You are truly in for a treat with this episode as I am joined by my good friend and colleague Dr. Elizabeth Berg to discuss all things breastfeeding!
Recently on Instagram I asked what pregnancy and baby-related topics you most wanted me to address on the podcast, and breastfeeding was hands down the most suggested topic.
It makes sense…breastfeeding is something women were created to do as mothers, but that doesn’t mean the road to figuring it out and making it work is an easy one (or even possible for everyone!)
In this episode we are answering your questions and giving you some really practical tips to help you better prepare for your breastfeeding journey.
Dr. Liz earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN.
She has advanced training in acupuncture, craniosacral for infants and pregnancy, lactation, Spinning Babies techniques, and chiropractic for pregnancy and the post-partum period, including Certification in the Webster Technique, which is a technique used to minimize intra-uterine constraint which can lead to Breech Baby Presentation.
She also instructs other chiropractors in Lactation for Chiropractors at Nourish Professional, and as a result of her own personal experiences, has developed three primary passions: helping mamas and babies breastfeed better, especially after tongue/lip ties, helping pregnant moms enter motherhood healthy, and helping women who are exhausted, sore and depleted despite all the lab results being “normal” to replenish and heal so they can enjoy life with energy again!
Liz and her husband Peter have been married for almost 12 years, they have 2 little boys and her personal hobbies include gluten-free and paleo cooking, hiking, camping, organic gardening, yoga, DIY projects and volunteering with the youth at her church.
What You’ll Hear:
- Liz’s personal struggles with breastfeeding and postpartum PTSD
- Why breastfeeding is so valuable and worth figuring out
- What tongue and lip ties are and how they can impede breastfeeding
- How tongue and lip ties are diagnosed and treated
- What can factors can contribute to tongue and lip ties
- Tips for preparing for a healthy pregnancy
- Practical criteria for finding a really good lactation consultant
- Why you should spend more time with breastfeeding moms
- Why it’s important to grieve when encountering breastfeeding challenges
- Why we need to let go of an all or nothing mentality (any is better than none!)
- What exactly laid back breastfeeding is, and why Dr. Liz recommends it
- How to know if baby is getting enough milk
- How to know if you’re “doing it right”
- How to figure out whether food intolerances are causing your breastfeeding issues
- How to address sleep-related breastfeeding issues
Related Links & Resources:
- Ep. 32: All About Tongue & Lip Ties
- Lip and Tongue Ties: How to check for one, Revision Tips, and Post-Revision Aftercare
- Dr. Meghan’s FREE Tongue & Lip Tie Guide
- Ep. 62: Methylation Basics & How to Support Health Methylation
- Laid back breastfeeding
- Email Dr. Elizabeth
- Nourish Family Wellness (Dr. Elizabeth’s website)
- Nourish Moms Facebook Group
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