The Podcast for expecting or new parents looking for support and guidance with your pregnancy, birth, and first year of your baby’s life.

If you are an expecting or new parent looking for support and guidance with your pregnancy, birth, and first year of your baby’s life, then The Baby Pro Podcast is for you!

Join your hosts, Shelly Taft, a lactation consultant, doula, childbirth educator, infant sleep educator, and licensed practical nurse, and Nicole Glover, a doula and childbirth educator, as they bring you conversation and interviews with experts regarding all things pregnancy and baby related.

Each episode will tackle the burning questions that all expecting and new parents have, like Will I ever sleep again? How do I write the perfect birth plan? Does intimacy after birth exist? We will also answer listener questions and talk about the latest news in the parenting world.

Latest Podcast episodes

Breastfeeding and Postpartum Traditions From Around The World with Jess Hull

Jess and Shelly discuss different postpartum and breastfeeding traditions from around the world, and what we can learn from them....
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Can I Eat That While Breastfeeding? with Shelly Taft IBCLC

Have you been told to avoid certain foods while breastfeeding? Or told you have to consume more of other foods?...
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Breastfeeding After a Breast Reduction with Grace Standridge

In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast, Grace Standridge shares her inspiring journey of breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery,...
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Things to Know About Oversupply With Shelly Taft LPN, IBCLC, ISE

 In today’s episode of the Baby Pro podcast, we’re exploring the intricate world of breastfeeding and unveils the personal challenges...
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Can Craniosacral Therapy Help Your Baby Feed Better? with Meaghan Beames

Catch the latest episode of the Baby Pro Podcast as we delve into the world of craniosacral therapy (CST) for...
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History of Breastfeeding in Public

In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast,  join us as we tackle the intimate and often controversial topic of...
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Hi,I'm Shelly Taft

I’m a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Doula, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Based in Worcester County, MA, I’ve been supporting new families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island since 2007.

Every parent is different, so I don’t believe in a cookie-cutter approach to lactation help. I will work with you to develop a breastfeeding plan that works for your life and your family.

I’m usually available on short notice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. After all, babies don’t check the calendar!

When I’m not doing home visits for breastfeeding help, I work as a lactation consultant at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester. You can also find me teaching childbirth, breastfeeding, and TummyTime! classes at various hospitals and sites in Worcester County, MA

I’ve supported more than a thousand families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and I’d be honored to help you, too.

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