July 31, 2024

Orlanda - dealing with grief and loss during pregnancy, waiting 7 days for milk to come-in, succesfully breastfeeding, and self permission to mix feed

52 minutes

Welcome to today's episode. I'm honoured to introduce my dear friend Orlanda, whom I've had the privilege of supporting with lactation and breastfeeding when her daughter, Cassia, was born almost five years ago. Orlanda joins us on the feeding couch to share her deeply personal story. She is the Co-Founder of Narcissus London Cosmetics Company, an Ambassador for the Charity Widowed and Young (WAY), and a widowed mother living in London.

In this episode, Orlanda graciously opens up about her journey from pregnancy to feeding. At 20 weeks pregnant, while on holiday in France, Orlanda experienced a life-changing event: her partner Julian tragically passed away from a sudden heart attack. She reflects on how this loss impacted the remainder of her pregnancy and her experience feeding Cassia. Orlanda shares her challenging early weeks of breastfeeding, ultimately finding strength and triumph despite the chaos surrounding her.

We'll be discussing:

- Coping with loss and trauma during pregnancy

- The vital role of an amazing tribe of women who supported Orlanda during those months

- The challenges of waiting seven days for her milk supply to come in and what was needed to sustain the first week

- The surprising positive effect of a glass of champagne with fish and chips

- Using nipple shields and a supply line device

- The difficulty of breastfeeding in public and the importance of giving yourself permission to use formula and mix-feed

- Orlanda's love for pumping milk

- Her experience with the charity Widowed And Young (WAY) and the incredible support from other women who understood her situation

This episode contains sensitive topics and may not be suitable for all listeners. Please listen at your own discretion.

LINKS:
Widowed and Young
Narcissus London Cosmetics
Instagram:
@Narcissus.London
@WidowedandYoung
@OrlandaBryars

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