Lactation Without Being Pregnant

About this episode

Dr. Sonia Gayete-Lafuente discusses the possibility of lactation without pregnancy and its significance in motherhood.

As we continue to celebrate International Women's Month this March, Dr. Sonia Gayete-Lafuente talks about a powerful and often overlooked aspect of motherhood: lactation without pregnancy. For many women and families, the ability to breastfeed represents far more than nutrition. It’s about bonding, connection, and participation in a deeply meaningful part of early parenthood. The good news? Even if you didn’t carry the pregnancy, breastfeeding may still be possible. Brought to y...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Sonia Gayete-Lafuente

Topics covered

• lactation
• motherhood
• breastfeeding
• parenthood
• women's health

Keywords

• lactation
• breastfeeding
• motherhood
• International Women's Month
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center For Human Reproduction

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