The Return to Breastfeeding: Moms Need Support, Not Formula with Andrea Haskins

In this episode, Sammy is joined by Lactation Counselor and mama of two, Andrea Gaskins. She shares her journey, from a new breastfeeding mother who suffered from anxiety surrounding sleep, to eventually tuning into her instincts and becoming her own “expert” in all things parenting. Andrea gives tips for how new Moms can set themselves up for a positive, successful breastfeeding experience and gets honest about how formula companies use sly marketing tactics that may hurt your milk supply in the long run.

In this episode:

• Follow your instincts: Nobody knows your kids better than you
• Stress around sleep & wake windows leading to insomnia and PPD
• How can we really prepare ourselves for a positive breastfeeding experience?
• The “fed is best” message prevents systemic change
• Formula companies are manipulative: combo feeding may be hurting your milk supply
• Breastfeeding & going back to work: managing supply and mental health
• We must change cultural and social attitudes surrounding breastfeeding
• Thoughts on tongue tie revisions and percentile growth charts
• How do we boost milk supply? Thoughts on lactation cookies, low supply, and freezer stashes

Show References:

• Andrea’s Full-Spectrum Holistic Breastfeeding/Postpartum Prep Course: Birthday sale here

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