Episode Highlights With Dr. Erin

• How she got into breastfeeding medicine and researching the microbiome 
• The difference in microbiome from vaginal and cesarean and how to optimize each
• Important bacteria that is now missing from many people's microbiome that is very important for babies and that c-section babies don’t get at all
• How breastfeeding provides important prebiotics and probiotics
• Why latching is a big issue for many breastfeeding relationships 
• How lip and tongue ties impact breastfeeding and can cause issues for mom and baby
• Why lip ties are often over-diagnosed but tongue ties can be under-diagnosed 
• The golden hour after birth for getting milk production started
• Factors that affect supply and what to do about low supply
• The fascinating science of how mom and baby's bodies interact and how the mom's milk supply adapts to exactly what the baby needs
• What triple feeding is and if she ever recommends it
• How mom can protect her own mental health during breastfeeding and how partners and family can be supportive 
• Why mastitis is often misunderstood and poorly treated 
• Helpful supplements for postpartum and breastfeeding and supplements to avoid

Resources We Mention

• Breastfeeding MD - Website
• Latching Logic - Use code wellnessmama50 for a discount off
• Breastfeeding MD - Instagram
• The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO: A Remarkable Story about Living Your Heart's Desires by Robin Sharma