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Listen "#12 Surprising Secrets Of Inducing Lactation For Surrogacy (part 1) - with Alyssa Schnell"
Episode Synopsis
You might believe that breastfeeding is only for women who give birth, and you can’t nurse your baby born through surrogacy - the good news is, you’re wrong!
Thanks to inducing lactation, breastfeeding is not only for birthing women. With correct guidance and methods, any mother, including non-gestational (non-birthing), and adoptive moms can produce breast milk. This means, you can experience the deep connection and nutritional benefits of breastfeeding.
But how do you navigate this complex process successfully?
How do you induce lactation?
And is it worth it?
In this episode we sit down with Alyssa Schnell, a seasoned lactation consultant specializing in induced lactation. She literally wrote the book on Breastfeeding Without Birthing
In this episode, we talk about
The differences between inducing lactation and relactation.
How some women make more milk - including the impact of previous lactation and medications
Whether or not you can induce lactation if you don’t have ovaries or you’re in menopause?
If you don’t want to give formula, what you can do instead.
The simple fact — *almost* every intended parent has the potential to make breastfeeding a part of their surrogacy journey with the right support and techniques.
How does the possibility of breastfeeding reshape your perception of bonding with your baby through surrogacy?
Tune into this episode of Surrogacy Made Simple and transform the way you approach your surrogacy journey with the incredible possibility of breastfeeding. Don't miss out on these insights—listen now!
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I love Alyssa and Surrogacy Made Simple.” <– If that sounds like you, please do me a favor by rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — have a great experience with surrogacy. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Links for this episode
Free Surrogacy Starter Kit
Alyssa Schnell, IBCLC
Thanks to inducing lactation, breastfeeding is not only for birthing women. With correct guidance and methods, any mother, including non-gestational (non-birthing), and adoptive moms can produce breast milk. This means, you can experience the deep connection and nutritional benefits of breastfeeding.
But how do you navigate this complex process successfully?
How do you induce lactation?
And is it worth it?
In this episode we sit down with Alyssa Schnell, a seasoned lactation consultant specializing in induced lactation. She literally wrote the book on Breastfeeding Without Birthing
In this episode, we talk about
The differences between inducing lactation and relactation.
How some women make more milk - including the impact of previous lactation and medications
Whether or not you can induce lactation if you don’t have ovaries or you’re in menopause?
If you don’t want to give formula, what you can do instead.
The simple fact — *almost* every intended parent has the potential to make breastfeeding a part of their surrogacy journey with the right support and techniques.
How does the possibility of breastfeeding reshape your perception of bonding with your baby through surrogacy?
Tune into this episode of Surrogacy Made Simple and transform the way you approach your surrogacy journey with the incredible possibility of breastfeeding. Don't miss out on these insights—listen now!
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I love Alyssa and Surrogacy Made Simple.” <– If that sounds like you, please do me a favor by rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — have a great experience with surrogacy. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Links for this episode
Free Surrogacy Starter Kit
Alyssa Schnell, IBCLC
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