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28 // Part 1: Show Me Your Boobs! Why Breastfeeding Is SO HARD and How YOU Can Change the Narrative One Latch at a Time
Have you ever seen a mother latch her baby at the breast? What are/were your expectations of your breastfeeding journey and did it match the reality? Today we are talking with IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Alicia Duncan on WHY breastfeeding is so much harder than we expect it to be and how we might change the narrative around this beautiful, yet skewed part of motherhood.
From efforts at first latch, lack of breastfeeding support, nursing in public, opinions on attachment parenting, sexualization of breasts, methods of breastfeeding, to the simple lack of exposure or knowledge, mamas are experiencing this journey in a society that isn't as breastfeeding supportive as it is opinionated.
We want this message to be clear, breastfeeding is not easy and so many things can make it near impossible amongst your postpartum journey. Breastfeeding for many of us is the start of finding our way in motherhood and establishing what is important for mama, baby and family. No matter the length of baby's time at the breast, be proud of your efforts and the strength it took to do what was right for YOU.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode, where we help set the record straight on realistic expectations of breastfeeding and how you might prepare. PLEASE SHARE with any expectant mamas so they may make the best of their own journey.
All the love,
Sarah
FIND ALICIA DUNCAN
Website: Nourish Lactation
FB: https://www.facebook.com/aliciaduncanIBCLC
Some mentioned resources:
La Leche League : https://www.llli.org/
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: https://www.amazon.com/Womanly-Art-Breastfeeding-Completely-Revised/dp/0345518446
Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url
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