076: We’ve got a grounded and insightful conversation on breastfeeding, the brilliance of the body, and the boundaries and support systems that shape the feeding journey with the incredible Lizzy Gibbs — lactation consultant, perinatal educator, and all-around wealth of wisdom. We explore the science of lactation, the realities of feeding in the modern world, and some of the surprising nuances that can make this chapter feel both tender and complex. Whether you’re about to give birth and wondering how this whole feeding thing works, or you’ve already spent months (or years) nourishing a little one, this episode will leave you more informed, more empowered, and in awe of what the body is capable of.

Feeling the Pulse on

• The full-circle way Lizzy and I first connected: she was once my client
• How her work as a birth doula led her into the world of lactation
• What supporting a wide range of families and group spaces has taught her
• Why lactation can feel especially nuanced in the modern world
• The 3 phases of lactation and the science of how milk is made
• Whether someone can lactate without having been pregnant
• Wild body facts, including how milk can even show up near the armpit
• What to know about caffeine and alcohol while breastfeeding
• How boundaries and family support can shape the feeding experience
• Three surprising supplement supports Lizzy loves for milk production
• Her favorite tip for creating more ease with feeding at home

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