Ep 213: Breastfeeding Education with Kelly Kendall, IBCLC, of The Balanced Boob

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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I always say that breastfeeding is a labor of love. It’s rewarding but it can also be extremely challenging. Just because it’s natural, doesn’t mean it’s going to come naturally. That’s where education comes in. Although first-hand experience is valuable, you need someone with expertise and training, someone like today’s guest.

Kelly Kendall is a Nurse and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). She is also the founder of The Balanced Boob, an educational resource and support community for breastfeeding families. I’ve been in maternity care for a long time and she even taught me some new things so I know you’re going to learn a lot from this episode!

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

-What it takes to become an international board certified lactation consultant

-How COVID forced Kelly to pivot to becoming an online educator

-What hand expression is and why it is a helpful technique to learn

-Whether or not pain in breastfeeding is an inevitability

-How common it is to have trouble with latching and breastfeeding in general

-How to handle clogs and mastitis

-How often and how much you should be feeding your newborn

-What some tips and products are that can prevent and treat nipple pain

-What are some causes and solutions to under and over supply

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0:00.0	In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn some great information about breastfeeding
0:06.9	from Kelly Kendall, the founder of The Balanced Boob.
0:15.6	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:20.2	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's a board certified OBGYN, who's been in practice for nearly 15 years.
0:26.9	I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world, and I'm here to help you
0:32.7	be calm, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy in birth.
0:38.6	Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical
0:43.8	advice. Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
0:49.9	Now let's get to it.
0:54.8	Hey, if you're not getting the birth with power brief in your inbox each week, you are missing out.
1:03.9	It's my free newsletter with trusted tips, mindset shifts, and birth prep strategies to help you feel calm and confident without doom
1:14.0	scrolling for answers. Go to Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email and get on the list.
1:23.3	Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 213, whether you are a new listener or a returning listener. I am so glad that you're spending some of your time with me today. In today's episode, we have Kelly Kendall. Kelly is a nurse and an IBCLC that's an international board certified lactation consultant,
1:48.5	and she's the founder of the balanced boob, which provides support and education to breastfeeding families.
1:55.5	As a nurse and IBCLC, Kelly spent years in a busy birthing center, and so she knows the real challenges
2:03.9	that face new parents. She specializes in prenatal breastfeeding education that helps
2:11.0	empower parents to know how their body works and what their baby needs so they can make
2:16.9	decisions that work best for them.
2:20.2	She really believes that knowing and practicing some skills pre-birth will help build
2:26.6	parents' confidence so they can help their baby feed through any early challenges and build
2:32.1	a great milk supply. We have a great conversation where you're going to
2:37.1	learn about the ideal time to start learning about breastfeeding. Hint is going to be while you're
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