Mom Journey: Breastfeeding After Loss

Want to say something about the show? Send us a message! Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about infant loss and infertility struggles. Listener discretion is advised. Join Jacqueline as she sits down with Sarah Cox, a passionate content creator dedicated to raising awareness about infertility and pregnancy loss. Sarah courageously shares her personal journey through pregnancy and breastfeeding, offering a unique perspective as a mother who has experienced infant loss and fertility struggles. Her unwavering commitment to extended breastfeeding is evident as she successfully nursed all her children past one year. Sarah"s story encompasses not only the joys and challenges of breastfeeding but also her emotional journey of weaning and the choices she made regarding lactation after her stillbirth.  In this episode, you’ll hear:How Sarah navigated her fertility struggles and breastfed despite these challengesWays to emotionally prepare for breastfeeding after previous infant lossWhat happens with lactation after a stillbirth and the options for dealing with itUnexpected ways breastfeeding has helped Sarah recover from loss and connect with her living children A glance at this episode:[4:12] Sarah shares her pregnancy journeys and her early days of motherhood[6:06] Breastfeeding with PCOS[8:10] Sarah’s 3 pregnancy losses and dealing with infertility[12:19] How Sarah came to find out about her pregnancy loss[15:04] Giving birth to her stillborn baby at 32 weeks[17:29] Drying up milk supply after a stillbirth[21:44] Mentally preparing for another pregnancy after a stillbirth[26:43] What it was like breastfeeding her next born child after a stillbirth[32:03] Sarah’s current breastfeeding goals[36:20] How Sarah started her blog and podcast Related Links:Sarah’s WebsiteSarah’s FacebookSarah’s Instagram Our Links:Holistic Lactation WebsiteDon't wake the baby! Unwind to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show More from Holistic Lactation: Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at https://holisticlactation.com/products Shop on Amazon Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/holisticlactation Access group support & our courses at https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic Thanks for listening & subscribing! Leave us a review