The First Latch Podcast is a show brought to you to help connect, inspire, and empower mothers from all over the world. The journey through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and motherhood is hard, beautiful, and transformative. Those stories are told here for all mothers, everywhere.
No. 44 | Inducing Lactation: Update with Glenis and Tiffany
Apr 25, 2019
Show notes
So happy to have Glenis and Tiffany back on the podcast this week! Both mothers have returned to work and are both still breastfeeding Orion. They share the ups and downs of the journey and how they feel about their journey thus far.
SHOW NOTES:
You can listen to the first two episodes in this series in episode 19 and 23. You can also find specific details including the protocol used linked in those show notes!
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Thank you to this week’s sponsor, Motherlove Herbal Company.
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No. 43 | Nursing Older Babies with Barbara Robertson, IBCLC
Apr 18, 2019
Show notes
This week, I’m sharing an episode of The All Things Breastfeeding Podcast that was published a few years ago that I recorded with Barbara Robertson, IBCLC (my mentor). It’s a great extension to the recent topic of breastfeeding older babies over in our Instagram community @firstlatch.
Show Notes :
Check out the All Things Breastfeeding Podcast!
Show notes page for this episodes over on the Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor website with all links to sources we talked about can be found here.
Barbara has and excellent website FULL of resources for the breastfeeding mother. She also teaches a 90 hour breastfeeding education course that meets the requirement by the IBLCE for IBCLC credentialing. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to me!
Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC owner or The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
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No. 42 | Back To Work After Baby With Lori Mihalich-Levin JD
Apr 11, 2019
Show notes
This week Lori Mihalich-Levin talks with me about going back to work after baby. An often stressful time for working mothers and I know I was completely unprepared for the emotional toll I would have to deal with. Must listen for all working mamas!
BIO:
Lori is a health care lawyer, and was working full-time in-house for a health care trade association when she was pregnant with her first son. She returned to work and it was challenging, but coped. Then she had baby #2, and it's fair to say things went off the rails. With a baby waking during the night and a toddler waking as he was potty training, it felt like 1 + 1 = 85 at her house. No one seemed to be talking about how hard it can be to transition back to work after baby. And though there seemed to be high-quality resources out there for everything *baby*-related (from how to make a birth plan, to how to massage your baby...), she couldn't find any curriculum or resources to help a professional parent navigate the return to work after baby arrived in a way that didn't make her feel like she had wrecked her career. Lori created what she wished had existed for her.. (Here's the very first blog post she wrote years ago about starting Mindful Return.)
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This week on the podcast I played a clip from our monthly Patreon Listener Supporter virtual meetup! We had 7 mamas chatting and discussing all things motherhood! If you would like more info, click the button below if you are thinking about signing up! I’d love to meet you!
This week I share behind the scenes of interviews, bloopers, and parts of podcast episodes that didn't make the final cut! I hope you get a quick laugh in knowing that most of the time, I have no idea what I'm doing!
It’s not always perfect behind the scenes! That is why there is an editing process to producing a podcast! There is so much that doesn’t leave the cutting room. I personally am a sucker for a good blooper reel. I like to see the “real stuff”. I Hope you enjoy!
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No. 40 | Navigating Adult Friendships In Motherhood
Mar 14, 2019
Show notes
Adult friendships can be HARD. An unexpected part of the transition into motherhood that no one really talks about. Today, my friend Kaelah and I talk about our adult friendships and how they've affected our motherhood journey.
Happy 1st Birthday to The First Latch Podcast! Thank you to everyone who has shown so much love and support. I so appreciate every mother who is a part of the @firstlatch community on Instagram and those who listen, share episodes and those who have taken the time to leave a review for the podcast. It means the WORLD to me!
Thank you to Kaelah for supporting my mission and ALWAYS listening to me and giving me confidence in continuing this work. She has been a part of this show from the start and it means the world for me.
Thank you to this week’s sponsor Motherlove Herbal Company
For over a generation, Motherlove Herbal Company has supported pregnancy, birth, baby, and breastfeeding, with their line of USDA Certified Organic herbal body care products and lactation supplements to support milk supply. Recommended by IBCLCs and healthcare providers worldwide, Motherlove is the trusted industry leader for safe and effective products, formulated to nurture both body and soul. From the best selling More Milk Plus to their award-winning Nipple Cream, Motherlove is excited to offer listeners 20% off on motherlove.com using code Firstlatch20
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No. 39 | Breastfeeding In Public Roundtable
Mar 07, 2019
Show notes
This week, Maria from Little Peach London, and Nat from Nat The Natural Mom join me in an important conversation about breastfeeding in public. I was personally offended when someone close to my family compared breastfeeding in public to a horror movie and to sexual acts. This roundtable is to address the importance of supporting mothers who nurse in public and to help motivate and empower mothers.
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No. 38 | Lactation Link with Lindsey Shipley IBCLC
Feb 21, 2019
Show notes
Lindsey Shipley, founder and CEO of Lactation Link shares her journey today on how she launched her successful business after battling cancer. She also shares her top tips for a good milk supply-you don't want to miss these tips!
Lindsey’s BIO:
Lindsey Shipley is an RN, Childbirth Educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, cancer survivor, mom of 2, and founder of Lactation Link! When her second baby was six weeks old, she was diagnosed with cancer and went through two years of treatment. With education and support she was able to reach her own breastfeeding goals despite facing that challenge. That experience made her passionate about creating a breastfeeding resource families knew they could trust when they experienced challenges of their own. Through the Lactation Link online video classes, she has created reliable, research-based information that is also easily accessible. She is based in Utah, but her customer base is everywhere because of her online classes and e-consults. Lactation Link has 25 board-certified lactation consultants in the United States with 1 in CAN.
Lindsey Shipley IBCLC founder and CEO of Lactation Link
To connect with Lindsey, you can find her on her website here and on Instagram @lactationlink
Thank you so much for listening today! Make sure to head on over to @firstlatch to join in the conversation!
Thank you to this week’s sponsor, Motherlove Herbal Company!
To get 20% off of your order, use code FIRSTLATCH20
For over a generation, Motherlove Herbal Company has supported pregnancy, birth, baby, and breastfeeding, with their line of USDA Certified Organic herbal body care products and lactation supplements to support milk supply. Recommended by IBCLCs and healthcare providers worldwide, Motherlove is the trusted industry leader for safe and effective products, formulated to nurture both body and soul. From the best selling More Milk Plus to their award-winning Nipple Cream, Motherlove is excited to offer listeners 20% off on motherlove.com using code Firstlatch20
No. 37 | Weaning
Feb 14, 2019
Show notes
This week Barb talks about the weaning process and tackles the most common questions when it comes to weaning. There are so many dynamics that are really dependent on developmental age which we discuss at length!
Thank you so much for listening today. I hope you found the information helpful. Weaning is a tough subject to talk about because the experience looks so different for each mother.
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No. 36 | Sarah Wells Bags with Sarah Wells
Feb 07, 2019
Show notes
This week Sarah Wells of Sarah Wells Bags joins the show! From her own breastfeeding journey through the creation of her business, Sarah shares it all! An inspiring episode highlighting how woman entrepreneurs are leading the way in business!
About Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags:
After the birth of her daughter, Sarah had her entrepreneurial “light bulb moment” and launched Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags, based on a stylish and functional designer handbag that replaces the frustrating tradition of carrying a cheap vinyl breast pump bag or five separate bags for all a mama’s “stuff”. Since that time, Sarah’s business has grown by leaps and bounds, while she speaks with women from across the country about the blessing and challenges of motherhood. Sarah is a mom, an entrepreneur and a women’s health advocate. Prior to starting her business, she spent 15 years running national nonprofit organizations committed to achieving quality healthcare for Americans, with a personal passion to improve policies for girls and women.
Sarah Wells offers handbags that fit all portable (and some hospital grade) breast pumps on the market, in a wide variety of styles, colors and prices. She also designed the popular “Pumparoo” pouch for breast pump parts (wet/dry bag), and “Cold Gold” breastmilk cooler bag.
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Find out how to get a free pump through insurance through Aeroflow Breastpumps!
Want to learn how to get a free breast pump through insurance? Aeroflow Breastpumps has helped thousands of new and expecting moms find their perfect pump, at no cost under their insurance plan. They offer all major pump brands including Medela, Spectra, and Lansinoh. And the best part, they take care of everything - from getting all required paperwork and dealing with your insurance company to explaining your options and getting your freepump shipped straight to your door. All you have to do is go to the Aeroflow Breastpumps website and fill out their free and easy Qualify Through Insurance form. Be sure to go to www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/firstlatch so they will know I sent you!
No. 35 | Motherlove Herbal Company with Silencia Cox
Jan 31, 2019
Show notes
Silencia Cox, CEO of Motherlove Herbal Company joins the podcast today to share the story of Motherlove. How the company was started, and continues to grow today.
Silencia Cox was the inspiration for, and now is the CEO of Motherlove Herbal Company, a family business that began in a Colorado Rockies meadow and has grown into an international leading manufacturer of organic herbal products for pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Motherlove was started by Silencia’s mother, Kathryn Higgins, an herbalist, when she began incorporating wild plants into her daily life for food and medicine while pregnant with Silencia.
Now, over 30 years later, Motherlove products continue to be made in Fort Collins, Colorado, and can be found in specialty retailers and natural food stores in over 40 countries. The scope of the operation has increased dramatically, but Silencia continues their dedication to producing all-natural products in a sustainable manner. Motherlove uses certified organic herbs, is a zero-waste manufacturing facility, is a Certified B Corporation, and gives 1% of its revenue to local non-profit organizations.
See Video Below to learn more about Motherlove Herbal Company
Motherlove's dedication to consistent quality means crafting only the finest, purest products, and using certified organic ingredients designed to nurture and soothe women on their all-important journey of nurturing life. Video by Aaron Colussi www.aaroncolussi.com
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