Steph and Elana expand on key points that were shared in the last episode, Breastfeeding Insights with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC. They discuss why it can be helpful to find breastfeeding support BEFORE baby comes, the importance of choosing a lactation consultant that makes you feel comfortable and at ease, why restricting your diet can do more harm than good, and their personal wins and struggles with breastfeeding.

Topics Covered:

1. Benefits of seeing a lactation consultant before baby arrives
2. Why it’s okay to be picky about your lactation consultant
3. Steph’s different breastfeeding journeys
4. Elana’s experience navigating her daughter’s tongue tie
5. Our thoughts on diet restrictions while nursing

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Show Notes:

• Episode 95 - Breastfeeding Insights with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC
• Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Program
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

Elana interviews Robin Kaplan, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and author the book Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage. We discuss ways women can avoid breastfeeding challenges, the hot topic of tongue and lip ties, reflux issues with babies and so much more!

Topics Discussed:

• How to be proactive in avoiding breastfeeding challenges
• What to expect with nipple tenderness
• Insight into lip and tongue tie revisions
• What mom can do to help her baby with reflux (does she really need to avoid all cruciferous veggies?!)
• Galactagogues to help with increasing breast milk supply
• Ovulating during nursing
• And more!

Robin Kaplan is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), frequent media commentator on the topic of breastfeeding, and the author of the new book, Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage. Robin is also the founding host of The Boob Group, a podcast about breastfeeding hosted by New Mommy Media. She founded the San Diego Breastfeeding Center in 2009 and is an established voice in the parenting world known equally for her knowledge about lactation and her commitment to supporting moms without judging them, a keystone of her center's philosophy. Robin offers in-person breastfeeding help for families in San Diego and throughout the world, through online consultations. Robin lives in San Diego, CA with her two sons, Benjamin and Ryan, and their dog, Ellie. She loves cooking, traveling, hiking, and going to the beach.

Shownotes:

• Order Robin's book Latch on Amazon
• Robin’s website: San Diego Breastfeeding Center
• Robin’s podcast: The Boob Group
• Robin’s YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram
• Mother Food: A Breastfeeding Diet Guide with Lactogenic Foods and Herbs - Build Milk Supply, Boost Immunity, Lift Depression, Detox, Lose Weight, Optimize a Baby's IQ, and Reduce Colic and Allergies by Hilary Jacobson
• Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

Stephanie brings Melissa Hartwig on the show to introduce Whole Mamas, an online roadmap to help mamas navigate the journey to motherhood, from a Whole30 perspective. You'll learn why Melissa decided to offer Whole Mamas to her community, what she's most excited about, and why we rebranded this podcast! We'll also discuss common challenges on the journey to motherhood, the broad range of topics Whole Mamas will cover, and why it's important we invite all mamas/mamas-to-be to the table.

Melissa talks about her pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, something she hasn't shared publicly. She bravely shares her experience and the difficult feelings along the way. Many of you will resonate with this one and we hope it helps you feel less alone, heard, and understood. You won't want to miss this episode!

Topics Discussed:

• Why she decided to offer Whole Mamas to her community
• The mission of Whole Mamas
• Her experience during pregnancy and postpartum
• How she navigated an unexpected change to her birth plan
• Her experience doing a #BreastfeedingWhole30
• How she keeps healthy food on the table, as a busy mom
• How she navigates work, family, and self-care
• Why her morning routine plays such an important role in her life
• What she wishes she could go back and tell herself when she was navigating this journey
• And so much more!

Melissa Hartwig's Bio 

Melissa Hartwig is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. She is the co-creator of the original Whole30 program, a four-time New York Times bestselling author (It Starts With Food,  The Whole30, Food Freedom Forever, and The Whole30 Cookbook).

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes, and Stitcher.

Shownotes:

• Whole30
• Whole Mamas
• Healthy Mama, Happy Baby program
• Follow Melissa Hartwig on Instagram
• Follow Whole Mamas on Instagram and on Facebook
• Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

We expand on key points that were shared in the last episode like navigating family meals, picky eating, introducing common food allergens, and our thoughts on dark chocolate for kids! We want to give you a sneak peek into our homes and share what we do with our family.

Topics Discussed

• What meal times look like in our homes.
• What a day of eating looks like for our kids.
• Advice on what to do with picky eaters. 
• Which first foods to introduce and how to be creative with them.
• Dr. Elana's protocol for introducing common food allergens.  Her top 3 medications to have on hand and how to be prepared.
• How to navigate food allergen introduction if your family doesn't eat those foods.
• How to approach kid's parties and holidays.
• Our thoughts on dark chocolate for kids!

Enjoy the listen!

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!

Shownotes:

• Episode 92 - Baby-led Weaning with Leslie Schilling
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.