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:

 New Mom Breastfeeding Manual: The Second Week | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2209

If you're about to have a baby, you may have a lot of questions about breastfeeding your newborn, especially within the first couple of weeks. What does nursing look like during a baby's second week of life? What can you expect when your mature milk comes in? How often should your baby feed? Plus, what to do during those crazy growth spurts! Today, we're continuing our series focused on brand new moms as they begin their breastfeeding journeys.

 Breastfeeding A to Z: Weaning | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29

The weaning process is something every breastfeeding mother will eventually experience. What are some of the signs your child is ready to wean? What reasons would a mother want to wean her child? And when you're ready to wean, what's the best way to do it?    

 Exclusive Pumping: Making It Work For You | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2649

Despite every intention to breastfeed their babies, sometimes moms must look for alternatives, such as feeding their babies their expressed breast milk. What are the pros and cons for exclusively pumping? How can pumping impact a mother emotionally? Plus, how to choose the right parts to help make exclusive pumping work for you and your baby.

 Essential Oils for Breastfeeding Moms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2512

As a breastfeeding mom, it is sometimes difficult to find natural remedies for common ailments. Essential oils provide an alternative to medications found at the pharmacy, which many have ingredients that a breastfeeding mom wouldn't want to pass along to her baby. So, what exactly are essential oils and how are they made? How do you apply these oils? And what are the best essential oils to use for common ailments in your home?

 Exclusive Breastfeeding After Early Supplementation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2439

If your baby needs supplementation shortly after birth, you may asking yourself a million different questions. Will you be able to make enough milk to eventually breastfeed? What are your options for supplementation during this time? Should you pump? And what's the best way to transition to the breast? 

 Exclusive Pumping: The Basics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2692

Despite every intention to breastfeed their babies, sometimes moms must look for alternatives, such as feeding their babies their expressed breast milk. What are the pros and cons for exclusively pumping? How can pumping impact a mother emotionally? Plus, how to choose the right parts to help make exclusive pumping work for you and your baby.   

 Partner Support with Project: Breastfeeding | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2674

A partner's support is crucial to a breastfeeding moms' sense of success. But partners who aren't lactating may find it difficult to understand  their supporting role and know how to better assist their breastfeeding partner with the process. What can partners do prenatally and postpartum to increase the odds of meeting their breastfeeding goals? Today you'll learn all about a national campaign with the mission of de-stigmatizing public breastfeeding by education men and empowering women. 

 Vitamin D and the Breastfed Baby | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29

If Breast Milk is the most perfect nutrition for your growing baby, then why are exclusively breastfed babies encouraged to supplement with Vitamin D? Is this recommendation really warranted? How much Vitamin D is good for both mom and baby? And what options do you have when it comes to how you supplement your child?

 Breastfeeding and Dealing with Judgmental People | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3641

Irritating and judgmental breastfeeding comments can really derail a mom, and even ruin her experience nursing her baby. How can you cope with these statements without having your self esteem completely squashed? What's the best thing to say when you feel like you're being attacked? And is there any way to stop these comments before they even happen?

 Peaceful Sleep for Breastfeeding Moms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2293

New moms typically struggle with the challenge of feeding their newborn babies while trying to get some decent sleep. What exactly does "normal" sleep look like for your baby? What type of night wakings can you expect during your baby's first year? Plus, what the best night time routine and sleep arrangements for your family?  

 The Dos and Don'ts of Nipple Shields | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2470

Nipple shields can be a great option for breastfeeding moms having trouble with latching or sore nipples, yet these silicon wonders can often pose their own challenges. What exactly is a nipple shield and how is it used? What types of babies typically benefit from using a nipple shield? Also, what are some of the difficulties of using one and why would you want to wean your baby from it as soon as possible?

 New Mom Breastfeeding Manual: The First Week | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2430

If you're about to have a baby, you may have a lot of questions about breastfeeding your newborn, especially within the first week. How often should your baby be eating and how much? When does colostrum typically evolve into mature milk? And how much weight loss is normal for your baby? What can you expect when it comes to sore nipples and engorgement? Today, we're continuing our series focused on brand new moms as they begin their breastfeeding journeys.

 Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding-Friendly Treatments | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2707

More women develop postpartum depression each year than strokes, diabetes and breast cancer. If you're a breastfeeding mom, what choices do you have when it comes to treatment? Are there non-medicinal options that can effectively treat the problem? What roles do Omega 3 fatty acids, exercise and bright light therapy play? Our panelist share what worked for them!  

 Breastfeeding A to Z: Sore Nipples and Biting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29

Sore nipples is one of the main reasons many breastfeeding mothers become discouraged when nursing their babies. In our continuing series, Breastfeeding A to Z, we'll learn more about the main causes of sore nipples, such as vasospasms and thrush. What are some great remedies to fix these problems as quickly as possible? Plus, some tips for biting while at the breast. 

 Baby Safety Products That Really Work! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2142

As new parents, we all want to keep our children safe. But watching their every move usually isn't possible. And so we rely on baby safety products to help ease our concerns. But not all products are created equal, nor are all product worth the price you'd pay. So, what are the best products to help you better protect your child in your home? And how do you know if these products are legit? We're broadcasting LIVE from the 2013 ABC Kids Expo and our experts have designed items to help children safe! 

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