The Journal of Human Lactation Podcast
The Journal of Human Lactation Podcast explores the latest research and developments in lactation science. Each episode discusses current research articles, innovative clinical practices, and the future of breastfeeding and human milk studies. Featured articles are made open access for six weeks after the podcast publishing date. The show aims to foster scientific curiosity, inspiration, and further discussion among clinicians and researchers in the lactation field.
Episodes
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for the Breastfeeding Dyad: A Scoping Review
In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky discuss two companion papers exploring the role of osteopathic medicine in breastfeeding care: "Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for the Breastfeeding Dyad: A Scoping Review" and "Integrating Osteopathic Care into Treatment of the Breastfeeding Dyad: Anatomic and Physiologic Consider
Supporting Families as They Navigate Infant Food Allergies
In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky discuss the From the Field article "Supporting Families as They Navigate Infant Food Allergies" with the authors Taylor Silver and Trillitye Paullin.Published in Journal of Human Lactation, Volume 42, Issue 1, this review examines current research on dietary protein transfer into human milk
Ep. 12: Assessing Feeding and Swallowing Function in Breastfeeding Infants Via Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
In this episode, hosts Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky are joined by Tina Tan and Diahann Cuevo to discuss the article, “From the Field: Assessing Feeding and Swallowing Function in Breastfeeding Infants via Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).”Published in JHL Volume 41, Issue 3, this clinical practice article explores how FEES is being used in real-world settings to assess sw
Ep. 11 - A Preliminary Study on Microwave Thawing of Human Milk
In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky discuss the article “Possibility of Microwave Thawing of Human Milk: Effects on Milk Composition and Temperature Distribution."The article, published in JHL Volume 41, Issue 4, explores whether microwaving frozen human milk might safely thaw milk without compromising its composition or creating
Ep. 10: Breastfeeding with Chronic Illness: Bridging Data and Human Experience
In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Adina Kopinsky and Ellen Chetwynd use the first 15 minutes to review two recent JHL articles exploring breastfeeding among parents managing chronic illness:Reasons for Breastfeeding Avoidance: A Multicenter Insight in Mothers With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Massimo Radin, Silvia Foddai, Karen Schreiber, et al.Lower Adherence to
Ep. 9: What Does It Mean to Wean?
In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Adina Kopinsky and Jill Demirci speak with Dr. Melissa Theurich about her Breastfeeding Measurement article “What Does It Mean to Wean?”The conversation explores how the term “weaning” is inconsistently used across cultures, research, and clinical care, often leading to confusion. Dr. Theurich and her co-authors propose replacing the
Ep. 8: Utilizing Lactation Acuity to Improve Lactation Services in a U.S. Hospital
In this episode of the Journal of Human Lactation podcast, hosts Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky discuss the article “Utilizing Lactation Acuity to Improve Lactation Services in a U.S. Hospital” by Rebecca Mannel, MPH, IBCLC. Guest Dr. Angela Lober, JHL Assistant Editor, long-time hospital-based lactation consultant, and researcher at AWHONN, joins us to provide insights.The article explores how
Ep. 7: Processing Human Milk to Increase Nutrient Density for Preterm Infants
In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Chetwynd and Dr. Hande Ulus discuss Dr. Ulus’ research on enhancing donor human milk for preterm infants.Topics Discussed:Preterm infants need enhanced nutrition for growth and development.Current fortification methods can be expensive and inaccessible.A new method of lactose crystallization which makes fortified milk safer and could improve donor milk utiliz
Ep. 6: Two Articles on Nipple Trauma - Comparing Moisturizing Therapies and Deep Learning Evaluation System
Two Articles on Nipple Trauma - Comparing Moisturizing Therapies + Deep Learning Evaluation System Authors: Authors on both articles include: Maya Nakamura, MA, and Yasuhiko Ebina, PhD With Hiroyuki Sugimori, PhD being a co-author on Development of Nipple Trauma Evaluation using Deep Learning and Yunjie Luo, PhD co-authoring Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Moisturizing Therapy in Treating Nip
Ep. 5: Flange Size Matters: A Comparative Pilot Study of the Flange FITS Guide Versus Traditional Sizing Methods
Episode Title: Flange Fit Matters: A Deep Dive into Pumping Comfort and Milk Output
Authors: Lisa Anders, Jeanette Mesite Frem, Thomas McCoy
Full bios for all authors of the study available at JHL’s podcast page
Podcast Summary:
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking research on flange sizing for breast pumps, featured in the article Flange Size Matters: A Comparative Pilot Study of th
Ep. 4: Associations Between Breastfeeding, Maternal Emotional Availability, and Infant–Mother Attachment: The Role of Coparenting
The Journal of Human Lactation podcast #4 discusses an article titled "Associations Between Breastfeeding, Maternal Emotional Availability, and Infant–Mother Attachment: The Role of Coparenting.”
This study explores the relationship between breastfeeding duration, maternal emotional availability, and infant–mother attachment, with a focus on the moderating role of coparenting quality. The authors
Ep. 3: Supporting Direct Breastfeeding for a Tracheostomy-Dependent Extremely Premature Infant: A Case Study
The Journal of Human Lactation podcast #3 discusses an article titled "Supporting Direct Breastfeeding for a Tracheostomy Dependent Extremely Premature Infant, a Case Study."
The episode features Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky, who highlight the case study of an extremely premature infant with a tracheostomy transitioning to direct breastfeeding.
The study emphasizes the importance of collab
Ep. 2: The FLIP Score; A New Validated Tool to Diagnose Breastfeeding Dysfunction
Welcome to this episode of "The Journal of Human Lactation Podcast," where we delve into the groundbreaking world of lactation science. Join us as we explore the latest research articles, uncover innovative practices, and discuss the future of breastfeeding and human milk studies.
Link to the article, full text available for 6 weeks after podcast publication: New Validated Tool to Diagnose Bre
Ep. 1: Inaugural panel on Commercialized Human Milk
Episode Title: Conceptualizing the Commercialization of Human Milk: A Concept Analysis: A panel discussion with authors.
Panel Members:
Heather Christine Rusi, MHDFS, MIHMEP, BN, BComm, RN
Laurence M. Grummer-Strawn, MPA, MA, PhD
Maryanne Tigchelaar Perrin, PhD, MBA, BS, RDN
Meredith Lee Brockway, PhD, BN, BS, RN, IBCLC
Full bios for all authors of the study available at JHL’s podcast page
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