The Feeding Frenzy

The Feeding Frenzy

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Partner Support

Colette and Louisa chat with the Vargas family about the importance of postpartum support from your partner. I think the key takeaway is communication, but there is so much more!

The Pump Pandemonium

Join Colette Acker and Louisa Brandenburger discuss the variety of pumps families have to choose from when insurance is flipping the bill! What pump can you absolutely trust?

Extended Breastfeeding

Colette and Louisa talk to Sara Tompkins. Sara is a BRC Community Counselor who volunteers on our helpline, our closed Facebook group, as well as counseling families individually. We look for experiences in our Community Counselors and try to link them with other families experiencing the same thing. Today Sara is going to talk about extended breastfeeding and weaning her now 3 year old.

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder with Jessica Dashevsky, LPC, PMH-C

In this episode, Colette and Louisa Brandenburger discuss postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. The baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and psychosis are addressed. The key takeaway is to get help when you need it. The best first step is to go to Postpartum Support International. If you're local, you can find help from Jessica at Everlasting Wellness.

Hyperemesis During Pregnancy

Hyperemesis is a rare condition when a pregnant person has extreme nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. We are interviewing Julie Boc, a "regular" BRC client, about her experiences with hyperemesis and what waits ahead of her as she is 5 weeks pregnant with her third child. Julie discusses the HER Foundation and what a lifeline it was and is for her. You can find out more about them HERE. In honor of inclusivity, please know that breastfeeding can be interchanged in all episodes & show notes with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.

Nipple Shields

What are they? Why do we use them? What are the pros and cons? All of these questions are answered in this episode. Join Colette, Louisa, and Jen, the IBCLCs of the Breastfeeding Resource Center. In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding. To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.

A new pump is coming that doesn't suck!

Meet Eva Nagy-Gannon, host of the Letdown Podcast. Eva was so frustrated with pumping when she had to return to work, and it led her to design a breast pump that truly doesn't suck; it suckles. Hear all about the steps to developing this pump and how you can order one! In honor of inclusivity, please know that breastfeeding can be interchanged in all episodes & show notes with chestfeeding. To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.

A Birth and Breastfeeding Story with Sophie Foster Fink

Activation warning: In this episode, we discuss near loss of life when giving birth; if this does not feel like a safe topic for you to listen to, please consider revisiting if and when you feel ready. Sophie has two incredible birth and breastfeeding journies. She almost lost her life after the birth of her second child. Find out about her breastfeeding journey and her road to healing. In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.

Tummy Time w/ Louisa Brandenburger

The BRC is so lucky to have Louisa on our staff. She is not only a Holistic Sleep Coach, but she's also Tummy Time! Certified. Today you'll find out what exactly Tummy Time is, why we need it, and how we do it! In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding. To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.

Social Media and Motherhood

Dr. Sara Fried is a licensed clinical perinatal psychologist on the Main Line of Philadelphia and discusses the importance of social media and parenting, as well as peer support. With the digital world more and more intertwined in our lives, it is important to know how to filter friendly advice from facts, and the dangers of comparing our lives to what we see on the screen. Tune in to learn how social media can impact new parents, relationships, and navigating parenting in the digital age. In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding. To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.
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