The Boob Group show

The Boob Group

Summary: The Boob Group is an audio podcast supporting parents who are passionate about providing breast milk to their babies. Each week, a group of experienced moms openly discuss their success, their struggles and society’s impact on how they feed their babies. The show helps guide listeners by providing an honest, natural and judgment-free approach to breastfeeding, pumping, milk sharing and more. The show is part of the Parents On Demand Network and is produced by New Mommy Media.

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Podcasts:

 How BMI Impacts Breastfeeding | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1898

As new mothers, we can be a little too obsessed about fitting back into our pre-pregnancy clothes. As it turns out, having a little extra fat on your body may be its way of protecting both you and your baby. So, what exactly is your body mass index, or BMI? And what impact does overall nutrition and exercise have on your breast milk? 

 Successful Breastfeeding Stories: Hope Lien | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1632

Imagine being able to breastfeed without birthing your baby. It's possible! Hope Lien successfully induced lactation so she could breastfeed her adopted daughter immediately after she was born. Learn more about how Hope prepared her body to make milk for her child. You'll also hear the amazing story of how Hope and the birth mother worked together in the hospital to provide the very best nutrition for baby Estelle.

 Encouraging Teen Moms to Breastfeed | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1982

Teen moms may face many challenges while caring for their babies, and as a result, most do not continue to breastfeed their babies after they leave the hospital. Today we'll talk with a young mom who is trying to change those statistics. What common concerns do most teens have about breastfeeding? And how can we help encourage them to make an educated choice on what's best for them and their new baby?

 Breastfeeding After Surgery and Anesthesia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2056

You need to have surgery, but how will the anesthesia impact your breast milk? Is it safe to breastfeed your baby after having major surgery? Should you pump and dump your breast milk, just to be safe? And what can you do if surgery disrupts the daily breastfeeding relationship you have with your baby?

 Breastfeeding After Cesarean | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2094

Are you expecting to have a cesarean or "belly birth" soon? Are you curious about how your surgery will impact your breastfeeding relationship with your new baby? Get the facts about breastfeeding after cesarean. How soon can you feed your baby? How important is skin to skin contact? And what do you need to know about babies who are unusually sleepy.

 Breastfeeding After Sexual Abuse | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2117

Sexual abuse can greatly impact your breastfeeding relationship between you and your baby. What are the main signs of trauma? How can you overcome those emotions and create a positive experience? In this episode, you'll meet sexual abuse survivors and hear what worked best for them.

 Breastfeeding Challenges: Thrush and Other Infections | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1754

Consistent nipple pain may be the result of a common yeast infection known as thrush. How is thrush normally treated? When should you seek professional help? And how do you know it's not thrush and must be some other type of infection?

 Milk Sharing: Using Milk Banks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1810

One alternative to milk sharing from mother to mother is using a milk bank. But, what exactly do milk banks do? What relationship do they have with hospitals? And what is the process for donating your milk to these banks so they can distribute to babies in need?

 How Breastfeeding Reduces SIDS | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1722

When a baby dies from SIDS it is sad, scary and unimaginable. Did you know breastfeeding your baby can actually reduce their risk? In this episode, we'll learn more about SIDS and its impact. And we'll discuss how feeding your baby from the breast or expressed breast milk in a bottle can help keep your baby as safe as possible.

 Breastfeeding with Large Breasts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2146

Women with large breasts often have concerns when breastfeeding their babies. Will you somehow smother your little one? Could you produce too much milk and become engorged? Will your flow be faster and more uncomfortable for your baby? Today you'll hear from large breasted women who are successfully breastfeeding their babies about what works best for them!

 Back to Work: Reverse Cycling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1378

If your breastfeeding baby seems to have his nights and days mixed up, then you may be experiencing reverse cycling. So, what do you do when your child isn't really interested in feeding during the day, but wants to breastfeed all night long? When does it typically happen and how long will it last? And what can you do in the meantime to get more of that much-needed rest?

 Using Your Breastfeeding Intuition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1950

Babies don't come with instruction manuals, so we must trust our own motherly intuition and experience to make the best decisions for our children. But, how can you trust your own "gut feeling" when everyone around you is offering their own opinion? Today our panelists share how understanding and using their own breastfeeding intuition and benefited them.

 Successful Breastfeeding Stories: April King | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1753

We all have our own unique breastfeeding challenges. Overcoming those challenges and persevering can greatly empower you on your breastfeeding journey. April learned about her aggressive cancer just 11 days after giving birth to her fourth child. Determined to breastfeed her baby, April pumped and dumped her breast milk throughout her chemo treatments in order to keep her milk supply. This is her amazing story of strength and determination. Would you like to recommend a breastfeeding mom with a remarkable story? Submit your application through our website today!

 Breastfeeding Challenges: Mastitis, Galactoceles and MRSA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2109

If your breasts are swollen, red and tender- you may have an infection known as mastitis. What are the common symptoms and ways to treat it? Should you continue to breastfeed your baby? What are the risks? And if it's not mastitis, then what's causing that painful lump?

 Breastfeeding and Drinking Alcohol | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1683

We're often told to avoid alcohol when breastfeeding. That's the "safe" answer, but it's not always practical. So, if you're going to have a drink, what do you need to know to protect your breast milk? How long should you wait to breastfeed your baby? How much alcohol is actually getting into your milk and how can that impact your baby? Can beer actually boost your milk supply? Plus, learn some alternatives to the dreaded "pump and dump".

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