Feeding Series: Posture — The Key To Easier Feeds

In this episode of The POPPED Podcast, Dr. Emily continues the Feeding Series by exploring why posture may be the most overlooked piece of infant feeding. Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding, the way both mom and baby are positioned can influence latch mechanics, nervous system regulation, milk transfer, and the overall feeding experience.Dr. Emily walks through how posture affects feeding physiology, why alignment matters for both baby and mom, and how simple adjustments in positioning can dramatically improve feeding ease.In this episode, we cover:• The difference between sympathetic vs. parasympathetic posture during feeding• Why body alignment affects latch mechanics and milk transfer• How posture influences oxytocin, letdown, and feeding regulation• Common feeding positions and when to use them• Signs posture struggles may actually be structural tension patterns• When to seek additional support for feeding challenges#ThePoppedPodcast #BirthEducation #BabyLedBirth #LaborAndDelivery #ChiropracticForPregnancy #PregnancyPodcast #DoulaSupport #BirthWorkerLife #ExpectingMoms #BirthPrep #prenatalchiropractor #breastfeeding #bottlefeeding #posture #nervoussystem