My Breastfeeding Journey & Mental Health
About this episode
Mari Llewellyn shares her personal breastfeeding journey and its impact on her mental health, discussing challenges and decisions along the way.
Breastfeeding has been such a meaningful part of this season for me and it also challenged me in ways I did not expect. In this episode, I’m opening up about my breastfeeding journey and the mental load that came with it. From the early days of colostrum, cluster feeding, and pumping to navigating oversupply and constant feeding schedules, I quickly realized how much of my life started to revolve around breastfeeding. I talk about the anxiety of leaving the house, planning everything around feeds, and the pressure I put on myself to keep up. Even simple things like driving alone with Cai or going to a class felt overwhelming when I was constantly thinking about milk, timing, and whether he had enough. We also get into the emotional side of it all the guilt, the comparison, and how breastfeeding impacted my mental health more than I expected. I share what led me to introduce formula, start weaning, and how that decision helped me feel more present, balanced, and like myself again. I also touch on real-life moments, navigating outings, and the confidence that slowly comes with doing hard things for the first time as a new mom. If you’re breastfeeding, combo feeding, weaning, or…
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