{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Momcozy Village - Together We Grow","title":"Love is Not Measured in Ounces of Milk: An Introduction to Breastfeeding","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1582,"description":"Breastfeeding is often portrayed as a natural and instinctive part of motherhood, but the reality can be far more complex and emotional. In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, host Lalaina Rabary sits down with Dr. Colette Wiseman, a triple-boarded physician and certified lactation consultant, to unpack the nuanced realities of breastfeeding in today’s world.Dr. Wiseman brings her holistic, evidence-based approach to the conversation, offering compassionate guidance on a wide range of topics, from the critical early days of feeding to the transition back to work. She also demystifies common concerns like low supply, nipple pain, and engorgement, sharing clear advice on what’s normal, what’s not, and when to seek help.Dr. Wiseman also addresses the emotional weight many mothers carry when their feeding journey doesn’t go as planned. With warmth and wisdom, she reminds us that love is not measured in ounces, and a fed, loved baby with a supported, mentally healthy mom is always the goal.Episode Highlights01:14 How Dr. Wiseman Got Interested in Breastfeeding02:52 Early Breastfeeding Experiences and Challenges.04:13 Timing and Impact of Milk Coming In.05:58 What Happens Between Birth and Milk Coming In?07:46 What is a ‘Normal’ Supply of Milk?12:05 Navigating Stigma Around Breastfeeding.15:30 Love is Not Measured in Ounces of Milk.18:45 Everyone’s Breastfeeding Journey is Different.22:30 Combo Feeding and Emotional Well-being.25:58 Final Support and Encouragement.About the Guest: Dr. Colette WisemanDr. Colette is a double-boarded physician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who offers holistic, evidence-based lactation care grounded in over a decade of medical experience. A mother of three who breastfed for more than 50 months, she combines clinical insight with real-world empathy to help families navigate breastfeeding challenges with confidence and compassion.Since 2012, she has supported parents through her...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FiA34-toSWr8WSZuvdrIJsmEa4G-l9FYDyTVjbkxLjs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMzUz/M2UxYTEzZDAzZTUw/N2ZiYmVjZDQxMWY2/ZjI3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}