Weaning and Mental Health
Gain clarity, confidence, and support to successfully and gently wean from breastfeeding or pumping.
Breastfeeding can be a whirlwind of an experience...and now weaning? Does it ever end?!
We're happy to say that yes, it does! And it includes all of the bittersweet feelings.
If you answer YES to any of the following, this workshop is meant for you:
- Are you feeling touched out and ready to wean?
- Are you trying to wean and you’re worried about clogged ducts or mastitis?
- Are you experiencing insomnia or emotional struggles regarding weaning?
- Are you being told you need to wean for any reason and you’re feeling overwhelmed by it?
- Are you questioning yourself at every turn, wondering where to even begin with the weaning process?
Join two panel experts for this
1.5hr recorded workshop
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:
- Why weaning can be so hard on your mental health and what to expect
- How to go about weaning - child led weaning vs mother led weaning
- Practical things you can do to help and support yourself and your infant or toddler through the adjustment, both mentally and physically
- How to properly wean from the pump
- How to gently reduce or eliminate night feeds
Leave the workshop feeling equipped to navigate this pivotal part of your breastfeeding experience.
You'll leave the workshop with...
- Clarity about how to initiate or navigate the weaning process
- A better understanding about why weaning can be hard on your mental health and what to do about it
- Confidence to successfully follow through with weaning
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
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.