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The Evolve Lactation Podcast

Christine Staricka, IBCLC
Breastfeeding
Lactation
Lactation Care
Lactation Consulting
Lactation Support
Breastfeeding Support
Hand Expression
Milk Production
Late Preterm Infants
Exclusive Breastfeeding
Biases In Clinical Practice
IBCLC
Infant Formula Marketing
Active Listening
Burnout Among Lactation Professionals
Formula Feeding
Postpartum
Bobbie
Ethics In Lactation
Lactation Profession and Reimbursement

Evolve Lactation Podcast was created to inspire, inform, and engage current and aspiring lactation care providers. Hosted by Christine Staricka and Olena Dobczansky, the Evolve Lactation Podcast is a resource for learning and connecting over all things lactation-related. Whether you’re seasoned or studying, we hope this show will make you think and inspire you to act. ibclcinca.substack.com

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In this conversation with Gretchen Becker Crabb, I asked her what she believes is the opportunity we have when we first meet someone who is really struggling with breastfeeding.

Gretchen, who is an OTR/L and CLC, shares in this episode about how sh... more

Evolve Lactation Media is an independent platform for lactation knowledge — rigorous, accessible, and free of commercial influence. We publish, we teach, and we examine the forces that shape lactation care — for clinicians, public health professional... more

When I asked my friend and colleague Fleur Bickford to come on the podcast, I should have known she would arrive with an outline and a comprehensive plan for teaching.

Fleur’s expertise in trauma-informed care is deep on so many levels.

Fleur Bickf... more

I made a whole thing and I wanted to tell you about it. That’s the Episode in a nutshell.

What you’re hearing is Section 12 of my 12-part series The Guide for The Emerging Lactation Consultant.

To get the whole guide and companion workbook, click ... more

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Gretchen Becker Crabb
Licensed professional mental health counselor, occupational therapist, certified lactation counselor, infant mental health endorsed clinical mentor
Private practice in Madison, WI; UW Madison program
Episode: "Tell Me What This Has Been Like for You" - A Conversation with Gretchen Becker Crabb
Fleur Bickford
Director of Educational Programming at GOLD; former nurse; IBCLC
GOLD
Episode: The Relational Work of Supporting Safety in Lactation Care - An Interview with Fleur Bickford
Kelly Durbin
A board certified lactation consultant and author of the book 'Protecting Your Potential for Breastfeeding'
Episode: Podcast | Breaking Down the US Breastfeeding Landscape with Kelly Durbin
Olena Dobczansky
Internationally board-certified lactation consultant and registered nurse with extensive experience in maternal child health
Episode: A Rogerian Ontology of Breastfeeding with Special Guest Olena S. Dobczansky, MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, C-ONQS, LCCE

Hosts

Christine Staricka
Host of the lactation-focused show; Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC); affiliated with Evolve Lactation Podcast and related media.
Olena Dobczansky
Co-host of the lactation-focused show; IBCLC; contributes to content on perinatal care and ethics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Wonderful podcast!

    This is one of my favorite lactation podcasts! Christine is not only a skilled and compassionate IBCLC, she is also a gifted and talented podcast host, speaker, and writer. Love her calm, kind, and reassuring voice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the red pen editor
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    Christine, you did such a beautiful job with your 12/20/23 podcast on the most recent controversial article on lactation. Everything I would have wanted to say was succinctly expressed in your thoughtful, clear, logical commentary. Thank you from the bottom of my IBCLC heart!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coleen Rae
    United States3 years ago
  • Great for parents and lactation supporters!

    Love the clear presentation of information. Totally digging the “let it go” approach if doesn’t work for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seastiller
    United States6 years ago
  • Lactation consultant from France

    Such a nice podcast ! Listening from France. Thank you, I’m looking forward to hear your next episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexane from Dyade Lactée
    France6 years ago

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Listeners value candid conversations about industry influence and advocacy for independent information.
The show offers practical lactation strategies and ethics discussions relevant to professionals.
Listeners appreciate the host expertise and calm, thoughtful delivery.

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"Tell Me What This Has Been Like for You" - A Conversation with Gretchen Becker Crabb
Q: Tell me what this has been like for you.
The guest explains the value of inviting caregivers to describe their experiences, which helps clinicians tailor care to the family's reality rather than pushing a fixed plan. This approach supports better communication, empowers families to stay engaged in decision-making, and fosters trust and collaboration in the care process.
"Tell Me What This Has Been Like for You" - A Conversation with Gretchen Becker Crabb
Q: So tell us a little bit about what you mean when you say sensory influences on feeding.
Sensory integration recognizes that feeding is not just a mouth-based activity but a whole-body experience influenced by multiple senses (including vestibular and interoceptive) and the caregiver's own nervous system. By identifying individual sensory strengths and adaptations, providers can guide families to create feeding setups that feel organized and safe, thus improving both the caregiver experience and the infant's feeding relationship.

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What is The Evolve Lactation Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on lactation care, ethical practice, and professional development for providers and informed caregivers. Across episodes, hosts explore hands-on techniques like hand expression, trauma-informed and relationship-centered care, ethics in lactation, and the impact of industry marketing on care decisions. Guests range from IBCLCs to educators, offering practical tools, clinical insight, and discussions on navigating reimbursement, private practice sustainability, and advocacy. The tone is pragmatic and reflective, often challenging conventional wisdom while prioritizing accurate information, do-not-harm care, and community support. A standout aspect is the concerted emphasis on soft skills—listening, bias awareness, and collab... more

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