Breastfeeding Expectations: The Fourth Month

New moms usually have certain expectations of what breastfeeding is going to be like. Sometimes it happens as planned, and sometimes not. Today we're continuing our year-long series where we follow three women on their breastfeeding journeys. How are they coping with their breastfeeding challenges, such as sudden changes in behavior? And what are they doing to help prepare themselves for going back to work? Plus, what would cause a sudden drop in supply?

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Robin Kaplan

Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Expectations

The 12-part series follows three mothers along their breastfeeding journeys throughout their first year of breastfeeding. Each month, listeners catch a glimpse into these mother’s lives, hearing about their breastfeeding triumphs and struggles, typical behavior for babies for each age and stage, and how they have grown into and embraced their roles as mothers.

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Episode Transcript

The Boob Group
“Breastfeeding Expectations: The Fourth Month”

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Robin Kaplan: A mother Breastfeeding experiences changes drastically over...