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Join Jacqueline in a unique, collaborative episode where she speaks with several authors of weaning books. Julie Dillemuth shares her process for writing Loving Comfort, a toddler-weaning story. Katherine Havener discusses the inspiration behind Nursies When the Sun Shines, a night-weaning story. Yvette Reid talks about her experience writing Booby Moon and Booby Moon for Two, a tandem nursing weaning story.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Advice from each author for parents who are trying to wean their toddlers from breastfeeding
• The personal stories of readers who have used these books to wean their children
• What inspired each author to write their books and why they decided to approach weaning in this way

A glance at this episode:

• [3:50] Julie’s Intro and how she got started writing children’s books
• [8:11] How important it is for children to see themselves represented in literature and how Julie’s books contribute to that
• [11:06] Feedback Julie has received from readers over the years
• [14:31] The process of writing and publishing a children’s book
• [17:40] Julie’s other children’s books she’s written and her future plans
• [21:40] Julie’s personal tip for anyone trying to wean their toddler
• [26:00] Katherine’s intro and what she does
• [27:12] What inspired Katherine to write a book about night weaning
• [30:15] How Katherine decided on a book as opposed to another outlet
• [31:28] Katherine’s process of outsourcing the visual design for her book
• [33:00] The impact Katherine’s book is making on other families
• [35:17] Katherine’s future plans as an author
• [40:54] Katherine gives a piece of personal advice for night weaning
• [46:10] Yvette’s background in writing books and her inspiration for writing children’s books
• [54:29] The impact that Yvette’s book has had on other families
• [58:00] Yvette shares about her second book
• [1:03:51] Yvette’s future plans as a children’s author

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about infant loss and infertility struggles. Listener discretion is advised.

Join Jacqueline as she sits down with Sarah Cox, a passionate content creator dedicated to raising awareness about infertility and pregnancy loss. Sarah courageously shares her personal journey through pregnancy and breastfeeding, offering a unique perspective as a mother who has experienced infant loss and fertility struggles. Her unwavering commitment to extended breastfeeding is evident as she successfully nursed all her children past one year. Sarah's story encompasses not only the joys and challenges of breastfeeding but also her emotional journey of weaning and the choices she made regarding lactation after her stillbirth.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Sarah navigated her fertility struggles and breastfed despite these challenges
• Ways to emotionally prepare for breastfeeding after previous infant loss
• What happens with lactation after a stillbirth and the options for dealing with it
• Unexpected ways breastfeeding has helped Sarah recover from loss and connect with her living children

A glance at this episode:

• [4:12] Sarah shares her pregnancy journeys and her early days of motherhood
• [6:06] Breastfeeding with PCOS
• [8:10] Sarah’s 3 pregnancy losses and dealing with infertility
• [12:19] How Sarah came to find out about her pregnancy loss
• [15:04] Giving birth to her stillborn baby at 32 weeks
• [17:29] Drying up milk supply after a stillbirth
• [21:44] Mentally preparing for another pregnancy after a stillbirth
• [26:43] What it was like breastfeeding her next born child after a stillbirth
• [32:03] Sarah’s current breastfeeding goals
• [36:20] How Sarah started her blog and podcast

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Melissa Arntt, a soon-to-be mom of 3 and a self-proclaimed chaos coordinator. Melissa shares her journey with her children from pregnancy, through delivery, and their breastfeeding journey. Together, they delve into topics like identifying ties and finding the perfect pediatrician for your family's needs.

Melissa works in corporate America as an executive assistant at a Fortune 200 company, but her true passion is lactation care. After her own breastfeeding difficulties, Melissa felt called to help other moms facing challenges in their breastfeeding journeys. She’s a board member of the local chapter of her state's breastfeeding coalition and a certified breastfeeding specialist.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Building a trusting relationship with your healthcare providers and seeking second opinions when necessary.
• Navigating insurance hurdles to ensure access to the necessary breastfeeding care, even if your policy doesn't cover it.
• Ways to handle the delayed diagnosis of ties and getting treatment for an older baby
• Preparing during pregnancy for having a baby with oral ties
• Embracing flexibility and releasing expectations to achieve the desired outcome in your breastfeeding journey.

A glance at this episode:

• [3:35] Melissa introduces herself and tells about her family life
• [5:52] How Melissa came to breastfeed and how she prepared for it
• [19:07] How Melissa coped with being unprepared and undereducated for breastfeeding
• [24:15] Connecting with a lactation consultant and navigating Melissa’s second breastfeeding journey
• [36:22] Resetting expectations for a successful breastfeeding journey
• [38:10] Personal advice from Melissa for expecting parents
• [44:54] How to seek breastfeeding help and find support

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Jackie Greco, a mom of two who nursed through a chemical pregnancy and toddlerhood. She had to navigate extended nursing, nursing in public, dairy allergies, and judgment from other moms. This mama powered through it all to find the joy and confidence she needed to have her own fulfilling nursing journey.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Jackie’s personal nursing journeys with both her children
• How she navigated through allergies and judgment
• Why Jackie decided to wean and how she went about it
• Setting boundaries with your children

A glance at this episode:

• [5:38] Jackie’s story and how she got started
• [11:11] Finding support while navigating social media
• [13:57] How she came to realize it was time to wean her daughter
• [16:13] Jackie battles nursing a toddler in public
• [20:01] The language she used with her daughter to wean her
• [24:51] Jackie‘s nursing journey with her second child
• [27:22] Navigating through a dairy allergy with her son
• [32:49] How often Jackie’s son still nurses
• [38:32] Finding the balance in nursing
• [42:05] Jackie gives her best advice for a new mom

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• 🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement or consider booking a Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation with us
• 🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeeding Consultation with us
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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom. Libby is a digital creator, speaker, and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to breaking cycles of trauma & changing the motherhood narrative with honest motherhood.

This episode gets real and raw as Libby shares her personal experiences with Diary of an Honest Mom and her postpartum depression journey. She shares how she balanced motherhood and marriage and how social media affects new mothers mentally.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What Diary of an Honest Mom is and how Libby got started
• Libby’s personal motherhood journey
• How Libby navigated through postpartum depression
• How Libby balanced motherhood and marriage

A glance at this episode:

• [5:02] How Libby got started with Diary of an Honest Mom
• [9:42] Libby’s postpartum and breastfeeding struggles
• [17:20] How Libby came out of postpartum depression
• [25:06] Social media’s effects on motherhood
• [33:36] How honest motherhood intersects with marriage
• [43:30] The importance of balance in motherhood

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• Diary of an Honest Mom Facebook
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• 🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement or consider booking a Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation with us
• 🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeeding Consultation with us
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In this episode, Jacqueline gives some practical and achievable New Year’s resolutions for breastfeeding moms. Motherhood, breastfeeding, and the holidays can all be very overwhelming. Jacqueline helps take a step back and review priorities, self-care, and support.

Are you taking on too much? These resolutions are achievable and practical for a breastfeeding mom. Jacqueline gives tips and tricks and some great holiday advice to get you motivated for 2023.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to prioritize the new year and set realistic resolutions
• Some new year’s affirmations
• Great tips on how to slow down and reflect before moving into the new year

A glance at this episode:

• [2:26] The idea of breastfeeding and what it means to be a breastfeeding mom
• [7:40] Affirmations and mindset
• [10:15] Prioritizing in the new year
• [12:35] Reflecting on the year
• [14:40] Checking in with yourself
• [19:20] Take a moment to slow down before the new year

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In this episode, Jacqueline chats with the owner and creator of Latched Mama, breastfeeding-accessible clothing for all sizes and shapes. Melissa shares how she got the idea to start a clothing line, how she adapts different styles, and how she accommodates 0 - 4X sizes.

Postpartum often is overlooked and under planned, leaving a new mom feeling alone and lost. Jacqueline and Melissa talk about mental health and the importance of feeling comfort in those postpartum months. Latched Mama clothes don't just make you feel warm and cozy, there’s an entire line of support behind the clothes with every single associate being a CLC.

Melissa takes us behind the business of Latched Mama clothing line, and the community she’s built for breastfeeding moms.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Melissa created Latched Mama clothing line
• How Latched Mama caters to sizes 0 - 4X
• The importance of feeling comfort through postpartum
• The community and support that Latched Mama offers to women

A glance at this episode:

• [1:04] Introduction to our guest and her background on how she began Latched Mama
• [7:24] The power of clothing to support breastfeeding
• [11:23] Types of clothes that Latched Mama carries
• [16:20] Jacqueline’s view on how support is being underutilized
• [19:31] How Melissa is impacting her community
• [23:10] How Melissa designs the clothing while accommodating all sizes and shapes
• [30:43] Melissa’s piece of advice for motherhood

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Kelsey Baker, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist specializing in infant oral development. Jacqueline and Kelsey cover infant feeding, breastfeeding, oral ties, pacifiers and cups, and so much more.

Kelsey is a mom of 2 and uses her personal and professional experience to help families reach their feeding goals and tries to set babies up for lifelong health. This episode explores the first-year milestones from an occupational therapist’s point of view.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Kelsey’s journey, how she got started in occupational therapy, and what exactly is an OT
• What occupational therapists look for when they assess your infant and some things to look out for in development
• How ties affect the entire body and why you want to get them assessed.
• Tips on teething and starting solids from an OT view
• Which cups, pacifiers, and bottles are best and which are not recommended

A glance at this episode:

• [1:50] Kelsey shares her journey with breastfeeding and how she got started in oral development for infants
• [5:46] What an occupational therapist is and how they are different from physical therapists
• [8:36] Some things that Kelsey assesses in an infant as an OT
• [12:20] How to go about getting support if you start to notice anything off with your infant and some key things to look out for
• [17:25] How ties affect the rest of the body
• [20:42] What’s exactly involved in a tie
• [23:10] Some considerations when teething and starting solids
• [25:10] Foods that tend to be easier for toddlers
• [28:06] How babies with ties use bottles and transition to straw cups
• [30:20] Kelsey’s view on some not-so-favorite bottles
• [33:22] How crawling is related to reading
• [38:32] Parents will sometimes realize through their infant why their ailments have arisen, or why a sibling has a certain ailment
• [39:15] Kelsey’s view on pacifiers
• [45:34] Why do we want to transition to cup feeding as early as 6 months
• [48:06] Why an OT doesn’t want you using sippy cups
• [52:38] Kelsey’s advice for the first year and some tips

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