The Feeding Frenzy

Join us as we speak to Katie Roberts and Amanda Duffy from the Superhero Project. The Superhero Project works with various hospitals to supply resources to parents of babies in the NICU. They have raised money for angel-eye cameras, cooling beds, and more! Learn all about them here.

The BRC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing expert clinical and educational resources. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Hillary at Hillary@brc4babies.com.

Not that much, but you won't want to miss this episode. When a board member suggested interviewing Andrea Sahl from Aqua Tots of Horsham, I thought we were going a bit off-topic. After listening to Andrea, you'll understand it's just now about learning to swim or play in the water for the little ones, but it's truly water safety. Learn about the curriculum and why these are very important lessons for families.

www.Aqua-tots.com/horsham

Today you'll meet Jenne' Johns of Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. (OUAP) OUAP is a Black women-led non-profit organization committed to pioneering solutions for neonatal equity to center Black preemie family experiences.

After birthing her micro-preemie son, Once Upon A Preemie, Inc's founder, Jenné Johns, took personal action by writing Once Upon A Preemie, a comforting children's book for Black preemie families who feel ignored and unsupported while in the NICU. The book expanded into a non-profit organization that pioneered the industry’s first Health and Racial Equity e-Learning Training program for healthcare professionals across the globe and...

Today we talk to Christine M. Sullivan, MA, RD, LDN, a clinical dietitian with the Clinical Nutrition Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She also has started a private practice with Capital Pediatric Nutrition.com. We talk about how families can get their child on the right track to good nutrition, picky eaters, allergies and more!

www.CapitalPediatricNutrition.com

Learn more about the BRC at www.BreastfeedingResourceCenter.org

Today Colette and Louisa talk to Dr. Jill Baker. Dr. Baker is the CEO of a coaching company “A Tribe Called Fertility LLC” for couples of color who need infertility and prenatal support and her podcast “Maternal Health 911”, a support system for BIPOC women and families as they endure fertility and maternal health issues.

Dr. Jillian Lucas Baker, DrPH, EdM is the Research Director of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication (CPTC) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Baker holds her Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from Drexel University. She is a trained community mental health cou...

Colette and Louisa talk to Steven Zelinger, Esq. Talking about wills and trusts seems really dull, and it's probably something that can wait, right? NO! While this is off the topic of infant feeding, it is vital. Learn what you need to know. Send this podcast to partners and family members. It takes a village, and unfortunately, you need to think about your child's village just in case the worst scenario comes true. As Steve says, start planning in the present for peace of mind in the future!

https://www.stevenzelinger.com

While the Nesting House is local to Philadelphia, it is such a wonderful organization for new families that we had to tell you about it! They have a baby registry, used clothing, babywearing classes and rentals, fabulous meet ups and MORE! Join Louisa as she talks to Jennifer Kinka, the founder and current president of The Nesting House.

www.thenestinghouse.net.

Today we welcome Dr. Anna Nicholaides, a licensed clinical psychologist from Philadelphia Couples Therapy. We discuss the importance of communication, new roles, and self-care during the postpartum period. Therapy may be more effective when you do it with your partner!

https://www.philadelphiacouplestherapy.com/

Colette and Louisa talked with Tiffany Smith, the BRC Community Counselor and BIPOC support group facilitator. We discuss why a specific group for women of color is beneficial and find out why Tiffany is great person to have in this role! From systemic racism, racism in healthcare, and low breastfeeding rates among the black community, a BIPOC support group may be just what your community needs!

Join us as we discuss neurodiversity and its impact on pregnancy, birth, and parenting. We talk to Tiff D'Amico owner of Fourth Trimester Revolution, who is a postpartum strategist and mentor. She helps new families figure it out so they can actually enjoy their pregnancy and postpartum experience and be more present with their babies.

Tiff is an Autistic and ADHD mother of two neurodivergent kids, as well as an experienced educator, birthworker, and perinatal mental health specialist.

www.tiffdee.com

Activation warning: In this episode, we discuss infant loss after giving birth...

Today, we talk to two of our current interns, Ellen and Rebecca, to hear their perspectives on teaching the next generation of IBCLCs. Find out about their confidence levels before starting and now that one is close to being done. Are 500 really necessary through pathway 3? And how do the mentors feel about being in this role?

Colette Acker, IBCLC, Jennifer Schieve, IBCLC, and Louisa Brandenburger, IBCLC, are the Breastfeeding Resource Center employees.

Ellen Pavlaka and Rebecca Civette talk about their experiences.

The Breastfeeding Resource Center is a nonprofit organization.

Meet Titilola Ogbeide, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), who practices in our hometown of Philadelphia. Find our the difference between and a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). Get a glimpse of the world of a home birth midwife.

You may have listened to Julie Boc's story in an earlier episode. She suffers from severe hyperemesis which means she is nauseous and vomiting throughout her entire pregnancy. Her silver lining is when it comes to Julie's births. Listen to these great stories.

In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.

To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.

Colette interviews Amy Hersh, MD, from Abington Pediatrics in Abington, PA. We discuss identifying a pediatrician who fits your needs, how to determine whether they are breastfeeding-friendly, and typical concerns families have in those early months.

Abington Pediatrics also has a location in Jamison, PA.

abingtonpeds.com

Colette, Louisa, and Jen continue their conversation on typical misconceptions they encounter in their daily lives of working with new lactating parents! Learn it all from diet, caffeine, alcohol, and medications!

Join Colette, Louisa, and Jen who are discussing common misconceptions when it comes to breastfeeding. This is part one of two because there are so many!!

On July 29th the AAP published a Clinical Report by Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, FAAP about tongue tie and the recommendations for management. A full report will be published this month. We're looking forward to that! Find out how Colette, Louisa and Jen feel about this report.

Colette and Louisa talk to Jenn Lormand, an exercise physiologist and co-owner of Tighten Your Tinkler. They have developed a wonderful online tool to help with problems after delivery related to your pelvic floor. No time to go to another specialist? Use the code BRC4BABIES and get $50 off the program. Find out more about it at TightenYourTinkler.com

Join Colette and Louisa as they discuss the pros and cons of social media when it comes to breastfeeding information. Learn who Louisa's favorite TicTok influencer is and some of our favorite people and groups on Instragram and Facebook!

Join Colette, Louisa, and Jen as we discuss the reality of the first two weeks you are home with your new baby!

We talk to Kristina, one of our BRC Community Counselors who tells us why she chose to tandem nurse and the ups and downs of the process.

FPIES or food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome is a non-IgE mediated food allergy. Unlike IgE mediated allergies, FPIES can cause the reaction to be hours or days later. We talked to Nicole Patton whose first child had FPIES and second has food allergies. Hear how she coped!

Colette and Louisa talk with Hollie Hauptly, who is the director of the Birth Boot Camp. This is a place where you can find childbirth education or a doula and get training to become an educator and/or doula! Birth Boot Camp has got it all. Find out why they feel they're the best!

Join Colette and Louisa as they talk to Victoria Garcia about her experience of delivering a baby at 24 weeks and a NICU stay of 104 days. Victoria talks about the highs and lows and her hard work when it came to offering her milk to her baby.

In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.

Today Colette and Louisa talk to Alison Lingel, one of the BRC Community Counselors. Alison was able to donate about 1400 oz. of her milk with each of her two children. Learn how easy the process is and how wonderfully fulfilling it is too!

Today Louisa Brandenburger steps in to host the Feeding Frenzy. She speaks to Nicole Sinopoli on a topic that is rarely talked about, depression after weaning your child. Find out how her body reacted to the hormonal changes when weaning her children.

Join us as Louisa Brandenburger, IBCLC has a candid talk with 2nd time parent, Kristine. They discuss ways to prepare your family and your older child for their new sibling and how to avoid some common pitfalls.

Colette, Jen, and Louisa discuss the most common questions they encounter in a hospital setting. If everyone knew these answers ahead of time, breastfeeding would go much more smoothly!

Colette and Louisa have a conversation with Dr. Ellen Mitchell, a pediatric Gastroenterologist. We're discussing poop color, problems with reflux, and the suggestions of dairy-free diets! Wait until you hear her take on these topics... it may be different than what you think.

Today, we'll hear from Maryn Green, a former licensed midwife. She talks about why she forfeited her license and decided to support parents during their birth her own way. This led to a reputable midwifery and doula educational program. Maryn resides in Hawaii with her husband and 10 children. www.indiebirth.org

Join us as we talk with Brianna Dawson, MSN, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, owner of Behavioral Wellness for Women. We will discuss postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, when therapy is enough, and when you might want to reach out to someone like Brianna.

Today Colette and Louisa join Nancy Sotiropoulos, MSOTR/L IBCLC CIMI2 of Nourishing Newborn and learn all about co-regulation and how it can impact the relationship with your baby now and throughout their development!

Colette and Jen Schieve speak with Jen's client, Mollie Cherson. Mollie always knew she would one day be a gestational carrier. Find out the steps it takes, the emotions involved, and the final gift Mollie offers after carrying a baby for another couple.

Colette and Louisa talk to Rachel Boise. Rachel researched inducing lactation as she and her husband waited to adopt a baby. She worked with her OB/GYN and Louisa at the BRC on the plan for inducing lactation. Listen to this fascinating episode and find out how much milk she made!!

In this episode, we discuss the definition of tongue tie, the symptoms that may occur with this anomaly, and what else you need to do for feeding success. Dr. Maria does an amazing job of explaining things clearly to help parents better understand. Her practice, Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry, is located in the Fairmount area of the city. You can find more information at https://www.phillypediatricdental.com/meet-dr-maria

In this episode we talk to Brooke Love Green who has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has been working with the pelvic health specialty for the past 12 years. Brooke utilizes her orthopedic expertise of low back pain, SIJ dysfunction and hip pain with her approach to treating pelvic floor dysfunction. Are you urinating when you sneeze or jump? Do you have pain during intercourse? Are you having problems with pain after an abdominal surgery? Or maybe you have some muscle and connective tissue damage? Well, listen in, maybe a PT can help!

Colette and Louisa talk to another therapist about postpartum anxiety and depression. Each therapist has a different angle, therefore, I'm happy to talk to various therapists especially Julia who lives near the BRC!

Colette and Louisa talked to Julie Shapiro, founder of Aubrey's Advocate. You will hear Julie's very personal story of the tragic loss of her daughter, Aubrey, and what happened to her during this traumatic time that led her to start Aubrey's Advocate to help others suffering in the same way. Could you imagine returning to work at 3 months after you lose your baby and what pops up in your email? An insurance bill for fetal demise. Find out what Julie is doing to change that.

Today, we talked to Casey McCaffrey of Expansion Speech. Find out how an SLP plays a role in infant and child feeding. The SLP can make a difference from breastfeeding to starting solids and beyond!

Today, we met with Robyn Shaw, CEO of Bodzii. She has the most refreshing outlook on weight loss at any time in your life. This is doable!

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Instagram: robynshawjarvis

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