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lactation

You’ll learn that lactation is not a mechanical process, it’s a relationship. It begins with hormonal orchestration, but it thrives on nourishment, rest, and connection. We’ll talk about how to build milk supply through real food, hydration, and herbs, and how to recognize the emotional and energetic aspects that influence flow and letdown.

This section will guide you through:

• The physiology of lactation which include hormones, reflexes, and stages of milk production.

• Common challenges (engorgement, low supply, mastitis, oversupply) and how to address them gently.

• Nutritional and herbal allies for supporting milk quality and quantity.

• Creating herbal lactation blends, teas, and tonics using traditional galactagogues.

• Natural remedies for nipple care, clogged ducts, and inflammation.

• Understanding infant feeding cues, latch, and rhythm through an intuitive lens.

• The emotional and spiritual connection of milk as medicine and continuation of the womb.