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Spill the Milk Breastfeeding Podcast

Nicki Davis

27 episodes

Welcome to the Spill the Milk Podcast with Nicki Davis, BSN, RN, IBCLC — aka The Babywhisperer! With 20 years of helping moms and babies, I’m here to keep it real about breastfeeding, pumping, and everything in between. Expect expert tips, myth-busting, and plenty of laughs to make feeding your baby feel less overwhelming and a lot more doable. Grab your coffee (or pump parts) and let’s spill the milk together! 💛

Episodes

  1. 💦 Your Baby Isn't a Newborn Anymore: Breastfeeding Changes at 3–6 Months

    · 23 min · S8 E5

    Just when you think you've finally figured out breastfeeding… YOUR BABY CHANGES THE RULES! 😂 Your baby used to breastfeed for 20 minutes, and now they're done in five. They used to fall asleep at the breast, and now…

  2. 💦 Breastfeeding Survival Tactics for the First Few Weeks

    · 30 min · S2 E4

    💦 Breastfeeding Survival Tactics for the First Few Weeks | Spill the Milk Season 2, Episode 4 Those first few weeks of breastfeeding can feel like absolute chaos. You just had a baby. You're recovering. You're…

  3. 💦 Who Told You Your Baby Needs a Revision?

    · 37 min · S2 E3

    Okay, friends… I’m a little spicy in this one. Actually, I’m pretty pissed. 🔥 Tongue-tie revisions have become one of those breastfeeding conversations where I keep asking myself: How did we get here? I’ve been…

  4. 💦 Who Told You Every Breastfeeding Mom Needs to Pump?

    · 24 min · S2 E2

    Somewhere along the way, the breast pump went from being an incredibly useful tool to something breastfeeding moms started believing they have to use. And I have questions. 😂🔥 Since spending more time talking with…

  5. Breastfeeding Moms Are Drowning in Information but Starving for Context

    · 22 min · S2 E1

    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've become pretty protective of you and your…

  6. Stop Saying this to Breastfeeding Moms

    · 20 min

    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 mothers. From "feed 8–12 times a day" and "don't…

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

    · 30 min

    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 calling out the most common advice that leaves moms…

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

    · 12 min

    New parents receive breastfeeding advice everywhere — from the hospital, family members, social media, and even well-meaning professionals. The problem? Much of that advice is given without anyone actually watching the…

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

    · 9:49

    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 to be an exclusive pumper from day one. That is…

  10. Before You Hire a Lactation Consultant, Listen to This

    · 22 min · S1 E16

    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 Milk, I walk parents through the exact…

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

    · 19 min · S1 E16

    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 heard in my consultations this week — the kind of…

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

    · 43 min · S1 E15

    I’m Nicki Davis, RN, BSN, IBCLC — an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 20 years supporting breastfeeding families — and today we’re tackling something far too many new moms suffer through…

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

    · 7:55 · S1 E14

    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 than anyone prepares us for. In this episode of…

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

    · 11 min · S1 E13

    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 breast milk digests nearly twice as fast as…

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

    · 37 min · S1 E12

    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-diagnosed issues in infancy — CMPA (cow’s milk protein…

  16. New Perk for my Patreon Community

    · 1:47

    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 Consultation Story Reviews every Wednesday —…

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

    · 15 min · S1 E11

    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 tongue-tie, lip-tie and cheek-tie revisions — what…

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

    · 11 min · S1 E10

    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 breastfeeding: cluster feeding. If your baby’s…

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

    · 14 min · S1 E9

    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, leading the way and feeding by instinct. But when we…

  20. “Milk with a Mission: Breastfeeding & Cancer Prevention”

    · 8:26 · S1 E8

    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 your risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and why…

  21. "From Boobs to Broccoli"

    · 8:07 · S1 E7

    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 Broccoli.” We’ll cover what breastfeeding typically…

  22. Pumps, Bottles & Balance: Returning to Work While Breastfeeding

    · 16 min · S1 E6

    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 work. From knowing when to start pumping to…

  23. Understanding Baby Weight Gain: Insights from a Lactation Consultant

    · 23 min · S1 E5

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

  24. The Good Stuff you need to know about breastfeeding

    · 25 min · S1 E4

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

  25. Breastfeeding and The "Freezer Stash" Craze

    · 17 min · S1 E3

    In Season 1 Episode 3, Nicki, a board-certified lactation consultant, discusses the growing trend of creating a freezer stash of breast milk among new mothers. She emphasizes the importance of understanding milk…

  26. The 4 Types of Breastmilk Supply

    · 16 min · S1 E2

    Summary In this episode of Spill the Milk, Nicki, a board-certified lactation consultant, discusses the various types of milk supply that breastfeeding mothers may experience. She emphasizes the importance of…

  27. Trust and the Breastfeeding Relationship

    · 27 min · S1 E1

    In this inaugural episode of the podcast, Nicki, known as the Baby Whisperer, shares her extensive experience as a lactation consultant and nurse. She emphasizes the importance of education, support, and trust in the…

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