Spill the Baby Tea with Helen [& Philip Wang!]: Let’s Talk About Boobs - Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Milk Supply

Let’s Talk About Boobs - breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, why my supply dipped, how I increased my supply, and how I see my boobs now. How does Philip see my boobs now?! Basically, everything related to my breastfeeding journey. This is the episode where we cover ALL of it. For any mommas out there who are on this seemingly endless, yet rewarding journey of nursing/pumping, know that I very much see you and I am here along the ride with you. And for all of you who are just curious and want to understand what the journey is like, we love to have you here too! Women are incredible, and our bodies are fascinating. Get a sense of what the women in your life have had to go through and find new appreciation for them by tuning in today <3 Here are a few shortcuts if you’d like to hop to a topic that interests you! [00:47] – My Giggle and Drool of the Week [06:08] – Why did I bring a man on for this topic?! [08:04] – Benefits of breastfeeding [09:30] – My breastfeeding journey [15:55] – Colostrum, the precursor to breast milk [19:40] – Why exactly is breastfeeding so difficult?? [27:11] – Why my supply dipped [30:50] - How I increased my supply [36:37] - How to clean your pump through the day or on the go [38:27] - How long do I plan on breastfeeding? Also traveling and pumping tips! [40:55] - Hand expressing milk. Is that normal? [42:33] - How have the appearance and feel of boobs changed since giving birth and breastfeeding? [44:17] - How to keep a consistent pump schedule when going out/having friends over [46:06] - If I had another baby and they nursed well enough, would I still pump? [46:53] – Fed is, always, best <3 After you’ve taken a listen, let me know in the comments of our IG post what your breastfeeding journey was/has been like! Did you also experience a supply dip? If so, how did you increase your supply? Are you nursing a toddler? What’s that experience like? And if you’re a dad/supportive partner, what has your experience been like? Thank you as always for allowing me to share my personal journey with you all. I have so much more to learn and would love to continue connecting and learning from all of you out there. I hope you enjoy! #SpillTheBabyTea __________________________________________ Host: Helen Wu Editor: Victoria Cheng __________________________________________ C O N N E C T W I T H U S • Subscribe and Follow us @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/YouTube/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook • Listener Survey: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here • Shoutouts: Give a shoutout on the podcast here • Email: [email protected] __________________________________________ S U P P O R T U S • Merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com • Donate: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support • More about us at asianbossgirl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices