If you are a breastfeeding or breastpumping parent, (or plan to be), this is an episode you do not want to miss!!!!

Today we chat with Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, CLSP, RLC, PPLE, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Menopause Practitioner, Wellness Advocate, and TEDX/Int. Speaker all about HUMAN BREASTMILK!! She has over 30+ years in her field!

We discuss all kinds of incredible and interesting information about Human Breastmilk, and go over lots of details including the amazing science behind the composition, use, and benefits of breastmilk. We also discuss topics such as: why a parent would decide to choose breastmilk over formula, what colostrum is a does and its importance, the process of milk "coming in", the composition of breastmilk and how it is "alive", benefits of breastmilk for mom and baby, all kinds of side uses for breastmilk besides for nutrition, how breastmilk relates to and affects the microbiome and the gut/mind connection, human milk and epigenetic, human donor milk (and how that process works), and tandem nursing while pregnant, or with children of different ages!

Thank you, Laurel, for all of your helpful information!!

About Laurel:

Laurel is an international speaker,  author,  journeyer, traveler, wellness advocate, mother, wife, friend, and seeker. Laurel has spent thirty years educating and supporting women throughout the various life cycles as a doula, lactation consultant, perinatal educator, speaker, author of best-selling books, yoga instructor, travel guide, and wellness coach. She has a specific interest in epigenetics, the microbiome, nutrition, and sleep. During her experience in the transition time of life (perimenopause), she realized how many women feel estranged and wish for community AND answers during this time. This led to her desire to be a transition mentor and offer education, coaching, and menopause retreats to support women experiencing this incredible and challenging life change. She enjoys writing books, speaking at conferences on perinatal and women's health issues, consulting, training the healthcare community on women's health issues, and serving on maternal child health boards. You can often find her hiking, meditating, mountain biking, kayaking, taking road trips, and reading women's travel books, spiritual books, and historical biographies. 

You can find Laurel here:

IG:  @motherjourneylaurelwilson and @Thrivewithlaurelwilson

FB: @motherjourneylaurelwilson

Bluesky: thrivewithlaurel

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelawilson/

Her menopause course: http://laurelawilson.com/movethrivefeelalive.html

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