Episode 173 Navigating Birth and Breastfeeding as a Disabled Person with Kelsey Cooper

In this podcast Episode, the conversation revolves around lactation, breastfeeding, and disability. The dialogue between Lo Nigrosh, IBCLC and Kelsey Cooper covers Kelsey's experiences and insights in the disability community, particularly related to the challenges and processes of lactation and breastfeeding for disabled people. They discuss the importance of personal adaptation, resources, and support groups, as well as the need for better accommodations and considerations in healthcare settings. It touches on challenges like body positioning during breastfeeding and the impacts of certain conditions on milk production.They also discuss the Disabled Birth Stories podcast, where these and other similar issues are further discussed.Timestamps:00:04 Introduction and Guest Presentation00:51 Discussing Disability and Lactation01:54 Kelsey's Podcast and Her Motivation03:01 Challenges in Finding Disabled People in Perinatal Period03:35 Kelsey's Personal Experience and Questions about Pregnancy04:24 Understanding Kelsey's Disability04:55 Finding Community and Sharing Experiences05:27 Discussing Treatment and Misconceptions06:31 Accessibility Issues in Medical Care09:53 Self-Advocacy and Provider's Role11:27 Breastfeeding and Disability20:21 Personal Concerns and Questions about Breastfeeding23:12 Introduction to Biological Breastfeeding24:01 Benefits of Biological Breastfeeding24:25 Preparing for Breastfeeding25:04 Debunking Myths: Chest Size and Lactation25:23 Understanding Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT)26:50 Impact of Disabilities on Lactation27:02 Breastfeeding with Spinal Cord Injury27:32 Other Factors Affecting Lactation28:22 Breastfeeding and Pumping Tips30:30 Key Takeaways for Disabled Parents31:46 Overcoming Discrimination and Pushback36:22 Preconception Tips for Successful Lactation37:35 Conclusion: Embracing Parenthood with DisabilitiesTo Get in Touch with Kelsey:IG: @DisabledbirthstoriespodFB: Disabled Birth Stories PodcastTik Tok @disabledbirthpodYouTube: Disabled Birth StoriesPodcastApple Podcasts SpotifySpotify for Podcasters ProfileHead to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!Find Lo’s information at her website: www.quabbinbirthservices.comTo purchase books about breastfeeding, birth, or parenting that I love and help support the show, go here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.