#85 | Breastfeeding & Fertility: What You Need To Know About Getting Pregnant While Nursing

In this episode, I talk with Kelly Durbin, an international board certified lactation consultant and childbirth educator, about navigating breastfeeding and fertility. Kelly shares her personal journey into breastfeeding advocacy and provides evidence-based insights on breastfeeding's impact on fertility, including using breastfeeding as natural birth control and managing fertility while continuing to breastfeed. The conversation covers nutritional recommendations for optimizing maternal health and preparing for subsequent pregnancies. DM “VIP” at ⁠@the_wellness_pharmacist⁠ if interested in learning more and applying for 1:1 support✨00:00 Introduction to Mindful Motherhood01:30 Kelly Durbin's Journey into Lactation Consulting04:03 The Importance of Breastfeeding Education06:34 Breastfeeding as Birth Control and Fertility Planning24:32 Nutritional Recommendations for Breastfeeding Mothers Wanting To Conceive Again29:47 Kelly Durbin's Book and Resources32:10 Conclusion and Special OfferConnect with Kelly:Website: http://www.protectingyourpotential.com/index.htmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-durbin-08639842/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protectyourmilksupply/Check out Kelly's Book: Protecting Your Potential for BreastfeedingAre you currently on your TTC or fertility journey? 👇🏽🤰🏾Watch 4 Steps To FINALLY Get Pregnant Masterclass (Even If Nothing Else Has Worked!) REGISTER HERE!✨Download your FREE Womb Meditation ⁠HERE!⁠✨Contact Katie: Email - [email protected] how to work with me here. (P.S. Follow + leave a review of the podcast, screenshot and DM/email me to save $250 on one of my high-level fertility programs)⁠Happy Nourished Motherhood Website⁠Connect on Social: ⁠Fertility & Hormone Facebook Group⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Feminine Formula Etsy Shop⁠: use code MINDFULMOTHERHOOD10 for 10% offFinally Get Pregnant Naturally is your go-to TTC podcast for holistic fertility support to help you get pregnant naturally by addressing the root cause of unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, and recurrent miscarriage. Hosted by Dr. Katie Wood, a pharmacist and holistic fertility practitioner, this show offers natural fertility solutions for those on a fertility journey struggling to conceive, navigating miscarriage, or dealing with endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count, or failed IUI or failed IVF. Whether you're trying to conceive, increase egg quality, optimizing sperm health, or healing after a miscarriage, each episode delivers practical guidance to support your fertility journey. Learn how to improve fertility, balance hormones, regulate your fertile window, and conceive naturally through root cause healing, emotional wellness, and mind-body tools—because true fertility starts from within.DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Pharm to Wellness LLC, any guests or contributors to the Rising into Mindful Motherhood podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Pharm to Wellness LLC be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.