EP34: Have a Question About Breastfeeding? Liesel Interviews a Lactation Expert!

In this episode, I interview my friend Sandy, a lactation consultant, and we answer all of your breastfeeding questions! Here are the questions we go over! -Standard symptoms that moms will feel once they initially start to breastfeed – nipple pain, engorgement, etc. and how to help some of these remedies? -What are some of […]

In this episode, I interview my friend Sandy, a lactation consultant, and we answer all of your breastfeeding questions!

Here are the questions we go over!

-Standard symptoms that moms will feel once they initially start to breastfeed – nipple pain, engorgement, etc. and how to help some of these remedies?

-What are some of the common complaints you see in your breastfeeding group?

-What are your recommendations on starting to build a freezer supply for when you return to work?

-What does a typical nursing/pumping schedule look like? Is there even a schedule, and how does this change over time?

-Milk supply issues – what should I do if I feel like I’m not making enough milk?

-Another milk supply issue – I’m making too much, what should I do?

-Nipple Shields? I Can you explain how they work and best practices?

-Any last tips for moms?

Sandy’s Bio:

Sandy is a Lamaze trained Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Consultant and works in Labor and Delivery at WakeMed Raleigh Campus. Sandy has 21 years of experience working with mothers and babies.

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Liesel Teen

BSN, RN, Practicing Labor and Delivery Nurse

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve spent countless hours with women who felt anxious — even fearful — about giving birth. I want you to know it doesn’t have to be that way for you!

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