Size-friendly lactation consultant Ana Hill, IBCLC, shares her insights on supporting plus size parents preparing to breastfeed/chestfeed. She believes in the importance of meeting people where they are at and validating their choices. Tip From A Size-Friendly Lactation Consultant Ana Hill is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a background in birth. Since …
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Breastfeeding when you’re plus size looks different! There are unique obstacles plus size people face while breastfeeding and we’re going to talk about.
If you’re plus size and planning to nurse, it’s reasonable to question, “Does being plus size make it harder to breastfeed?” The answer is it doesn’t automatically make breastfeeding harder. With that said, there are unique obstacles people of size face while nursing. From a lot of misinformation to a lack of nursing bras and …
As a society, we’re quick to blame the mom if breastfeeding isn’t established. Dr. Linda Dahl starts fascinating conversation about why baby’s anatomical characteristics are far more often to blame than a mom’s inability to produce milk.
If you’re wondering how PCOS impacts breastfeeding or struggling to breastfeed with large breasts, this resource, with IBCLC Laurel Wilson is for you!
Sam Reyes, a body positive influencer, talks about her very personal experiences surrounding plus size pregnancy and breastfeeding.