126. Breastfeeding with IGT: Lizzy Morris on Feeding, Freebirth & Self-Trust

In this honest and empowering episode, Lizzy Morris shares her journey through breastfeeding with IGT (Insufficient Glandular Tissue), a condition that made feeding her baby a complex and emotional challenge. She opens up about the realities of IGT, using donor milk, supplemental nursing systems, and the grief of not producing enough milk—while also reclaiming her power through freebirth and radical motherhood. Lizzy’s story is a beacon of hope and solidarity for anyone navigating unexpected feeding struggles and medical dismissal.What You’ll Learn: • What IGT is and how it affects milk production • How Lizzy navigated donor milk, SNS systems, and migraines from lactation medications • The emotional side of breastfeeding struggles and learning to release guilt • Her choice to freebirth after trauma and medical dismissal • How she kept her pregnancy and freebirth a secret from family until the end • How her freebirth experience brought healing to her marriage • The value of radical community support for mothers facing feeding challengesGuest Bio:Lizzy Morris is a mother, childcare provider, and co-founder of the Radical Moms Union—a growing movement of mothers who challenge the systems that profit off parental disempowerment. From navigating IGT to advocating for body autonomy and authentic parenting, Lizzy’s voice resonates with mothers who want to choose their own path, even when it’s not easy.Links and Resources Mentioned: • Instagram: @thelizzymorris • Community: @radical_moms_union • Contact: [email protected] this episode with someone who’s struggling to breastfeed or has felt let down by mainstream postpartum care. You’re not alone, and there are more ways to feed and mother than the ones we’re sold.Connect with Us:@sophiabirth@bayareahomebirth@bornwildmidwiferyStay Wild 🌳