A lot of moms struggle with breastfeeding. It can be really hard. But this week’s guest, Binta’s struggles to breastfeed and the pressure to give her baby her breast milk have been amplified to such a degree that she is willing to hurt herself repeatedly just to get breast milk without blood.

Binta breastfed her first baby for nearly two years, but when it came to her second, she faced immense pain and difficulty every time she tried. Binta wanted to feel like she was trying everything possible to give her baby breast milk. She kept going despite experiencing bleeding and pain because, everywhere she turned, she received the message that she was failing as a mom if she had to supplement with formula.

In the final episode of season 1, Binta shares the issues she has faced with breastfeeding, pumping, and the excruciating lengths she has been going to in attempts to breastfeed her baby. Hear the pain and injuries she has faced as a result, the shocking responses she has received from healthcare professionals that have made her feel like a terrible mom, and the shame and guilt that she continues to feel around having to feed her baby with formula.

“They made me feel like you must breastfeed, there is no other solution. They focused on the benefits of breastfeeding your baby and why it is more important than even your own health, how you are feeling, or the pain you are going through.” - Binta

In This Episode:

- Hear the question Binta really doesn’t like to get asked and why she is so weary and afraid of it.

- Binta shares the two biggest emotions that come up for her when she has to supplement with formula.

- Find out how Binta believes moms who are unable to breastfeed should be treated.

- The shame, blame, and guilt that can come with being unable to breastfeed your child.

- Binta shares the advice she would give her daughter if she were in this situation.

- Find out about the way Binta has been treated by healthcare professionals when trying to breastfeed.

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