Episode 111 From Formula Feeding to Breastfeeding: Lindsay Valenty's Journey

Were you in a different headspace for one baby than you were for another? Were you able to breastfeed one baby and not another? This week’s guest, Lindsay Valenty discusses her decision to formula feed her first child in order to fully focus on becoming a mom without adding more stress to her life, and then making a decision to breastfeed with her second. She also shares what pumping was like in a strange work environment. On this episode you will hear: Choosing to formula feed from the beginningThe physiology of milk supply without breastfeedingThe impacts of anxiety on the baby feeding decisionBreastfeeding a second childPumping at work when it isn’t a welcoming environmentTo find Lindsay’s podcast and to follow her on social media,go here: https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.comhttps://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/CULTIV7255330805https://twitter.com/yeoldecrimepodhttps://www.instagram.com/yeoldecrimepodcast/https://www.facebook.com/yeoldecrimepodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@yeoldecrimepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@yeoldecrimepodcastTo purchase books about breastfeeding, birth, or parenting that I love and help support the show, go here. Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Listen to Episodes of The Milk Making Minutes on Amazon Music too!To book a lactation consultation with me, visit my website: www.quabbinbirthservices.com. In many cases I can bill your insurance, or create a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement. I offer virtual consults for clients outside of my service area! Follow me on IG @lonigrosh to laugh about baby feeding (so you don’t cry) and to see photos of guests. Follow me on TikTok to answer questions of the day and ponder systemic inequities together: @lonigroshibclc Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.