Making the decision to wean

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett

In this episode, we explore why you might want to end breastfeeding/chest feeding. I discuss the misleading advice that some parents receive, the societal pressures, and the guilt that you may be feeling, but also the autonomy that you can have to make this decision for yourself and your family.

Find out more about the benefits of breastfeeding and chest feeding in my book Supporting Breastfeeding Past the First Six Months and Beyond: A Guide for Professionals and Parents

Follow me on Twitter @MakesMilk and on Instagram @emmapickettibclc or find out more on my website www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com

Resources mentioned in this episode -

Online -

@Feedeatspeak (Stacy Zimmels on Instagram)
Nourishing the Mother podcast – Bridget Wood and Julie Tenner
Drugs in Breastmilk Service in the UK
Other services available include the Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) and the InfantRisk center led by Dr Thomas Hale.

Books -

Adventures in Tandem Nursing – Hilary Flower
Taking charge of your fertility – Toni Weschler
Why breastfeeding grief and trauma matter – Amy Brown
The book you wish your parents had read (and your children will be glad that you did) – Philippa Perry

Articles -

Articles on breastfeeding and sub-fertility – Carol Smyth IBCLC
Position Statement on the Shared Caregiving of the Breastfed Child – Breastfeeding for doctors

This podcast is presented by Emma Pickett IBCLC, and produced by Emily Crosby Media.