Episode 115 A Blissful Breastfeeding Experience with Mel of The Herbalist's Path

What do you think makes the biggest difference in whether or not someone has the baby feeding experience they hoped for? Is it research? Is it having a certain kind of birth? Mel briefly mentions what made the difference for her as she described her blissful breastfeeding experience, and she hit the nail on the head. This is what the data tells us to. Listen to discover what it could be. On this episode you will hear: Mel’s preparation for birth and breastfeedingMel’s traumatic first few days at home and how she used herbs to calm her babyMel’s experiences helping her sleepy baby get nutritionMel’s confidence that she would breastfeed her babyThe impact of a supportive communityTo Connect with Mel and learn more about herbs from her:www.Theherbalistspath.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theherbalistspath/https://www.tiktok.com/@theherbalistspathMake your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!To learn about modern influences that make breastfeeding challenging, purchase The Big Let Down How Medicine, Big Business and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding from my Milk Making Minutes Bookshop here!To purchase other books about breastfeeding, birth, or parenting that I love and help support the show, go here. 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 https://www.instagram.com/lonigrosh_ibclc_podcast_host/ 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: htttps://www.tiktok.com/@lonigroshibclc Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.