Mom-Centered Lactation Care with Cait Ahern

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by fellow IBCLC, Cait Ahern. Together, they discuss topics like ties, mental health, and taking a holistic approach to breastfeeding. 

Cait specializes in oral ties, pumping, older babies, and low supply. Cait is also experienced in caring for neurodivergent families and offers accommodations to ensure support for every family’s needs. 

This episode gets personal with Jacqueline and Cait sharing their personal breastfeeding struggles and outcomes. They familiarize and normalize telehealth and give some great tips on having a successful online connection with your IBCLC. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to plan a successful telehealth visit
• Benefits and importance of making sure mom is taken care of
• How to keep a mental balance during postpartum
• What to do if your baby has ties

A glance at this episode:

• [2:18] How motherhood started out for Cait
• [6:53] Cait’s priorities with clients and how she makes sure mom is put first
• [9:29] The importance of taking a holistic approach to breastfeeding
• [11:57] How do you decide what to do about ties 
• [15:45] How to mentally handle ties
• [19:34] Translating patient concerns to telehealth
• [24:17] Jacqueline and Cait share personal nursing stories
• [30:27] How does neurodivergence play into breastfeeding difficulties
• [41:53] How to minimize overwhelm during the postpartum time
• [43:35] Feedback from families Cait has worked with
• [47:47] Collaboration and care with other providers
• [55:36] How to plan your telehealth

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• Holistic Lactation Website
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