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Join Jacqueline in a unique, collaborative episode where she speaks with several authors of weaning books. Julie Dillemuth shares her process for writing Loving Comfort, a toddler-weaning story. Katherine Havener discusses the inspiration behind Nursies When the Sun Shines, a night-weaning story. Yvette Reid talks about her experience writing Booby Moon and Booby Moon for Two, a tandem nursing weaning story.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Advice from each author for parents who are trying to wean their toddlers from breastfeeding
• The personal stories of readers who have used these books to wean their children
• What inspired each author to write their books and why they decided to approach weaning in this way

A glance at this episode:

• [3:50] Julie’s Intro and how she got started writing children’s books
• [8:11] How important it is for children to see themselves represented in literature and how Julie’s books contribute to that
• [11:06] Feedback Julie has received from readers over the years
• [14:31] The process of writing and publishing a children’s book
• [17:40] Julie’s other children’s books she’s written and her future plans
• [21:40] Julie’s personal tip for anyone trying to wean their toddler
• [26:00] Katherine’s intro and what she does
• [27:12] What inspired Katherine to write a book about night weaning
• [30:15] How Katherine decided on a book as opposed to another outlet
• [31:28] Katherine’s process of outsourcing the visual design for her book
• [33:00] The impact Katherine’s book is making on other families
• [35:17] Katherine’s future plans as an author
• [40:54] Katherine gives a piece of personal advice for night weaning
• [46:10] Yvette’s background in writing books and her inspiration for writing children’s books
• [54:29] The impact that Yvette’s book has had on other families
• [58:00] Yvette shares about her second book
• [1:03:51] Yvette’s future plans as a children’s author

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about infant loss and infertility struggles. Listener discretion is advised.

Join Jacqueline as she sits down with Sarah Cox, a passionate content creator dedicated to raising awareness about infertility and pregnancy loss. Sarah courageously shares her personal journey through pregnancy and breastfeeding, offering a unique perspective as a mother who has experienced infant loss and fertility struggles. Her unwavering commitment to extended breastfeeding is evident as she successfully nursed all her children past one year. Sarah's story encompasses not only the joys and challenges of breastfeeding but also her emotional journey of weaning and the choices she made regarding lactation after her stillbirth.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Sarah navigated her fertility struggles and breastfed despite these challenges
• Ways to emotionally prepare for breastfeeding after previous infant loss
• What happens with lactation after a stillbirth and the options for dealing with it
• Unexpected ways breastfeeding has helped Sarah recover from loss and connect with her living children

A glance at this episode:

• [4:12] Sarah shares her pregnancy journeys and her early days of motherhood
• [6:06] Breastfeeding with PCOS
• [8:10] Sarah’s 3 pregnancy losses and dealing with infertility
• [12:19] How Sarah came to find out about her pregnancy loss
• [15:04] Giving birth to her stillborn baby at 32 weeks
• [17:29] Drying up milk supply after a stillbirth
• [21:44] Mentally preparing for another pregnancy after a stillbirth
• [26:43] What it was like breastfeeding her next born child after a stillbirth
• [32:03] Sarah’s current breastfeeding goals
• [36:20] How Sarah started her blog and podcast

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• Sarah’s Facebook
• Sarah’s Instagram

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Melissa Arntt, a soon-to-be mom of 3 and a self-proclaimed chaos coordinator. Melissa shares her journey with her children from pregnancy, through delivery, and their breastfeeding journey. Together, they delve into topics like identifying ties and finding the perfect pediatrician for your family's needs.

Melissa works in corporate America as an executive assistant at a Fortune 200 company, but her true passion is lactation care. After her own breastfeeding difficulties, Melissa felt called to help other moms facing challenges in their breastfeeding journeys. She’s a board member of the local chapter of her state's breastfeeding coalition and a certified breastfeeding specialist.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Building a trusting relationship with your healthcare providers and seeking second opinions when necessary.
• Navigating insurance hurdles to ensure access to the necessary breastfeeding care, even if your policy doesn't cover it.
• Ways to handle the delayed diagnosis of ties and getting treatment for an older baby
• Preparing during pregnancy for having a baby with oral ties
• Embracing flexibility and releasing expectations to achieve the desired outcome in your breastfeeding journey.

A glance at this episode:

• [3:35] Melissa introduces herself and tells about her family life
• [5:52] How Melissa came to breastfeed and how she prepared for it
• [19:07] How Melissa coped with being unprepared and undereducated for breastfeeding
• [24:15] Connecting with a lactation consultant and navigating Melissa’s second breastfeeding journey
• [36:22] Resetting expectations for a successful breastfeeding journey
• [38:10] Personal advice from Melissa for expecting parents
• [44:54] How to seek breastfeeding help and find support

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• Melissa’s Instagram

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