Arianna Tobada shares her unexpected birthing and breastfeeding story. Despite her initial plans, she ended up choosing a home birth and breastfeeding much longer than she anticipated, while returning to work just a few weeks postpartum. While discussing the postpartum period. She also gives insight into her experience birthing in Mexico where she has lived off and on over the years. The conversation delves into some of the key challenges Arianna faced, from dealing with sleep deprivation to reflections on what it is like breastfeeding a four year old in public or around other people.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:37 Ariana's Professional Background and Family
01:59 The Importance of Postpartum Planning
02:11 Ariana's Early Exposure to Baby Feeding
04:09 Ariana's Pregnancy and Birth Planning
12:21 The Birth Experience and Immediate Postpartum
13:37 The Journey of Breastfeeding
17:57 The Introduction of Formula and Pumping
20:42 Starting the Conversation
20:42 Balancing Work and Motherhood
21:21 Challenges with Audio
22:33 Juggling Work and Childcare
23:32 Transitioning to Daycare
24:08 Breastfeeding and Childcare
25:12 Breastfeeding in Public
26:51 Sleeping Patterns and Night Nursing
29:54 Cultural Differences in Child Rearing
33:14 Postpartum Diet and Nutrition
35:50 Weaning and Bedtime Routines
36:47 Wrapping Up the Conversation

To learn more about Arianna’s work:
www.theexpectingentrepreneur.com
https://www.mindfulreturn.com/entrepreneurmaternitycourse
Instagram: @theexpectingentrepreneur and @ariannataboada
To buy Arianna’s book The Expecting Entrepreneur on Amazon go here!

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