11. Plus Size Breastfeeding with Sterling Grey-Simmons

10/31/23 • 57 min

Join me and breastfeeding specialist Sterling Grey-Simmons as we explore the topic of breastfeeding and considerations for plus size folks.
In this episode we discuss:

Common challenges associated with breastfeeding
Ways you can prepare for feeding your little one
The importance of support and education
How misinformed professionals and loved ones can negatively impact feeding
Products that may be helpful for folks preparing to breastfeed
Hints & tips for breastfeeding in public

Follow Sterling: @loyallactation
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Join me and breastfeeding specialist Sterling Grey-Simmons as we explore the topic of breastfeeding and considerations for plus size folks.
In this episode we discuss:

Common challenges associated with breastfeeding
Ways you can prepare for feeding your little one
The importance of support and education
How misinformed professionals and loved ones can negatively impact feeding
Products that may be helpful for folks preparing to breastfeed
Hints & tips for breastfeeding in public

Follow Sterling: @loyallactation
Website: loyallactation.orgTikTok: loyallactationResources:

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10. Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating and Finding Body Trust with Stephanie Dodier

Join me and intuitive eating coach Stephanie Dodier as we explore the topics of diet culture, intuitive eating and how you can regain body trust.
In this episode we discuss:

What diet culture and the "thin ideal" are
The difference between body neutrality and body positivity
How diet culture and modern maternity care promote a lack of body trust
Ways you can begin working toward body trust
How you can begin to change the way you think about food and your body

Follow Stephanie: @stephdodier
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12. When Plans Change: Alice's Cesarean Following a Home Birth Transfer

There is so much wisdom in Alice's story of pregnancy and birth. Have a listen to learn how she found the right support for her after she was continually met with weight-biased care.
You'll hear us discuss:

How Alice was "risked out" out midwife-led care
The weight bias Alice experienced during pregnancy
The reasons why Alice decided to have a home birth
Alice's journey through labor, including a transfer to the hospital
The reflections Alice has had since giving birth and what she would do differently

Follow Alice: @betweenearthandmoon and @beamwitchery
Website: betweenearthandmoon.com
Facebook: facebook.com/betweenearthandmoon

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