This episode has been a long time coming...and not just because human infants feeding on mothers' milk has been a thing since the dawn of time (ish)! This week, Jenn sits down with Marie Van Blaricum, founder and CEO of Milk & Fire, to debunk the myths of this very human experience. From her own challenges of an infant with food allergies to the Covid-19 pandemic and more, Jenn and Marie answer your burning questions—the ones moms google at 2am. Whether you had your kids already, may have kids in the future or simply know people with the potential to birth babies, listen in. It's another area of women's health discussed too little. Until now...    Outline:Welcome back & intro today's topicMeet Marie Van Blaricum, founder & CEO of Milk & FireMarie's storyThe lack of research & information for postpartum momsWhy we don't have research to answer our questionsProfitChallenges of controlled environmentsLack of support for postpartum women in the USGender disparity in scienceMajor myths around breastfeeding & mothers' milkDiet & diet's ability to increase supplySupply changes throughout the day & baby waking at night"It should be easy"Our best source of informationA pressure to breastfeedFormula as a really important inventionThe movement toward formula in the 1980s Working momsIntergenerational supportAnswers for the 2am Google searchNutrient transfer to babyAntibodies transfer to baby generally and with Covid-19Burning calories from breastfeedingWhat to expect for supply & what questions to ask the pediatricianStorage & shelf-lifeFear of suffocating babyHow long a nursing session can takeFor how long to keep breastmilk as part of a child's nutrition?Managing expectationsBreastmilk banks, donating & moreThe mission of Milk & FireWhat to track in this new yearHow we're taught to cope with emotions...by eatingThe emotional pantryWhat it isPast beliefsCurrent triggersThe way you view foodShifting the powerTriggers, learned habits, current circumstancesDismantling "what I eat is who I am"Tools to clean your emotional pantryStarting pointThe path - trial & error, journaling, photosReplacing negative thoughtsThe bird perspectiveHow to believe you know your body bestLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanMilk & Fire on IG, FB, & WebsiteQuotes:"It's endemic in the US, being ill-informed about postpartum, postpartum health and especially about breastfeeding ." – Marie Van Blaricum"52% of maternal deaths happen up to a year postpartum and 2/3 of those deaths are considered preventable causes."  – Marie Van Blaricum"Every baby and mother's relationship is different and it's not necessarily easy."  – Marie Van Blaricum"This is a personal choice between you and your child. Every situation is different." – Marie Van Blaricum"Breastmilk composition changes when the baby is ill or fighting something off."  – Marie Van Blaricum"Nursing moms are athletes!"  – Marie Van Blaricum "Let your body lead the way."  – Marie Van Blaricum"There's a national shortage of mothers' milk...it's not just food, it's medicine."  – Marie Van Blaricum