Behind the Latch
By Margaret Salty
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Episodes: 120
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The Behind the Latch with Margaret Salty is your essential companion for lifelong growth in the field of lactation consulting. Whether you're a student, a newly certified IBCLC, or an experienced consultant, this podcast is designed to support your ongoing journey.
Each episode brings you expert interviews, real-world case studies, and the latest research updates—giving you practical insights you can apply directly to your work with breastfeeding families. Hosted by Margaret Salty, an experienced IBCLC, educator, and mentor, this podcast is here to guide you as you build your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and continue to evolve in your practice.
The field of lactation is dynamic, and learning never stops. The IBCLC Mentor Podcast will help you stay inspired, stay informed, and stay connected to your purpose.
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What COVID and the Formula Shortage Taught Us About Breastfeeding Support with Dr. Elizabeth Kar
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May 28, 2026 |
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Informal Milk Sharing in the U.S. with Molly Waymouth
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May 06, 2026 |
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Rethinking Elimination Diets in Breastfeeding: What the Research Actually Shows with Dr. Trillitye Paullin
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Lactation During Bereavement with Victoria Fonville: A Research Review
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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More Than Milk: The Science, Systems, and Future of Human Lactation with Dr. Lars Bode
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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The High Lipase Myth: What’s Really Happening to Stored Breastmilk With Dr. Jimi Francis
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Advocacy in Action: Securing Pumps for NICU Families with Mina Ognjanovic, IBCLC
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Barriers, Mentorship & Equity in Lactation Certification with Mandy Golman, PhD, MS, RN, IBCLC
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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From Wonder to Publication: Writing a Case Study Without a PhD with Indira Lopez-Bassols, IBCLC
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Mentorship That Matters: Training the Next Generation of IBCLCs with Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Body-Led Breastfeeding: Understanding Infant Suck Strength with Dr. Ellen Chetwynd
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Culturally Responsive Lactation Care with Jewish Families with Maya Lott, IBCLC
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Craniosacral Therapy and Infant Feeding with Meaghan Beames, RMT
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Why Early Colostrum Feeding Matters: Insights from Dr. Valérie Verhasselt
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Inside the Lactating Breast: Ultrasound, Adiposity & Milk Production with Dr. Zoya Gridneva
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Why Outpatient IBCLC Care Matters: A Conversation with Dr. Anita Lugo
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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How Babies Sleep: A Conversation with Dr. Helen Ball
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Exclusive Pumping: Redefining Breastfeeding Through Research with Dr. Kelsey Bianca
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Adapted Baby-Led Weaning: A Feeding Approach for Every Baby with Jill Rabin
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Telelactation Through a Cultural Lens: Gabriela Alvarado on Latina Parents’ Experiences
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Bridging the NICU Gap: Supporting Families and Building Collaborative Care with Dr. Jess Daigle
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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The Role of Silver Nipple Protectors in Breastfeeding Support with Maya Nakamura
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Beyond Every 3 Hours: A New Approach to Pumping and Separation with Claire Eden, IBCLC
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants: Insights with Sandra Cole, IBCLC
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Supporting Queer and Trans Families in Lactation: A Conversation with Jacob Engelsman, IBCLC
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Breastfeeding, History, and Public Health: Lessons from Dr. Jacqueline Wolf
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Sleep Sense: Supporting Families with Infant Sleep
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Equity, Advocacy, and Mentorship in Lactation with Jasmine Creighton
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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The OT Advantage: How Occupational Therapy Elevates Lactation Care with Jeanne Pichoff
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Rethinking Flange Fit: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Anders
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Dr. Emily Little on Supporting the Whole Perinatal Experience
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Failing Systems, Not Failing Mothers: Reclaiming Mental Health in Lactation Care with Cierra Murphy-Higgs
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Making Research Make Sense: Clinical vs. Statistical Significance with Dr. Kathryn Wouk
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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A Paradigm Shift for Lactation Care in the NICU with Joanie Randle
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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IBCLC Licensure and the Future of Our Profession with Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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IBCLC Ethics, Formula Partnerships & Protecting Our Scope with Nicole Longmire, IBCLC
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Neurodivergent-Informed Lactation Care with Rebekah Scroggy, IBCLC
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Whole-Person Lactation: A Conversation with Nikki Lee
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Cracking the Code on Bottle Refusal: Strategies, Myths, and Tools with Susan Howard, IBCLC
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 38- Breastfeeding Challenges, Abuse During Childbirth, Maternal Asthma, Non-Exclusive Breastfeeding
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Breastfeeding with Bipolar Disorder: A Case of Shared Decision-Making and Support with Dr. Ariana Komaroff
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 37-IYCF, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice, Social Media, and Chrononutrition
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May 29, 2025 |
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Triple Feeding, Scope of Practice, and Collaborative Care: A Conversation with Dr. Cindy Rubin
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May 28, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 36-COVID-19, Support, Traditional Foods, and Seafood
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May 22, 2025 |
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Breastfeeding, the Microbiome, and Infant Health: A Deep Dive with Laurel Wilson
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May 21, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 35- Opioid-Dependent Mothers, Ramadan Fasting, Virtual NICU Support, and Maternal Sleep
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May 15, 2025 |
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Building Nigeria’s First Breastfeeding Clinic: A Conversation with Dr. Lope Adejuyigbe
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May 14, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 34-Staff Training, Roy Model, Marmet Technique, and Insufficient Milk Supply
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May 08, 2025 |
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Inside the Pumped Project: Breast Pumps, Research, and Lactation Practice in Germany with Melissa Theurich
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May 07, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 33-Extended Breastfeeding, Early Initiation, and Loneliness and Self-Efficacy
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May 01, 2025 |
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Protecting Parents from Pump Harm: Evidence-Based Guidance for IBCLCs. A discussion with Alisa Williams.
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 32-Reflexology, MCFAs, Delayed Lactogenesis, Pink Breastmilk
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Understanding Breastfeeding, Stress, and Health Equity with Dr. Maggie Butler
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 31- Adolescent Mothers, Maternal Diet, Knowledge in Ireland, and Pharmacist Support
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Understanding Baby-Friendly USA – What IBCLCs Need to Know with CEO Eileen Fitzpatrick
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 30-Feeding Practices, Milk Production, Psychosocial Dilemma, First Hour
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Held Together – A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Thompson
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 29- HMOs, Fathers' Attitudes, Donor Milk, and Fortification
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Mentoring IBCLC Students with Sarah Quigley, IBCLC
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 28- Birth Trauma, AI Chatbots, Mistreatment During Childbirth, and Milk Production
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Running a Successful Baby Café with Christine Staricka, IBCLC
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 27- Zinc in Breast Milk, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, Breastfeeding After Gestational Diabetes, and Hospital Breastfeeding Practices
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Breastfeeding Without Birthing with Alyssa Schnell, IBCLC
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 26- Telelactation, SLE and Breastfeeding, Gut Microbiota, and IBCLC Support
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Managing Gestational Diabetes and Breastfeeding with Robin Lommori, CPM, IBCLC
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 25-LATCH, Anaphylaxis, Attitudes, and Nutrition
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Understanding Tubular Breasts and Hypogalactia with Dr. Katrina Mitchell
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 24-Zucchini Seed Oil, Caffeine, Exclusive Breastfeeding, Hospitalization
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Ethics, Advocacy, and Bridging the Gap Between IBCLCs & Providers with Dr. Darby
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 23- Gut Microbiota, Microbial Adaptation, First Hour, and BFSE
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Empathy, Education, and Innovation: Caoimhe Whelan on Supporting Breastfeeding Families
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 22- MS, Uterine Involution, Machine Learning, Medical Students, and Feeding Decisions
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Advancing Breastfeeding Science: Dr. Jimi Francis on Milk Composition, Military Families, and Innovation
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 21- Subclinical mastitis, LAT tool, febrile seizures, ADHD, and digital health
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Championing Breastfeeding Equity: Dr. Kimmarie Bugg and the Mission of ROSE
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 20- Adiposity, Postpartum Depression, Breast Augmentation, and Respiratory Health
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Bridging Speech Pathology and Lactation: Aviva’s Journey in Cleft Care and Breastfeeding Support
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 19- Heavy Metals, Cesarean, Autistic infants, and serum composition
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Herbal Support for Perinatal and Pediatric Wellness with Melissa Cole
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 18-Exclusive breastfeeding, Prenatal breastfeeding, Breastfeeding support, and galactagogues
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Pelvic Floor Health and Postpartum Breastfeeding: Insights with Dr. Margo Kwiatkowski
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 17- Diabetes, plant extracts, HMOs, and pain
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Transforming Breastfeeding Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Anne Eglash
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 16- Milk fat, antibiotics, determinants, and relaxation
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Kelly Durbin: Empowering Breastfeeding Families Through Education, Research, and Support
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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The Research Recap: 15- Cigarettes, environment, and NICU
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Allison Tolman: A Pumping Expert Making Pumping Successful Through New Little Life
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 14- Stunting, NEC, knowledge and attitudes
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Navigating Nursing Strikes: Causes, Strategies, and Solutions
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 13- Oral stimulation, colostrum kit, maternal stress
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Decoding the WHO Code: What Every IBCLC Needs to Know
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 12- Yoga, education, and eggs
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Understanding Lactation Credentials: IBCLC, CLC, and Beyond
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 11- Oral stimulation, colostrum kit, maternal stress
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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The Role of a Breastfeeding Medicine Physician: Insights with Dr. Karen Federici
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 10- BFHI, twins, and colostrum
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Unpacking Tethered Oral Tissues: A Conversation with Dr. Alison Hazelbaker on Evidence-Based Assessment
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 9- Rooming in, Down syndrome, and global health systems
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Innovating for Pumping Moms: A Conversation with Lisa Myers of Ceres Chill
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 8- Immune system, Mediterranean diet, and bone mineral density
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Supporting Fellow IBCLCs: Insights from Katie Prezas on Building an Empowering Lactation Practice
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 7- Breast milk substitutes, long-term growth, and sociodemographic factors
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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From Student to IBCLC: Kohle Permenter’s Journey and Practical Insights for Aspiring Lactation Consultants
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 6- Fear of childbirth, father support, breastfeeding support
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Empowering Pumping Mothers: A Conversation with Dr. Angela Lang on Innovations in Lactation Support
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 5- Hospital resources, theory of planned behavior, prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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From Student to IBCLC: Casey Mortensen's Journey and Practical Insights for Aspiring Lactation Consultants
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 4- WHO Code, Mobile Gaming App, Homemade Infant Formula, and Formula Marketing
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Staying Ahead: How IBCLCs Can Keep Up with the Latest Lactation Research
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 3- Breastfeeding Week, fat content and energy calculation, and cessation of breastfeeding
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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From Student to IBCLC: Meghan McCleskey's Path and Practical Insights
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Supporting the Breastfeeding Dyad: The Role of Chiropractic Care
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 2- Breast crawl and Breastfeeding in Emergencies
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Triple Feeding Plans: A Practical Guide for IBCLCs
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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The Research Recap: 1- Exclusive breastfeeding and inverted nipples
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Managing Oversupply in Breastfeeding: Techniques, Evidence, and Best Practices
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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My Journey to Becoming an IBCLC and How You Can Too
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Navigating the IBCLC Scope of Practice: What You Can—and Can't—Do
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Understanding Tongue-Tie and Its Impact on Breastfeeding
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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The IBCLC Mentor Podcast Trailer
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Aug 25, 2024 |