Breastfeeding Without the All-or-Nothing: What Actually Worked for Us
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In Toni's first episode recorded with baby in the room, she is sharing the real story of breastfeeding—starting from “I planned to exclusively pump” to finding a flexible rhythm that works for us. She covers what she learned in the hospital class, why crying triggers let-down (hello oxytocin), how she navigated low-stress daytime latches, timing feeds (30 minutes → 15 minutes), when she still chooses to pump, and the mindset shift that saved her: it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Plus, antibodies in breast milk, gear that actually helps, and giving yourself grace.
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