Ep 92: Breastfeeding and the Working Parent with Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC

Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC is a lactation consultant in San Diego, CA. She started the San Diego Breastfeeding Center in 2009 and is the author of a new book, Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage. She recently launched an online course Breastfeeding for the Working Family (use code BIRTHKWEENS15 for $15 off). Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this episode:

Some common mental, emotional, and logistical concerns of breastfeeding parents regarding going back to work How/when to prepare for going back to work while breastfeeding. (Click here to get Robin’s guide for going back to work) Why it’s important to make friends with your breast pump and considerations when getting yourself on a pumping schedule Introducing your baby to a bottle, and what to do if they’re having trouble taking one Video about baby led bottle feeding Some info about the legal protections for breastfeeding/pumping in America, including the websites Robin mentions, Break Time for Nursing Mothers and Supporting Nursing Moms at Work Click here to listen to Robin’s first interview with us about how to set yourself up for success with breastfeeding Click here to listen to Robin’s second interview about feeding a baby with tongue/lip ties Click here to buy Robin’s book! Click here to sign up for Robin’s new online course, Breastfeeding for the Working Family and use the code BIRTHKWEENS15 at checkout for $15 off.

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