Breastfeeding Talk
Plugged Ducts & Mastitis with Victoria Rothbard, CLC
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Breastfeeding Talk
Plugged Ducts & Mastitis with Victoria Rothbard, CLC
Jan 25, 2023 Episode 95
Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC, CSOM

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Victoria Rothbard, a CLC who faced countless challenges throughout her journey, including recurrent plugged ducts and mastitis. Victoria often received conflicting advice and quickly learned that there is a lot of misleading breastfeeding information out there. Together, Jacqueline and Victoria clear up some key pieces of information around mastitis, pumping, and clogged ducts. 

Victoria decided to become a Certified Lactation Counselor to help provide parents with evidence-based support. Jacqueline and Victoria discuss the Academy of Breastfeeding Protocol and its response from other lactation consultants. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • When nipple shields should and shouldn't be used
  • How to navigate the weaning process
  • Signs and symptoms of clogged ducts and mastitis
  • What to do if you’re experiencing mastitis
  • ABM Protocols and the response


A glance at this episode:

  • [2:20] Victoria shares her pregnancy and delivery while living abroad in Turkey
  • [10:34] Why and how Victoria became a Certified Lactation Counselor
  • [13:40] How she weaned off of using a nipple shield
  • [16:14] Risks of using a nipple shield long term
  • [20:32] Signs and symptoms of plugged ducts that Victoria experienced firsthand
  • [25:18] Tips and guidance to avoid mastitis
  • [34:43] Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol and the response to it from lactation consultants
  • [37:42] Victoria’s thoughts on the ABM Protocol response
  • [43:50] When you might need antibiotics for mastitis
  • [45:26] Victoria’s thoughts on Lecithin
  • [49:58] How Victoria navigated her fear of low milk supply
  • [55:02] What did weaning look like for Victoria


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