EP. 35 - THE MOMMA PROJECT- BREASTFEEDING, NAZI NURSES, AND CHAINSMOKERS… ITS ALL HERE ON THE PODCAST PROJECT

Summary: The Mommy Project invites Shelley Amos on the podcast to discuss Breastfeeding tips, supplements and “what I wish I had known” tricks. Shelley is a registered nurse, wife to a worship minister and mom of 3. This episode has the vibe of  2 friends siting at a coffee shop and catching up on life. It is also broken into 3 parts. Part one: Breastfeeding: our experiences, what we wish we had known, supplements, and what to do if you have mastitis, engorgement, what to do if your baby Will NOT take a bottle, and How to handle a Nazi Nurse in the hospital. Part 2: we discuss : how having kids rocked our world and some of the particular challenges we face on a day to day basis. Part 3: How to find the Serenity when the house is a zoo, kids are fighting, and you are hating life. Special Mention: GIFs- this useful tool of communicating your feelings without sending your SO into hiding. Amazon overnight Crayola Washable paint and the use of a Garbage bag. (great trick) Chainsmokers What Alice Forgot by Laine Moriarty (an excellent read for any woman of any age) Gaia Lactation Support (helps with the Quality and Quantity of milk supply) I buy my supply on Amazon- great for moms who pump. Jump on the Trampoline, dance Parties and Alex Crafts (Amazon) Love & Outcome – In God Alone Excess Lipase IN Breastmilk- and How to save the Pumped Breastmilk- great article. About Scalding the milk before freezing. This is especially helpful information if you have a baby who will NOT take a bottle.