Psychology of Breastfeeding

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Today on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby talk about the psychological effects of breastfeeding. Learn more about the interesting stuff your body is capable of when you are breastfeeding. Abby also reads some messages with questions. Don’t miss out!

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Things we talked about:

Abby’s messages to share [7:47]

On to psychological stuff [11:57]

Oxytocin and prolactin [12:52]

Maternal bonding [15:12]

Stress regulation [20:55]

Coping strategies – sleep [27:18]

Infant cues [30:09]

Post partum depression [32:40]

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Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/114-the-attachment-effect/

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Music we use:

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes