Today, I'm going to be talking with Haley about her journey with her amazing daughter, Avery, and her struggles with real and profound mental health and how that shaped her postpartum period. Let's peel back the layers of glossed-over narratives of parenting that do a disservice to parents who struggle in silence.

Episode Highlights:
(02:18 - 03:22) Haley shares her struggles with anxiety and how being pregnant ramped it up

(04:29 - 07:56) Haley talks about her relationship with her baby while having issues with her mental health

(13:25 - 14:17) Haley sharing how having a support plan helped her get through postpartum depression

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Pospartum Support International

Do you have a story to tell?
If your breastfeeding experience has been transformative for you and you'd like to share it with others, then please let us know! We're always looking for new stories to let other people know what's possible. Just send your name and a short overview of your journey, or even just your words of wisdom for new parents.

Also, if you need support and want to connect with other parents who understand what you're going through, check out the Nourished Young Community so we can help support you on your journey.

Visit www.nourishedyoung.com to learn more.

Today, I'll be chatting with Kait, as she shares her challenges of navigating a breastfeeding relationship that didn't work out exactly how she initially planned. Kait opens up about the emotional rollercoaster brought by societal expectations that weigh on new mothers, and how she ended up in a place where she felt at peace with her journey.

Episode Highlights:
(02:50 - 03:53) Kait shares her struggles in balancing her career and breastfeeding her newborn baby 

(07:38 - 08:55) Kait talks about how she challenged societal pressure and how she felt more empowered when she decided to let it go

(13:13 - 15:34) Alexis sharing her advice on making what is here work and giving yourself permission to feel multiple feelings at the same time

Do you have a story to tell?
If your breastfeeding experience has been transformative for you and you'd like to share it with others, then please let us know! We're always looking for new stories to let other people know what's possible. Just send your name and a short overview of your journey, or even just your words of wisdom for new parents.

Also, if you need support and want to connect with other parents who understand what you're going through, check out the Nourished Young Community so we can help support you on your journey.

Visit www.nourishedyoung.com to learn more.

Today, I'm going to be talking with Alexis as she shares her story about her difficulty with feeding her baby and the pressure of feeling like every single decision she had to make felt so huge and so hard, and how that impacted her newborn experience.

Her experience is a powerful testament to the strength found in trusting your mommy instincts to make confident decisions for both baby and parent.

Episode Highlights:
(01:03 - 05:13) Alexis shares her story about her feeding experience and things that happened after her baby was born

(06:15- 07:34) Alexis talks about her hesitations on being able to 100% trust the medical authorities

(22:24 - 22:58) Alexis sharing her advice on what to keep in mind when you're seeking for help and information

Do you have a story to tell?
If your breastfeeding experience has been transformative for you and you'd like to share it with others, then please let us know! We're always looking for new stories to let other people know what's possible. Just send your name and a short overview of your journey, or even just your words of wisdom for new parents.

Also, if you need support and want to connect with other parents who understand what you're going through, check out the Nourished Young Community so we can help support you on your journey.

Visit www.nourishedyoung.com to learn more.