#51| The Truth about Breastfeeding, Birth Interventions and Tongue Ties No One Told You - Rachael Austin

In this episode, Karen sits down with Rachael Austin, RN, IBCLC—an internationally recognized midwife and head educator for the Thompson Method of Breastfeeding—to unravel some of the most misunderstood parts of the birth-to-breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or recovering from a rough start, this episode will open your eyes and give you confidence to trust your body—and your baby.

 

Timestamps:

03:29 – How Birth Interventions Affect Breastfeeding

05:08 – Nipple Pain & Outdated Breastfeeding Techniques

06:05 – How Pitocin & Epidurals Disrupt Oral Function

09:02 – Alternatives When Breastfeeding Isn’t Working

10:19 – Bottle Design & Breastfeeding Confusion

13:13 – Colic, Reflux & Overfeeding Explained

15:31 – Can You Overfeed a Breastfed Baby?

23:30 – Retraining Baby to Breastfeed After NICU/Interventions

24:07 – Proper Latch vs. Common Mistakes

30:17 – The Truth About Newborn Weight Loss & IV Fluids

33:29 – Mastitis, Oversupply & Nipple Trauma

46:35 – Tongue Ties, Lip Ties & Misdiagnosis

51:09 – The Tongue Tie Surgery Boom (900% Increase?)

57:11 – Postpartum Mental Health & Maternal Burnout

 

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