Episode 225: Breastfeeding Updates

Are you a new or expecting mama planning to breastfeed? Want the nitty gritty on establishing the breastfeeding relationship and what to REALLY expect in the first few weeks? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mama, why breastmilk truly is nature’s perfect food and how to deal with common concerns like nipple pain and supply issues.   In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the breastfeeding journey with new updates from Becki’s current experience with Noah. From nipple pain and engorgement to the impact of stress and undereating on supply, this episode provides real time solutions for natural minded mamas. Plus learn about foods and supplements to support milk production and create super milk!   Also in this Episode: Benefits of BreastfeedingEpisode 55: Breastfeeding Nature’s Perfect Food Riskin A, Almog M, Peri R, Halasz K, Srugo I, Kessel A. Changes in immunomodulatory constituents of human milk in response to active infection in the nursing infant. Pediatr. Res. 71(2), 220–225 (2012) Unique Nutritional Properties of BreastmilkEpisode 73: CBD with Guest Stephen Cherniske Golden Hour and Starting the Breastfeeding Relationship Dealing with Tongue TieDr. Steven Lin KellyMom.com Help for Sore NipplesSilverettes Nipple Balm Haaka manual pump for relieving engorgement The Influence of Stress on Milk SupplyRelax and Regulate Food as Medicine for BreastfeedingEpisode 46: Postpartum Nutrition Lactation Cookies Perfect Snacks Peanut Butter Cups & Bars FOND bone broth use code ALIMILLERRD Earth Mama Milkmaid Tea  Supplements to Support BreastfeedingMama to Be Bundle Vitamin D Balanced Blend Osteofactors B Complex  MotherLove More Milk Moringa   Sponsors for this Episode:  This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.