Episode #95: Breastfeeding Insights with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC

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Today Elana interviews Robin Kaplan, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and author the book Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage. Breastfeeding insights from lactation consultants are so important, as they help and reassure so many women in those vulnerable first days of motherhood. We discuss ways women can avoid breastfeeding challenges, the hot topic of tongue and lip ties, reflux issues with babies and so much more!

Topics Discussed:

How to be proactive in avoiding breastfeeding challenges
What to expect with nipple tenderness
Insight into lip and tongue tie revisions
What mom can do to help her baby with reflux (does she really need to avoid all cruciferous veggies?!)
Galactagogues to help with increasing breast milk supply
Ovulating during nursing
And more!

Shownotes:

Order Robin’s book Latch on Amazon
Robin’s website: San Diego Breastfeeding Center
Robin’s podcast: The Boob Group
Robin’s YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram
Mother Food: A Breastfeeding Diet Guide with Lactogenic Foods and Herbs – Build Milk Supply, Boost Immunity, Lift Depression, Detox, Lose Weight, Optimize a Baby’s IQ, and Reduce Colic and Allergies by Hilary Jacobson