The Booby Fairy

In this episode Danielle sits down with the amazing Lori Hendrickson, a cranial sacral therapist, to discuss the importance of body work in babies, and why we are seeing an increase in torticollis (when the neck tilts to one side) plageocephaly (when the head becomes flat and needs a helmet) and some stretches that we can do to help prevent this from happening.  If you have a fussy, cranky, baby who prefers one side, is constantly ...

Danielle sits down with her dear family friend Dottie Pickett, LMFT, EMDR therapist, and MTHFR expert,(the gene responsible for ties, and many forms of depression). They discuss postpartum depression, good enough parenting, how important postnatal nutrition is for your brain, and hormone balance, and what to do to beat the baby blues. In this episode we laugh, cry, and of course, talk about how not to "Should" on yourself...

We are facing yet again another crisis in our healthcare, this time directly affecting the lives and development of babies. There are very valid reasons as to why a woman chooses not to breastfeed and it is our job as women to support them in and through that decision. In this episode, I explain why there is a shortage, and what we can do to help ease the pressure on moms, primarily through the help of other women inducing lactatio...

In this episode, Danielle opens up about her first few weeks as a mom, and how her little barracuda baby inspired her to finally write "The Booby Fairy's Guide To Breastfeeding". She shares the first chapter of her book, as raw and vulnerable as it is, as she guides you through the very beginnings of her journey. We talk about how bottle feeding pumped milk is still breastfeeding, and the pressure we all face to beco...

Lauren Messelbeck, Acupuncturist, sits down with Danielle to talk about all the points our body can make with a little added pressure. She discusses which acupuncture points work for increasing milk supply, decreasing stress, managing hormones. Lauren also provides our listeners with tips on how to perform acupuncture at home to calm both mom and baby. These powerful points help to almost instantly increase supply while decreasing ...

Danielle sits down with infant chiropractor Dr. Michelle Weaver to discuss the benefits of bodywork...infant chiropractic care, for the baby's overall well-being as well as the benefit to breastfeeding. When your baby is born it can be traumatic to their little bodies, causing pain, colic, and tension that is difficult for both mom and baby. However, the word chiropractor can be scary if you don't know the specifics. Dr. ...

It is the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means...it is "Tata Trivia Tuesday", where Danielle takes 3 of your submitted Q&A questions and answers them in full Lactinator detail. In this episode, we cover the myth behind foremilk/hindmilk, what your baby's poop color means, quick ways to increase your milk supply, and how to get rid of a clog.  Join us as we break down in detail some of the easi...

It’s summer, and with that comes the need for some much-needed relaxation. What better way to unwind than taking a moment to laugh at the hurdles life brings. As women, we have to learn to laugh and take life as it comes.   Danielle gives you a sneak peek into her just released hilarious memoirs book of firsts. The newly published book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle and is a fun page-turner for you to unwind with ne...

DMER or Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex is a rare condition of feeling melancholy moments after a mother's milk lets down. It is a silent struggle, that more and more mothers are dealing with on a daily basis. What was once thought of as a serious bout of baby blues, has a significant medical reason behind the negative emotions. Danielle is shining some light on the secret stealer, sharing her own story of battling DMER and wha...

Team Danielle is back together again for another episode! Danielle Dodd from Lifetime's Married At First Sight, discuss what it is like to have a low milk supply, and what a gift even 2 oz can be. Danielle dives into the reasons behind low supply, as there is usually always a reason, and how even a couple of ounces has enough antibodies to protect your baby. We discuss what antibodies pass through milk, what is absorbed, and h...

Danielle sits down with the ever so brilliant Covid ICU nurse, Jess, to discuss what it is really like working in an ICU unit, the fear, the reality, and the hope. Jess breaks down the science behind all three covid vaccines and explains in-depth the safety and efficacy of the science behind it. We discuss which vaccine is safe for the expectant and breastfeeding mother, as well as what to expect after receiving the dose. Sit back ...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes information and stories of sexual abuse and domestic abuse. 

In this episode, Danielle discusses the challenges that can come from being a parent after you survived any form of abuse. Parenting is hard enough, but when you throw in a traumatic event from your past, it can take on a whole new level. Dr. Dana Basu, child, and maternal Psychologist, joins Danielle in this very important ...

After a holiday hiatus, Danielle is back with new topics, a new look, and a theme song! Season 2, 2021 here we come! In this brief episode, Danielle explains how the new Covid-19 vaccine works, if it is safe to get when you are breastfeeding, what symptoms you should look for after, and who should get it. She discusses her own vaccine experience, side effects, perks, as well as future topics for this season. Welcome back friends, T...