Not only is the learning curve steep for many people seeking to feed their babies with milk from their bodies, even when many people have learned about their individual situation, it can still take time to work towards the solutions that make breastfeeding easy and carefree. Rachel shares two stories that are somewhat different, but also connected by the throughline of seeking out root causes to difficulties and work through the solutions.

On this episode you will hear about:

• Experiencing a painful latch
• The personal impact breastfeeding a very sick baby in the hospital
• Dealing with food allergies
• Continued clogged ducts and mastitis
• Mitigating oversupply

Resources Rachel recommends:
CMPA General Info and info about online support
https://dilanandme.com/survival-guide-cmpa/
Great dairy free (and many soy free) recipe resources
https://makeitdairyfree.com/
https://rainbowplantlife.com/
https://ohsheglows.com/
https://www.budgetbytes.com/category/recipes/ *can search by dietary need

General-Supply Issues
Lymphatic Breast Massage Video that Lo often shares with clients
Physician Guide to Breastfeeding education website, complementary to Kelly Mom. Easy to read, easy to navigate, very helpful free info. Includes info on the new 2022 Mastitis Spectrum Guideline. “BAIT” acronym helped me remember them.
https://physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org/

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