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The Evolve Lactation Podcast

The Evolve Lactation Podcast

By: Christine Staricka IBCLC
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Evolve Lactation Podcast was created to inspire, inform, and engage current and aspiring lactation care providers. So glad you’re here! I’m Christine, an IBCLC and trained childbirth educator based in the US. I created Evolve Lactation after years of practicing clinical lactation care and providing professional lactation training to other health care providers to serve as a resource for learning and connecting over all things lactation-related. Whether you’re seasoned or studying, I hope this show will make you think and inspire you to act.

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Episodes
  • PsyOps, Breastfeeding, The Wild West, and Healthcare is Burning - with Special Guest Olena Dobczansky
    Oct 17 2025

    Welcome to the Perinatal Professionals Series as presented on the Evolve Lactation Podcast! This series provides access to strategic, evidence-based lactation education for perinatal professionals who are ready to level up their breastfeeding support skills and knowledge.

    Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!

    Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

    Summary

    In this episode, I share insights about the essential practices that empower new parents to provide their own milk during the crucial first 100 hours. Rediscover the importance of early and frequent breastfeeding, the role of skin-to-skin contact, and how to navigate the challenges of newborn feeding through the lens of breastfeeding support in the First 100 Hours. Whether you’re a new parent or a healthcare professional, this episode offers valuable insights into optimizing milk production and supporting exclusive breastfeeding.

    Takeaways

    Parents should be educated prenatally about breastfeeding.

    Newborns need to breastfeed frequently and early.

    Skin-to-skin contact is crucial for newborns.

    Understanding diaper output is important for gauging feeding success.

    Parents should feel in control of their feeding choices.

    Milk production begins during pregnancy and increases after birth.

    Frequent feeding supports long-term milk production.

    Breastfeeding should be pain-free for mothers.

    Parents need to understand the rhythm of early breastfeeding.

    Chapters

    00:00 Empowering New Parents: The First 100 Hours

    11:07 Understanding Milk Production and Feeding Rhythms

    21:17 Optimizing Breastfeeding Techniques and Support

    Thanks for listening!

    You can get the book Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours now at this link!



    Get full access to Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka at ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • What Really Happens in the First 100 Hours of Lactation
    Oct 13 2025

    Welcome to the Perinatal Professionals Series as presented on the Evolve Lactation Podcast! This series provides access to strategic, evidence-based lactation education for perinatal professionals who are ready to level up their breastfeeding support skills and knowledge.

    Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!

    Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

    Summary

    In this episode, I share insights about the essential practices that empower new parents to provide their own milk during the crucial first 100 hours. Rediscover the importance of early and frequent breastfeeding, the role of skin-to-skin contact, and how to navigate the challenges of newborn feeding through the lens of breastfeeding support in the First 100 Hours. Whether you’re a new parent or a healthcare professional, this episode offers valuable insights into optimizing milk production and supporting exclusive breastfeeding.

    Takeaways

    Parents should be educated prenatally about breastfeeding.

    Newborns need to breastfeed frequently and early.

    Skin-to-skin contact is crucial for newborns.

    Understanding diaper output is important for gauging feeding success.

    Parents should feel in control of their feeding choices.

    Milk production begins during pregnancy and increases after birth.

    Frequent feeding supports long-term milk production.

    Breastfeeding should be pain-free for mothers.

    Parents need to understand the rhythm of early breastfeeding.

    Chapters

    00:00 Empowering New Parents: The First 100 Hours

    11:07 Understanding Milk Production and Feeding Rhythms

    21:17 Optimizing Breastfeeding Techniques and Support

    Thanks for listening!

    You can get the book Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours now at this link!



    Get full access to Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka at ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe
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    21 mins
  • Unlocking Breastfeeding Success: Insights from the First 100 Hours
    Oct 9 2025

    Welcome to the Perinatal Professionals Series as presented on the Evolve Lactation Podcast! This series provides access to strategic, evidence-based lactation education for perinatal professionals who are ready to level up their breastfeeding support skills and knowledge.

    Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right here!

    Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

    Summary

    In this episode, I share insights about the essential practices that empower new parents to provide their own milk during the crucial first 100 hours. Rediscover the importance of early and frequent breastfeeding, the role of skin-to-skin contact, and how to navigate the challenges of newborn feeding through the lens of breastfeeding support in the First 100 Hours. Whether you’re a new parent or a healthcare professional, this episode offers valuable insights into optimizing milk production and supporting exclusive breastfeeding.

    Takeaways

    Parents should be educated prenatally about breastfeeding.

    Newborns need to breastfeed frequently and early.

    Skin-to-skin contact is crucial for newborns.

    Understanding diaper output is important for gauging feeding success.

    Parents should feel in control of their feeding choices.

    Milk production begins during pregnancy and increases after birth.

    Frequent feeding supports long-term milk production.

    Breastfeeding should be pain-free for mothers.

    Parents need to understand the rhythm of early breastfeeding.

    Chapters

    00:00 Empowering New Parents: The First 100 Hours

    11:07 Understanding Milk Production and Feeding Rhythms

    21:17 Optimizing Breastfeeding Techniques and Support

    Thanks for listening!

    You can get the book Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours now at this link!



    Get full access to Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka at ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe
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    24 mins
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