Breastfeeding and Mental Health
You can get breastfeeding off to a great start while nurturing your mental health. If you plan to breastfeed or you're currently breastfeeding but struggling, this workshop is for you!
Breastfeeding can be a whirlwind of an experience...
it can take a toll on your mental health
If you answer YES to any of the following, this workshop is meant for you:
- Are you worried about your milk supply?
- Does the thought of breastfeeding make you feel anxious?
- Do you fixate on your pump output or your baby’s wet and poopy diapers?
- Do you feel like postpartum depression or anxiety is starting to show up?
- Are you questioning breastfeeding at every turn?
- Do you feel like you’re failing your baby or your body is failing you?
Join two panel experts for this 1.5hr recorded workshop to build your confidence around breastfeeding and preserve your mental health
the deets
- 1.5 hour Recorded workshop
- Handouts, activity sheets and mental health checklist
- Presented by Dr Alice Pickering - clinical psychologist and Allegra Gast - registered dietitian and IBCLC lactation consultant
what You'll learn in this workshop:
- You'll know exactly how to get breastfeeding off to a good start
- You'll know what things contribute to postpartum depression and what to do about it
- You'll learn to really recognize the signs that your baby may or may not be getting enough
- You'll be able to identify red flags when breastfeeding and how to protect your mental health
- Leave the workshop with tips and tricks from a board certified lactation consultant to help you feel confident and comfortable with breastfeeding
- Leave equipped with tips and tricks from a maternal mental health psychologist to help you feel at ease throughout your breastfeeding journey
Leave the workshop feeling equipped to navigate this pivotal part of your breastfeeding experience. You'll leave the workshop with...
- Clarity about how to navigate common breastfeeding issues and concerns
- A better understanding about why Breastfeeding can be hard on your mental health and what to do about it
- Confidence to successfully follow through with breastfeeding/pumping
Taught by
Dr Alice Pickering Psy.D., CCTS-I
licensed clinical psychologist and certified clinical trauma specialist who believes that prioritizing your mental health should be a non-negotiable. More importantly, she’s a mom to 2 little girls who are 17 months apart. Alongside mothering, she owns a private practice Postpartum Link PLLC and specializes in maternal mental health. She seeks to foster a community of happy and healthy mothers who can make a difference in their homes and ultimately, the world. You can learn more about Dr. Pickering here.
Allegra Gast, RDN, IBCLC
Allegra is a registered dietitian, international board certified lactation consultant, postpartum doula, and also a military spouse and mom of 2.
Allegra’s passion is empowering parents and helping parents regain their energy and feel like themselves in the postpartum period as well as helping them meet their breastfeeding goals. You can learn more about Allegra here
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frequently asked questions
This is a recorded live Zoom session with both Allegra and Dr Alice taking turns going through the material, then opening it up to Q&A
Forever 🙂
Unfortunately due to the nature of downloads and online content, no refunds are allowed.