Ana- Two beautiful but different breastfeeding journeys

Ana is a 34 year old mama of two. Originally from Portugal, currently living in Austria with her German husband and their 2 kids: a fierce 4 year old girl and a 6 month old baby boy. Ana breastfed her eldest for 2.5 years, something she didn't expect to do when she was pregnant. Ana works in marketing in the tech industry but is using her maternity leave to focus on her baby and launching her new business as a postpartum doula in Vienna for expats families. In this episode we discuss: Sore nipples at the beginning but quickly got into a great breastfeeding rhythmBreastfeeding when they get teethThings Ana was afraid of during her pregnancy which she thought might come up whilst breastfeeding.Being told that breastfeeding is bad for dental hygieneWeaning her daughter at 2 and a halfWe get to experience a feed live during the podcast! Ana tells me how different both her babies were with breastfeeding We discuss the benefits of bed sharing for breastfeeding and maternal sleepHow Ana dealt with inflammatory mastitisAnd Ana shares with me how she and her partner navigated how he could bond with their children whilst they were breastfeeding. LINKSAna's websiteSend a text Resources & Links Get your FREE Milk Supply Confidence Kit Feel calm, informed and confident about breastfeeding—whether you’re a parent or a professional. Download here Online Courses by Katie James – Pregnant or just had your baby? Start with The Feeding Couch – A midwife, doula, or health professional? Join Breastfeeding & Lactation: The Fundamentals Support the Show If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review 🎶 Music by Joseph McDade Disclaimer The information in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. While we aim for accuracy, no guarantee is made that the content is error-free or up to date. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for individual concerns. The Feeding Couch podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on any of the content provided.