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Do you feel like you want to quit your business because it's just not worth putting in all the effort and making no money? Here's the episode for you! I tackle: imposter syndrome, time management, and the comparison trap. Also I talk a little bit about worrying about being on your phone all day. FREE CLASS COMING! Start a breastfeeding or motherhood business: https://www.subscribepage.com/...

The Milk Diaries is back!!! Natasha Vargas Cooper, my cofounder of Radical Moms Union comes on to talk about the World Breastfeeding Week action against Bobbie and their investors with Teeny-Weeny-Beanies. Why we decided to target the investors and what was Bobbie's response?? Thank you to everyone who participated in this campaign. If you would like to get involved, please follow @radical_mom...

Andrea breaks down Katherine A Dettwyler's stunning piece, Beauty and the Breast. Four fundamental cultural assumptions that influence the public perception of breastfeeding in the US. How every single bad instagram comment can fall under the umbrella of one of these assumptions. And sexualizing breasts is a cultural phenomenon and not a biologial one. Sophia's breastfeeding journey: tongue tie. T...

How do you know if your breast pump is removing milk effectively and what can you do to troubleshoot if it's not. Andrea's recommendations for the most effective pumps. How to size your flange and what do the settings mean on your pump. PLUS Rachel's NICU breastfeeding story. Portable/Wearable Pumps: subscribepage.com/pumps Legendairy Milk Discount: ANDREA15OFF MILK SUPPLY SOS CLASS

Continuing our conversation about combo feeding and the effect it may have on your supply. If you have breastfeeding goals but are also thinking about combo feeding, this is a must listen. Learn the top two things that predict breastfeeding success. Faith's NICU breastfeeding story. ENROLL in Empowered Breastfeeding Membership MILK SUPPLY SOS CLASS

Is ALL formula usage "necessary"? Andrea breaks down why this statement is false and it's not as simple as "as long as baby is fed it doesn't matter". How the Bobbie Formula Shortage is exposing all of the risks of formula feeding even if people don't want to admit it. Laleh's story of gaslighting and lack of informed consent in her NICU breasfeeding journey. Yo...

Andrea talks through the controversial breastfeeding brand billboard that was taken down in NYC and why it's not all it's cracked up to be when it comes to breastfeeding support. Swehl's "lactation essentials kit" is completely unnecessary for a new mom. Enroll for real support>> https://instinctualmothering.thrivecart.com/empowered-breastfeeding-academy/ Andrea talks t...

Does breastfeeding CAUSE maternal mental health issues? That's what everyone on social media says, right? Evidence says the opposite. Dozens of studies, actually. Andrea is combatting the myths about breastfeeding and mental health, what ACTUALLY causes depression and why it's not breastfeeding alone and more importantly why mothers deserve better than to believe this myth. Join the Empowe...

Imagine being completely horrified when a doctor tells you your newborn needs to be "put on ice" moments after birth because of a possible lack of oxygen during birth? That's what Molly (@mollylauf) had to deal with in her first pregnancy. What followed was a redemptive breastfeeding journey that caused her some lasting anxiety and led to decisions she later realizes were borne out o...

Did you know birth interventions affect breastfeeding? In this episode, I talk about how things like: epidurals pitocin inductions forceps and vacuum delivery suctioning circumcision vaXXines can affect how a baby breastfeeds. If you're having a hospital birth you don't wanna miss it! Get the handy PDF if you want ways to avoid these interventions PLUS what to do if you end up with them in...

What gear do you REALLY need for breastfeeding and what is a waste of money? Andrea breaks it down as a minimalist who hates wasting money. If you don't want to spend money of useless stuff, listen to this episode. Bottle and Pacifier Guide Empowered Breastfeeding Academy

What can you do, if anything, to ensure a robust milk supply during pregnancy? In this podcast I cover: *prenatal colostrum expression *when you start producing milk *get your milk supply off to a good start *teas, lactation cookies and other supplements * key information you need to know in order to boost your supply Steph Rempel Boob Proof Your Birth Plan

Benefits of Breastfeeding go beyond just "reduced ear infections" We talk about affects of breastfeeding in terms of: Caner Autoimmune Conditions Infections Postpartum Mood Disorders Obesity Cholesterol and MORE! Get in depth informed consent at my new class, Liquid Gold LIVE Taylor Fisher shares her breastfeeding stories: Twins and supplementing https://www.instagram.com/fishtaylfertili...

It's a RAD MOM takeover! Natasha Vargas-Cooper my partner in silly-goose lactivism is here to talk about how breastfeeding brought her back from feeling out of control of her body during a c section, and how one old school IBCLC catapulted her into radical mom-hood. *the outrageous advice a doctor gave her mom about breastfeeding. *why she became BFFs with the anesthesiologist during her c sec...

Did you know that 85% of American women want to breastfeed but only about 25% are doing it exclusively at 6 months? What are some of the reasons about this? I go through 3 mistakes I see women making when they are pregnant and saying they are "going to try" to breastfeed. We are all focusing on the wrong things when it comes to thinking about preparing for breastfeeding. How budgeting an...

How did I use the freebirth principles to help my health anxiety???? Formula supplementation can kill your supply- but what about if your baby has a health issue and needs it? I go over the top two reasons for formula supplementation in the hospital and how you can avoid it. Hypoglycemia and Jaundice The importance of learning hand expression. Nina's story of being sabotaged with her twin birth an...

Breastfeeding After a Pregnancy Loss Sarah the Pregnancy After Loss Doula shares her story about how the pregnancy ending in loss of her first child greatly affected her pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding of her second. Empowered Breastfeeding Academy - get $20 off full year enrollment by using code PREPPED23 Sarah on Fierce Lizzie

What supplements, foods and drugs to increase milk supply ACTUALLY work and which ones are bull 💩? The little known fact about some supplements to boost milk supply that may actually backfire. Do you really need to eat oatmeal every day? Can you get prescription medications to increase milk supply? PLUS: Amey shares her story of being gaslight when she wanted to fight for a successful breastfeedi...

Why does it seem like everyone and their mother struggles with low breastmilk supply these days? How common is low supply REALLY? *PCOS, thyroid and insulin conditions that cause low supply *what does IVF have to do with low milk supply? *what is difference between primary and secondary low supply? ⁠Boob Proof Your Birth Plan⁠ Judy's low supply journey and how her birth plan got completely sab...

Replay of masterclass from 2/19 on Building Breastfeeding, birth or motherhood based business from home. Enroll in Breastfeeding Business Accelerator- enrollment closes 2/23. I'M READY!!!

Sign up for the class: Build a Breastfeeding Business from Home Vanessa is sharing her story about how she desired a natural birth but was gaslit by her providers who advertised as a more natural and holistic birth center but pressured her to induce. She also shares her story of postpartum anxiety, embracing cosleeping and being inspired to start her platform, Milknmentalhealth. Vanessa's Subs...

Is it normal to pump 45 ounces in the morning? Is breastfeeding bad for your mental health? Andrea breaks down the worst and most irritating breastfeeding social media trends that exist plus shares one POSITIVE thing about breastfeeding and social media. Joanne's Breastfeeding Story Q&A- pumping when going back to work. Submit your own question. TECH TOOLS for breastfeeding businesses WAIT...

IBCDEFG what???? Looking into how to become a lactation consultant can be confusing! I'm breaking it down in this episode all about the different types of lactation professionals. If you missed my story and what path I took- make sure you listen to last week's podcast! What is the difference between an LC, CLC or IBCLC? What certification will allow me to work with moms? What can I do with...

Follow me on Instagram! @instinctualmothering *why I never went back to teaching *why my husband wanted me to go back to teaching *why I decided not to go for IBCLC *how I started Instinctual Mothering *can you help women breastfeed without a certification? DEADLINE FOR GIVEAWAY 2/12>> Fill out the entry form BREASTFEEDING TECH TOOLS TO START YOUR BUSINESS IN UNDER 7 DAYS!

Where does the myth "breastfeeding benefits are overblown" on social media come from and what is it based on? *who is Emily Oster? *breakdown of the PROBIT TRIAL and the Sibling Study *what benefits does breastfeeding have for mom? *is breastfeeding truly bad for your mental health? PLUS: Featured Breastfeeding Story Breastfeeding Through a Custody Battle Kaitlyn Jorgenson on IG: Kaitlyn...