Challenging Breastfeeding Norms: Mastitis, Latching Techniques, Milk Supply, Hypnobirthing, and Holistic Practices with Emily Stone

Emily Stone, founder of Empowered Bumps and Boobs, shares hypnobirthing techniques and essential breastfeeding products like silverettes and milk catchers.

We discuss breastfeeding challenges and holistic solutions, the importance of trusting your intuition, and common problems during breastfeeding. Plus, learn powerful visualization practices to bond with your unborn child.

We talk about: 

10:00 - Emily’s journey into holistic reproductive health

14:00 - Things that get in the way of breastfeeding

19:00 - Early strategies you can do to solve breastfeeding challenges

29:00 - When to start pumping and how to choose between a manual pump and an electric pump

33:00 - Understanding mastitis and holistic approaches to managing it

37:00 - Using silverettes to keep nipples bacteria free

40:00 - Common problems during breastfeeding

42:00 - Hypnobirthing techniques and its benefits

46:00 - How to connect with your unborn baby

55:00 - Joining communities for pregnant women for additional support

59:00 - Using hypnobirthing to flip breech babies

Questions answered in this episode: 

  • What are some common challenges women face during breastfeeding?
  • What is hypnobirthing and how can it help during labor?
  • How can women overcome issues like inverted nipples and mastitis naturally?
  • How can women manage clogged ducts and prevent mastitis?
  • How can new mothers trust their intuition when making decisions for themselves and their babies?
  • What are some tips for creating a non-toxic home environment?
  • When should new mothers start pumping breast milk?
  • What are the benefits of using manual breast pumps versus electric ones?
  • How can visualization and meditation help with birthing and postpartum recovery?
  • How can new mothers ensure they have enough milk supply for their babies?
  • How can mothers deal with the emotional and physical challenges of early breastfeeding?

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