#320 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Nipple Shields, Restricting Skin-to-Skin, Formula Marketing, Gentle Weaning, Nursing Strikes, Night Feeding

Welcome to the June Breastfeeding Q&A episode with Trisha & Cynthia. Today, we open with a follow-up discussion to our recent Patreon discussion on the predatory marketing of formula companies followed by a listener's comment about a hospital who forbade a mother and baby from doing skin-to-skin. Next, Trisha answers the following questions: Does a baby need to feed in the first 24 hours? What are your tips for gently weaning a 20-month old? Did I sabotage my milk supply by using a nipple shield for 5 months? How often do I need to wake my baby at night to breastfeed? What is a nursing strike, and what can I do about it? Quickies: Piercings, gas in babies, pumping to establish supply, breastmilk butter, normal sucking sounds, colic, and each of our most difficult breastfeeding experiences. For more information on getting started with breastfeeding, you might enjoy our mini-episodes: #33| Breastfeeding Mini: Out with the Rules, In with Your Instincts #44| Breastfeeding Mini: The First Week of Breastfeeding & Why it Matters Most #56 | Breastfeeding Mini: The Importance of Establishing Your Milk Supply in the First Month Watch the full videos of all our episodes on YouTube ! ********** Our sponsors: Silverette Nursing Cups -- Soothe and heal sore nipples with 925 silver nursing cups. Postpartum Soothe -- Herbs and padsicles to heal and comfort. Needed -- Our favorite nutritional products for before, during, and after pregnancy. Use this link to save 20% DrinkLMNT -- Purchase LMNT with this unique link and get a FREE sample pack Send us a text Needed <-- this link for 20% off your whole subscription order DrinkLMNT <-- this link for FREE 8-day supply Primally Pure: ingredients good for you and the earth. Promo code: DOWNTOBIRTH Postpartum Soothe : Organic herbal padsicles for healing. Promo code DOWNTOBIRTH ENERGY Bits : <--this link for 20% off Join Patreon for our exclusive content IG @downtobirthshow Down to Birth Show Call 802-GET-DOWN Watch full videos of all episodes on YouTube ! Please note we don’t provide medical advice. Speak to your licensed provider for all healthcare matters.