Breezy Babies- Mom, Parenting, Pregnant, Baby, Breastfeeding, Family, Postpartum

Brianne Taggart | Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Educator of Infant Massage, Childbirth Educator
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Could you use more confidence as a parent? Welcome to the happy place for boobs and babies. Breezy Babies is where we ease your transition into parenthood because its a bumpy road, am I right? I'm Bri the IBCLC and if you have mom-brain like me, you're in the right place. I'm here to deliver small, bite-sized tip and tricks to you on topics such as breastfeeding, postpartum, childbirth, and baby massage. Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta and YouTube for more tips and tricks. Visit www.breezybabies.com for products that will help you ease your transition into parenthood plus you can check for FREE consultations through your insurance. 

  1. 160. The Ergonomics Of Breastfeeding: Does Posture Matter While Nursing? With Guest Jenn ​​Lormand From Tighten Your Tinkler

    07/18/2023

    160. The Ergonomics Of Breastfeeding: Does Posture Matter While Nursing? With Guest Jenn ​​Lormand From Tighten Your Tinkler

    Correct breastfeeding positioning is important for back and neck comfort, but my guest Jenn Lormand is going to take it a step further and explain why poor posture while breastfeeding can cause problems with your pelvic floor too. This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Say "hi" to Jenn on Instagram @tighten.your.tinkler Visit www.tightenyourtinkler.com and use discount code BREEZYBABIES for $50 off For more info on Tighten Your Tinkler visit these links: Tighten Your Tinkler®️ Signature Program: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogramHealing From Home: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/postpartumhealingIG: @tighten.your.tinklerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinklerFREE 90/90 Decompression Position (to relax back, hips, and pelvic floor):  https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhipreliefFREE 5-minute Root Cause Quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9SJ36FREE 6-week Appointment Checklist: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/6-week-appointment-checklist Support the show Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks. Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy Babies Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here. This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation. Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

    28 min
  2. 159. Can I Breastfeed After Being Away For A Week?

    07/11/2023

    159. Can I Breastfeed After Being Away For A Week?

    Are you wondering how to leave your baby for a week and still latch when you get back? Listen in on how to ease that transition back. This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Summary How to leave your baby for a week. 0:00How to travel while pumping. 2:05Pumping while on vacation with a baby.Traveling without a baby on vacation.My first experience with breastfeeding. 4:36My first experience with breastfeeding.Fast forward to my fourth baby, mila.Nursing and tantrums. 6:57She loves it more than anything.Three weeks before we left on the trip.It was heart wrenching leaving my baby. 9:01Heart-wrenching, but rejuvenating, fun and relaxing.Nursing in the nursing chair.Tips on how to leave your baby while on vacation. 10:57Top three tips on how to leave baby for vacation.Make a plan.Be prepared for the emotional transition. 13:04Be prepared for being away from your baby.The ending may be unexpected.Check out breezybabies.com for more help with breastfeeding. Support the show Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks. Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy Babies Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here. This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation. Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

    18 min
  3. 158. Make Choosing A Breastpump Easy

    07/04/2023

    158. Make Choosing A Breastpump Easy

    If you live in the United States, you likely get a free breastpump from your insurance but which should you choose? The portable one? The quiet one? The one with better suction? Let's find the right pump for you! Healthcare.gov This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Summary How to choose the right breast pump? 0:00Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.How to choose the right breast pump? 1:20Lactation consultants notice which breast pumps are easy-pleasers and which are hit-and-miss.Breezy Babies expanding the team. 3:32The breezy babies team is expanding.Working in private practice has been a game changer.Get the free breast pump, but make it count.Meet with clients prenatally.Why I’ve been served a cease-and-desist letter. 7:25Cease and desist letter from IBCLC lactation consultant.Lactation friend threatened with legal action.Bri’s thoughts on breast pumps and insurance. 9:03How to get more information about breast pumps.Breastfeeding benefits on healthcare.govHow to get a free breast pump through insurance.How insurance covers breastpumps.The importance of having insurance. 13:19Returning to work with a breast pump.Your insurance should also cover breastfeeding help.Tips for choosing a breast pump. 15:12Consider your lifestyle.Consider suction power, size and weight when choosing a breast pump.How to choose the right breast pump? 17:33Consider having a manual option when choosing a breast pump.Don't have a used breast pump on hand.Portable pumps are key to a successful lactation journey.The pros and cons of portable pumps.Tip 3: Make pumping convenient. 21:30Make pumping convenient.Invest in tweaking your pump to fit you.How to choose the right breast pump? Support the show Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks. Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy Babies Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here. This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation. Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

    27 min
  4. 157. How To Move, Support And THINK Your Way Healthier As A Mom With Guest Sarah Romero

    06/27/2023

    157. How To Move, Support And THINK Your Way Healthier As A Mom With Guest Sarah Romero

    Are you feeling depleted after pregnancy and through breastfeeding? Learn more about that process and how to support YOU so you can better support your baby with my guest Sarah Romero who is a health and fitness enthusiast. Use code LOVEME to get 15% off Sarah's E-book on body image titled "From the Ground up"  Say "hi" to Sarah on Instagram @fitforlifebysarah This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Summary Introduction to this episode. 0:00Today's episode is not medical advice.Sarah is a client of mine and an inspiration.The Baby Poop Workshop. 4:43Gut brain workshop with Jennifer Tow.Focus on mom first and then baby. 7:13Cranial sacral therapy for both mom and baby.Lactation consultant is not a gatekeeper.Meet sarah, a health and fitness enthusiast from sandy utah.Strategic nutrition, mindful movement and mindfulness practices. 11:40Strategic nutrition, mindful movement and mindfulness practices.The first topic, strategic nutrition.You should be drinking mineral rich drinks. 14:05Hydrate with mineral-rich drinks and nutrient-dense foods.Adrenal cocktails for the first year.Nutrition for postpartum mental health. 15:37Dairy is a good source of fatty acids and calcium.Adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms are helpful.Mindful movement is essential for physical and mental health.Exercise should make you feel good.Mindfulness practices. 19:47Mindfulness practices are the most impactful thing to do for health.Stress hormones and stress.How to start your day with mindfulness? 21:58The key is to be consistent throughout the entire day.Pay attention to your breath.Stop and appreciate the little things all day. 24:01Stop and appreciate the little things all day loSupport the show Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks. Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy Babies Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here. This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation. Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

    29 min
  5. 156. Hard Conversation And Communicating Your Needs In The Postpartum Period With Guest Sharon Costanzo From Keep Talking Revolution.

    06/20/2023

    156. Hard Conversation And Communicating Your Needs In The Postpartum Period With Guest Sharon Costanzo From Keep Talking Revolution.

    How to feel better about you, your partner and your relationship in the postpartum period with guest Sharon Costanzo from the Keep Talking Revolution.  Sharons free guide for sharing the load at home Say "hi" to Sharon on Instagram at Keep Talking Revolution Get $50 off a single session with code "BREEZYBABIES" (normally $125) This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Summary Intro to the episode. 0:00Welcome to the Breezy babies podcast.Hard conversations and communicating needs in the postpartum period.Sharon’s background. 2:22Sharon is a local mom in utah.Sharon’s business coaching business. 3:54Getting back on track with business coaching.Sharon is a great example of support.Sharon’s background. 5:45Sharon is a relationship and communication coach.Sharon's podcast, keep talking revolution.It’s normal to struggle. 8:17Struggling during postpartum is normal.Communication issues are normal and even the best marriages face them.The three best tips she has for you.How to be clear and direct with your needs. 13:28What success looks like to you.Treat your spouse as a partner, not a child.Expect needs to change and be prepared. 15:40Expect that needs are going to change in the first year.Have a weekly conversation.Not take it personally when things don't go well. 18:04Be prepared to have these conversations proactively.Don't take it personally when things go wrong.Be patient but persistent and proactive. 20:25Take time changing relationship dynamics.Sharon’s free guide. 22:38GSupport the show Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks. Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy Babies Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here. This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation. Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

    26 min
  6. 155. The Top Off Trap: Why Your Baby Prefers The Bottle Over The Breast (And Why You're Stuck There)

    06/13/2023

    155. The Top Off Trap: Why Your Baby Prefers The Bottle Over The Breast (And Why You're Stuck There)

    Of course your baby prefers fast flowing milk, over the work of the breast but if your goal is to latch your baby then you'll need some help. I want to teach you how to balance both breast and bottle. (Without one overtaking the other). This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Summary The top off trap. 0:00How to get out off the top of trap. 2:17What does it mean to have a health scare? 4:38The difference between a whisper and a brick.The best thing that ever happened to you.The top-up trap. 7:18Listen to the whisper and act on it.Top-up trap, formula and donor milk.Why feeding at the breast is harder than a bottle.Why bottle feeding is not necessary.Bottles are quick rewarding. 11:21Bottles are quick and rewarding.Top off trap, c-section, traumatic birth and unsupportive medical staff.Get help and support from a telehealth provider. 13:12Another client met with me prenatally and discussed her birth plan.Get help and support.Lactation help in the hospital. 16:04Lactation help in the hospital and in the pediatrician.Hospitals have ibclcs, sometimes.The top-off trap, weight loss after birth.Spend less time with the bottle and more with the breast.Weight gain and supplementing. 20:07Expectations for feeds should not be set at unrealistic levels.Consider using useful tools.Examples of nipple shield, nipple shield and bottle feeding. 22:34Nipple shield, sns, paced bottle feeding, etc.No one size fits all approach.What is a nipple shield? 24:19Nipple shields and sns, supplemental nursing system.The magic window is three to four weeks, for introducing a bottle.Get help and support to get back to the breast.Check out breezybabies.com. Support the show Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks. Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy Babies Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here. This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation. Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

    29 min
  7. 154. Breastfeeding Twins Burnout Is Real. Here’s How to Avoid It With Guest Shelly Patularu

    06/06/2023

    154. Breastfeeding Twins Burnout Is Real. Here’s How to Avoid It With Guest Shelly Patularu

    Families that breastfeed twins are up against some extra barriers that can make it tricky to meet their lactation goals. It's no surprise that twin families need extra support on the postpartum period. My guest today is Shelly Patularu. She's a registered nurse, IBCLC, twin + 1 mom, and creator of Twin Mom Guide.  Breastfeeding Twins: A Qualitative Study Say hi to Shelly @twinmomguide on Insta Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins (affiliate link) Free Twin Breastfeeding Checklist This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Summary Intro to this episode. 0:00Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.Breastfeeding twins burnout is real.Breezy Babies business coaching. 1:26New and exciting offering on breezybabies.com, business coaching.Use telehealth consultation for business coachingIntroduction to today’s topic. 3:44Introduction to the topic of breastfeeding twins.Study from 2013, breastfeeding twins, a qualitative study.Importance of breastfeeding for premature twins.Advice for families who plan to breastfeed their twins.A mother’s milk production is a matter of supply and demand. 8:05Psychological help is necessary for a working mother.Switching breasts every other feed.Introductions and introduction. 10:04Welcome to the show, shaoli.Shaoli introduces herself and shares her top three tips.My journey to becoming an ibclc.Three solid tips for breastfeeding twins.Tip 1: Invest in prenatal breastfeeding education. 13:52Invest in breastfeeding education and support during pregnancy.Prenatal lactation consultation.Tip 2: Postpartum lactation. 16:00Create a personalized twin breastfeeding plan.Provide postpartum lactation support.Breastfeeding tips for twins. Support the show Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks. Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy Babies Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here. This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation. Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

    29 min
  8. 153. Three Things Every Postpartum Exercise Lover Should Know With Guest Laura Chambers

    05/30/2023

    153. Three Things Every Postpartum Exercise Lover Should Know With Guest Laura Chambers

    Turns out that the normal "okay to return to exercise" advice given at your six week postpartum check-up might not be the best fit. Connecting with your core is key and my guest today is an expert on that. Her name is  Laura Chambers from Peak Wellness. After having her own baby, she refused to accept the leaks and aches that everyone told her was "normal". She dug for answers and she's sharing them with you today. Maximizing Recovery in the Postpartum Period Study Say hi to Laura on Instagram @dr.laura_peakwellness www.peakwellnesstn.com This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Summary Intro to the show. 0:00Welcome to the breezy babies podcast.Three things every postpartum exercise lover should know.Being a mentor and having a mentee. 2:48Being a mentor and having a mentee is great.Maximizing recovery in the postpartum period.The importance of staying active during and after pregnancy. 5:01Staying active during and after pregnancy is important.Musculoskeletal exams are rarely performed.Musculoskeletal pain and urinary incontinence are common in postpartum.Pelvic floor dysfunction.High-impact exercise increases risk of pelvic floor dysfunction. 9:37High impact exercise increases risk of pelvic floor dysfunction five-fold.What to do during postpartumIntroduction to Laura chambers. 11:42An introduction to Laura chambers, founder of peak wellness.The core strong mom program.Background in physical therapy and orthopedics.What she wishes she knew about postpartum exercise.How my body couldn’t handle the workload. 16:19Pelvic organ prolapse after having her first baby.Connecting with her body after having a baby.Postpartum recovery and recovery from childbirth. 19:11Adaptations to accommodate a growing baby during pregnancy.Postpartum recovery from second birth.How to mentally reconnect with the pelvic floor. Support the show Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks. Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy Babies Join Bri's crew so we can stay in touch. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here. This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation. Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

    32 min
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Could you use more confidence as a parent? Welcome to the happy place for boobs and babies. Breezy Babies is where we ease your transition into parenthood because its a bumpy road, am I right? I'm Bri the IBCLC and if you have mom-brain like me, you're in the right place. I'm here to deliver small, bite-sized tip and tricks to you on topics such as breastfeeding, postpartum, childbirth, and baby massage. Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta and YouTube for more tips and tricks. Visit www.breezybabies.com for products that will help you ease your transition into parenthood plus you can check for FREE consultations through your insurance. 

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