The Feeding Frenzy

Did you ever wonder how long you can safely leave unused milk in a bottle? Yep, we all have. The recommendations of 1-2 hours seem short. A new study (although small and not peer-reviewed yet) shines a new light.

You can read the study yourself!

The Breastfeeding Resource Center is a nonprofit organization.

Colette and Louisa talk to Natalie Andinolfi, IBCLC, about her experience with antenatal colostrum harvesting. Natalie became a lactation consultant before she had her children, so she knows her stuff.

It is common to express drops of milk and some even can collect 1/2 or a whole teaspoon full of milk. Listen in and learn how much milk Natalie was able to harvest before her sweet baby was born.

The Breastfeeding Resource Center is a nonprofit organization.

Formula companies invest millions of dollars in marketing their products. We're not saying that we don't need formula, we're saying that the advertising methods may not be the most ethical. Join Colette and Louisa as the Feeding Frenzy brings Nikki Lee, RN, MSN, IBCLC, etc., for another episode to discuss this subject.

Any questions or concerns, contact Hillary at Hillary@BRC4babies.com

Colette, Louisa, and Sophie Vaughn, IBCLC (another BRC lactation consultant), sit down to swap birth stories and breastfeeding truths. The plan? Talk about the first week postpartum. The reality? Three passionate people, lots of tangents, and zero regrets.

Expect laughter, real talk, and heartfelt moments as they share funny, stressful, and tender personal stories from those wild early days after having a baby. Honest, relatable, and definitely entertaining.

The Breastfeeding Resource Center is a nonprofit organization. Any questions can be sent to Hillary at Hillary@BRC4babies.com

Flange size is the talk of the town. Why not get the info from the experts! Can putting your nipple through one of those sizers really do the trick? It's a start, but you need much more. Find out about size, shape, and feel, and what really matters when you're getting the right fit. Make your pumping session as productive as possible.

In November 2025, ByHeart Infant Formula was recalled due to its link with infant botulism. As of December 3, 2025, a total of 39 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various lots) have been reported from 18 states. Laboratory confirmation for some cases is ongoing. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 9 to November 19, 2025. All 39 infants were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported to date. For 38 infants with age and 39 with sex information available, they range in age from 16 to 264 days, and 15 (38%) are female.

One of our own BRC clients developed botulism...

Colette and Louisa join Nikki Lee to discuss everyone's favorite LOVE hormone. Nikki and Colette met in the 90's when they taught a 9 week course for those wishing to be volunteer breastfeeding counselors through NMAC (Nursing Mothers Advisory Council). Join us for this fun conversation!

Nikki Lee, RN, BSN, MS, Mother of 2, Grandmother of 2, ANLC, IBCLC, CIMI, CST (cert.appl.), RYT500

https://www.nikkileehealth.com/

Colette and Louisa talk about IBCLC's reputation in the world of parenting. There are times LCs are described as pushy and looking down on parents who don't breastfeed or who supplement their babies. We really needed to talk this out and we'd love for you to listen!

Colette and Louisa discuss a new piece of equipment developed out of Northwestern University. The mother places the device on their breast while the baby is feeding. The baby's intake is measured by this device and the results show up on your app! Wow!

Find out what Colette and Louisa think about this as well as other devices and parenting tools on the market.

Colette and Louisa sit down with BRC client Emily Bagnell to share her breastfeeding journey. After a rocky start, Emily and her baby found their rhythm—until her return to work at 6 months brought unexpected challenges. With limited workplace support for pumping, Emily faced tough decisions about sustaining breastfeeding while balancing career, parenting, and life. This conversation explores whether current pumping laws truly meet parents’ needs—or if stronger protections are essential for working families.

Think support groups aren’t for you? Don’t decide just yet! Join Louisa and Colette as they share how breastfeeding support groups have made a difference for their clients. From emotional encouragement to practical parenting tips—and even lifelong friendships—discover the many ways these groups can be a powerful source of connection and support.

Join Colette and Louisa as they talk with Alyssa Schnell, IBCLC, as she discusses her personal story of breastfeeding her adopted child and why she felt the need to write her book, Breastfeeding Without Birthing.

www.alyssaschnellibclc.com

Do you know when you're supposed to start taking your baby, and yes, I said baby to the dentist? Do you know when you should start brushing? How about flossing? Learn this and more as we discuss baby dental hygiene!

Rachel Lewin, DDS, and her son, Isaac join Colette and Louisa is this fun discussion.

Colette and Louisa just heard about Mom Rage, and they were intrigued. They reached out to Nicole McNelis, M.Ed, NCC, LPC. Nicole is a licensed mental health therapist and perinatal mental health counseling specialist. She is the founder of an award-winning counseling private practice in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – where she also resides with her family.

https://nicolemcnelis.com/

IG: therapist.mom.collective

In honor of inclusivity, please know that breastfeeding can be interchanged in all episodes & show notes with chestfeeding. To find out more about the BRC, visit ou...

Plan to give your breastfed baby bottles? Or maybe you've tried a bottle and your baby is refusing to take it. Listen to Meg Powers, PT, DPT as she discussing tips for helping your baby take that bottle.

Meg Powers is a mobile, cash based, PT located in Ambler, PA. Check out all of her PT work HERE: https://www.provwellpt.com/

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!