Lo’s Lactation Lab

Lo’s Lactation Lab

Welcome to "Lo's Lactation Lab," the go-to podcast for anyone navigating the breastfeeding journey amidst systemic challenges. Dive into real-life stories from diverse mothers, sharing their successes and obstacles in feeding their babies. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to access a mix of engaging, quick-hit episodes and exclusive guest features. Stay connected and empower your breastfeeding experience with insights that resonate with every mom's reality. Tune in now to "Lo's Lactation Lab" – where every story matters! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.

Episodes

September 25, 2025 53 mins
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In this episode, we hear from Lisa as she shares her breastfeeding journey from more than 30 years ago and discusses the cultural and medical challenges she faced.

 The conversation explores the shifts in baby care practices across generations, the influence of societal expectations, and the vital role of support sys...
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In this enlightening episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, Sharon Funk continues to share her experiences with postpartum recovery and the long-term physical challenges that emerged while breastfeeding her daughter. The conversation delves i...
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    In this episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh is joined by a new mom, Sharon Funk. Despite taking all the right classes and preparing thoroughly, she was unprepared for the intense physical and emotional hurdles of early moth...
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    In this insightful episode, host Lo Nigrosh is joined by Lisa B. Villani, a passionate birth worker and creator of the Loudmouth Lisa Podcast. Together, they explore the difference between birth preferences and a birth plan. Lisa shar...
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    In this enlightening episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, continuation of conversation with Lo Nigrosh, Rachel Best returns to share her groundbreaking approach to coordinated care for infants with feeding challenges. Together, they explore...
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    In this heartfelt episode of Lo's Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh speaks with Rachel Best, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Rachel shares her emotional breastfeeding journey, revealing the struggles she faced when all three of her ...
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    In this supportive and informative episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh addresses one of the most emotionally charged decisions new parents may face, supplementing with formula. Whether this recommendation comes from a pedia...
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    In this empowering and compassionate episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh continues her conversation with registered dietitian Dominique Deslauriers, this time shifting from feeding to fashion and body image in the postpartu...
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    In this heartfelt episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh welcomes Dominique Deslauriers, a registered dietitian and new mother, to share her deeply personal journey through the early months of breastfeeding. As someone who is ...
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    In this research-driven episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh addresses a sensitive and often stigmatized topic: is it safe to breastfeed while smoking? Lo examines the real risks, clears up common misconceptions, and provide...
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    In this evidence-based episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh addresses a common concern for new parents: Is it safe to consume caffeine while breastfeeding? With practical examples and scientific clarity, Lo demystifies how c...
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    In this candid and informative episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh addresses a question that many breastfeeding parents face: “Can I drink alcohol while breastfeeding?” With warmth and scientific clarity, Lo breaks down how...
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    In this episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh discusses the foundational steps expectant parents can take to set themselves up for breastfeeding success before their baby arrives. From understanding their ideal feeding scenar...
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    Check out my FREE guide on setting yourself up for breastfeeding success:
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    In this episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, Lo explores a topic many new parents are curious (and often confused) about, that is nutrition while breastfeeding. She exposes common myths, highlights the vital nutrients needed for lactation, d...
  • Planning for a birth that makes breastfeeding easier?
    Check out my FREE guide on setting yourself up for breastfeeding success:
    https://bit.ly/los-birthpractice-workbook
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    In this continuation of Catherine's lactation journey on "Lo’s Lactation Lab," host Lo sheds light on the complexities of low milk supply, breastfeeding difficulties, and potential underlying causes.

    After reviewing Catherine's initial c...
  • Planning for a birth that makes breastfeeding easier?
    Check out my FREE guide on setting yourself up for breastfeeding success:
    https://bit.ly/los-birthpractice-workbook
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    In this deeply insightful episode of "Lo’s Lactation Lab," host Lo resumes the podcast with a telehealth consultation featuring Catherine, a new mother facing significant breastfeeding and milk supply challenges. 

    Despite trying various ...
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    In this episode of the Milk Making Minutes, host Lo Nigrosh welcomes Lisa Villani from Empowered Birth Coaching to discuss the crucial differences between creating a birth and postpartum plan versus establishing birth and postpartum preferences. The conversation explores how terminology and mindset can influence the childbirth experience and why flexibility and education are key. They also delve into how these concepts can be appli...
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    In this episode, host and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Lo Nigrosh explores how parents can determine if their baby achieves a deep latch for optimal breastfeeding. Lo emphasizes the importance of comfortable positioning for both the baby and the parent and provides detailed advice on how to adjust infant positioning to ensure a successful latch. Key points include different breastfeeding positions, the importa...
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    In this episode of Milk Making Minutes, host Lo Nigrosh explores the deep connection between breastfeeding and airway health with Dr. Shereen Lim, a general dentist from Perth specializing in breathing and sleep. They discuss the impact of oral motor function on jaw development and how issues like tongue ties and high palates can affect breastfeeding and long-term health outcomes, including obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Lim shares i...
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    This episode, hosted by International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Lo Nigrosh, discusses common misconceptions about baby feeding schedules. Lo challenges the often-given advice to feed babies every 2-3 hours and emphasizes the importance of understanding individual baby's hunger cues over rigid schedules. The episode covers how to identify early hunger cues, the impact of swaddling on recognizing these cues, and exceptions...
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