October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and so on this episode of Weaning It, Erin sits down with her friend Caitlin LoCascio-King who is a veteran breastfeeding mom of 4, a lawyer and business woman who had a double mastectomy earlier this year.

Caitlin shares her four different breastfeeding experiences, two of which extended beyond a year.

She then explains how her family history of cancer prompted her to begin getting routine mammograms and breast MRIs before the age of 40 and how doing so resulted in a double mastectomy.

She shares her health journey over the last year and how being a breast-feeding mom influenced her perception of her surgery.

Episode Links

Pockets of Hope

BCalmed Inc

If you or someone you know goes through breast cancer surgery, these are amazing resources and items that you can gift to them.

You can find Caitlin on Instagram @cllk09.

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Erin critiques a Motherly article on gentle parenting and questions if a gentle parenting backlash is on the horizon.

Like most fads and trends, gentle parenting can be taken to the extreme and be so distorted it no longer resembles its original form.

She provides 3 tips to decide if parenting advice is a good fit for you, and when to see additional help.

Next, she discusses how to apply gentle parenting techniques when your toddler hits, and how to look at their hitting through a new lens (spoiler: they're not mad, they're scared).

Q&A of the Day

Cassandra asks, "I've done a little research on this but can't seem to find any information for toddler aged breastfeeders. Does my hormonal cycle impact my child through my breast milk? I have noticed that on my really difficult hormonal days my toddler also really struggles. It's like she has PMS too! Of course this could be from her picking up on my mood, but I have long wondered if she's receiving hormones through my milk?"

Wins & Whines

Powdered vitamins, homework, feminism

Resources/Links

The Gentle Toddler Weaning Course - HERE

Read the Motherly Article - HERE

My go-to Gentle Parenting Book - HERE

Kids powdered vitamins - HERE

Adult powdered vitamins - HERE

Let's connect!

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Take the Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - HERE

Join the Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - HERE

Book a 15 minute consult - HERE

In this conversation, Ciera Greene discusses her experience as a toddler nursing mom and her role as the owner of Fit4Mom South Orange County, a fitness program for pre and postnatal moms.

She shares her thoughts on extended nursing, the emotional connection it creates, and the privilege of being able to provide nourishment and care for her child.

Ciera also talks about the benefits of Fit4Mom, including the opportunity to connect with other moms, the focus on mind-body connection, and the specialized training for prenatal and postpartum fitness.

She emphasizes that it's never too late to start prioritizing self-care and strengthening the body after childbirth.

Resources

• Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - HERE
• Follow Ciera Greene on Instagram - HERE
• Find a Fit4Mom class near you - HERE
• Follow Erin on Instagram - HERE
• Questions? Email Erin at erin@nursingmamas.com