Extended Breastfeeding with Phoebe Heffron

In this episode of The Baby Pro Podcast, Phoebe Heffron, a pediatric nurse practitioner and aspiring IBCLC, talks about extended or biological nursing. She also shared the benefits of nursing into toddlerhood as well as cultural differences in breastfeeding practices, weaning, and common arguments against extended breastfeeding. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of doing what works best for the individual family and not letting others' opinions influence their decisions. In this episode, you will learn the following: The nursing customs of other countries and how they differ from those of the United States. Positive effects of prolonged nursing. Setting smaller goals and taking breastfeeding one day at a time rather than focusing on the overall picture. Connect with Shelly:  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shellytaftibclc/ Website: Massachusetts IBCLC | Lactation Consultant - Shelly Taft

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If you are an expecting or new parent looking for support and guidance with your pregnancy, birth, and first year of your baby’s life, then The Baby Pro Podcast is for you! Join your hosts, Shelly Taft, a lactation consultant, doula, childbirth educator, infant sleep educator, and licensed practical nurse, and Nicole Glover, a doula and childbirth educator, as they bring you conversation and interviews with experts regarding all things pregnancy and baby related. Each episode will tackle the burning questions that all expecting and new parents have, like Will I ever sleep again? How do I write the perfect birth plan? Does intimacy after birth exist? We will also answer listener questions and talk about the latest news in the parenting world.