Episode 90: Holidays & Breastfeeding: Avoiding Common Pitfalls with Lactation, Family & Wellness
In this episode, Jacqueline shares her tips and tricks to get through the holiday season while breastfeeding. We all know the holidays can be stressful, especially with a breastfeeding newborn. Toss into the mix the pandemic and the RSV and Flu outbreak, this can leave a mom feeling very lost.
This episode has tips and tricks that, as a busy mom, you may not think of this holiday season. Jacqueline gives good language to use to navigate social settings in terms of breastfeeding, as well as how to implement your boundaries around your newborn. She talks about why holiday food won't hurt your newborn and why you should never pump and dump.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How to know your rights when flying with breastmilk
- How to navigate social situations during the holidays
- Why foods and alcohol are okay during the holidays
A glance at this episode:
- [4:08] Jacqueline shares some new product updates
- [6:39] What is RSV and how it’s circulating
- [10:26] Flying through the holidays and keeping your infant comfortable
- [14:32] How to handle friends and family that wants to hold the newborn
- [18:02] What to do if your baby goes on a nursing strike during the holidays
- [20:48] The calming and protective elements of breastmilk
- [22:03] Medications that are safe if you get sick while lactating
- [26:40] Why holiday foods won’t affect your breastmilk
- [28:52] Alcohol and breastfeeding
Related Links:
- Episode 82 with Dr. Stukus: Food Allergies & Breastfeeding
- Holistic Lactation Website
- Discount on Products Use Code ‘PODCAST15’
- Follow on Instagram
- Book an Appointment
- 🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement or consider booking a Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation with us
- 🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeeding Consultation with us
- 📚 Looking for more trusted knowledge and a deep dive on how to know what’s what with breastfeeding and how to overcome problems? Check out our support community The Nurture Collective®
Other ways to enjoy this episode:
Download a transcript | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Join The Nurture Collective®: A Supportive Community for Breastfeeding Moms
