Episode 175 An Unexpected Birth and Breastfeeding Experience

Arianna Tobada shares her unexpected birthing and breastfeeding story. Despite her initial plans, she ended up choosing a home birth and breastfeeding much longer than she anticipated, while returning to work just a few weeks postpartum. While discussing the postpartum period. She also gives insight into her experience birthing in Mexico where she has lived off and on over the years. The conversation delves into some of the key challenges Arianna faced, from dealing with sleep deprivation to reflections on what it is like breastfeeding a four year old in public or around other people. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:37 Ariana's Professional Background and Family01:59 The Importance of Postpartum Planning02:11 Ariana's Early Exposure to Baby Feeding04:09 Ariana's Pregnancy and Birth Planning12:21 The Birth Experience and Immediate Postpartum13:37 The Journey of Breastfeeding17:57 The Introduction of Formula and Pumping20:42 Starting the Conversation20:42 Balancing Work and Motherhood21:21 Challenges with Audio22:33 Juggling Work and Childcare23:32 Transitioning to Daycare24:08 Breastfeeding and Childcare25:12 Breastfeeding in Public26:51 Sleeping Patterns and Night Nursing29:54 Cultural Differences in Child Rearing33:14 Postpartum Diet and Nutrition35:50 Weaning and Bedtime Routines36:47 Wrapping Up the ConversationTo learn more about Arianna’s work:www.theexpectingentrepreneur.comhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/entrepreneurmaternitycourseInstagram: @theexpectingentrepreneur and @ariannataboadaTo buy Arianna’s book The Expecting Entrepreneur on Amazon go here!Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.