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Podcast: Lo’s Lactation Lab
Episode: Episode 181 Demystifying Milk Transfer: How to Ensure Your Baby is Getting Enough Breast Milk
Description: Host Lo Nigrosh, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) discusses common concerns and anxieties of new parents about breastfeeding, primarily focusing on the fear of inadequate milk supply. Nigrosh emphasizes that while there are true cases of low milk supply due to several factors like thyroid and hormonal imbalances, most concerns usually stem from perceived low milk supply. To combat this fear and improve breastfeeding confidence among mothers, she suggests monitoring signs of proper milk transfer such as baby’s pee and poop pattern, listening for swallows during feeding, relaxation after feeding, and consulting with a lactation expert as re...