15. Loneliness in Nursing

Ever feel lonely in your extended breastfeeding journey? I polled my audience on Instagram, and here were the results: - 53% of respondents feel lonely in toddler nursing all the time - 34% sometimes - 13% don't really feel lonely Sadly, it is extremely common, especially as an extended nurser to feel isolated and alone. Some of you may not know another toddler nursing mom, and others may be navigating judgement from others for your decision to continue nursing. In today's episode, Erin deep dives the latest Surgeon General's Warning that being a parent is bad for your mental health - including feelings of loneliness. She reviews the suggested solutions and provides her own thoughts about which are a good idea, and which will just add more work on our mom plates. Ultimately, the key to loneliness is community. Listen in as Erin discusses the latest Nursing Mamas resource - The Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - A monthly based subscription community with: - 2 monthly group zoom sessions - A private community off social media to share your wins, questions and cheer each other on - Perfect for moms in any stage of extended nursing; from newbie looking for advice, burnt out mama struggling with breastfeeding boundaries, or moms nearing the end and needing support to land the plane. - Starting at only $19/mo, this is the most cost effective way to get in-person support with Erin while also meeting fellow toddler nursing moms! -Go to ⁠www.nursingmamas.com/socialcircle⁠ to register. Episode Links - The Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - ⁠HERE⁠ - The Surgeon General's Warning about Parental Mental Health - ⁠HERE⁠ - Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - ⁠HERE⁠ - Only Murders in the Building - ⁠HERE⁠ - The New Menopause - ⁠HERE⁠ Love the show? Leave a review HERE! Contact Info www.nursingmamas.com [email protected] IG: @erin.nursingmamas