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

May 29, 2025 13 mins
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 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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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 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...
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 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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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 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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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 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...
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    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...
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    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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    In this episode of The Milk Making Minutes,  host Lo Nigrosh, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, introduces Shereen, a general dentist turned airway health dentist from Perth, Australia, shares her personal experiences with breastfeeding. This detailed conversation explores common challenges such as societal pressures, lactational issues, and the impact of child birthing practices on breastfeeding. Shereen, who ...
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    This episode of the Milk Making Minutes podcast features a conversation with postpartum doula Madison, who shares her insights on supporting families in the postpartum period, including addressing mental health issues and offering practical help. She discusses the importance of understanding the mental health aspect of postpartum care, and strategies for supporting new mothers facing challenges such as anxiety and the need for self...
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    Host Lo Nigrosh, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) discusses common concerns and anxieties of new parents about breastfeeding, primarily focusing on the fear of inadequate milk supply. Nigrosh emphasizes that while there are true cases of low milk supply due to several factors like thyroid and hormonal imbalances, most concerns usually stem from perceived low milk supply. To combat this fear and improve ...
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    This episode of the 'Milk Making Minutes' podcast, hosted by an internationally board-certified lactation consultant, explores the confidence and complications that come with breastfeeding and parenting from both personal and professional perspectives. Guest Jen Belander, a registered dietitian with a focus on pediatric nutrition, discusses her transition from working with adults to specializing in pediatrics due to the desire for ...
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    Listen to a comprehensive virtual lactation consultation addressing concerns and providing advice on breastfeeding, particularly focusing on preventing mastitis and optimizing milk supply. Elle, who shared her first breastfeeding experience which resulted in a baseball sized abscess being removed joins Lo to get some questions and concerns answered. The consultant offers advice on mastitis prevention, including recommendations for ...
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    Today on the podcast Lo has a conversation with Ellie, a mother of two about her first breastfeeding journey. Ellie underwent severe complications in breastfeeding her first child owing to an undiagnosed breast abscess that escalated due to lack of proper professional.. Despite her condition causing her immense distress and pain, after months of struggle and an operation to remove the abscess, Ellie managed to continue breastfeedin...
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    This episode features an in-depth conversation with Gina Mundy who is a seasoned childbirth attorney with a focus on complications arising from childbirth malpractices. She shares her insights derived from her legal experiences, long-term analysis and identification of recurring issues in legal baby cases, such as the misuse of Pitocin, being handled by residents, and a busy labor and delivery unit. She emphasizes the importance of...
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    In her first conversation on the Milk Making Minutes series, Gina, a mom of three and childbirth attorney, tells the stories of her childbirth and breastfeeding experiences. She also shares interesting insights into why she chose C-sections for all her children, largely motivated by the chilling experiences she encountered as a childbirth attorney. Despite her initial struggles with breastfeeding, Gina successfully breastfed her ch...
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    Host Lo Nigrosh, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) discusses common concerns and anxieties of new parents about breastfeeding, primarily focusing on the fear of inadequate milk supply. Nigrosh emphasizes that while there are true cases of low milk supply due to several factors like thyroid and hormonal imbalances, most concerns usually stem from perceived low milk supply. To combat this fear and improve ...
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