In this episode of The POPPED Podcast, Dr. Emily begins the Feeding Series by unpacking the biology, neurobiology, and modern pressure surrounding breastfeeding.

From hormonal feedback loops and milk production to latch mechanics and the nervous system’s role in letdown, this episode separates mammalian design from cultural expectation.

Inside this episode:

• The stages of lactation and what “milk coming in” actually means
• How prolactin and oxytocin regulate supply
• Why stress can inhibit letdown
• Cluster feeding, night feeds, and pump misconceptions
• Structural influences on latch and milk transfer
• What breastmilk does for baby — and for mom
• The emotional weight of feeding in a performance culture

Breastfeeding is adaptive biology.

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