Spilled Milk Podcast

Kendra Shelby IBCLC

Kendra Shelby IBCLC is “Spilling the Milk” on all the things you need to know about Parenthood in the Chicago area. Topics on Prenatal, Postpartum, Lactation and much more…Nothing Is Off Limits. read less
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Want A Free Doula At Your Birth?
Feb 21 2023
Want A Free Doula At Your Birth?
Scholarship Form: https://forms.gle/o43AvGkprmdYyizz6Priority will be given to families in the Maywood and surrounding areas. Robin Ross of Blissful Births and Babies will provided:Initial consultation describing services.1-2 prenatal visits between Birth Doula and client. The first prenatal visit will include help with writing out Birth Preferences (if desired). The second visit is optional and is based on the needs and desires of the client.Back-up Doula services will be provided in the very unlikely event of a schedule conflict or an unforeseen emergency for both the Birth Doula arises. The fee will be paid to the Birth Doula and she will handle any payment to a back-up Doula. The Back-up Doula will be contracted by the Birth Doula in the event of a last minute conflict or emergency.24/7 On-call phone availability of Robin to client to answer questions and offer support with non-medical issues pertaining to pregnancy, labor, and early postpartum concerns from the date the contract is signed until 6 weeks postpartum. Contact number to reach Robin is: 630-723-4031 (cell)Attendance at labor and birth from the time labor becomes active and/or the client perceives a need for support. Please give the Birth Doula at least 2-3 hours to arrive at the client’s home or at the hospital/birthing center from when first requesting her presence.Continual physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and birth. Short, infrequent breaks may be taken if the labor is longer than 3 hours.Breastfeeding assistance after birth for first feeding.Immediate postpartum support for 1- 2 hours immediately after the birth. If client has an elective or emergency C-Section, the Birth Doula will be available to support the client through the birth and for at least 2-3 hours after the baby is born.One optional follow up postpartum phone call or 45 min visit suggested by client within the first 6 weeks, by the On-Call Birth Doula who attended the birth.If the Birth Doula’s support is needed for more than 18 hours it may be necessary to call in a Back-Up Doula.A winner will be picked on 3/2/23
Lets Ask CEDA WIC
Feb 6 2023
Lets Ask CEDA WIC
Thank you Erin Fields Nold for representing the CEDA WIC Office on this episode.Erin Fields Nold, MPH, RD, LDN, IBCLCCEDA WIC/FCM Breastfeeding CoordinatorCEDA | Community and Economic Development Association of Cook CountyCEDA : https://www.cedaorg.net/We offer individuals a range of services and support they need to change their lives.CEDA WIC: https://www.cedaorg.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WIC-Locations-Mar-2021.pdfCLC Scholarship: Application Link:  https://forms.gle/NhaHsaVJodGyjVSWAThe Spilled Milk Podcast/Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions CLC Scholarship. We believe in the power of creating sustainable community based lactation support in lactation and postpartum desert areas.  We have identified the Maywood Illinois area by following statistics of low breastfeeding rates, and low postpartum resources in this community.  When applying for this scholarship you must be committed to serving the Maywood Illinois community once a month through Breastfeeding Class or Breastfeeding Support group for 12 consecutive months. The breastfeeding classes or support group would be set up by Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions and community partners in Maywood Illinois. Class dates will be picked with the community needs and your schedule in mind.  The virtual Certified Lactation Counselor  training should be completed in the timeframe that will be dictated by Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions, and the platform providing the Certified Lactation Counselor training.  -This application opens on 1/31/23 and closes at midnight on 3/2/23. -Winner will be informed by following The Spilled Milk Podcast Chicago on Spotify & Facebook  https://open.spotify.com/show/5rbcrLgoZDWDYOCMoj4imi-If you have questions please email: balancedbreastfeedingsolutions@gmail.com. Application Link:  https://forms.gle/NhaHsaVJodGyjVSWA
"It OK To Not Be Ok" Spilled Milk Podcast Episode 3
Sep 17 2021
"It OK To Not Be Ok" Spilled Milk Podcast Episode 3
Kendra Shelby (an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant),  and Salimah Turner (Clinical Social Work and Certified Lactation Counselor in Oak Park Area) talk about there person journey with Postpartum Mood Disorders after birth, and offer resources to help!How to Reach Salimah Turner...One can access my mental health services from the site.  Click on "more" to view lactation services / blog / subscription boxes. https://snturner.com/Postpartum Support International (PSI) - https://www.postpartum.net/Hotlines, support groups for the birthing parent and support people, information about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), search to find mental health providers (therapists, psychiatrists) with a specialization in PMADSMental health and wellness is important.  Visit the sites below to search for providers of color (therapists, psychiatrists).  Conduct a search based upon your mental health concern, insurance type, location, etc.Clinicians of Color - https://www.cliniciansofcolor.org/Therapy for Black Girls - https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/Latinx Therapy - https://latinxtherapy.com/South Asian Therapists - https://southasiantherapists.org/Another site where one may conduct a search for mental health providers (therapists, psychiatrists) based upon your mental health concern, insurance type, location, etc. Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsSearch for therapists that offer services that cost between $30-$60 per session. Open Path Collective - https://openpathcollective.org/Other mental health resources:National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)  - https://www.nami.org/HomeNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/