160. The Ergonomics Of Breastfeeding: Does Posture Matter While Nursing? With Guest Jenn ​​Lormand From Tighten Your Tinkler

Correct breastfeeding positioning is important for back and neck comfort, but my guest Jenn Lormand is going to take it a step further and explain why poor posture while breastfeeding can cause problems with your pelvic floor too. This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.Say "hi" to Jenn on Instagram @tighten.your.tinklerVisit www.tightenyourtinkler.com and use discount code BREEZYBABIES for $50 offFor more info on Tighten Your Tinkler visit these links:Tighten Your Tinkler®️ Signature Program: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogramHealing From Home: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/postpartumhealingIG: @tighten.your.tinklerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinklerFREE 90/90 Decompression Position (to relax back, hips, and pelvic floor):  https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhipreliefFREE 5-minute Root Cause Quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9SJ36FREE 6-week Appointment Checklist: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/6-week-appointment-checklistSupport the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

Are you wondering how to leave your baby for a week and still latch when you get back? Listen in on how to ease that transition back. This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryHow to leave your baby for a week. 0:00How to travel while pumping. 2:05Pumping while on vacation with a baby.Traveling without a baby on vacation.My first experience with breastfeeding. 4:36My first experience with breastfeeding.Fast forward to my fourth baby, mila.Nursing and tantrums. 6:57She loves it more than anything.Three weeks before we left on the trip.It was heart wrenching leaving my baby. 9:01Heart-wrenching, but rejuvenating, fun and relaxing.Nursing in the nursing chair.Tips on how to leave your baby while on vacation. 10:57Top three tips on how to leave baby for vacation.Make a plan.Be prepared for the emotional transition. 13:04Be prepared for being away from your baby.The ending may be unexpected.Check out breezybabies.com for more help with breastfeeding.Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

If you live in the United States, you likely get a free breastpump from your insurance but which should you choose? The portable one? The quiet one? The one with better suction? Let's find the right pump for you!Healthcare.govThis episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryHow to choose the right breast pump? 0:00Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.How to choose the right breast pump? 1:20Lactation consultants notice which breast pumps are easy-pleasers and which are hit-and-miss.Breezy Babies expanding the team. 3:32The breezy babies team is expanding.Working in private practice has been a game changer.Get the free breast pump, but make it count.Meet with clients prenatally.Why I’ve been served a cease-and-desist letter. 7:25Cease and desist letter from IBCLC lactation consultant.Lactation friend threatened with legal action.Bri’s thoughts on breast pumps and insurance. 9:03How to get more information about breast pumps.Breastfeeding benefits on healthcare.govHow to get a free breast pump through insurance.How insurance covers breastpumps.The importance of having insurance. 13:19Returning to work with a breast pump.Your insurance should also cover breastfeeding help.Tips for choosing a breast pump. 15:12Consider your lifestyle.Consider suction power, size and weight when choosing a breast pump.How to choose the right breast pump? 17:33Consider having a manual option when choosing a breast pump.Don't have a used breast pump on hand.Portable pumps are key to a successful lactation journey.The pros and cons of portable pumps.Tip 3: Make pumping convenient. 21:30Make pumping convenient.Invest in tweaking your pump to fit you.How to choose the right breast pump? Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

Are you feeling depleted after pregnancy and through breastfeeding? Learn more about that process and how to support YOU so you can better support your baby with my guest Sarah Romero who is a health and fitness enthusiast.Use code LOVEME to get 15% off Sarah's E-book on body image titled "From the Ground up"  Say "hi" to Sarah on Instagram @fitforlifebysarahThis episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryIntroduction to this episode. 0:00Today's episode is not medical advice.Sarah is a client of mine and an inspiration.The Baby Poop Workshop. 4:43Gut brain workshop with Jennifer Tow.Focus on mom first and then baby. 7:13Cranial sacral therapy for both mom and baby.Lactation consultant is not a gatekeeper.Meet sarah, a health and fitness enthusiast from sandy utah.Strategic nutrition, mindful movement and mindfulness practices. 11:40Strategic nutrition, mindful movement and mindfulness practices.The first topic, strategic nutrition.You should be drinking mineral rich drinks. 14:05Hydrate with mineral-rich drinks and nutrient-dense foods.Adrenal cocktails for the first year.Nutrition for postpartum mental health. 15:37Dairy is a good source of fatty acids and calcium.Adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms are helpful.Mindful movement is essential for physical and mental health.Exercise should make you feel good.Mindfulness practices. 19:47Mindfulness practices are the most impactful thing to do for health.Stress hormones and stress.How to start your day with mindfulness? 21:58The key is to be consistent throughout the entire day.Pay attention to your breath.Stop and appreciate the little things all day. 24:01Stop and appreciate the little things all day loSupport the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

How to feel better about you, your partner and your relationship in the postpartum period with guest Sharon Costanzo from the Keep Talking Revolution. Sharons free guide for sharing the load at homeSay "hi" to Sharon on Instagram at Keep Talking Revolution Get $50 off a single session with code "BREEZYBABIES" (normally $125)This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryIntro to the episode. 0:00Welcome to the Breezy babies podcast.Hard conversations and communicating needs in the postpartum period.Sharon’s background. 2:22Sharon is a local mom in utah.Sharon’s business coaching business. 3:54Getting back on track with business coaching.Sharon is a great example of support.Sharon’s background. 5:45Sharon is a relationship and communication coach.Sharon's podcast, keep talking revolution.It’s normal to struggle. 8:17Struggling during postpartum is normal.Communication issues are normal and even the best marriages face them.The three best tips she has for you.How to be clear and direct with your needs. 13:28What success looks like to you.Treat your spouse as a partner, not a child.Expect needs to change and be prepared. 15:40Expect that needs are going to change in the first year.Have a weekly conversation.Not take it personally when things don't go well. 18:04Be prepared to have these conversations proactively.Don't take it personally when things go wrong.Be patient but persistent and proactive. 20:25Take time changing relationship dynamics.Sharon’s free guide. 22:38GSupport the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

Of course your baby prefers fast flowing milk, over the work of the breast but if your goal is to latch your baby then you'll need some help. I want to teach you how to balance both breast and bottle. (Without one overtaking the other).This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryThe top off trap. 0:00How to get out off the top of trap. 2:17What does it mean to have a health scare? 4:38The difference between a whisper and a brick.The best thing that ever happened to you.The top-up trap. 7:18Listen to the whisper and act on it.Top-up trap, formula and donor milk.Why feeding at the breast is harder than a bottle.Why bottle feeding is not necessary.Bottles are quick rewarding. 11:21Bottles are quick and rewarding.Top off trap, c-section, traumatic birth and unsupportive medical staff.Get help and support from a telehealth provider. 13:12Another client met with me prenatally and discussed her birth plan.Get help and support.Lactation help in the hospital. 16:04Lactation help in the hospital and in the pediatrician.Hospitals have ibclcs, sometimes.The top-off trap, weight loss after birth.Spend less time with the bottle and more with the breast.Weight gain and supplementing. 20:07Expectations for feeds should not be set at unrealistic levels.Consider using useful tools.Examples of nipple shield, nipple shield and bottle feeding. 22:34Nipple shield, sns, paced bottle feeding, etc.No one size fits all approach.What is a nipple shield? 24:19Nipple shields and sns, supplemental nursing system.The magic window is three to four weeks, for introducing a bottle.Get help and support to get back to the breast.Check out breezybabies.com.Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

Families that breastfeed twins are up against some extra barriers that can make it tricky to meet their lactation goals. It's no surprise that twin families need extra support on the postpartum period. My guest today is Shelly Patularu. She's a registered nurse, IBCLC, twin + 1 mom, and creator of Twin Mom Guide.  Breastfeeding Twins: A Qualitative StudySay hi to Shelly @twinmomguide on InstaTwin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins (affiliate link)Free Twin Breastfeeding ChecklistThis episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryIntro to this episode. 0:00Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.Breastfeeding twins burnout is real.Breezy Babies business coaching. 1:26New and exciting offering on breezybabies.com, business coaching.Use telehealth consultation for business coachingIntroduction to today’s topic. 3:44Introduction to the topic of breastfeeding twins.Study from 2013, breastfeeding twins, a qualitative study.Importance of breastfeeding for premature twins.Advice for families who plan to breastfeed their twins.A mother’s milk production is a matter of supply and demand. 8:05Psychological help is necessary for a working mother.Switching breasts every other feed.Introductions and introduction. 10:04Welcome to the show, shaoli.Shaoli introduces herself and shares her top three tips.My journey to becoming an ibclc.Three solid tips for breastfeeding twins.Tip 1: Invest in prenatal breastfeeding education. 13:52Invest in breastfeeding education and support during pregnancy.Prenatal lactation consultation.Tip 2: Postpartum lactation. 16:00Create a personalized twin breastfeeding plan.Provide postpartum lactation support.Breastfeeding tips for twins. Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

Turns out that the normal "okay to return to exercise" advice given at your six week postpartum check-up might not be the best fit. Connecting with your core is key and my guest today is an expert on that. Her name is  Laura Chambers from Peak Wellness. After having her own baby, she refused to accept the leaks and aches that everyone told her was "normal". She dug for answers and she's sharing them with you today.Maximizing Recovery in the Postpartum Period StudySay hi to Laura on Instagram @dr.laura_peakwellnesswww.peakwellnesstn.comThis episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryIntro to the show. 0:00Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.Three things every postpartum exercise lover should know.Being a mentor and having a mentee. 2:48Being a mentor and having a mentee is great.Maximizing recovery in the postpartum period.The importance of staying active during and after pregnancy. 5:01Staying active during and after pregnancy is important.Musculoskeletal exams are rarely performed.Musculoskeletal pain and urinary incontinence are common in postpartum.Pelvic floor dysfunction.High-impact exercise increases risk of pelvic floor dysfunction. 9:37High impact exercise increases risk of pelvic floor dysfunction five-fold.What to do during postpartumIntroduction to Laura chambers. 11:42An introduction to Laura chambers, founder of peak wellness.The core strong mom program.Background in physical therapy and orthopedics.What she wishes she knew about postpartum exercise.How my body couldn’t handle the workload. 16:19Pelvic organ prolapse after having her first baby.Connecting with her body after having a baby.Postpartum recovery and recovery from childbirth. 19:11Adaptations to accommodate a growing baby during pregnancy.Postpartum recovery from second birth.How to mentally reconnect with the pelvic floor. Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

Drinking caffeine while breastfeeding- I'm spilling the tea!Le Leche League: CaffeineEffects of maternal caffeine consumption on the breastfeed child StudyCaffeine StudyPodcast Sponsor: Amara (use discount code BREEZY20 for 20% off at amaraorganicfoods.com)This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryBri’s introduction. 0:00Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.Intro to caffeine and breastfeeding. 0:51Last week, alcohol and breastfeeding, and this week, caffeine and breastfeeding.Bri’s request for listener feedback. 3:09Breezy is open to suggestions and suggestions for improvement.Today's podcast is brought to you by Amara.Caffeine intake and age. 4:52Remember to consider the age of your baby.Babies under six months may be more sensitive.What is the half-life of caffeine? 6:51The half life of caffeine.Signs that a baby may not be handling caffeine well.Drinking caffeine is not a necessity, but an option.Caffeine can stimulate milk production.What is the right amount of caffeine during pregnancy? 11:42The right amount of caffeine per day.Starbucks vs diet coke.Caffeine effects on breastfed babies. 13:45No significant effects on 24-hour heart rate or sleep time.Caffeine study on breastfeeding.Caffeine and breastmilk iron. 15:29Caffeine intake during pregnancy and three months of age.Caffeine and breastmilk. 17:22Making breastfeeding convenient and not restrictive.Moderation is key to meeting lactation goals.Look at the labels for caffeine. 18:41LooSupport the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

Can I drink alcohol while I'm breastfeeding? Find out in today's podcast episode.  Alcohol and breastfeeding StudyAlcohol Study- Jan 2022Podcast Sponsor: Amara (use discount code BREEZY20 for 20% off at amaraorganicfoods.com)This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.SummaryIntro to the show. 0:00Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.Breaking up the podcast into episodes. 1:56Breaking down a podcast into two parts.Today's podcast is brought to you by Amara.Introduction to alcohol and breastfeeding. 4:01Introduction to the topic of alcohol and breastfeeding.Caffeine and alcohol while breastfeeding. 6:31This podcast is not medical advice.Drinking alcohol is not a necessity, but an option.Alcohol does not increase milk production. 9:01Alcohol does not increase milk production.Daily consumption of alcohol is associated with slow weight gain.Alcohol intake and breastfeeding. 10:57Alcohol and breastfeeding. Le Leche league website.Alcohol effects on babies and mothers.Alcohol levels in breastmilk and breastfeeding. 12:54Alcohol concentrations in breast milk closely resemble maternal blood.Beer may increase serum prolactin levels during nursing.High alcohol levels in breastmilk. 15:28High alcohol levels and milk occur 30-60 minutes after an alcoholic beverage.Nursing after one to two drinks.How much alcohol should I drink? 17:31No alcohol in large amounts.Nursing should take place two hours after the alcohol intake.Does eating healthy nutrient dense food matter while breastfeeding? 19:01Eating healthy, nutrient-dense food while breastfeeding.No need to pump and duSupport the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5