding and headed back to work- then you probably have pumping on the brain! What policies here in the U.S. help protect moms who need to schedule pumping breaks throughout the day? And what happens if you have a job where you can't take standard pumping breaks? What are your options? We have some amazing mamas on this episode to give you some insight on what worked for them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New moms typically struggle with the challenge of feeding their newborn babies while trying to get some decent sleep. What exactly does "normal" sleep look like for your baby? What type of night wakings can you expect during your baby's first year? Plus, what the best night time routine and sleep arrangements for your family?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices