Spill the Milk Breastfeeding Podcast

Breastfeeding Moms Are Drowning in Information but Starving for Context

Welcome to Season 2 of Spill the Milk. 🥛 And fair warning—you may notice I'm a little spicier this season. After more than 20 years of working with moms and babies, I'v

Stop Saying this to Breastfeeding Moms

What if some of the most common breastfeeding advice isn't helping moms at all? In this episode, we're talking about the things we need to stop telling breastfeeding mot

Unfiltered & Raw: The Breastfeeding Advice I’m Calling Bullshit On Moms Aren’t Failing. The Advice Is.

Moms Aren’t Failing. The Advice Is. Let’s be honest — a lot of breastfeeding advice out there is just plain wrong. In this unfiltered, no-sugarcoating episode, I’m call

Who told you that? Let’s Talk About the Advice Moms Never Question (But Should)

New parents receive breastfeeding advice everywhere — from the hospital, family members, social media, and even well-meaning professionals. The problem? Much of that advi

“Pumping Isn’t the First Step (Breastfeeding Is)”

This episode is for pregnant moms who are already worried about pumping and returning to work. Let me be clear right from the start: There is nothing wrong with choosing

Before You Hire a Lactation Consultant, Listen to This

Not all lactation consultants practice the same—and choosing the wrong support can make breastfeeding feel harder than it ever needed to be. In this episode of Spill the

Your Milk Isn’t the Problem — The Advice Is.

Are you feeling like your body is failing because breastfeeding isn’t going “how it’s supposed to”? In this episode, I’m breaking down the bad breastfeeding advice I’ve h

“Why Am I Not Okay? Postpartum Depression & Anxiety with Linda Perry, PMHNP-BC, CNM”

I’m Nicki Davis, RN, BSN, IBCLC — an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 20 years supporting breastfeeding families — and today we’re tackling somethi

Weaning Without Tears: A Gentle Guide to Ending Breastfeeding on Your Terms

Weaning isn’t just the end of breastfeeding — it’s the beginning of a new chapter. And for most moms, that transition is way more emotional, complicated, and confusing th

🎙 “Why Sleep Training Doesn’t Work for Breastfed Babies”

In this episode of Spill the Milk, Nicki Davis, BSN, RN, IBCLC, breaks down why traditional sleep training doesn’t fit the biology of breastfed babies. She explains how

Do Babies Really Need Dairy at 12 Months? CMPA, Cow’s Milk, and the Truth Behind the “Got Milk” Myth

n this episode of Spill the Milk, Nicki Davis, RN, BSN, IBCLC, sits down with pediatric nurse practitioner Emily to break down one of the most confusing and over-diagnose

New Perk for my Patreon Community

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share a brand-new perk that’s now available exclusively for my Liquid Gold and Village Circle members. Starting this week, I’ll be posting

Tongue, Cheek & Lip Tie Revisions: Let’s Get Real

Episode: Tongue, Cheek & Lip Tie Revisions: Let’s Get Real Host: Nicki (RN, BSN, IBCLC — The Babywhisperer) In this episode, I break down what’s really going on with ton

🎙️ Episode 10: Cluster Feeding Chaos — Why Your Baby Wants to Nurse All. The. Time.

In this episode of Spill the Milk, Nicki, RN, IBCLC — also known as The Babywhisperer — gets real about one of the most exhausting (and misunderstood) parts of early brea

🎙️ Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding: The Give vs. Take of Feeding

n this episode of Spill the Milk, Nicki Davis, RN, IBCLC, dives into the give-and-take of feeding — literally! When we’re breastfeeding, our babies take the breast, leadi

“Milk with a Mission: Breastfeeding & Cancer Prevention”

In this episode of Spill the Milk, Nicki shares how breastfeeding protects more than just your baby — it protects you. 💞 Learn how every month of breastfeeding can lower

"From Boobs to Broccoli"

In this episode of Spill the Milk, we’re talking all about the exciting transition from exclusive breastfeeding to starting solids—what I like to call “From Boob to Brocc

Pumps, Bottles & Balance: Returning to Work While Breastfeeding

In this episode of Spill the Milk, Nicki, a board-certified lactation consultant, dives into the challenges many breastfeeding mothers face when preparing to return to wo

Understanding Baby Weight Gain: Insights from a Lactation Consultant

In this episode, Nicki, a registered nurse and lactation consultant, discusses the critical aspects of weight gain assessments for babies, particularly focusing on discha

The Good Stuff you need to know about breastfeeding

In this episode of Spill the Milk, Nicki, a board-certified lactation consultant, shares essential insights for breastfeeding mothers. She emphasizes the mental challenge