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. 14 | Working and Breastfeeding with Alison Rodriguez
Jul 19, 2018
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This week, my guest Alison Rodriguez shares her journey through breastfeeding as a business owner and entrepreneur. We also answer live view questions during the show! We had such a blast-you don't want to miss this one!
BIO:
Alison is a busy momma of 2 and a salon business owner. She love all things beauty and earthy! She is always mixing up natural skin care in the kitchen hobby has turned into a new business venture. She loves to craft and play volleyball but between being a mom, running a business, cooking, cleaning, breastfeeding, bath time and being a chauffeur-time is slim! She wouldn’t have it any other way! She loves to stay busy and is thankful this life is filled with craziness 24/7!
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No. 13 | The Birth Hour and Breastfeeding with Bryn Huntpalmer
Jul 12, 2018
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Bryn Huntpalmer from The Birth Hour Podcast joins us today and is spilling the beans on all things breastfeeding, and her podcast The Birth Hour. She also shares all about her birth course! I felt to honored to be able to talk with Bryn. She has been an inspiration to me in the podcasting world and birth world and she really inspires the work that I am doing!
Bryn Huntpalmer is a mother of two young children (with a 3rd on the way!) living in Austin, Texas where she hosts a birth stories podcast called The Birth Hour. Her mission with The Birth Hour is to encourage women to be informed about pregnancy and childbirth and know their options while creating a community for moms to support one another through pregnancy and motherhood. The podcast has grown rapidly since its launch in 2015 with over 4 million downloads and a supportive Instagram community. This year The Birth Hour launched it's first online course that prepares couples for everything from childbirth through newborn care and navigating breastfeeding when going back to work.
No. 12 | Showing Up For Breastfeeding Moms with Amy VanHaren of Pumpspotting
Jul 05, 2018
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The Pumpspotting Crew is showing up for moms all across the country. Barb the Breast Express and Amy VanHaren CEO and Founder of Pumpspotting spills the beans on the entire tour...from how it came to fruition to the nuts and bolts of the operation!
I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing it was to do this interview in person. I was able to see Barb the Breast Express in person and it was just such a cool experience. Sitting down and talking with like minded entrepreneurial woman really inspired me and I'm so excited to share with you our conversation!
Show Notes:
Amy VanHaren is an entrepreneur, mother, writer, 2-time breastfeeder and founder of pumpspotting, a social networking app that connects breastfeeding women over milk, motherhood the best places to nurse and pump. She is also the founder of VanHaren Creative and a social media and digital marketing specialist with over 15 years experience. While traveling back and forth from Maine to California for work while breastfeeding, Amy found herself pumping alone in a bathroom and isolated. Determined to find a better way to connect breastfeeding moms, she built pumpspotting and has been passionate ever since about building breastfeeding community.
To stay up to date on the day to day of Barb's travels and behind the scenes follow @pumpspotting on instagram.
Lastly, check out the photos from my tour and time on Barb the Breast Express! (it really was meant to be... I mean we do share the same name! )
Thank you so much for listening to the podcast this week! As always, without you and your support- I could not do this! YOU are amazing mamas! Don't forget to check out the video of our interview on IGTV on the @firstlatch Instagram page!
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No. 11 | Confidence In Breastfeeding And Motherhood with Nat The Natural Mom
Jun 28, 2018
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Finding confidence in breastfeeding and motherhood as a first time mom is hard, but Nat from @natthenaturalmom is a beacon of confidence which is both refreshing and inspiring for all mamas out there. You don't want to miss our chat!
Nat's BIO:
I'm a first time mom, obsessed with natural, attachment parenting, breastfeeding and body positivity.
I have always known I would breastfeed my baby as I've been exposed to it for the majority of my adult life (both of my sisters in law breastfed both of their babies and my mother breastfed me and my two brothers) but I didn't realize that I would find my calling while doing so! I have such a strong passion for breastfeeding that I'm working on becoming an IBCLC so I can help as many mamas as possible nurse their babies and feel powerful while doing so.
I also LOVE to help other women and mothers feel empowered! If I could just get one woman a day to say "I love myself AS I AM, I am STRONG and BADASS" then I can go to sleep happy! While I understand that it's very difficult to go against society's standards and accept yourself as you are, once you let go of the pressure and negativity associated with those unrealistic standards your life gets much more enjoyable.
Since I'm all about that #momlife and I started my own little business making my onesies and shirts with a heavy breastfeeding influence. My shop's instagram is @naturalmomdesigns and I can also be found on Etsy by the same name!
Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! As always, without YOU and the whole @firstlatch community-This podcast could not happen! I appreciate all of your kind words and encouragement. Please consider leaving a review on iTunes!
Thank you to llehue for her recent review:
This social media and the amazing momma behind this podcast has saved our breastfeeding journey. We Love you, Queen B! XOXOXOX
— Llehue
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No. 10 | Becoming A IBCLC with Barbara Robertson, IBCLC
Jun 21, 2018
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Becoming an IBCLC or international board certified lactation consultant and feel daunting. I want to share my mentor's journey in hopes to inspire those who dream of a career in helping breastfeeding mothers. Also, we discuss breastfeeding missions!
Show Notes:
IBLCE information on how to become and IBCLC. (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
Send us your ideas! We want to hear from you! Email Barbara at the Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor: barbara@bfcaa.com
Email Barb: thefirstlatch@gmail.com OR direct message me on instagram @firstlatch
Barbara Robertson, IBCLC an Barb Demske at The Milky Way Screening!
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No. 9 | Breastmilk Donation with Kim Updegrove
Jun 07, 2018
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There are over 60,000 preterm births in the United States each year. Breastmilk can be medicine for these babies which makes breastmilk donation so important. Kim Updegrove, executive director of the Mothers Milk Bank at Austin is our guest today. Kim is dedicated to helping save babies lives and her passion comes across in the work that she does at the Mothers Milk Bank at Austin. Listen today for information regarding the importance of milk donation, how to donate breastmilk, and current research.
As a pediatric nurse myself, I take care of babies whos lives are saved by using breastmilk only feedings and I also see the tragic complications such as NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) when babies don't get the opportunity to have human milk feedings. Please consider sharing this episode with a friend and consider becoming a milk donor yourself! See show notes below for more information!
The process of milk donation laid out above is fairly straightforward, and Kim did an excellent job explaining the steps in our interview together.
Your donation can help save a baby! Please consider becoming a milk donor!
Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to the podcast! It means so much to me to have such a connected community on @firstlatch Your reviews on iTunes have meant the world. If you haven't sent one in yet, please consider it! Having positive reviews on the podcast will help other moms find the podcast!
No. 8 | Lactating After A Loss With Heidi Kim
May 31, 2018
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A topic not often discussed especially among health care providers is how to help moms with lactation after loss of a baby or a stillbirth. Heidi Kim shares her personal experience in a effort to educate providers and also help moms who've had a loss. Heidi's story may help nurses, midwives, OB's, and other birth workers when they are helping a mother with a loss. It may also be beneficial for friends of mothers with a loss and moms experiencing a loss themselves.
Show Notes:
You can find Heidi on her youtube channels below! Also her More Than Milk facebook group.
Thank you so much for listening to to the show today! It would so appreciate a rating and review on iTunes. This will help other moms find this podcast more easily! If you would like to be on the podcast and share your story, please email me at thefirstlatch@gmail.com
This weeks episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely! From adorable maternity wear to comfortable nursing bras, this mom-owned company has you covered. Use the coupon code FIRSTLATCH20 for 20% off at kindredbravely.com.
No. 7 | All Things Postpartum
May 17, 2018
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This is a real as it gets. The most honest, raw conversation with two friends you will hear on the fourth trimester. What it's really like in the immediate postpartum period, and how to survive. Kaelah is a stay at home mom to 4 beautiful boys and has the most postpartum experience of any mama that I know! She has all the tips, and all the advice while she's in the thick of the fourth trimester.
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No. 6 | Mother's Day Special
May 13, 2018
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A celebration of Mothers on Mother’s Day! Share in the mama wisdom from First Latch community members from all over the world!
No. 5 | Hello My Tribe with Alex Winkelman
May 03, 2018
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