Did you know non-birthing parents can still have the opportunity to breastfeed their babies? Alyssa Schnell, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and proud breastfeeding mom of three (two by birth and one by adoption), has done it —and now helps other parents do it too with her practice focused on induced lactation.

🗣️In this episode, Casey and Sunshine chat with Alyssa on how she helps intended parents, adoptive parents, and same-sex women who want to share in the feeding responsibilities by stimulating milk production for non-birthing parents.

🎧What You’ll Hear:

✔️What it means to induce lactation

✔️Why it’s so important to determine what success looks like for you

✔️The optimal time to start the process (hint: it might be sooner than you realize)

✔️The medication that’s involved and how to set realistic pumping routines

✔️Ways to find emotional support on your induced lactation journey

✔️Baby-led bottle feeding methods that can support your breastfeeding/induced lactation goals

✔️Alternative ways to connect/bond with your baby through comfort or feeding

And so much more!

If you’re a non-birthing parent interested in induced lactation, you don’t want to miss this incredible and informative time with Alyssa!

💛Follow @alyssa_schnell_ibclc on Instagram or find more information or book a free mini consultation with Alyssa on her website here: www.alyssaschnellibclc.com

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