A little bonus episode action for you to close out 2025...today I'm diving into recurrent cases of clogged ducts and mastitis. When patterns of dysfuction develop, our bodies are trying to tell us something...but what could it be?? Tune in to see if we can work this out together. Have further questions or want to talk about next steps? Send me a dm (@supportivebreastfriend on IG) or send me an email (hello.sbf@outlook.com).
HAPPY NEW YEAR, BREASTIES!! Thank you so much for being a listener and supporting this little dream of mine. My goal here is to empower you with the information and support to make the best feeding choices for you and your baby. I’m still learning, and I’m far from being a perfect IBCLC candidate…yet. In 2026 I’ll be focusing on studying for the IBCLC exam in April and I really hope that come July I’ll be able to announce to y’all that I passed and can drop the “candidate” from my credentials. Just be Shelby Nelson, IBCLC. Ahhhh! Very exciting stuff. What's on deck for you in the new year? Drop a comment in my post for this episode and let's talk.
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Talk soon, breasties!
Hey Breasties! Today I'm coming to you with a quick bonus episode covering what clogged ducts are, how to manage them, and what to do if they develop into mastitis. These conditions can be super stressful and painful, but hopefully this information will help things to feel more manageable.
(Note: This is for education, not a substitute for medical advice and guidance. When in doubt, always reach out to your PCP!)
Have experience with these issues? Let's chat about it on my Instagram, @supportivebreastfriend. Not an IG girly? Send me an email at hello.sbf@outlook.com.
If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE + REVIEW + SUBSCRIBE to the show! And sharing truly is caring- send to another parent navigating the world of feeding a baby.
Talk soon, breasties!
This is a good one, breasties! Today I'm chatting with Tiffany Harris about her experience of breastfeeding twins (they were both fed very differently!) and how that impacted her libido (yep, we're going there). It's something we ALL deal with in one way or another while lactating, and it's not talked about nearly enough. I'm so grateful to Tiffany for her openness and honesty through this conversation...I know y'all will feel the same after listening.
As I talked about in the intro to the episode, Tiffany has published a few articles with houstonmom.com! Here are the links, highly recommend checking them out:
-The Consequences of Pregnancy… Oh, Breasts! Where Art Thou?
-The Consequences of Pregnancy: Low, Low, Low Libido
-The Consequences of Pregnancy: My Breastfeeding Journey
Do you have experience with any of the topics discussed in today's episode? Please share in the comments of my IG post for this episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
Contact Info:
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Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
Hey Breasties! Hopping on for a quick bonus episode to break down my weaning journey with Charlie...it's been a long road, but I think we might actually be coming up to the end this time??? Hard to say for sure, trying to be flexible and just ride the wave...easier said than done (*deep breath*). Listen in to my ramble sesh and don't forget to enter this week's giveaway!
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Thanks for listening, breasties. Talk soon!
This week I'm chatting with Eliza Ogasawara (@yogi_liza) about her early return to work, how she recognized that her use of the baby tracking apps had gone too far (so glad we finally got to talk about this on the pod), and the beauty of the confidence of a second time mom. We also got to touch on some other topics I love to nerd out about, like carrying trauma in our bodies...maybe someday I'll get around to reading that book.
Thank you so much to Eliza for sharing so openly and honestly. I soo enjoyed having this conversation, I hope you listeners will too!
GIVEAWAY INFO (ends 12/15 @ 11:59 PM):
To enter the giveaway, you must:
Complete these steps to have a chance to win a gift set from Grace & Company (pilowcase, eye mask, and scrunchie) and a Good & Company shower cap (never thought I could love a shower cap this much??)! Winner will be announced on the podcast, releasing on Wednesday, 12/17. ANYONE WHO HAS WRITTEN A REVIEW THUS FAR IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN. Want a bonus entry? Share the week 2 giveaway post on Instagram to your stories.
Good luck, breasties! And thanks for participating!
Do you have experience with any of the topics discussed in today's episode? Please share in the comments of my IG post for this episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
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Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
On today's episode of Supportive Breast Friend, we dive back into oversupply...but this time, I'm talking to Charlotte Kim- pediatric pathologist and mom of 2 about her experience with this often misunderstood issue. She breaks down how she went from pumping to establish milk supply for her NICU baby to producing more milk than she knew what to do with. Huge thank you to Charlotte for sharing her story, this was a really insightful and honest conversation about something that is often overlooked.
Do you have experience with any of the topics discussed in today's episode? Please share in the comments of my IG post for this episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
Contact Info:
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Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
This week I'm chatting with Katy Smyth, licensed clinical social worker and fellow mom. She breaks down what exactly D-MER (dysphoric milk ejection reflex) is and how it affecter her own breastfeeding journey with her son. Katy is a wealth of knowledge on all things maternal mental health and is truly walking the walk when it comes to advocating for positive change in the way mothers are cared for in the fourth trimester.
If you are struggling with any of the feelings or topics we discussed today, please know you are sooo not alone and there is support available to you. Check out the resources below or reach out to me (@supportivebreastfriend) or Katy (@ksmyththerapy) for assistance in figuring out your next steps!
Links to resources discussed:
-Postpartum Support International
Katy's Contact Info:
-The Motherhood Circle Support Group meets the first monday of every month at Pinkerton Psychotherapy (6823 Northampton Way, Houston, TX 77055). This space is for moms to gather together and share openly about the challenges and joys of motherhood. No matter where you are in your mom journey, you are welcome here.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
Shelby's Contact Info:
Instagram- @supportivebreastfriend
Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
Doing a follow up to The Follow Up with this one...diving back into milk composition! This time I discuss the different mammal types and how each type's milk composition is perfectly designed for that specific species. I also go into the ingredients in colostrum that make it so special.
I also added a voice note from Stephanie Wong at the end, giving more info about noticing signs and symptoms of tongue ties, even when they're a little less obvious. Be sure to listen till the end to catch that info.
Tune in next week for a conversation with Katy Smyth, mother and perinatal mental health therapist, about her experience with D-MER (dysphoric milk ejection reflex) and how that impacted her journey. Katy shares so much insight and knowledge with us on this one, guys...you won't want to miss it. Episode drops Tuesday!
Thoughts, comments, questions, or feedback? Lemme hear it! Send an email (hello.sbf@outlook.com), send a DM (@supportivebreastfriend), or a voice memo for me to share in a future Follow Up! Everything you guys share with me helps me to bring more support to parents in need of it.
As always, PLEASE rate, review, and subscribe!! Share with all the women in your life- knowledge is powerful and validation is healing. Talk soon, breasties!
I'm so excited to bring y'all this conversation with Stephanie Wong, Certified NICU Occupational Therapist and IBCLC. She shares so much insight into what it means to treat tongue ties with function at the forefront, why keeping the whole body in mind is so important, and why a release might not be the right choice for every baby + family.
Links to products + services mentioned:
- Lattes + Littles: Mom + Baby Play Group
- O Ball
Do you have experience with any of the topics discussed in today's episode? Please share in the comments of my IG post for this episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
Contact Info:
Instagram- @supportivebreastfriend
Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
Hopping on to do a quick run down on human breast milk (HBM) composition! In this mini episode, I give a basic overview of what's in HBM and part of what makes it so powerful. I also touch briefly on the makeup of colostrum, why it's so important to newborns, and why moms might feel like they don't have enough of it.
Tune in next week for a conversation with Stephanie Wong (Lovely Littles Therapy), a pediatric occupational therapist and IBCLC. We discuss her holistic, whole body approach to tongue tie treatments, break down why after care is so daunting, and how her approach to support can help parents feel a little less overwhelmed. You won't want to miss this one.
As always, PLEASE rate, review, and subscribe!! Share with all the women in your life- knowledge is powerful and validation is healing. Talk soon, breasties!
Today we're diving into a somewhat controversial topic- oral restrictions, i.e. tongue ties, lip ties, etc. My guest, Haley Murphy, is a mom of three who dealt with ties in her two oldest children. She shares about her experience of becoming a first time mom while figuring out how to feed a baby with oral restrictions and how her approach changed with each baby. We also touch on the importance of seeking support before things get overwhelming (no harm in getting an evaluation!). Haley and I go way back (like 1991), so if you hear us talking over each other...that's because we've been doing it for over 34 years, haha.
Links to people + places Haley shouted out:
Do you have experience with any of the topics discussed in today's episode? Please share in the comments of my IG post for this episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
Contact Info:
Instagram- @supportivebreastfriend
Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
We covered a lot on Tuesday, so join me for a deep dive into some of those topics! Today I cover infant weight loss, supplemental nursing systems, returning to work and maintaining milk supply, pumping strategies, how much milk babies really need, and how to choose a formula for supplementation. This episode is all about understanding the WHY behind what happens, feeling confident in your feeding choices, and knowing when to seek support from your trusted providers.
Tune in next week to hear my interview with Haley Murphy- Galveston mom of 3 who dealt with tongue ties with her first two babies! Haley is my oldest friend, we've literally known each other since we were babies, so it was so fun getting to dig into her experience in feeding her babies in this way.
As always, PLEASE rate, review, and subscribe!! Share with all the women in your life- knowledge is powerful and validation is healing. Talk soon, breasties!
I'm so excited to share this conversation with Holly Tate (@hollyhalltate) with you guys! She shares so much insight into the experience of a Type A, plan loving gal turned busy working mom. Holly breaks down exactly how she managed to pump on the go (wearables in the airport and all!) and gives us all the helpful details. She also shares her unexpected journey to becoming a mother, which I know is so relatable to many, including myself. Thank you so much, Holly!!
Links to products and resources discussed:
Get Mom Ready (website & instagram)
Ceres Chill (OG+ Chiller/Warmer)
Do you have experience with any of the topics discussed in today's episode? Please share in the comments of my IG post for this episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
Contact Info:
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Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
Today I sit down with Dr. Victoria Mitre, mom and pediatrician, to discuss her experience with oversupply, how her perspective on breastfeeding has changed since becoming a mom, and just how gratifying and humbling it is to sit back and admire all the work we do as parents. We also touch on the microbiome a little bit, so y'all know I was fan girling for that.
Links to products discussed:
Do you have experience with any of the topics discussed in today's episode? Please share in the comments of my IG post for this episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
Contact Info:
Instagram- @supportivebreastfriend
Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
There's definitely more that I could expand upon, but we'd be here all day if I did that. Today, I tackle three topics brought up during my interview with Julia- lactogenesis (the process of milk production, it's cooler than you think), colostrum harvesting, and donor milk.
Have more questions? Hit me up and I'll address them on next week's follow up!
Links to things mentioned today:
-Hand Expression Video (Stanford+Dr. Jane Morton)
-Colostrum Harvesting IG Post (it's old y'all, be kind lol)
-Haakaa Colostrum Collector Kit
Tune in next week for my interview with Dr. Victoria Metre, local mom and pediatrician. We chat about her experience with oversupply, her baby's milk protein allergy, and just how amazing it is to reflect on how we fully built that baby's body and now our bodies are continuing to fuel it's growth and development. We're such powerful creatures!!!
As always, PLEASE rate, review, and subscribe!! Share with all the women in your life- knowledge is powerful and validation is healing. Talk soon, breasties!
Today I'm coming to you with a conversation between myself and Julia Foulk (@theorganizingmethod). We chat about her experience of being an exclusive pumper, handling her son's allergies and torticollis, and the importance of advocating for yourself and your baby. Listen as she shares the realities of being an exclusive pumper and talks about the road bumps between identifying a problem and finding the right provider to help!
Links to products discussed:
Do you have experience with any of the topics discussed in today's episode? Please share in the comments of my IG post for this episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on Instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast helps more parents find this show + support.
Contact Info:
Instagram- @supportivebreastfriend
Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
I asked my cool, child-free (for now?) sisters to give me feedback on the first episode...and boy did they deliver on the questions, haha. I sat down just me and the mic to answer their questions about nipple shields, tandem feeding, the "breastraunt", and more. Listen as I break down all the technical stuff from my discussion from Episode 1 with Libby Miranda.
Want to get in touch? You can find me on Instagram, @supportivebreastfriend, or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com.
Talk soon, breasties!
Today I chat with Libby Miranda- mom of 2, business owner (@claremontcleaning), and my cousin! She and I dive into what it was like to feed a newborn as a first time mom, how to build a community that will actually meet you in the trenches, and the all too common struggle with postpartum anxiety.
Do have experiences with the topics discussed today? Please share in the comments of my IG post for the episode! I'd love to hear all about it and chat with you more.
Would you like to share your story with me on the podcast? DM me on instagram (@supportivebreastfriend) or email me at hello.sbf@outlook.com and let me know!
Please remember to rate (*cough* 5 stars *cough*), review, and subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Any interactions with this podcast help more parents find this show.
Contact info:
Instagram- @supportivebreastfriend
Email- hello.sbf@outlook.com
Talk soon, breasties!
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