Ep 250: Breastfeeding Advice From Board Certified Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist Dr. Andrea Wadley

This week’s guest is Dr. Andrea Wadley. She is board certified in both pediatrics AND breastfeeding medicine. In fact she’s one of only 100 physicians in the country who is board certified in breastfeeding medicine. With all of the unreliable information out there, it’s so important to seek out authorities like her.It would be great if your doctor was an expert in breastfeeding but the fact is, whether it’s your OB/GYN or pediatrician, that’s rarely the case. That’s where you’re going to have to take some initiative. Educate yourself, seek out a lactation consultant, and of course listen to this episode with Dr. Wadley! Even if you can’t visit her in person, you can find all kinds of resources and ways to connect with her through the links below!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What makes Dr. Wadley’s model of care uniqueWhich factors can affect milk productionWhat to expect with breastfeeding in the first 24 hoursWhat is colostrum and how much is normal to produceWhen to consider using formulaWhat the average timeline is for milk coming inWhy having a proper latch is crucialWhether you should try hand expression--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode250Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayIf you love All About Pregnancy & Birth, please support it here!Our Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com* Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv* Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time!* Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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