Kelly Durbin: How to Support Sustainable Infant Feeding

This week Tee is delighted to welcome Kelly Durbin to the show for an enlightening and unique conversation about sustainable infant feeding and the power of human milk. Kelly is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), childbirth educator, author, and volunteer breastfeeding counselor. She has co-authored original research on breastfeeding topics, including access to lactation care, community breastfeeding support, tele-lactation, and community vulnerability, published in numerous top-tier peer-reviewed academic journals.  Kelly's book, Protecting Your Potential for Breastfeeding, published by Praeclarus Press, became available in June 2023. As a lactation consultant, Kelly has provided one-on-one consultations, taught numerous breastfeeding classes, and has conducted nine lactation support groups in five US states, offering evidence-based information, practical support, and compassionate care to hundreds of families since 2008. Kelly is the Curriculum Development Coordinator for Childbirth International.    In this chat, Kelly guides listeners through the various benefits and advantages of natural breastfeeding for infant health and the environment. She breaks down the many wasteful practices employed by big-formula while also offering a sympathetic and understanding voice for mothers who have no other alternative. Tee and Kelly also address the many policies that could positively impact higher breastfeeding rates such as paid family leave. In conclusion, Kelly speaks to the advantages that prolonged breastfeeding has on reducing the number of feminine hygiene products that end up in landfills each month!    Connect with Kelly:  Website LinkedIn Instagram Book ___________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee's Organics - Therese's Healthy Products for You and Your Home:  The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: [email protected] Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon