The Feeding Hour

From Marketing to Mental Health: Melanie's Story | Season 2 Episode 9

In this episode of The Feeding Hour Podcast, Melanie Calhoun, a licensed professional counselor and mental health therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, shares her personal and professional journey. She discusses her transition from a marketing executive to a mental health therapist, her experiences with motherhood, and the challenges she faced with her children's feeding journeys. Melanie emphasizes the importance of community support, advocacy, and the need for specialized care in maternal mental health.

Starting Solids | Season 2 Episode 8

In this episode of The Feeding Hour Podcast, Catherine and Abby discuss the journey of starting solids for babies, emphasizing the importance of early exposure to a variety of foods and textures. They share insights on how to prevent picky eating, the role of oral exploration, and the significance of responsive feeding. The conversation also touches on the benefits of breastfeeding and the transition to solids, offering practical tips for parents to foster a positive relationship with food for their children. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review. This helps other moms find this podcast and hope in their feeding journey. Feedback? Email us at thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.com. If you’d like to share your story email: thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon ⁠⁠here⁠ [www.patreon.com/thefeedinghourpodcast] ⁠and follow us to get notified when a new episode drops :)

Takema's Story | Season 2 Episode 7

In this conversation, Takema shares her personal journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and the challenges of breastfeeding. She discusses her initial expectations of breastfeeding, the realities she faced, and the emotional and physical hurdles she encountered. Takema emphasizes the importance of seeking help, the impact of dietary choices on her baby's health, and the emotional aspects of weaning. Her story highlights the complexities of motherhood and the need for support during the feeding journey. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review. This helps other moms find this podcast and hope in their feeding journey. Feedback? Email us at thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.com. If you’d like to share your story email: thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon ⁠here [www.patreon.com/thefeedinghourpodcast] ⁠and follow us to get notified when a new episode drops :)

Infant Oral Function and Efficiency at the Breast | Season 2 Episode 6

In this episode, Abby and Catherine discuss the #1 reason moms's end nursing earlier than they would like, as well how we know how much milk baby is getting at each nursing. We also discuss suck swallow breathe patterns, typical duration of feeds, and red flags to watch out for that could indicate inefficiency. An important note in this episode is the expertise of speech language pathologist or another professional familiar with oral function when their is suspect problems with transfer. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review. This helps other moms find this podcast and hope in their feeding journey. Feedback? Email us at thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.com. If you’d like to share your story email: thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon ⁠here ⁠ [www.patreon.com/thefeedinghourpodcast]and follow us to get notified when a new episode drops :)

Rachel's Story: Tongue Tie Release and 2 Years of Nursing | Season 2 Episode 5

In this episode, Rachel shares her personal journey through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. She discusses the impact of her prenatal care on her breastfeeding experience, the difficulties she encountered with her baby's latch, and the support she received from lactation consultants. Rachel also reflects on her weaning process and the developmental milestones of her child, emphasizing the importance of intuition and self-advocacy in motherhood. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review. This helps other moms find this podcast and hope in their feeding journey. Feedback? Email us at thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.com. If you’d like to share your story email: thefeedinghourpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon here [www.patreon.com/thefeedinghourpodcast]and follow us to get notified when a new episode drops :)