351: Breastfeeding Tip From a Mom of 9
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Megan — a mom of nine — opens up about her personal breastfeeding journey, sharing insights, challenges, and lessons learned from nursing each of her babies. She begins by emphasizing that every breastfeeding experience is unique, even after nine children, and highlights the importance of getting a proper latch and support, especially for first-time moms. Megan also touches on practical issues like lip and tongue ties, recounting her first baby’s difficult start and how her persistence and determination helped her succeed despite the challenges.
Throughout the episode, Megan reflects on the various ways she’s fed her babies — exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, and even making homemade formula — and how letting go of shame and guilt has brought her peace. She encourages moms to do what works best for them in each season, emphasizing that every feeding choice is valid and that there’s no one right way to nourish a baby. She shares helpful tips like resting after birth, skin-to-skin bonding, nursing on demand, and staying flexible with routines.
She also discusses common struggles like clogged ducts and breast infections, offering natural remedies such as sunflower lecithin, massage, and homeopathy that have worked for her. She closes with reflections on balancing motherhood, breastfeeding, and her own need for freedom — acknowledging that it’s okay to supplement with formula or take breaks when needed. Her message is one of compassion, acceptance, and empowerment for moms to trust themselves, honor their needs, and release any guilt tied to how they feed their babies.
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