The Boob Doctor

Dr. Robinson, IBCLC
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Welcome to The Boob Doctor — where science meets real life. Hosted by Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, this podcast dives into all things breastfeeding, postpartum, and parenthood with honesty, humor, and research-backed insight. From milk supply myths to sex, sleep, and mental health, every episode empowers you to feed your baby your way. 🌐 ashleyrobinsonibclc.com 📘 https://a.co/d/cLURvL5

  1. 3d ago

    E.35 The Feeling Nobody Warned You About: Understanding D-MER

    Right when your milk lets down — right at that moment — a wave of dread, sadness, or anxiety washes over you. It lasts about sixty seconds. Then it's gone. And you have no idea why it keeps happening, and nobody has ever mentioned it to you, and you're starting to wonder if you hate breastfeeding. You don't. You might have D-MER. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, explains Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: what it is, why it happens, the dopamine mechanism behind it, why it's so underdiagnosed, how to tell it apart from postpartum depression, and what actually helps. Recent research suggests up to one in five breastfeeding people may experience it. You are not alone. Keywords: DMER, D-MER, dysphoric milk ejection reflex, breastfeeding, lactation, IBCLC, milk letdown, postpartum mental health. Linktree: linktr.ee/drrobinsonibclcVirtual Consult & The Supportive Partner: ashleyrobinsonibclc.comFirstDays app: firstdaysapps.com

  2. 6d ago

    E. 34 Lactation Cookies, Supplements, and the $40 Tea That Won't Save Your Supply

    Someone in your mom group swears by lactation cookies. Your postpartum doula mentioned fenugreek. Your mother-in-law is ordering you a special tea. And you're wondering — does any of this actually work? In this episode, Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, breaks down the evidence on lactation cookies, galactagogue supplements, and herbal teas: what a 2023 randomized controlled trial actually found, why so many people swear by things that don't hold up in research, what galactagogues can and can't do, and what actually matters for your milk supply. Evidence-based, myth-busting, and not here to take your cookies — just your misconceptions. Keywords: lactation cookies, galactagogues, breastfeeding supplements, milk supply, IBCLC, lactation, fenugreek, breastfeeding. Linktree: linktr.ee/drrobinsonibclc Virtual consult & The Supportive Partner: ashleyrobinsonibclc.com FirstDays app: firstdaysapps.com

  3. Sep 1

    E33. Too Much of a Good Thing: The Oversupply Nobody Warned You About

    Everyone warns you about low milk supply. Nobody warns you about what happens when you have too much. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, covers hyperlactation — oversupply of breast milk — a common and frequently misdiagnosed condition that can make breastfeeding miserable for both parent and baby. She walks through what oversupply actually looks like (hint: it's not just leaking everywhere), why babies with hyperlactation are so often misdiagnosed with colic, reflux, or milk protein allergy, and what the evidence says about managing it — including the block feeding approach from ABM Clinical Protocol #32. If breastfeeding feels like drowning instead of flowing, or your baby comes off the breast gagging and screaming, this episode will finally give you the language for what's happening. Keywords: breastfeeding, IBCLC, lactation, oversupply, hyperlactation, block feeding, overactive letdown, breastfeeding problems. linktr.ee/drrobinsonibclc Book a virtual consult: ashleyrobinsonibclc.com FirstDays App: firstdaysapps.com

  4. Aug 14

    E32. Is My Baby Getting Enough? The Real Answer to Breastfeeding's Most Stressful Question

    It is the most common question in every lactation consultation, every new parent support group, and every 2am internet spiral: is my breastfed baby getting enough milk? In this episode, Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, cuts through the noise and gives you the actual clinical answer — what matters, what doesn't, and why the 7% weight loss rule you've been given may be doing more harm than good. She walks through the real markers of breastfeeding adequacy, explains the Newborn Weight Tool (NEWT) and what it means for supplementation decisions, and breaks down what your baby's diapers are telling you that your scale isn't. If you've ever stared at a baby who just nursed for 45 minutes and still wondered if it was enough — this episode is for you. Keywords: breastfeeding, IBCLC, lactation, newborn weight loss, breastfeeding adequacy, supplementation, NEWT tool. Check Me Out HERE Book a virtual consult FirstDays App Need more podcasts? Check out Public Health in 5!

  5. Aug 7

    E31. Breastfeeding and Postpartum Anxiety: What Nobody Talks About

    Breastfeeding and Postpartum Anxiety: What Nobody Talks About" Everyone talks about postpartum depression. Far fewer people talk about postpartum anxiety — and almost nobody talks about what happens when postpartum anxiety and breastfeeding collide. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, takes a deep, honest look at postpartum anxiety in breastfeeding parents — what it looks like, how it differs from typical new-parent worry, and why it is so often missed and underdiagnosed. She covers the complicated relationship between breastfeeding and anxiety, including how breastfeeding can both support and worsen mental health depending on the context. She also introduces D-MER — dysphoric milk ejection reflex — a physiological phenomenon that causes a sudden wave of negative emotions at letdown, and why it is so frequently misunderstood. Plus: the overlap between anxiety and low supply fears, and when and how to seek help. 🔗 linktr.ee/drrobinsonibclc Book a virtual consult: ashleyrobinsonibclc.com The Supportive Partner — available on Amazon FirstDays App: firstdaysapps.com

  6. Aug 4

    E30. Mastitis, Blebs, and Blocked Ducts — Oh My

    You woke up at 3am with a hard lump, a fever, and seventeen browser tabs open — and none of them agree on what you're supposed to do. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, breaks down the mastitis spectrum using ABM Clinical Protocol #36 (Revised 2022): what's actually happening in your breast, why aggressive massage and force-pumping can make things worse, and exactly what the evidence says to do for blocked ducts, blebs, inflammatory mastitis, bacterial mastitis, and abscess. She also covers emerging evidence on photobiomodulation (low-level laser therapy) for recurrent breast inflammation — and when to call your doctor vs. manage at home. Keywords: breastfeeding, IBCLC, lactation, mastitis, blocked duct, bleb, breast inflammation, ABM protocol. linktr.ee/drrobinsonibclc Book a virtual consult: ashleyrobinsonibclc.com FirstDays App: firstdaysapps.com

  7. May 29

    E 29. Going Back to Work: The Pumping Episode

    Going back to work while breastfeeding is one of the most logistically overwhelming transitions a new parent faces. And most of the advice out there? Either too vague to be useful, or so overwhelming it makes you want to cry. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, breasks it all down: how to build a pumping schedule that actually protects your supply, what your legal rights are at work, how to talk to your employer about pumping time and space, how to store milk safely, and how to keep your supply up when you're spending eights hours a day away from your baby. This episode is the pumping-at-work guild you wish someone had handed you at your baby shower. LinkTree: Click here Book a virtual consult HERE The Supportive Partner found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or my website: www.ashleyrobinsonibclc.com FirstDays: The baby tracking app build by an IBCLC. Available NOW on the Apple App Store!! Check it out here www.firstdaysapps.com

  8. May 22

    E28. Nipple Confusion: Real or Just a Scary Word?

    You've heard the warning. Don't give your breastfed baby a bottle — they'll get nipple confused and forget how to breastfeed. But what if that's not exactly what's happening? In this episode, Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, breaks down why nipple confusion is a misleading term — and why flow preference is the more accurate, more actionable diagnosis. She covers why not all bottles are created equal, what paced bottle feeding actually looks like, and exactly how to introduce a bottle without threatening your breastfeeding relationship. Plus — what to do if flow preference has already set in and you're trying to get back to the breast. Your baby isn't confused. They're rational. And now you'll know what to do about it. 🔗 linktr.ee/drrobinsonibclc Book a virtual consult HERE The Supportive Partner — available on Amazon, B&N, and anywhere you find books!

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Welcome to The Boob Doctor — where science meets real life. Hosted by Dr. Ashley Robinson, IBCLC, this podcast dives into all things breastfeeding, postpartum, and parenthood with honesty, humor, and research-backed insight. From milk supply myths to sex, sleep, and mental health, every episode empowers you to feed your baby your way. 🌐 ashleyrobinsonibclc.com 📘 https://a.co/d/cLURvL5

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  • Creator
    Dr. Robinson, IBCLC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Robinson, IBCLC
  • Show Website
    The Boob Doctor

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