Welcome to this week’s episode of The Milk Production. Episode #12 is hosted by Meaghan Selki, and her usual co-host, Russ Rakestraw, will be returning next week. Meet Katherine Watson Jenna Catherine Watson Genna joins Meaghan as a special guest on the show to share her extensive background in lactation consulting and research. With a…
Introduction Today, we’re covering a vital topic that affects many lactating parents — nipple care. Our latest episode covers everything you need to know, including normal and abnormal nipple pain, treatment options, and debunking myths surrounding how to take care of your nipples. While we love giving a peek into our personal lives to connect…
Introduction In Episode #10, Meaghan Selki, an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and mother of five, shares a rich and heartfelt conversation with Siena, a mother she has supported from prenatal lactation consultations through the pivotal postpartum period. This post captures the essence of their discussion, offering invaluable insights for both expectant and new mothers…
Introduction In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into the world of prenatal lactation consultations. Specifically, we’ll explore 10 reasons you want to get a prenatal lactation consult. It can make a world of difference in your breastfeeding journey. If you’re expecting a baby or trying to conceive, this guide will help you prepare for one…
Introduction This week, we delve into an important topic for breastfeeding mothers to be familiar with: what to do when you’re advised to “pump and dump.” We aim to debunk this recommendation in most cases, correct common misinformation conveyed to families, and introduce a valuable resource that can help families make informed decisions as to…
Introduction After much discussion about birds, babies, and breastfeeding, co-hosts Meaghan and Russ highlight some good-to-know recommendations from ABM Clinical Protocol #3: Supplementary Feedings in the Healthy Term Breastfed Neonate. Take a look at the highlights below. The Importance of Early Bonding and Breastfeeding Meaghan and Russ kick off the episode with a discussion on…
Summary Meaghan is your host for Episode #5, and she’s reviewing general breastfeeding education using a remarkable resource that the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute has made widely available, and it’s absolutely free. Follow along with the parents handout here. Take a look around the rest of the Ready, Set, Baby website for additional prenatal and…
