Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

Breastfeeding Outside the Box

Dec 28, 2016

We have interviewed several adoptive mothers on the podcast, but Courtney is the first to have actually produced a surplus of milk.  Whereas most mothers who induce lactation need to supplement their milk production, Courtney was able to donate 3000 ounces of the milk she produced by inducing lactation to anther...


Dec 14, 2016

Sally is an adoptive mom gone lactation consultant, and she uses her personal experiences to guide her professional role with abundant wisdom and compassion.  In this interview, Sally does a beautiful job helping adoptive parents and the professionals who support them to navigate through the particular emotional...


Nov 30, 2016

Last time we talked with Kristin on the podcast, she briefly mentioned a condition called "insulin resistance" that could cause low milk production.  This was new to us!  We wanted to learn more, and thought you would, too.  On this week's podcast episode we ask Kristin a ton of tough questions about IR. It is a pretty...


Oct 26, 2016

"Calm Down. It's about relationship"

That is what Amber Duncan ultimately learned about breastfeeding.  Breastfeeding isn't only about feeding a baby - it is also about the connection nursing facilitates between parent and baby.  This glass-half-full (or breast/bottle-half-full in this case!) attitude allowed Amber...


Oct 12, 2016

"They say to marry your best friend, but what about your breast friend? Our story of laughter, tears, and endless pumping proves that that a couple who breeds together can feed together!" - Bethy Annsa

Interested in learning more about trans feminine nursing or co-nursing? We are delighted to share Sparrow and Bethy's...