Breastfeeding Webinars
Isis Parenting Breastfeeding Weekly Webinar & Chat: Every Thursday at Noon ET
Listen, learn and chat online each week with an RN IBCLC and fellow nursing moms.
We'll share new information, topics and answer questions for breastfeeding success. See pictures and illustrations to help your nursing-know-how.
The Breastfeeding Weekly Webinar & Chat meets each Thursday from 12:00-12:30 PM ET.
Each week’s session consists of an interactive webinar (voice over slide format) on breastfeeding related topics, while participants chat and share experiences with other nursing moms. We'll always include a live audio Q&A with Nancy Holtzman, RN IBCLC CPN. Nancy is one of the original co-founders of Isis, a board certified lactation consultant, maternal and pediatric specialist and all-around mom/baby guru.
Be sure to browse and view the extensive archived webinars, below. You'll find recorded content on topics such as: building and maintaining milk supply, learning proper latch, pumping and storing milk, dealing with a fussy baby, introducing solid foods and drinks and more!
Join us each Thursday if you have breastfeeding questions or just want to connect with other nursing moms.
Simply log in as a guest using your first name. We will see you there!
Upcoming Webinar Topics:
May 23, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - ALL Q&A - Your Questions, Answered.
View past webinar recordings: note - For full-featured viewing use desktop or laptop computer and select the main title link. The Non-Flash version is for use with iPhones/iPads and other non-flash devices.
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May 16, 2013 - All Questions and Answers
Sleeping and milk production, back to work and pumping, introducing solids and timing of breastfeeding, frequency of pumping for moms exclusively pumping, nursing with only one breast, other questions.
May 9, 2013 - Making More Milk: Increasing Production or view non-flash version
- Techniques to improve milk transfer during breastfeeding
- Using both baby and/or breastpump to stimulate more milk production
- Commonly recommended foods, herbs, supplements and other things said to increase production
- Storage capacity and frequency of milk removal
- Increasing production while supplementing (younger baby)
- Scenarios for changes in production (older baby)
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May 2, 2013 - Breastfeeding Concerns: Low Milk Supply or view non-flash version
- Perceived low milk supply and normal newborn behavior
- Slow weight gain, jaundice, late pre-term babies
- Maternal/mom issues which may result in primary or secondary low production
- Infant issues and common scenarios for delayed or lower milk production
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April 25, 2013 - All Questions & Answers!
Topics included: Sleepy infants, one side or two, solids and how many breastfeeding sessions are needed at ten months, nighttime nursing for a 3 month old, and for a 21 month old, lots of milk supply questions.
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April 18, 2013 - First Week: Breastfeeding at Home, Days 3 - 7 or view non-flash version
- What to watch for Days 3 - 7 when things are going well
- Common concerns and management of:
- Engorgement, Sore or Damaged Nipples, Latching difficulties
- Jaundice, Greater than 10% Weight Loss, Sleepy Baby
- What to do when breastfeeding isn't going well
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April 11, 2013 - Breastfeeding in the Hospital: First "Daze" after Birth or view non-flash version
- Skin to Skin Care - what happens after birth (or cesarean birth)
- Very First Feeding(s), oxytocin and colostrum
- The Hospital Experience: can vary between supportive or stressful
- Early feedings, positioning, latch, diapers, common concerns
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April 4, 2013 - All Questions & Answers!
Topics included: Weaning of Nipple Shields & Insurance Pumping, Feeding on schedule vs on cue, Differences between freshly expressed vs frozen breastmilk, Sore nipples at 8 weeks, Combining solid foods with breastfeeding, Night feeding or pumping when baby is sleeping at night, Congestion at night, Introducing the Bottle.
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March 28, 2013 - Introducing & Advancing Solid Foods or view non-flash version
- Conflicting information about the timing of solids
- What is too early? Does cereal belong in a bottle?
- Allergenic foods and allergy prevention: delay or not?
- Nutrient-dense foods to offer to infants
- Spoon feeding purees, finger feeding and Baby Led Weaning (baby self-feeding)
- Creating healthy attitudes about eating, from the beginning
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March 14, 2013 - Poop Talk: Baby BMs from birth to table foods or view non-flash version
- Normal (and strange) variations in stool color, consistency & frequency
- Concerns about constipation
- Poop changes during the first year from birth through solid foods
- Green "spinachy" stool, blood and/or mucus in the stool
- Note: No actual poop photos are shown - but creative interpretations and humor
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March 7, 2013 - Gas, Spit-Up and Reflux, Oh My! or view non-flash version
Learn more about Baby Digestion Distress including:
- Why newborns are fussy, gassy, uncomfortable little creatures
- Spit-Up: frequency, volume - normal vs. excessive
- Reflux vs GERD/Acid Reflux - medical definitions and treatment
- Medical and non-medical management of gas, spit up and reflux
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February 28, 2013: All Questions & Answers!
Topics included: Positioning for heavy milk let-down, Prepping to return to work/pumping to store milk, 7 month old with night nursing/sleep concerns, weaning from breastmilk to cows milk at 1 year, componants of breastmilk with nutrition and DHA, "table manners" for baby who pinches when nursing, supplementing an 8 month old who is gaining slowly.
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February 21, 2013 - Bottle Feeding: Help! Baby Won't Take the Bottle or view non-flash version
Learn more about
- Overview of when and how to begin expressing milk and introducing the bottle
- Principles of bottle feeding to Protect the Breastfeeding
- Specific oral motor and positioning tips for the reluctant bottle-feeder
- Considerations and approaches when baby will NOT take the bottle
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February 14, 2013 - New Moms, Sex & Relationships after Baby or view non-flash version
Valentine's Day Webinar:
- Physical & emotional changes from pregnancy, birth, postpartum & breastfeeding
- Ambivalence and anxieties around sex - from both sides of the fence
- Adjustments to parenthood, meeting needs & keeping relationships strong
- Getting over the hump: having sex again after baby
- Birth control, pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Lots of frank Sex & Relationships Talk and some hilarity in the chatroom... :)
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February 7, 2013: All Questions & Answers!
Topics included: Pumping & maintaining supply when away from baby, Breasts making different amounts of milk and different size, Distracted 6 month old and increased night nursing, Weaning 1 year old to cows milk and adding iron-fortified foods. Milk intake changes from 3 to 6 months (and first year), "Manners" at the breast - preventing pinching & twiddling, etc.
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January 31, 2013: All Questions & Answers!
Topics included: Rotating frozen and fresh milk when back at work, Night weaning, Extra bottle before bed, Increasing supply and pumping output, Introducing solid foods and Sippy Cups.
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January 17, 2013 - When Baby is Sick or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- Helping babies with Fever, Congestion, Cough
- How to give medications to an infant
- Hydration concerns: breastmilk, pedialyte, signs to watch for
- Milk supply concerns during and after an illness
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January 17, 2013 - When a Breastfeeding Mom is Sick or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- Common viral illnesses like colds, flu, Norovirus / GI Bug/ Food Poisoning, Mastitis (breast infection).
- Can I still breastfeed when I'm sick with....? Will baby get sick?
- Managing Fever, Dehydration, Congestion, Cough, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
- Medications during breastfeeding - resources to check for medication safety
- Milk supply concerns during and after an illness
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January 10, 2013 - Breastfeeding Q&A: Anything Goes
Topics included: Tips for positioning during early days of breastfeeding, feeding in a baby carrier, tips for distracting a toddler during weaning, transition to cow's milk, feeding solids to a slower gaining baby, blocked ducts and milk blisters, birth control and milk supply, fertility.
January 3, 2013 - Breastfeeding Q&A: Anything Goes
30 minutes of Q&A.
December 20, 2012 - Breastfeeding Q&A: Anything Goes
Topics included: Starting solids and nightfeeding, slow weight gain, tips for women with larger breasts, Distracted from nursing during the day, Green poop
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December 13, 2012 - When Breastfeeding Babies Bite: Nip it in the Bud or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- The relationship between teeth, teething and biting
- Preventative methods and habits to create or break
- What do to when your baby does bite while nursing
- General Q&A topics included pumping frequency, fat in breastmilk and the bottle-refusing baby
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December 6, 2012 - Five Breastfeeding Concerns over Holidays or Vacations (and how to avoid them!) or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- How changes in your feeding and pumping routines can create issues
- Avoiding the Bottle Feeding Vacation for finicky bottle feeders
- The Alcohol Question: Can I drink? Do I need to Pump & Dump?
- Dealing with awkward questions and comments from family members
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November 15, 2012 -Premature Babies, Breastfeeding and Human Milk or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- Why preterm infants require human milk for best outcomes
- The NICU experience and early milk feedings
- Initiating and maintaining milk production for a premature infant
- Slowly transitioning from milk expression to direct breastfeeding
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November 8, 2012 - Breastfeeding Q&A: Anything Goes
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November 1, 2012 - Nipple Shields or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- When, why, how shields are used correctly
- Misuse of shield
- Tips for weaning from shield
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October 25, 2012 - Childcare, Caregivers and Breastmilk or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- Communicating about infant feeding with caregivers
- Preparing and transporting breastmilk bottles for childcare
- Solid foods for the baby in childcare
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October 18, 2012 - Breastfeeding Q&A - anything goes
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October 11, 2012 - Babywearing: Another Way to Nurture & Nourish or view non-flash version
In honor of International Babywearing Week, learn more about:
- Different types of slings and carriers
- Benefits for non-nursing parents and caregivers
- Why babies want and need to be carried so much
- Cognitive, social and physical development benefits for babies
- Babywearing as a bonding, soothing and convenience tool
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October 4, 2012 - Secrets of Milk Storage: Debunking 6 Myths or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- Cleaning process and shortcuts for pumping parts
- Acceptable Milk Storage lengths for expressed milk
- Tips for storage in fridge and freezer
- What about bottles that have been warmed or partially used?
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September 27, 2012 - Nighttime Nursing the First Year or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- Baby Sleep/Wake Patterns by age and stage
- Sleep associations vs hunger/nutrition
- Benefits of nighttime feeding (or pumping)
- Techniques to maintain comfort & supply as baby sleeps longer
- Sleep safety in any sleep environment
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September 20, 2012 - Open Forum - All Questions & Answers
Topics include: Milk supply when pumping for older baby, balance of breastmilk and solids during 6 - 12 months, can the amount of fat in breastmilk be increased, reducing reverse-cycle nursing pattern.
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September 13, 2012 - Traveling, Working & Pumping for the Breastfeeding Mom or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- Planning for a business trip without baby
- Pumping in airports and airplanes, airport security
- Managing and cleaning pumping gear in a hotel room
- What to pack for your pumping needs
- Transporting milk home from a trip
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Topics include: Bringing a bottle-fed baby back to breast, nursing positions for older babies, solid foods, pacifier use and fussy infants.
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August 23, 2012 - Workplace Lactation Program Info for Employers, HR or Benefits Specialists or view non-flash version
Overview features:
- Smart reasons to support breastfeeding families
- Excellent ROI and cost-savings
- FLSA and ACA guidelines and requirements
- How to create a successful lactation program
- Promoting your program: Great PR opportunities
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August 16, 2012 - Nursing in Public: Tips and Logistics or view non-flash version
Learn more about:
- Why breastfeeding in public is practical and important
- How to feed comfortably in different environments
- Tips for positioning without a nursing pillow
- Distracted babies and toddler nursing
- Getting out and about with your baby
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August 9, 2012 -
40 minutes of baby feeding topics answered by Nancy Holtzman, Lactation Consultant and Mother/Baby Expert.
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August 2, 2012 - Helpful Breastfeeding Products or view non-flash version
Understanding appropriate use of support products for situations including:
- Tools and tips for latch, positioning and body mechanics
- Hydrogel, Shells and Lanolin to speed healing
- Nursing bras and bra pads
- Breastpumps and milk expression
- Milk storage and cleaning supplies
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July 19, 2012 - Sore Nipples Part Three: or view non-flash version
The thrilling conclusion of our three-part series contains information about:
- Bacterial Infections – or a crack that won’t heal
- Yeast and Thrush
- Reynaud’s and vasoconstriction issues
- Vasospasms and “refilling pain”
- Clogged Nipple Pore (also called blocked pore, bleb or milk blister)
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July 12, 2012 - Sore Nipples Part Two: or view non-flash version
The second segment of our Sore Nipple Trilogy includes discussion about:
- Infant’s oral anatomy: tongue tie, high palate, recessed chin/jaw
- Mother’s breast/nipple anatomy: flat or inverted nipples, engorgement
- Skin issues like eczema, sensitive skin, allergic dermatitis, acidity from baby’s saliva
- Discomfort from pumping – causes and how to resolve
- New teeth or teething baby
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July 5, 2012 - Sore Nipples Part One: or view non-flash version
The first section of a three-part series includes discussion about common causes of early sore nipples including:
- First days of breastfeeding, “newness”, chapping, chafing
- Shallow latch and positioning
- Clamping or compression of nipple
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June 28, 2012 - Five Tricks for Better Pumping or view non-flash version
This webinar shares tips for expressing breastmilk and increasing production including:
- Why Double Pumping, Hands-Free yields more milk
- The importance of Hands On pumping
- Cycling Speed and Vacuum Strength adjustments
- Flange technique and angle of compression
- Shortcuts for cleaning pump parts
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June 21, 2012 - Breastfeeding Q&A
Topics include: Milk Supply, Bottle Feeding, Sleeping at night, Pumping & Working
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June 13, 2012 - Breastfeeding & Working: Making it Work when you're a Working Mom
This hour long webinar, held in conjunction with Bright Horizons Family Solutions offers information and suggestions on:
- Initiating breastfeeding
- Timing of introducing bottle and beginning to express and store milk
- Planning the return to work and logistics pumping at work
- Legislation and suggestions for workplace lactation accommodations
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June 7, 2012 - Weaning: Ages & Stages or view non-flash version
This webinar explores weaning options with detailed information including:
- Weaning information and approaches from infancy through toddlerhood
- Alternatives to weaning including night weaning and partial weaning
- Weaning for fertility or pregnancy. Tandem nursing.
- Weaning for medications, treatment or procedures
- Gradual vs abrupt weaning, weaning from pumping
- Weaning for an extended trip away: work or vacation
- Mom’s physical & emotional adjustments
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May 31, 2012 - Nursing Strikes: Causes, Coping & Management or view non-flash version
This webinar discusses the very distressing scenario of a nursing strike: an abrupt refusal to nurse. Common causes are explained and techniques to help baby return to the breast are shared. Information includes:
- Common Cause: Viral Illness: Ear infection, Congestion, Sore throat
- Common Cause: Teething, Biting, Reactions
- Common Causes: Travel away from baby, lots of bottles
- Management: Keep Supply Up. Keep Milk Moving
- Feed expressed milk & solids for nutrition & hydration
- Management: Bringing baby back to the breast
- How long do you hang in there? When is enough?
- Celebrate breastfeeding & breastmilk but it’s okay to grieve.
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May 24, 2012 - Breastfeeding Positions: Beyond Cross-Cradle! or view non-flash version
A fun visual and verbal tutorial of the most common and less-common nursing positions with specific tips to make breastfeeding comfortable and effective for both mom and child.
- Keys for good positioning
- Specific common positions
- How to nurse side-lying (on both breasts without turning over!)
- Positions for latching problems or sore nipple issues
- Special situations, special positioning: reflux, overactive letdown, blocked ducts, hip dysplasia
- Tips for nursing in public
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April 19, 2012 - Breastfeeding Your Toddler or view non-flash version
Babies turn into toddlers, and they still breastfeed! This webinar shares information and suggestions about the joys (and challenges) of nursing an older baby. Topics include:
- The many benefits of breastfeeding into the second year
- Other food and drinks for older babies
- Helping teach a word for nursing
- Deciding your style around when and where to breastfeed. Limit-setting.
- Night nursing (or not): Toddler nursing doesn’t have to equal sleep issues.
- Concerns about teeth and teething
- What about return to fertility? Another pregnancy?
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April 12, 2012 -
Topics include: Starting BF after planned c/s, Tongue Tie, Low Supply, BF Positions.
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April 5, 2012 - Slower Starts to Breastfeeding: Coping with Early Challenges or view non-flash version
Sometimes breastfeeding doesn’t get off to the hoped-for start. A baby may come early and not be ready to nurse for several weeks, or a healthy full term baby may not latch, or a medical issue (for mom or for baby) may require a delay or separation. You can still go on to breastfeed, and provide your baby with breastmilk, even when you have a slower beginning. We’ll cover information including:
- Importance of initiating and maintaining milk production EARLY
- How and when to express milk if baby is not nursing directly
- Importance of breastmilk even if baby is not able to nurse directly
- Evidence Based Practice for milk production
- Bottle Feeding to Protect the Breastfeeding
- How to gradually transition to breastfeeding
- Stay focused on the Big Picture: Longer Term Road
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March 29, 2012 - Cups, Straws, “Milks”, Water, Juice and Self-Feeding or view non-flash version
This webinar features information on options surrounding solid foods options, cups and what to put in the cups.
- Early solid food options
- Advancing into textured foods and chunks
- Purees and finger foods vs “Baby Led Weaning” or self-feeding
- Cows Milk, soy, rice and almond “milks”, juice and water
- Drinking from cups or straws
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March 22, 2012 - Poop Talk: Gastrocolic reflex, Gas, Tummy Troubles, Stooling Variations or view non-flash version
This informational webinar demystifies many common questions about your baby’s digestion.
No actual poop photos are used but lots of humor certainly is!
- Gastrocolic reflex and digestion – squirmy babies
- Spit up and reflux
- All the ins and outs and 31 varieties of baby poop
- Common (and less common but still normal) BM patterns
- Poop and solid foods
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An abbreviated version of our popular Pump Talk class, this hour-long webinar covers all the basics for getting started, cleaning your pump and equipment, tricks and techniques for effective milk expresion, storage, feeding and transitioning back to work.
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March 8, 2012: Introducing & Advancing Solids: 6 – 12 Months
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March 1, 2012: Oversupply and Overactive Letdown or view non-flash version
Note: This webinar starts and ends with general Breastfeeding and Pumping questions. The OS/OALD presentation runs from approx. minute 6:00 to 36:00 of this presentation.
Learn more about:
- Engorgement, Oversupply, Over-active Letdown and Lactose Overload
- Causes and Management of each of these
- Confusion between OS/Lactose Overload and Cows Milk Protein Allergy (green slimy poop, mucus and blood in poop)
- Positioning and breastfeeding management
- Lots of Q&A this week!
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February 23, 2012 - Low Milk Supply Concerns or view non-flash version
Concerns about perceived low milk supply and normal newborn behavior and feeding patterns are discussed in detail. We share information about initiating and maintaining a full milk production, and specific suggestions for increasing milk supply as needed.
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February 16, 2012: Preventing and Treating Engorgement, Blocked Ducts and Mastitis or view non-flash version
Also includes managing clogged nipple pores, blebs, milk blisters and recurring problems with any of these interrelated issues.
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February 9, 2012 - Breastfeeding, Babies & Bottles: Feed the Baby Protect the Breastfeeding
Paced, responsive bottle feeding, nipple flow rate and bottle selection, babies who are reluctant bottle-feeders or refusers.
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February 2, 2012: Using ASL With Your Baby and General Breastfeeding Q&A
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