02/25/2026
Don't know how we got here, but let's put an end to it, get more babes on b**b and less fresh Mamas struggling to get the connection made.
Being comfortable is such a big obstacle when nursing and all these crazy holds require pillows and props to get you there. Don't get me wrong, Love a pillow under the elbow to take the weight off, but it's not required. Also why I love side lying so much. You eat and then we snuggle sleep. Anyways....if you aren't comfortable, it can be really difficult to fully open yourself up to connecting with baby. A lot of Mom's are closed off, physically, emotionally and energetically to baby because nursing became more clinical, box to check, instead of this beautiful bonding, heart opening and melting experience.
When you have your heart closed off, its so much harder to open it again, especially when you have whispers around you talking about weight gains and supplementing, pumping on the side..... It spirals, making it harder to open up and get back to just b**b. And then the pain from latching and the blooming, how can you even deal when you don't get the oxytocin hit because you're looking at nursing as a box to check off? It's no wonder there's a big drop off after 6 months of breastfeeding, if this is just a job for you to grind through, it's amazing you make it that long.
So, in a loving way, looking at you lactation consultants.....how do we fix this? I strongly feel the brain squishing needs to stop. Not even sure how that c head hold became a thing in the first place. Why are women being told to touch soft spots on their newborn?
