Dr. Stephanie Melka explains the medical side of breastfeeding, and how she has worked to fill the gap between other obstetricians or pediatricians and lactation consultants, who are knowledgeable but don’t diagnose or treat. She shares common advice for mothers on breastfeeding, her own experience breastfeeding, and more.
Up Next in Season 1
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Breastfeeding- Supporting Women vs. L...
Courtney Jung and Dr. Fox discuss the potential downsides of breastfeeding advocacy and the fine line between promoting breastfeeding and shaming women who can’t breastfeed. They also discuss choice regarding breastfeeding and how race and class factor in.
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Breastfeeding- Supporting Women vs. L...
Courtney Jung and Dr. Fox discuss the potential downsides of breastfeeding advocacy and the fine line between promoting breastfeeding and shaming women who can’t breastfeed. They also discuss choice regarding breastfeeding and how race and class factor in.
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The Importance of a Pre-Conception Vi...
In this episode, Dr. Fox and Dr. Kostant discuss the preconception visit, when a patient and her OB/GYN discuss conception and early pregnancy. They explain when patients should start thinking about preconception and the topics covered during that appointment, including vitamins, vaccinations, ca...
