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Ep 213: Breastfeeding Education with Kelly Kendall, IBCLC, of The Balanced Boob
Ep 213: Breastfeeding Education with Kelly Kendall, IBCLC, of The Balanced Boob
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46 minutes
Released:
Jun 20, 2023
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Podcast episode
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**This episode is sponsored by The Lactation Network, the largest network of accredited breastfeeding experts in the country. Visit tln.care/AAPB to learn more and schedule your own insurance-covered consultation today!I always say that breastfeeding is a labor of love. It’s rewarding but it can also be extremely challenging. Just because it’s natural, doesn’t mean it’s going to come naturally. That’s where education comes in. Although first-hand experience is valuable, you need someone with expertise and training, someone like today’s guest.Kelly Kendall is a Nurse and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). She is also the founder of The Balanced Boob, an educational resource and support community for breastfeeding families. I’ve been in maternity care for a long time and she even taught me some new things so I know you’re going to learn a lot from this episode!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:-What it takes to become an international board certified lactation consultant-How COVID forced Kelly to pivot to becoming an online educator-What hand expression is and why it is a helpful technique to learn-Whether or not pain in breastfeeding is an inevitability-How common it is to have trouble with latching and breastfeeding in general-How to handle clogs and mastitis-How often and how much you should be feeding your newborn-What some tips and products are that can prevent and treat nipple pain-What are some causes and solutions to under and over supply--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode213Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Jun 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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