Episode 131 When Mental Health Matters More Than Breastfeeding with Stephanie of the Psychocinematic Podcast

Were you told statistics about the benefits of breastfeeding which didn’t help you to actually feed your baby? Stephanie gave birth in a breastfeeding hospital, and wanted to breastfeed, but also knew that she was going to do what was best for her as a whole person. She gave birth during Covid lock down and didn’t have access to as many support resources as she would have had otherwise, and worked very hard to provide breastmilk to her baby. In the end, she changed the plan for the health of her family. On this episode you will hear:The pressure put on Stephanie to breastfeed by health professionalsConversations Stephanie had with her husband who was in med school about breastfeeding, and his evolution about thisStephanie’s triple feeding journeyStephanie’s decision to transition away from breastfeedingThe funny thing Stephanie did when putting away her breastpumpTo connect with Stephanie and the Psychocinematic Podcast you can find her on Instagram and Twitter or go to her website: www.psychocinematic.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychocinematicpodcast/https://twitter.com/psychocinematicTo get delicious home cooked meals delivered right to your door in RI, MA, CT and NH go to the Feast and Fettle Website and use the code MILK for $30 off your first week! 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! Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!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!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:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.