Summary

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.

Chapters

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