What Stops Women From Breastfeeding

In this episode, Jacqueline reviews some common reasons that keep women from breastfeeding. Moms are feeling an immense amount of pressure from society to breastfeed, but there’s a huge lack of support and knowledge around the topic. Even formula marketing pushes new moms to supplement when not needed.Jacqueline addresses these issues head-on and provides some amazing insight on how to battle these obstacles and where to seek support.In this episode, you’ll hear:● How societal norms are causing more and more women to not breastfeed● Differences between actual low milk supply and perceived low milk supply● Why the healthcare system is failing new moms● Why it’s so hard for working moms to keep up their supplyA glance at this episode:● [2:47] How society norms are getting in the way of breastfeeding past one year● [4:37] When a mom expresses difficulty with breastfeeding, she’s often pressured to give up with no regard to how she feels● [9:03] The difference between perceived low milk supply and an actual low milk supply● [10:16] Some reasons why a mom would think she had low milk supply● [11:50] How perceived low milk supply can mentally ruin your supply● [13:00] Jacqueline talks about the effects of formula marketing for breastfeeding mothers● [16:35] Parental leave is causing women to go back to work sooner making it really hard for them to manage a good pumping schedule and supply● [20:07] There are numerous obstacles in and around the healthcare system that make it almost impossible for a new mother to meet her breastfeeding goals● [27:47] Jacqueline’s advice and words of encouragementRelated Links:Episode 80: Mom Journey: Navigating New Motherhood with Sarah HollingsworthEpisode 78: Low Milk Supply: True or False?Episode 50: Baby Formula, Is It Bad? Holistic Lactation WebsiteFollow on InstagramBook 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 Support the showMore from Holistic Lactation: Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at https://holisticlactation.com/products Shop on Amazon Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/holisticlactation Access group support & our courses at https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic Thanks for listening & subscribing! Leave us a review