In the second episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, discuss breastfeeding and the breastfeeding journey. They talk about and validate the unique experiences that mothers face during this time in their lives. This episode focuses on tuning into your own intuition and guidance, and trusting yourself that you are making the right decisions, without overly investing in what anybody else is saying. Breastfeeding has become taboo due to shame and judgment, but in this episode Alyssa and Jayme open the invitation for you to go deeper. Being present and open to the energy of your child, and your own internal wisdom, will give you the information and guidance that you’re seeking.
Discussed in this episode:
- Benefits and challenges of breastfeeding
- Releasing control and accepting that things occur in ways that you haven’t imagined
- The pressure and responsibility put on breastfeeding mothers
- Stress and anxiety feeding into your ability to produce milk
- The weirdness of breasts being used both sexually and to feed their baby
- Breastfeeding classes and new moms groups
- Enhanced and differing nipple sensations
- The time and energy required for breastfeeding
- Medical conditions; including C. Diff infections, thrush, underdeveloped esophageal sphincter
- Tips for tuning your body into what’s happening
- Weaning
- Getting your first period post birth
- Cluster feeding and ways to soothe nipples
- Choosing not to breastfeed and honoring your decision
- Trusting your instinct as a human and as a mother
- Tapping into energy and being open enough to receive information from their child
Offers:
- Embodied Mommy Grounding Practice: https://www.embodiedmommy.com/embodied-mommy-grounding-practice
- Sessions with Jayme: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray
Keep in touch:
Alyssa
- Instagram: @embodiedmommy
- Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/
- Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy
Jayme
- Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco
- Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray
Resources:
- All-purpose Nipple Ointment: Mupirocin/Betamet/Miconazole (Requires a prescription to be filled at a compounding pharmacy)
- Haakaa Nipple Shield: https://haakaausa.com/products/haakaa-silicone-nipple-shields-butterfly-shape-1-pk
- Pink Stork supplements and teas: https://pinkstork.com/
- Hello Fresh Meal Delivery: https://www.hellofresh.com
- Soothing gel pads: https://www.amazon.com/Lansinoh-Soothies-Breastfeeding-Soothing-Cracked/dp/B002KGHUL4
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