Robin Kaplan
Breastfeeding
Robin Kaplan is a international board certified lactation consultant and owner of the San Diego Breastfeeding Center. Throughout the week, she helps breastfeeding mothers during in-home lactation consultations, her clinic and free weekly support group, and prenatal breastfeeding classes. In addition to writing a weekly blog about breastfeeding and parenting, Robin is also the co-editor of the International Lactation Consultant Association blog, Lactation Matters and a monthly contributor for the Natural Kidz blog. Robin lives in San Diego, CA with her husband, Jason, their two sons, Benjamin and Ryan, and their dog, Tilly. She has a love of cooking, traveling, hiking, going to the beach, social media, and teaching.
Episodes for this expert
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Myths and Misconceptions: Breastfeeding Infants
At some point during pregnancy you probably heard a myth or two about breastfeeding. While some were helpful, others probably seemed a bit crazy. In this episode, we’re separating fact from fiction by revealing the most common myths and misconceptions when breastfeeding infants.
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Managing a Toddler While Breastfeeding a Newborn
As the mother of a newborn and a toddler, you are the queen of multitasking! How do you achieve your breastfeeding goals and still care for your firstborn?
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Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Breasts
There are many changes your breasts experience as your body prepares to nourish your little one. We’ll break down the stages and give you a better idea of what to expect during the next nine months.
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Myths and Misconceptions: Milk Supply
When it comes to breastfeeding, it seems like everyone has an opinion they want to share. But, that doesn’t mean the information is always accurate. This episode explores common myths and misconceptions when it comes to milk supply.
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Breastfeeding Tips for the Working Mom
Returning to work after giving birth can be challenging if you’re a breastfeeding mom. We’ll poll our panelists to see how they made their transition run as smoothly as possible.
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Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed
You’ve heard “breast is best”, but what exactly are the benefits to breastfeeding your baby? We’ll give you 10 reasons to help keep you motivated and increase your chance of success!
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Tips to Comfortably Breastfeed in Public
With so much controversy over breastfeeding in public, how can a new mom feel comfortable feeding her baby when she’s not behind closed doors? What are some effective ways to deal with the criticism?
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Twelfth Month
It’s the last episode in our series where we follow three breastfeeding moms as they nurse their babies for the first year of life. What challenges are they facing, and how are they overcoming them to have the best breastfeeding experience possible?
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Eleventh Month
We continue our series following three breastfeeding moms as they nurse their babies for the first year of life. What challenges are they facing during their tenth month? And how are they overcoming those obstacles to have the best breastfeeding experience possible?
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Tenth Month
We continue our series following three breastfeeding moms as they nurse their babies for the first year of life. What challenges are they facing during their tenth month? And how are they overcoming those obstacles to have the best breastfeeding experience possible?
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Ninth Month
We continue our series following three breastfeeding moms as they nurse their babies for the first year of life. What challenges are they facing during their ninth month? And how are they overcoming those obstacles to have the best breastfeeding experience possible?
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Eighth Month
We continue our series following three breastfeeding moms as they nurse their babies for the first year of life. What challenges are they facing during their eighth month? And how are they overcoming those obstacles to have the best breastfeeding experience possible?
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Seventh Month
We continue our 12 month series which follows three new moms on their breastfeeding journeys. At seven months, how our moms coping with teething, scratching and pinching at the breast? Plus, one mother’s attempt at reverse cycling.
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Sixth Month
We continue to follow three new moms on their breastfeeding journeys. At six months, how often are our moms breastfeeding? Have they done anything special to maintain or increase milk supply? Plus, the moms prepare for the introduction of solid foods.
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Fifth Month
Our series continues as we explore what our breastfeeding moms are doing now that their babies are five months old. What does breastfeeding a five month old really look like? What about eating routines, milk supply and nursing in public?
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Fourth Month
Join us as we continue to following three breastfeeding moms as they nurse their newborns through the first year of life. What changes have our moms seen now that their babies are four months old?
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Third Month
Our series continues as we follow three breastfeeding moms who reflect on their highs and lows of nursing their newborns for their third month.
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The Second Month
Our series continues as we follow three breastfeeding moms who reflect on their highs and lows of nursing their newborns for their second month.
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Breastfeeding Expectations: The First Month
This series documents the struggles and success of three new moms as they breastfeed their babes for the first 12 months.
