Behind the Latch

All 119 Episodes

Evidence-based conversations for lactation professionals — new episodes every week.

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Informal Milk Sharing in the U.S. with Molly Waymouth
May 6, 2026 · 21:47
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Rethinking Elimination Diets in Breastfeeding: What the Research Actually Shows with Dr. Trillitye Paullin
April 22, 2026 · 01:00:47
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Lactation During Bereavement with Victoria Fonville: A Research Review
April 15, 2026 · 26:03
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More Than Milk: The Science, Systems, and Future of Human Lactation with Dr. Lars Bode
April 8, 2026 · 42:03
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The High Lipase Myth: What’s Really Happening to Stored Breastmilk With Dr. Jimi Francis
March 18, 2026 · 01:06:25
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Advocacy in Action: Securing Pumps for NICU Families with Mina Ognjanovic, IBCLC
February 25, 2026 · 39:43
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Barriers, Mentorship & Equity in Lactation Certification with Mandy Golman, PhD, MS, RN, IBCLC
February 18, 2026 · 33:26
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From Wonder to Publication: Writing a Case Study Without a PhD with Indira Lopez-Bassols, IBCLC
February 11, 2026 · 30:59
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Mentorship That Matters: Training the Next Generation of IBCLCs with Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC
January 21, 2026 · 40:20
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Body-Led Breastfeeding: Understanding Infant Suck Strength with Dr. Ellen Chetwynd
January 14, 2026 · 45:35
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Culturally Responsive Lactation Care with Jewish Families with Maya Lott, IBCLC
January 7, 2026 · 41:07
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Craniosacral Therapy and Infant Feeding with Meaghan Beames, RMT
December 17, 2025 · 01:00:31
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Why Early Colostrum Feeding Matters: Insights from Dr. Valérie Verhasselt
December 10, 2025 · 46:06
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Inside the Lactating Breast: Ultrasound, Adiposity & Milk Production with Dr. Zoya Gridneva
December 3, 2025 · 30:15
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Why Outpatient IBCLC Care Matters: A Conversation with Dr. Anita Lugo
November 26, 2025 · 39:45
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How Babies Sleep: A Conversation with Dr. Helen Ball
November 19, 2025 · 52:52
64
Exclusive Pumping: Redefining Breastfeeding Through Research with Dr. Kelsey Bianca
November 12, 2025 · 45:21
63
Adapted Baby-Led Weaning: A Feeding Approach for Every Baby with Jill Rabin
November 5, 2025 · 47:50
62
Telelactation Through a Cultural Lens: Gabriela Alvarado on Latina Parents’ Experiences
October 29, 2025 · 34:54
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Bridging the NICU Gap: Supporting Families and Building Collaborative Care with Dr. Jess Daigle
October 22, 2025 · 44:59
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The Role of Silver Nipple Protectors in Breastfeeding Support with Maya Nakamura
October 15, 2025 · 19:00
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Beyond Every 3 Hours: A New Approach to Pumping and Separation with Claire Eden, IBCLC
October 8, 2025 · 01:00:23
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Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants: Insights with Sandra Cole, IBCLC
October 1, 2025 · 48:38
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Supporting Queer and Trans Families in Lactation: A Conversation with Jacob Engelsman, IBCLC
September 24, 2025 · 48:03
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Breastfeeding, History, and Public Health: Lessons from Dr. Jacqueline Wolf
September 17, 2025 · 57:46
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Sleep Sense: Supporting Families with Infant Sleep
September 10, 2025 · 28:31
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Equity, Advocacy, and Mentorship in Lactation with Jasmine Creighton
September 3, 2025 · 27:28
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The OT Advantage: How Occupational Therapy Elevates Lactation Care with Jeanne Pichoff
August 20, 2025 · 45:43
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Rethinking Flange Fit: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Anders
August 13, 2025 · 42:48
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Dr. Emily Little on Supporting the Whole Perinatal Experience
August 6, 2025 · 41:35
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Failing Systems, Not Failing Mothers: Reclaiming Mental Health in Lactation Care with Cierra Murphy-Higgs
July 30, 2025 · 51:42
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Making Research Make Sense: Clinical vs. Statistical Significance with Dr. Kathryn Wouk
July 23, 2025 · 42:36
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A Paradigm Shift for Lactation Care in the NICU with Joanie Randle
July 16, 2025 · 41:15
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IBCLC Licensure and the Future of Our Profession with Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
July 9, 2025 · 46:58
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IBCLC Ethics, Formula Partnerships & Protecting Our Scope with Nicole Longmire, IBCLC
July 2, 2025 · 42:11
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Neurodivergent-Informed Lactation Care with Rebekah Scroggy, IBCLC
June 25, 2025 · 39:34
44
Whole-Person Lactation: A Conversation with Nikki Lee
June 18, 2025 · 47:21
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Cracking the Code on Bottle Refusal: Strategies, Myths, and Tools with Susan Howard, IBCLC
June 11, 2025 · 45:14
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The Research Recap: 38- Breastfeeding Challenges, Abuse During Childbirth, Maternal Asthma, Non-Exclusive Breastfeeding
June 5, 2025 · 14:30
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Breastfeeding with Bipolar Disorder: A Case of Shared Decision-Making and Support with Dr. Ariana Komaroff
June 4, 2025 · 49:00
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The Research Recap: 37-IYCF, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice, Social Media, and Chrononutrition
May 29, 2025 · 15:34
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Triple Feeding, Scope of Practice, and Collaborative Care: A Conversation with Dr. Cindy Rubin
May 28, 2025 · 41:21
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The Research Recap: 36-COVID-19, Support, Traditional Foods, and Seafood
May 22, 2025 · 15:35
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Breastfeeding, the Microbiome, and Infant Health: A Deep Dive with Laurel Wilson
May 21, 2025 · 31:46
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The Research Recap: 35- Opioid-Dependent Mothers, Ramadan Fasting, Virtual NICU Support, and Maternal Sleep
May 15, 2025 · 16:33
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Building Nigeria’s First Breastfeeding Clinic: A Conversation with Dr. Lope Adejuyigbe
May 14, 2025 · 31:36
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The Research Recap: 34-Staff Training, Roy Model, Marmet Technique, and Insufficient Milk Supply
May 8, 2025 · 16:47
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Inside the Pumped Project: Breast Pumps, Research, and Lactation Practice in Germany with Melissa Theurich
May 7, 2025 · 38:41
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The Research Recap: 33-Extended Breastfeeding, Early Initiation, and Loneliness and Self-Efficacy
May 1, 2025 · 12:04
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Protecting Parents from Pump Harm: Evidence-Based Guidance for IBCLCs. A discussion with Alisa Williams.
April 30, 2025 · 47:00
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The Research Recap: 32-Reflexology, MCFAs, Delayed Lactogenesis, Pink Breastmilk
April 24, 2025 · 16:31
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Understanding Breastfeeding, Stress, and Health Equity with Dr. Maggie Butler
April 23, 2025 · 55:05
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The Research Recap: 31- Adolescent Mothers, Maternal Diet, Knowledge in Ireland, and Pharmacist Support
April 17, 2025 · 16:23
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Understanding Baby-Friendly USA – What IBCLCs Need to Know with CEO Eileen Fitzpatrick
April 16, 2025 · 47:53
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The Research Recap: 30-Feeding Practices, Milk Production, Psychosocial Dilemma, First Hour
April 10, 2025 · 19:39
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Held Together – A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Thompson
April 9, 2025 · 23:35
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The Research Recap: 29- HMOs, Fathers' Attitudes, Donor Milk, and Fortification
April 3, 2025 · 23:39
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Mentoring IBCLC Students with Sarah Quigley, IBCLC
April 2, 2025 · 42:27
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The Research Recap: 28- Birth Trauma, AI Chatbots, Mistreatment During Childbirth, and Milk Production
March 27, 2025 · 21:09
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Running a Successful Baby Café with Christine Staricka, IBCLC
March 26, 2025 · 45:14
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The Research Recap: 27- Zinc in Breast Milk, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, Breastfeeding After Gestational Diabetes, and Hospital Breastfeeding Practices
March 20, 2025 · 22:15
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Breastfeeding Without Birthing with Alyssa Schnell, IBCLC
March 19, 2025 · 31:17
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The Research Recap: 26- Telelactation, SLE and Breastfeeding, Gut Microbiota, and IBCLC Support
March 13, 2025 · 22:08
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Managing Gestational Diabetes and Breastfeeding with Robin Lommori, CPM, IBCLC
March 12, 2025 · 30:36
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The Research Recap: 25-LATCH, Anaphylaxis, Attitudes, and Nutrition
March 6, 2025 · 21:25
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Understanding Tubular Breasts and Hypogalactia with Dr. Katrina Mitchell
March 5, 2025 · 36:05
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The Research Recap: 24-Zucchini Seed Oil, Caffeine, Exclusive Breastfeeding, Hospitalization
February 27, 2025 · 20:03
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Ethics, Advocacy, and Bridging the Gap Between IBCLCs & Providers with Dr. Darby
February 26, 2025 · 01:02:37
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The Research Recap: 23- Gut Microbiota, Microbial Adaptation, First Hour, and BFSE
February 20, 2025 · 14:07
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Empathy, Education, and Innovation: Caoimhe Whelan on Supporting Breastfeeding Families
February 19, 2025 · 55:32
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The Research Recap: 22- MS, Uterine Involution, Machine Learning, Medical Students, and Feeding Decisions
February 13, 2025 · 15:52
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Advancing Breastfeeding Science: Dr. Jimi Francis on Milk Composition, Military Families, and Innovation
February 12, 2025 · 44:08
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The Research Recap: 21- Subclinical mastitis, LAT tool, febrile seizures, ADHD, and digital health
February 6, 2025 · 18:05
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Championing Breastfeeding Equity: Dr. Kimmarie Bugg and the Mission of ROSE
February 5, 2025 · 33:00
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The Research Recap: 20- Adiposity, Postpartum Depression, Breast Augmentation, and Respiratory Health
January 30, 2025 · 14:16
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Bridging Speech Pathology and Lactation: Aviva’s Journey in Cleft Care and Breastfeeding Support
January 29, 2025 · 29:15
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The Research Recap: 19- Heavy Metals, Cesarean, Autistic infants, and serum composition
January 23, 2025 · 14:26
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Herbal Support for Perinatal and Pediatric Wellness with Melissa Cole
January 22, 2025 · 32:49
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The Research Recap: 18-Exclusive breastfeeding, Prenatal breastfeeding, Breastfeeding support, and galactagogues
January 16, 2025 · 14:00
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Pelvic Floor Health and Postpartum Breastfeeding: Insights with Dr. Margo Kwiatkowski
January 15, 2025 · 28:34
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The Research Recap: 17- Diabetes, plant extracts, HMOs, and pain
January 9, 2025 · 12:09
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Transforming Breastfeeding Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Anne Eglash
January 8, 2025 · 35:01
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The Research Recap: 16- Milk fat, antibiotics, determinants, and relaxation
January 2, 2025 · 12:48
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Kelly Durbin: Empowering Breastfeeding Families Through Education, Research, and Support
January 1, 2025 · 42:22
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The Research Recap: 15- Cigarettes, environment, and NICU
December 26, 2024 · 12:18
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Allison Tolman: A Pumping Expert Making Pumping Successful Through New Little Life
December 25, 2024 · 47:22
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The Research Recap: 14- Stunting, NEC, knowledge and attitudes
December 19, 2024 · 13:55
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Navigating Nursing Strikes: Causes, Strategies, and Solutions
December 18, 2024 · 15:14
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The Research Recap: 13- Oral stimulation, colostrum kit, maternal stress
December 12, 2024 · 12:07
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Decoding the WHO Code: What Every IBCLC Needs to Know
December 11, 2024 · 18:28
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The Research Recap: 12- Yoga, education, and eggs
December 5, 2024 · 11:36
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Understanding Lactation Credentials: IBCLC, CLC, and Beyond
December 4, 2024 · 14:51
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The Research Recap: 11- Oral stimulation, colostrum kit, maternal stress
November 28, 2024 · 11:56
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The Role of a Breastfeeding Medicine Physician: Insights with Dr. Karen Federici
November 27, 2024 · 31:02
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The Research Recap: 10- BFHI, twins, and colostrum
November 21, 2024 · 13:58
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Unpacking Tethered Oral Tissues: A Conversation with Dr. Alison Hazelbaker on Evidence-Based Assessment
November 20, 2024 · 47:10
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The Research Recap: 9- Rooming in, Down syndrome, and global health systems
November 14, 2024 · 14:40
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Innovating for Pumping Moms: A Conversation with Lisa Myers of Ceres Chill
November 13, 2024 · 28:36
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The Research Recap: 8- Immune system, Mediterranean diet, and bone mineral density
November 7, 2024 · 13:39
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Supporting Fellow IBCLCs: Insights from Katie Prezas on Building an Empowering Lactation Practice
November 6, 2024 · 25:46
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The Research Recap: 7- Breast milk substitutes, long-term growth, and sociodemographic factors
October 31, 2024 · 20:00
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From Student to IBCLC: Kohle Permenter’s Journey and Practical Insights for Aspiring Lactation Consultants
October 30, 2024 · 21:11
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The Research Recap: 6- Fear of childbirth, father support, breastfeeding support
October 24, 2024 · 14:33
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Empowering Pumping Mothers: A Conversation with Dr. Angela Lang on Innovations in Lactation Support
October 23, 2024 · 28:08
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The Research Recap: 5- Hospital resources, theory of planned behavior, prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding
October 10, 2024 · 16:52
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From Student to IBCLC: Casey Mortensen's Journey and Practical Insights for Aspiring Lactation Consultants
October 9, 2024 · 13:35
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The Research Recap: 4- WHO Code, Mobile Gaming App, Homemade Infant Formula, and Formula Marketing
October 3, 2024 · 12:09
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Staying Ahead: How IBCLCs Can Keep Up with the Latest Lactation Research
October 2, 2024 · 09:14
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The Research Recap: 3- Breastfeeding Week, fat content and energy calculation, and cessation of breastfeeding
September 26, 2024 · 11:27
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From Student to IBCLC: Meghan McCleskey's Path and Practical Insights
September 25, 2024 · 23:44
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Supporting the Breastfeeding Dyad: The Role of Chiropractic Care
September 18, 2024 · 27:21
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The Research Recap: 2- Breast crawl and Breastfeeding in Emergencies
September 16, 2024 · 07:43
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Triple Feeding Plans: A Practical Guide for IBCLCs
September 11, 2024 · 15:31
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The Research Recap: 1- Exclusive breastfeeding and inverted nipples
September 9, 2024 · 10:30
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Managing Oversupply in Breastfeeding: Techniques, Evidence, and Best Practices
September 4, 2024 · 13:27
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Understanding Tongue-Tie and Its Impact on Breastfeeding
September 1, 2024 · 15:29
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Navigating the IBCLC Scope of Practice: What You Can—and Can't—Do
September 1, 2024 · 10:05
1
My Journey to Becoming an IBCLC and How You Can Too
September 1, 2024 · 10:48
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The IBCLC Mentor Podcast Trailer
August 25, 2024 · 01:03