In this episode, Dr. Amaka Nnamani celebrates the 1 year anniversary of her children's book Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! for the 11th anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week. We also discuss the importance of educating both new moms and healthcare professionals about breastfeeding. Get a signed copy of Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! Learn…

Pauline Sakamoto RN, MS and Uyen Tran, IBCLC, CEIM, talk to Samantha about supporting the 90+ cultures represented by the abbreviation AANHPI. We discuss why it's important for healthcare providers to listen to families and not dismiss traditional practices as "unscientific." Contact the AANHPI Breastfeeding Collaborative. Learn more about Uyen's l…

Kim Moore-Salas, IBCLC and Camie Goldhammer, MSW, IBCLC join Samantha to discuss the origins of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week. Plus, you get to hear what the theme for IMM Week 2023 means (spoiler alert: It gave me goosebumps). Do you need lactation support from someone specializing in cultural breastfeeding and clinical education, or are you an In…

This week, we talk all about the reasons why we breastfeed, from our personal reasons (hello baby snuggles!) to Public Health. Not 100% confident in your breastfeeding skills yet? Be sure to check out Breastfeeding 101, our free guide to recognizing baby's hunger cues, knowing baby is eating enough, tracking diaper output, and more. Grab Breastfeed…

This week, we talk to Jenn Campbell all about the perspective you gain after parenting 18 (yes, really!) kids and then watching those kids become parents themselves. Learn what she did to support herself, how she thinks parenting is different now than it was when her own children were little, and how taking your little one's perspective can be so b…

In this episode, we welcome Lourdes Santabella, IBCLC, co-founder of Alimentación Segura Infantil, an intergenerational organization based in Puerto Rico focused on increasing breastfeeding, leadership and training and gender equity in traditionally marginalized communities, with a focus on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery and against …

This episode is sponsored by Storkpump, an insurance covered breast pump program. Melissa Portunato, IBCLC, shares with us how to pump milk effectively and painlessly. Site: Evidence-based Mommy Follow me on InstagramBy Samantha Radford, PhD

Sophia Ruan Gushée is author of several detox books and founder of Ruan Living. Sophia first began researching environmental toxins almost 16 years ago, after the birth of her first daughter. She was shocked to learn that the ingredients in so many of our household products & diet could be harmful — and that no one was talking about it! Now a busy …

Are you interested in having a medication free birth, but nervous about how to prepare? Learn from a Labor and Delivery Nurse with over 20 years' experience about how to manage pain, when you should really go to the hospital, and more. Get Hilary's birth class here. Prefer reading over listening? Check out the blog post here. Download my free Natur…

Overwhelmed by all the choices on the sunscreen aisle? Learn the difference between mineral and organic (chemical) sunscreens, plus some of the safest sunscreens out there for your baby. Read the post (and see my product recommendations) Get your FREE checklist: 10 minutes to avoid toxic chemicals in the home Site: Evidence-based Mommy Follow me on…

Itchy, watery eyes? Cough and/or congestion so intense you feel like you can't breathe? Which medications can you take without hurting your nursling (or your milk supply? Learn it all on this episode. Dr. Thomas Hale's MommyMeds app Curious about whether to keep breastfeeding past the first year? Grab your FREE copy of Breastfeeding Past 1: Why and…

Jama Oliver is a full time instructor with one of the top fitness brands in the world! With four kids of her own, she knows what it's like to juggle taking care of kids with also taking care of herself. Plus, Jama is just an awesome person :) Want more about taking care of yourself so you can take care of your little ones? Make sure to grab your fr…

People seem to think there's a war between attachment parenting and conventional parenting, and that the answers are all black and white. Let's talk to Jenna Wolfe of Own Your Parenting Story to find out what both sides can learn from each other. Registration for Breastfeeding Beyond Babyhood is open! Get your free ticket here before April 24. Site…

Has your sweet baby suddenly started throwing epic tantrums and you don't know what to do? Listen in to learn what the most important step is in calming your child's meltdowns (spoiler alert: It probably isn't what you think). Looking for support in nursing past the first year? Join us at Breastfeeding Beyond Babyhood from April 24-28, 2023 by regi…

While it's definitely harder to get your child in and out of a lowered crib, it's for safety! Learn when the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you lower your baby's crib, plus get tips for getting your baby into their crib while keeping them asleep. And are you looking for support for breastfeeding or chestfeeding past the first year? …

You know that the first few months after your baby is born is critical for their health, but did you know it's critical for your health and well being too? Learn all you need to know to take care of yourself in the first 3 months after your baby is born. And if you want to know what furniture, bottles, and more are safe for your baby, make sure to …

Do you need help setting boundaries with your little one so you can both enjoy your breastfeeding relationship more? Here, we hear from Jenna Wolfe of Own Your Parenting Story and the Start to Stop Breastfeeding Podcast. Want to learn more from Jenna? Make sure to grab her free guide for saying no to the feed while saying yes to the need. Site: Evi…

Maybe Dear Aunt Sally once told you, "You can't nurse your toddler with the new baby! You won't have enough milk for both." Sorry Aunt Sally, that's just one of the myths about tandem nursing (breastfeeding a newborn and toddler simultaneously) that we're going to bust today. Show notes: Get your FREE copy of Breastfeeding Past 1: Why and How for b…

In this episode, Samantha tackles some common misconceptions about the safety of breastfeeding through pregnancy, such as: Breastfeeding during pregnancy increasing risk of miscarriage Nursing "taking away" nutrients from your unborn child Nursing causing premature labor Show notes: Grab your FREE copy of Breastfeeding Past 1: Why and How for benef…

If you're breastfeeding and fell pregnant, you may wonder if you should wean, or if you should just keep breastfeeding. Learn all about the pros and cons of breastfeeding through pregnancy (The next episode will cover the safety of breastfeeding through pregnancy too). Show notes: Grab Breastfeeding past 1: Why and How for the benefits of full term…

Can you breastfeed a one year old? And if you can, why would you? Samantha discusses the health benefits of breastfeeding past the first year, how often you should breastfeed your one year old, and more. Show notes: Grab your copy of Breastfeeding past 1: Why and how Site: Evidence-based Mommy Follow me on Instagram…

If your baby is nursing ALL NIGHT LONG and you're just exhausted, you may be worried something is wrong. Do you need to top them off with formula before bed time? Would they sleep through the night if you were a good mom? In this episode, we talk all about why cluster feeding is totally normal (and actually a good thing!). Plus, we talk about how t…

Did you know that many women are deficient in magnesium (even if their blood tests say they're not)? Adding more magnesium into your diet and adding a magnesium supplement can be truly life changing (as I've seen for myself). Here, we talk all about signs of low magnesium, plus whether it's safe to take magnesium while breastfeeding. Show notes: Ne…

Whether you have postpartum mood disorders or just run-of-the-mill anxiety or depression, you may wonder if you should start an antidepressant. But if you're breastfeeding or chestfeeding, you may be afraid that you can't take antidepressants without weaning. This episode combines Samantha's nerdy exposure science / toxicology expertise with her pe…

Contrary to what dear Aunt Sally insists, there's no reason you have to feed your baby rice cereal. In fact, it could be really detrimental to your little one's health! Learn how and why baby cereal was introduced, why it's no longer necessary, and what you should do instead of rice cereal. Show notes: Free Simply Starting Solids cheat sheet Prefer…

Have you freaked out because of a breast milk supply dip, only to realize your milk came back a few days after your period started? You're not crazy - your menstrual cycle really can affect your milk supply. Learn more about the science behind how lactation and your period fit together, PLUS an important PSA about whether or not you can get pregnan…

You've heard it before: Don't sleep with your baby. But the problem is, the science is more nuanced than that advice. Here, Samantha shares her own story about co sleeping, tells how many parents actually sleep with their babies (spoiler alert: It's more than you probably expect!), and what you can do to make sure you are safe and responsible if yo…

Welcome to the Evidence-based Mommy podcast. In this first episode, I explain how I went from chemist and college professor to where I am today - a mom of four who is passionate about helping other parents by combining science and wellness. Get your FREE copy of the Mindful Mamas, Connected Kids action pack here. Site: Evidence-based Mommy Follow m…