The Truth About Breastfeeding: Expert IBCLC Lisa Broderick on Maternity Leave, Milk Supply & Motherhood

In this episode of The Working Mom’s Playbook, Lisa Broderick shares her powerful journey from struggling to breastfeed her daughter to becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Lisa opens up about the misinformation surrounding breastfeeding, the lack of lactation education in medical schools, and why so many moms feel unsupported by healthcare providers.

She also dives into real, practical advice—from managing stress and using high-voltage breast pumps to understanding how hormonal birth control can affect milk supply. Plus, we talk about how longer maternity leaves, on-site daycare, and workplace IBCLC support can help moms thrive at home and at work.

Whether you’re a new mom, expecting, or supporting one, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and seen.

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