There are many ways to seek support, and many ways to provide support. One type of support, mother-to-mother support, has been repeatedly shown to help breastfeeding mothers meet their goals. That’s a great result. But what’s the experience when seeking or providing such support?

Join Marie and her guest, Rebecca Ruhlen, PhD, IBCLC, an anthropology professor at Davidson University, and a member of the Board of Directors of Breastfeeding USA, as they discuss breastfeeding support from a sociocultural perspective. Maybe you’ve asked yourself: What is a mother-to-mother support meeting? What if I don’t like meetings? Are there any online meetings? What if I don’t identify as a mother—is there are place for me in such groups? Might a different time, a different location, or a different leader be more helpful for me? What’s the difference between La Leche League and Breastfeeding USA? Can volunteers give quality support? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode.