The Feeding Frenzy

The Feeding Frenzy

di The BRC's Feeding Frenzy
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Aubrey's Advocate - The Aftermath of Perinatal or infant loss.

Colette and Louisa talked to Julie Shapiro, founder of Aubrey's Advocate. You will hear Julie's very personal story of the tragic loss of her daughter, Aubrey, and what happened to her during this traumatic time that led her to start Aubrey's Advocate to help others suffering in the same way. Could you imagine returning to work at 3 months after you lose your baby and what pops up in your email? An insurance bill for fetal demise. Find out what Julie is doing to change that.

Is a Speech Therapist the professional your baby needs? Find out!

Today, we talked to Casey McCaffrey of Expansion Speech. Find out how an SLP plays a role in infant and child feeding. The SLP can make a difference from breastfeeding to starting solids and beyond!

Goals to set for weight loss in the postpartum period with Robyn Shaw of Bodzii

Today, we met with Robyn Shaw, CEO of Bodzii. She has the most refreshing outlook on weight loss at any time in your life. This is doable! Join her anti-diet weight loss club on Facebook: Robyn Marie Instagram: robynshawjarvis Tick Tock: @hustlebuthealthy https://bodzii.com/

Choosing the correct bottle for your baby with Jennifer Shieve, IBCLC

Pdf Visual for bottle teats Side-lying paced bottle feeding Paced bottle feeding link Join us as we discuss the age-old question: What bottles should I use if I'm breastfeeding/chestfeeding?

Can a Sleep Medicine Physician Help YOU?

Today, we met with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, owner of Restful Sleep MD. She is a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician. She is passionate about helping people discover sleep as their superpower. She is a clinician, speaker, consultant, and coach, and she helps people and their children prioritize sleep to thrive, achieve optimal Health, and live to their fullest potential. You can find out more about her work at https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/

Breastfeeding and Contraception

We talk to Dr. Gail Herrine, OB/GYN at Temple University Hospital about the options for contraception for the breastfeeding parent.

"Doulaing" in Washington State with Suzzie Vehrs of She Births Bravely

While we finished off 2023 with an episode about doulas in a black community, today, we are starting 2024 with a look at doula work on the other side of the country. Join us as we talk to Suzzie Vehrs of She Births Bravely talks about her work, the development of her professional career, and how she best supports new families during this exciting time of life! 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.
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Doula Work within the Black Community of Philadelphia

Having doulas with you during birth is getting more popular. Today Colette and Louisa talk to two local doulas in Philadelphia who help the low-income, black community of Philadelphia prenatally, through the birth, and postpartum to increase positive birth outcomes. Sarah Gibson, IBCLC and Samirah Brogden, IBCLC discuss their work.

Karen Kleiman writes a new book for those suffering from postpartum depression.

Today, you will meet Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW, founding director of the Postpartum Stress Center in Bryn Mawr, PA. We discuss her book, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers—with illustrations by Molly McIntyre. Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard. I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet, for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in shame that makes you feel even worse. But here's the good news: you CAN feel better! Learn more about this book and others in this podcast.

Today is a Good Day

Today Colette and Louisa talk with Kori Robino, Community Outreach Manager of Today is a Good Day (TGD). TGD is a nonprofit organization who's mission is to provide personal and financial support for families who experience the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Join us and find out all they have to offer. ***Milk sharing is mentioned in this episode. Milk sharing is not regulated and the donated milk is not tested for disease or bacteria. Milk sharing is based on trust with two consenting parents. ***
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