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In this episode, I’m dropping some serious truth bombs about two of the most common struggles in early breastfeeding: nipple pain and milk supply issues. Whether you’re pumping around the clock, dealing with oversupply, or trying to fix nipple pain with silver covers, this episode is here to clear up the confusion and help you protect your sanity (and your nipples).

👶 We’ll cover:

• Why silver nipple covers could be making things worse
• The dangers of improper pump use
• Oversupply: Why more milk isn’t always better
• What actually helps protect your supply in the early days
• Signs of retained placenta that could affect your milk
• When to stop triple feeding
• What you really need before going back to work (it’s less than you think)

🎧 Episodes Mentioned:

• Ep 38: Triple Nipple Ointment Exposed with Dr. Katrina Mitchell
• Ep 40: Pump Flange Fit with Jeanette
• Ep 22: Feeding the Tiny Fighter – Late Preterm Baby Feeding Tips

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👉 MilkDbook.com

✨ Takeaway:

Every nipple has a story, and every baby is different. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution—but there is a right plan for you. Tune in for expert insights, real-life examples, and some tough love to help you reclaim your feeding journey.

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I'm Naiomi Catron—your podcast host, award-winning L&D nurse, IBCLC, and now… published author!
✨ Milk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding is the honest, uplifting, clinically-backed guide I wish I had with my first baby.

📘 Grab your copy @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books or www.milkdiva.com/milkdbook

Visit https://www.milkdiva.com/free-resources.html for free insider tips & resources.

This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice.

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In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the layered realities of systemic racism in maternal and reproductive care, and why it should matter to everyone—even if the story doesn’t feel like it’s yours.

We’re joined by Dr. Courtney E. Williams, a Provost Early Career Postdoctoral Fellow— whose research and lived commitment to maternal health equity provide powerful insight into how racism shows up in reproductive outcomes—and how we can begin to address it together.

Dr. Williams also shares simple, actionable steps that non-Black individuals can take to become better allies, advocates, and co-conspirators in the movement for reproductive justice and maternal health equity.

Episode Highlights:
1. Why Black Breastfeeding Week Matters- We break down the history, the why, and the reality behind this much-needed awareness campaign—and how the Black breastfeeding experience often diverges from the mainstream narrative.
2. What Every White Ally Should Know in Birth Spaces- We offer gentle, grounded insights for white doulas, providers, and peers on how to support without centering themselves, listen without defensiveness, and lead with empathy.
3. How to Move from Awareness to Action- This episode doesn’t just ask you to care—it gives you real tools and resources to deepen your understanding, challenge systems, and support the journey toward reproductive justice for all.

A Note From the Heart:
This episode isn't about blame. It’s about listening, learning, and beginning (or continuing) the work of showing up better—for ourselves, for each other, and especially for those whose voices have too often gone unheard in healthcare. If you're here, you're already doing something that matters.

If you’re a doula, provider, or simply a person who wants to understand more about racial disparities in maternal health, this episode is an invitation—not to be perfect, but to be present.

Resources for Further Learning:
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts
Colorbli

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I'm Naiomi Catron—your podcast host, award-winning L&D nurse, IBCLC, and now… published author!
✨ Milk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding is the honest, uplifting, clinically-backed guide I wish I had with my first baby.

📘 Grab your copy @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books or www.milkdiva.com/milkdbook

Visit https://www.milkdiva.com/free-resources.html for free insider tips & resources.

This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice.

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Exciting News!
Our very own host Naiomi Catron—award-winning Labor & Delivery Nurse and IBCLC—is not only sharing her expert insights in this episode but also launching her very own breastfeeding book. Get an inside look at the story behind this groundbreaking resource designed to fill the gaps in lactation care and support families like never before.

In this episode, Naiomi steps into the spotlight, inviting her very own editor, Jessica Noel, to interview her to share the real reasons behind her new breastfeeding book. Drawing from years of experience as a nurse and IBCLC, she opens up about the common gaps in breastfeeding support—basic but crucial knowledge that many parents never hear. Naiomi talks about why so many families feel confused or like they’ve “failed,” especially when their experience doesn’t match the textbook. She also shares the motivation behind putting all these insights into a book, so future generations won’t have to struggle through the same questions again.

Tune in to hear:
🔹 The Inspiration Behind the Book
🔹 How Being a Mom, Nurse, and IBCLC Shaped the Book
🔹What Makes Milk’D Different
🔹 The Ideal Perception vs. The Real Deal of Breastfeeding
🔹 Naiomi’s Vision for Milk’D

No family should feel like they’re navigating breastfeeding alone—this episode is packed with compassionate truth-telling and practical insight for parents, providers, and birthworkers alike.

🎧 Listen now and get ready to rethink lactation care!

Share this Episode to:
👶 New and expecting parents eager for honest breastfeeding guidance
🍼 Healthcare providers and lactation professionals wanting deeper understanding
💡 Anyone passionate about health equity and better early nutrition outcomes

Exciting Information:
The preorder for Naiomi’s groundbreaking breastfeeding book is NOW OPEN— visit https://a.co/d/6xvhGJZ and be among the first to get your copy!

Check www.milkdbook.com to learn more!

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🎉 Loved the episode? Take the next step with my book!
I'm Naiomi Catron—your podcast host, award-winning L&D nurse, IBCLC, and now… published author!
✨ Milk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding is the honest, uplifting, clinically-backed guide I wish I had with my first baby.

📘 Grab your copy @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books or www.milkdiva.com/milkdbook

Visit https://www.milkdiva.com/free-resources.html for free insider tips & resources.

This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice.