- Mar 25
Breastfeeding, Bodies, and Boundaries with Lizzy Gibbs
- Brittney Ellers
- The Pelvic Pulse Podcast, Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
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076: We’ve got a grounded and insightful conversation on breastfeeding, the brilliance of the body, and the boundaries and support systems that shape the feeding journey with the incredible Lizzy Gibbs — lactation consultant, perinatal educator, and all-around wealth of wisdom. We explore the science of lactation, the realities of feeding in the modern world, and some of the surprising nuances that can make this chapter feel both tender and complex. Whether you’re about to give birth and wondering how this whole feeding thing works, or you’ve already spent months (or years) nourishing a little one, this episode will leave you more informed, more empowered, and in awe of what the body is capable of.
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Feeling the Pulse on
The full-circle way Lizzy and I first connected: she was once my client
How her work as a birth doula led her into the world of lactation
What supporting a wide range of families and group spaces has taught her
Why lactation can feel especially nuanced in the modern world
The 3 phases of lactation and the science of how milk is made
Whether someone can lactate without having been pregnant
Wild body facts, including how milk can even show up near the armpit
What to know about caffeine and alcohol while breastfeeding
How boundaries and family support can shape the feeding experience
Three surprising supplement supports Lizzy loves for milk production
Her favorite tip for creating more ease with feeding at home
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