Tiny Wellness Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Tiny Wellness Podcast where we provide you with breastfeeding and motherhood advice with a holistic twist. I am your host, Nicole McCarthy, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, business owner, and mama of two. I have been helping families for over four years reach their breastfeeding goals and feel confident as parents. Come join us as we cover topics from pregnancy to postpartum and everything in between. For more tips and tricks, follow us on Instagram @tiny.wellness or on Facebook @tinywellnessllc. Be sure to head to our website https://www.tinywellnessllc.com/ and join our email list for free, exclusive content and the latest updates.
Episodes
19 episodes
Episode 19: How I Became an IBCLC Under Pathway 3
I get asked a ton how I became an IBCLC. In this episode I am going to tell you about my journey to IBCLC under pathway 3, a little bit about the different pathways, and why I chose pathway 3.
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Episode 19
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25:14
Episode 18: Traveling with Breastmilk
It's been a while since a new podcast episode has come out! Take a listen to this episode for some updates here at Tiny Wellness and hear about Nicole's experience traveling with breastmilk for the first time! She will share with you what she l...
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Episode 18
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23:43
Episode 17: Meet Michelle on the Tiny Wellness Team
In this episode we highlight Michelle and ask her some questions so you can get to know her better! Michelle is an RN, IBCLC, mom of 2, and our telehealth queen! She is located in New Mexico, but helps families worldwide via telehealth. She als...
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Episode 17
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24:50
Episode 16: Hands-Free Pumps Vs Traditional Breast Pumps: Which is better?
Hands-free pumps are all the rage right now! It seems like every month there is a new one coming out on the market, but are they worth it? Listen to episode 16 as Nicole dives a little deeper into why you may or may not want to consider getting...
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Episode 16
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17:20
Episode 15: Telehealth Lactation Consults: Are they really worth it?
You may be wondering if a telehealth lactation consult is worth it. Will we really be able to help you like we would in person? Would we really be able to see what you're experiencing over a screen? Take a listen to episode 15 to find out if yo...
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Episode 15
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13:31
Episode 14: Re-centering and Tension Release Meditation
Mom like can feel so chaotic and we often carry that tension with us in our bodies throughout the day. Take a moment to re-center yourself so you can tackle life's most beautiful work with grace and ease.
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Episode 14
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9:16
Episode 13: Does Teething Cause Fevers? And a warm welcome to our newest Lactation Consultant
Have you ever been told that teething causes fevers? I am sure you have! In this episode we will bust that myth AND give a warm welcome to the newest Lactation Consultant on the team - Courtney!Learn more about Courtney
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Episode 13
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11:07
Episode 12: My Baby Only Wants Me: How to get your partner more involved
HELP! My baby ONLY wants me! What do I do?! Here in Episode 12 we will dive into why your baby has a preferred caregiver and what you can do to get your partner more involved so you feel like you can take a break because you deserve one!
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Episode 12
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25:17
Episode 11: Let's Talk About Fats Baby: Fun facts about the fats in your breastmilk and a brief statement on the New York Times article about tongue tie
The fats in your breastmilk are an amazing thing. There is nothing else like them, but can you actually increase the fats in your milk? Take a listen to episode 11 to find out. You can find Episode 11: Let's Talk About Fats Baby: Fun fa...
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Episode 11
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20:11
Episode 10: Foremilk Vs Hindmilk: What's the deal with these two?
I'm sure you have heard of foremilk and hindmilk, maybe even the foremilk hindmilk imbalance. In this episode we will take a look at what exactly are foremilk and hindmilk, some myths, what a foremilk hindmilk imbalance really means. ...
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Episode 10
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18:42
Episode 9: Clogged Ducts, Mastitis, and Low Milk Supply: Common things I see during the holidays and how to avoid them
During the holidays I see an influx of clogged ducts, mastitis, and low milk supply for several reasons. Listen to episode 9 to find out what these reasons are and how to avoid them! NOTE: I commonly talk about "breast health" and "milk...
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Episode 9
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19:01
Episode 8: My Birth Story: An Unmedicated, Birth Center Birth
We welcomed our baby boy on August 12th! Come take a listen to see how my unmedicated birth at our local birth center unfolded. I will give you a hint, I wouldn't have had it any other way! If you want to hear how I prepared for this bi...
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Episode 8
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36:29
Episode 7: How I've Been Preparing For An Unmedicated Birth Center Birth
It's no doubt that you need to prep for your birth. This time around, I chose to birth at a local birth center with two amazing midwives, and my doula! Take a listen to episode 7 of the Tiny Wellness podcast to learn how I've been preparing for...
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Episode 7
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29:53
Episode 6: Do I Really Need to Get My Baby's Tongue Tie Released?: The importance of pre-work
So you're told your baby has a tongue tie and now you want to run to a release provider. WAIT! I am telling you that work needs to be done beforehand to ensure that the procedure goes smoothly and/or to see if baby needs a release at all. I kno...
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Episode 6
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21:07
Episode 5: Tongue Tie Basics: Signs, symptoms, and where to seek help
Think your baby has a tongue tie? Don't know where to turn to get expert advice? Take a listen to episode 5 of the Tiny Wellness Podcast to learn about the basics of tongue tie - including signs, symptoms, and where to seek help. Nicole has bee...
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Episode 5
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31:15
Episode 4: Sleep Schedules and Wake Windows: Which is better?
There is SO much info out there when it comes to infant sleep. You can find schedules to follow, you can find wake windows to adhere to, but which one is the better route to go? Should you follow a schedule, or should you follow wake windows? C...
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Episode 4
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16:32
Episode 3: How to Actually Support a New Mom
Wondering how you can best support a new mom in the postpartum period? As a Lactation Consultant and Postpartum Doula, Nicole shares her top 7 tips to help mom feel less stressed so she can focus on what actually matters - rest, healing, and bo...
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Episode 3
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20:45
Episode 2: Flange Size Matters: Why it's important to use the right flange size
Using the right flange size is so important! We want to make sure you are comfortable and making sure your milk supply is not being compromised by using the wrong flange size. Come hang out with Nicole to learn why it is important to use the ri...
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Episode 2
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19:52
Episode 1: Meet Nicole and the Tiny Wellness Practice
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Tiny Wellness podcast where you get to meet Nicole and learn about how she got into the lactation field and more about her practice, Tiny Wellness. She is so excited to have you here and can't wait to share more epis...
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Episode 1
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10:14
