The Feeding Hour

Julie opened up about her breastfeeding journey, sharing both the ups and downs she encountered along the way. She talked about how COVID-19 changed things up for her and highlighted the importance of trying different feeding methods. As an occupational therapist and lactation consultant, she began with a vision of a low-intervention birth but ended up having a C-section. Right from the start, she faced some challenges, like gestat...

In this episode, we’re happy to welcome Gabby to share her journey into feeding her little one! She opens up about her positive experience as a new mom, her straightforward pregnancy, and the invaluable support from her healthcare providers. Gabby discusses her breastfeeding challenges, including using a nipple shield and getting help from a lactation consultant. She emphasizes the importance of knowing available healthcare resourc...

In this episode, Abbey with an E opens up about her breastfeeding journey, and Catherine celebrates passing the speech-language pathology PRAXIS exam! Abbey Gray shares the story of feeding her first son, and the rewards and challenges of breastfeeding can be. She talks about her long, unmedicated birth experience and a positive hospital birth.

Abbey faced some challenges while breastfeeding her first son—things like low blood sugar...

In this episode, we’re happy to welcome Sarah Shugar, a birth and postpartum doula! We dive into how our birth experiences can really shape our early feeding journeys. Sarah opens up about her own path to becoming a doula, sharing some insights from her educational background and hands-on training and her role as a doula, advocating for clients and providing unwavering support during labor and those early postpartum days.

We touch o...

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jacqueline Murphy, a speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist!

She’s here to share her personal journey and professional insights on infant feeding and breastfeeding challenges, as going back to work with breastfeeding goals. Jacqueline opens up about becoming a mom and how her background as an infant feeding specialist made her feel like she "knew too much," which led to some une...

In this episode, we are happy to welcome Emily, from @theloveofbreastfeeding to share her story with us. We talk about the importance of movement and diet during pregnancy, and empowering mothers to make informed decisions for their babies' health. 

Emily's breastfeeding journey with her first child was difficult due to latch issues, low weight gain, and her daughter’s silent reflux and lip tie. Despite feeling dismissed and experie...

In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Paladino, a Certified Nurse Midwife, IBCLC, mom, and grandma. Lisa shares her wealth of experience (over 35 years!) in mother-infant care and shares her own journey of feeding with her three children, including a cleft palate, tongue ties, and home births, with us. We also talked about her twins nieces and nephews, who were born at 30 weeks and spent time in the NICU.

We're all on a journey of...

Katherine Benkeser, a mother of three boys, is with us to share her feeding journey. She opens up about her struggles with an infant with tethered oral tissue/tongue tie pain during breastfeeding and multiple hospital admissions for her youngest. Katherine's story underscores the importance of timing and readiness in making decisions about interventions for children. She also advocates for the normalization of asking for support wh...

In this episode, Catherine and Abby dive into Michaeleen Doucleff's book, "Hunt, Gather, Parent." The book takes a look at ancient cultures and how their approaches to parenting can offer valuable lessons for us today. One of the key takeaways is that involving children in chores from a young age can boost their ability to handle tasks on their own and even enhance their mental well-being. Inuit culture, in particular, emphasizes t...

In this episode, we’re happy to have Cecile sharing her feeding journey with her two boys. She talks about the challenges of breastfeeding, including tongue ties, the birth crawl, and the importance of support, as well giving herself grace as a mother and sticking with her goal of breastfeeding despite challenges.

Cecile tell us about breastfeeding her first child, the learning curve that came with that, and her feeding experience w...

In this episode, Abby and Catherine dive into the purpose of the podcast, by sharing their own journeys in pediatric feeding and speech pathology. The bond between mothers and children inspired Catherine, who observed while working as a teacher in Northern Idaho. Catherine and Abby sought mentorship to pursue their interest in pediatric feeding and speech pathology. Abby gained valuable experience in early intervention, focusing on...

Today Abby and Catherine welcome Nadda Diasti, holistic SLP, IBCLC, sleep coach, to discuss tongue ties, airway health, and its efffects on feeding.

We dive into the common confusion parents face when getting differing opinions from various providers regarding tongue ties, and why it’s crucial to focus on building feeding skills and looking at other factors before considering any release for tongue ties.

Did you know that tension in...

In this episode, Catherine and Abby talk about the amazing importance of infant mental health and neuroprotective care, as well as the vital role that speech-language pathologists play in helping little ones thrive in the NICU. The speakers shared heartwarming insights on how these approaches can foster healthy social and emotional growth for our tiniest patients.

They emphasized how speech-language pathologists can be wonderful adv...

In this episode, Abby and Catherine discuss the importance of cue-based feeding, seeking help when needed, and the benefits of breastfeeding for newborns. The first few days after birth are crucial for establishing milk supply through frequent feedings. Feeding should be cue-based, with the baby latched on effectively every 1-2 hours. Babies' cues for feeding include alertness, stirring, and moving hands or lips. It is important to...

Listen to Abby and Catherine discuss the basic roadmap of feeding journey including the benefits of breastfeeding, the obstacles faced by many women, and the benefits for both mother and baby and the need for education, support, and flexibility in feeding methods.

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