Kinship Mothers: A Breastfeeding Stories Podcast

01/08/2023

https://www.mamanatural.com/introducing-solids/

Recommendations for introducing solids have changed a lot, but there are so many benefits of waiting until 6 months. Read on to find out why.

01/08/2023

23/04/2023

The WHO & PAHO report suggests that human milk provided to children after 1 year of age is a valuable source of energy and nutrients.

Measurements of milk volume after 1 year vary greatly across studies, and this variation is likely influenced by geographic location, cultural norms, and other context-specific factors.

Estimates across populations indicate that children breastfeeding for >1 year consume from ∼100 to 600 mL/day of human milk and that human milk can (but does not always) provide a substantial amount of energy to infants during this time. PMID: 34115518

Decreasing volume of breast milk after the age of 1 year is considered normal but with the decreased volume comes a change in the composition of human milk.

Studies show that:
✨After 18 months of life, the concentrations of protein and lipids were higher and carbohydrates were lower.
✨Protein concentrations were even

higher after 2 years of life.
✨Fat and total energy concentrations were higher in milk produced after 1 year of life.
✨Milk produced after one year of life was found to have more protein but less zinc, calcium, iron, and oligosaccharides.

In summary, human milk remains a source of macronutrients and micronutrients for children >1 year old, although there is substantial variation in milk volume and nutrient concentrations, likely due to changing infant demand and dilution effects.

What about immune benefits you may ask?!

There is consistency in the literature demonstrating increased concentrations of milk-borne immune components in late lactation, specifically secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), total IgA, lactoferrin, and lysozyme. Breastfeeding for >1 year continues to provide children with immunological support, although it remains unclear what level of protection this would provide in the older, more developed child.

We need a ton more data on prolonged/extended breastfeeding and the benefits of it for babies but the data does show significant nutrition is still provided and protective immune compounds are still found in breast milk after the age of 12 months.

Citations in comments:

23/04/2023

🌙 BREASTFEEDING MYTH 🌙
"You should never wake a sleeping baby to feed"

This is actually true for babies that are a bit older and are feeding and gaining weight adequately. They will naturally sleep longer and longer, and it is best to work around their schedules, which will continue to change.

Eventually we do want them to be sleeping through the night. However, it is very important to make sure that with a newborn, a baby that is not gaining the proper amount of weight, or if you are having any issues with maintaining your milk supply, that you wake your baby for feedings.

A general rule with newborns: Feed a minimum of every 2 to 3 hours during the day and no longer than 3 to 4 hours at night. 💛💛💛

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24/03/2023

"A newborn baby has only three demands.

They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence.

Breastfeeding satisfies all three."

~Grantly Dick-Read (Childbirth Without Fear)

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20/03/2023

Hi! Your host, Shayla Lucas, here!

I brought my son into the world this week, in the back of my car actually with the help of his daddy! This is a photo of our first latch!

I am taking a week off from sharing a new breastfeeding story, but I will be back at it next week! And stay tuned to hear an episode of my son's birth and how our breastfeeding journey is going so far! 🤍

20/03/2023

Milia föddes två månader för tidigt, men har varken lagts i kuvös eller skiljts från sina föräldrar. Istället har Milia fått ligga hud mot hud med både mamma och pappa sedan födelseögonblicket. Det tack vare ett nytt arbetssätt som används på sjukhusen i Gävle och Hudiksvall.

– Personalen är helt otroliga. Förlossningen var tidig och oväntad, men ändå lugn och trygg, säger Milias mamma Sophia Pihlajainen.

Ett nyfött barn behöver uppleva närhet och få värme, även om det fötts för tidigt eller är sjukt. Det nya arbetssättet innebär att det nyfödda barnet läggs direkt efter födseln på mammans bröst där det får stanna, där får barnet också den vård de behöver. Hud- mot hudmetoden började som ett projekt men är nu ett etablerat arbetssätt inom BB, förlossningen och kvinnosjukvården i Region Gävleborg. Vinsten är friskare barn och mammor och trygga familjer.

– Anknytningen mellan barnet och mamman påverkas positivt. Det leder till kortare vårdtider och hela familjen känner sig trygg och nöjd, säger barnsköterskan Stina Lundin på neonatalavdelningen i Gävle.

– Det vi kan se är att vi har färre inlagda barn med låg kroppstemperatur och kuvöserna används nu alltmer sällan, säger Jennika Pettersson som varit projektledare.

Läs mer om projektet och bakgrunden till det: https://www.regiongavleborg.se/nyheter/noll-separation-ger-friskare-barn-och-trygga-familjer/

14/03/2023

New breastfeeding story!

Hear it on Spotify & iHeart Radio!

Listen to Elizabeth tell the story of her four unmedicated births and very different breastfeeding experiences. Some of her children required a ni**le shield to nurse successfully, one took mostly a bottle of breastmilk, while one nursed from the breast without any issue. With all of her children, Elizabeth was an overproducer and pumped to store milk that she had, sometimes giving it away to those in need and also selling it. During some of her breastfeeding journey, Elizabeth tandem fed a toddler while also breastfeeding a newborn.

Elizabeth lives in West Virginia with her husband, Moe, four biological children (Tarrah, Emma, Aria, and Miles) and two foster children.

Connect with Elizabeth: Tarrahandemmasmom2(at)gmail.com

Favorite Resources:
Lansinoh Contact Ni**le Shields - https://amzn.to/42bqq6h

Lansinoh Signature Pro Double Electric Breast Pump - https://amzn.to/3yGb7Fg

www.kinshipmothers.com

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14/03/2023

On average, babies remove ~70% of the milk mama has available in her breast. They eat until they are full, not until the breast is “emptied”.

Efficient breast drainage with frequent milk removal helps moms to produce more milk quickly. It also helps baby to gain more weight.

The extent to which the breast is drained during a feed is what research has shown to drive breastmilk fat/calorie content. The fuller the breast, the lower the fat content of the milk; the emptier the breast, the higher the fat content of the milk.

If you think your baby may not have a good latch, it is important to address this as early as possible. A shallow attachment to the breast can cause mom’s milk production to drop over time, as well as slow baby’s weight gain.

Research: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/117/3/e387/68590/Volume-and-Frequency-of-Breastfeedings-and-Fat?redirectedFrom=PDF




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10/03/2023

When I was nursing my first little one, we had a black Chevy Nova and there was a whole lot of milk spray on the dashboard. It was clear that milk didn’t just come out from one single hole. You may have noticed this, too.⁠

But years ago, midwives at The Farm in Tennessee, enrolled in nursing school, were told by an OB that milk does come out of just one hole. Amongst them, several were breastfeeding, so they showed him – it’s a spray.⁠

It's easy to be convinced that the person in the white coat knows more about how your body works than you do- even when you know they are plain wrong. This story is a classic example of what I call "medsplaining" -a form of medical gaslighting. But you know your body better than anyone else. You are the expert, you are the authority.⁠

What I love about this story is that it reminds us that it’s the experienced women - the mothers and grandmothers who have done this before - that can often teach us the most. If our own bodies are the library; each other's are the university.⁠

If you are a pregnant or new mama I encourage you to reach out to the experienced mamas, the grandmothers, and aunts, the healers, the wise women and sages in your circle. The women who have walked this path ahead of you - sometimes three, four, five times - so that they can tell you where it gets steep, where the pitfalls are, where to stop, rest, replenish. You don't have to carve your own trail when there are hundreds and thousands of footsteps to follow.⁠ I’m here for you, too.

And please continue to turn to the wise women for support and remember to trust your knowledge as well- we each have our own inner wise woman to consult ❤️.

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10/03/2023

Repost

We are füćkïńg ART 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is Postpartum
This is beautiful
Your body created &
carried life
Your body birthed life & then continues to care for that life while still trying to heal itself

Your body is left changed, different than before
Those changes are indisputable

You are a mother 🩸
You have shed blood for your child
You live & breathe for your child

Your body is their first home, their favorite place
Your body is their familiar comfort
So love your body & thank your body ✨

10/03/2023

Hi! I'm Shayla Lucas, the host and voice behind the Kinship Mothers' podcast!

I am expecting my second child literally any day now but wanted to reassure my listeners and guests that the podcast will go on, and I will try to stay as productive as possible with getting new episodes out weekly once I am on my new breastfeeding and postpartum journey!

I am loving this new venture, helping mothers tell their breastfeeding stories, but I am also excited to start my newest adventure with my son.

If you haven't yet, make sure to like and follow here! And find all episodes on Spotify or iHeart Radio! 🎧🤍

06/03/2023

New breastfeeding story!

Hear it on Spotify & iHeartRadio!

Brianna tells her story of having her first c-section after being induced at 39 weeks for blood pressure issues and then electing to have a second c-section for her next child. She references struggles she had with breastfeeding her daughter once home from the hospital due to weight gain issues and then the immediate change in latch and nursing ability that her son experienced post circumcision. Brianna recalls her anxieties and struggles with both of her babies in the early weeks of her breastfeeding journeys and shares the driving force behind her decision to mostly pump for her daughter and then exclusively pump to feed her son. She reflects on the mental and physically taxing part of postpartum healing and the process of exclusively pumping with her first child vs. her second. She then recalls navigating her daughter’s reluctance to accept a new baby while the whole family dealt with a demanding pumping and feeding schedule for a newborn. Brianna goes into detail about exclusive pumping schedules and demand, stocking up and freezing milk, returning to work, and also drying up your supply when pumping when weaning.

Brianna lives in West Virginia with her husband, Luke, and her two children: Lilly and Judson.

Connect with Brianna:

Brianna Adkins - https://www.facebook.com/briannaenochs

Email: briannaadkins23(at)gmail.com

Favorite Resources:

Products:

Spectra S1 PLUS Breast Pump - https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/spectra-s1plus-breast-pump?fbclid=IwAR214sZL7iXeCOl4MC7k9r1GwDnqh1LiQtpRb4WY5CkNilOVB3pVCFKnyxc

Elvie Pump - https://www.elvie.com/en-us/shop/elvie-pump?fbclid=IwAR1FsTp7jU9NLFiazgYcEURWFG_hRhjaLQj2Jh2a7xJysqLr295x_UAH1B4

Medela Contact Ni**le Shield - https://amzn.to/41QioPT

Videos:

Willow Go Pump Vs Willow 3.0 Portable Breast pump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym-PH9nE5yo

Exclusively Pumping Schedule - When to Start Pumping and how to wean off Pumping - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qO27Zwts9s

*REALISTIC* FULL NIGHT WITH A NEWBORN | 4 WEEKS OLD + EXCLUSIVELY PUMPING - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyCSPzY7Eh0

Extra tips from Brianna for exclusive pumping:

1. Stay hydrated

2. Eat enough calories

3. Don’t freak out if you miss a pumping session. 1 session won’t make or break it. If you need sleep, sleep!

4. If you work, have a pump at home and at work if you can so you don’t have to lug pumps everywhere.

Referenced in the show:

The ARRIVE study - https://evidencebasedbirth.com/arrive/

www.kinshipmothers.com

03/03/2023

So true 🤍👇🏼

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Motherhood.

Forever wanting your personal space, but loving the attachment at the same time.

24/02/2023

Too funny not to share!

However, it is actually ILLEGAL to ask a woman to cover up or relocate to another spot when breastfeeding in public!

When you're asked to cover up while breastfeeding...😂



Photo credit: Melanie Dudley

21/02/2023

New breastfeeding story!

Hear it on Spotify & iHeartRadio!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EslJUB3mulh6z2GWr7B86

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-kinship-mothers-breastfeed-108812363/

Episode 7: Pediatric physical therapist dives deep into tongue tie release and oral dysfunction issues with her children and shares advice and resources for finding oral specialists - Macy Bassler

Listen to Macy compare her first birth which she calls “very medicalized” to her second natural and spontaneous birth. She then begins her breastfeeding story with her first child where she suffered through pain and anxiety before getting a tongue tie release 3 months postpartum; she breastfed for 9 months total only to find out that her child was not meeting her pediatrician's growth chart expectations, resulting in her decision to switch to formula. The experience with her first child fueled a lot of anxiety and insecurity when she began breastfeeding her second, causing her to pump while also feeding from the breast; this extra pumping created an oversupply and a lot more stress for Macy. She also goes into detail about how each of her children were affected by oral dysfunctions and ties and why those things were treated and corrected, even at later stages in her breastfeeding journeys – she reflects on these things as she is in training herself to become a certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Macy digs deep into oral ties, their history dating all the way back to biblical references, and reflects on the beauty behind a baby’s natural breastfeeding instincts. Macy also provides details about how her first child’s tongue tie correction was completely different than her second child’s, and shares advice and resources for mothers who are searching for providers that specialize in ties and other common oral issues that affect breastfeeding and many other bodily functions from birth to adulthood.

Macy lives in Kentucky with her husband, Andrew, and their 3 children: a 7-month-old, 2-year-old, and an 8-year-old.

Connect with Macy:
Email - macybassler(at)gmail.com
Facebook - Macy Bassler
Blog - nurturehealthhome.com
Instagram -

Favorite Resources:
Kiinde pumping/bottle feeding system
http://kiinde.com/

TOTs Trained Professional Directory
https://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/directory

Tethered Oral Tissues
https://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/_files/ugd/8f5c48_83049d6081f548eabf791401fd0bcfb0.pdf

Sleep Disordered Breathing
https://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/_files/ugd/8f5c48_6aabb020758f401e867ea70299debb2f.pdf

Oral Habits
https://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/_files/ugd/8f5c48_e0e8c44d88c848008256de4ccfa8b2aa.pdf

Other signs/resources
https://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/therapy

WV Birth to Three
https://www.wvdhhr.org/birth23/

www.kinshipmothers.com

18/02/2023

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