In this conversation, Rinie and Sanchita interview Dr. Zinal Unadkat, a pediatrician and lactation consultant, about breastfeeding and milk supply. Dr. Zinal shares her journey into pediatrics and lactation, emphasizing the importance of initiation and skin-to-skin contact for successful breastfeeding.
She explains the concept of breast crawl, where newborns instinctively find their way to the breast, and highlights the significance of frequent feeding and nipple stimulation for milk supply. Dr. Zinal also addresses common concerns about low milk supply and offers reassurance that most perceived low milk supply issues are actually normal.
She advises against relying on supplements and gadgets, instead emphasizing the benefits of traditional Indian spices in supporting milk production. In this conversation, Dr. Zinal and Rinie discuss various topics related to breastfeeding, including the use of Indian spices to boost milk supply, the effectiveness of fenugreek tablets, the importance of proactive feeding in the early days, and the role of milk transfer in breastfeeding success. They also touch on the treatment options for oral ties and debunk common myths about breastfeeding.
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🎯 What You’ll Learn
✅ The importance of skin-to-skin contact and initiation for successful breastfeeding.
✅ Understanding the breast crawl and how newborns instinctively find the breast.
✅ The role of frequent feeding and nipple stimulation in boosting milk supply.
✅ Common concerns about low milk supply and reassurance about normal variations.
✅ The effectiveness of traditional Indian spices in supporting lactation.
✅ Insights into the use of fenugreek tablets and why supplements may not be necessary.
✅ The significance of milk transfer and the impact of a poor latch on breastfeeding success.
✅ Identifying and addressing common latch issues and the effects of oral ties.
✅ Treatment options for tongue ties and other oral ties in infants.
✅ Debunking myths surrounding breastfeeding practices and beliefs.
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👩⚕️ Connect With The Hosts
Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant)
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Sanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist)
https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/
🤝 Connect With The Guest
Dr. Zinal Unadkat-(Pediatrician and Lactation Consultant)
https://www.instagram.com/dr_zinal/
📌 Episode Chapters
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00:00 Introduction and Journey into Pediatrics
05:40 The Breast Crawl and Newborn Instincts
08:07 Frequent Feeding and Nipple Stimulation
09:13 Dispelling the Myth of Low Milk Supply
12:35 Using Supplements and Spices to Support Milk Production
26:39 The Importance of Milk Transference and the Impact of a Poor Latch
28:28 Identifying and Addressing Problems with Latch
28:43 Common Issues Caused by Poor Latch
29:26 Impact of Tongue Ties on Babies
31:07 Treatment Options for Oral Ties
35:14 Myth or Fact Rapid Fire
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