The Feeding Couch
Welcome to The Feeding Couch podcast; a place where the real, uncensored, breastfeeding and postpartum stories are told. I am a midwife and Lactation Consultant and over the decades working with families I’ve seen a variety of feeding journeys and I can tell you that not one of them is the same. In our worId of perfect portrayal of postpartum on social media its time to shine a light on what's really going on in those first weeks, months and years when we set out to feed our babies.
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Maayan - From "yuk" to fircely loving breastfeeding - oversupply - releasing a tongue tie - life changing experience
Maayan describes herself as a first time mum who knew nothing about pregnancy or birth but after fighting to have a vaginal birth for her first baby who was breech for most of her pregnancy, she has found the entire process to be life changing beyond imagination; not just literally & physically but spiritually, mentally, emotionally and socially.
In this episode Maayan shares with me how her original thoughts on feeding were that breastfeeding was “yuk” and she thought the best option would be to express and bottle feed. When her little girl was born she immediately felt the pull to breastfeed her. Maayan tells of us of the challenges they faced as her little girl was born with a severe tongue tie. She shares how how long she had to wait to get it released and the mix of emotions which goes with making this decision. Maayan thanks her oversupply, fast let down and determination for getting her through, and never needing to give a bottle. They are still breastfeeding on demand at 15 months. And Maayann gives us insight into some of the highligts and bumps which they have navigated to get this far.
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