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Podcast: Lo’s Lactation Lab
Episode: Episode 114 Why is Breastfeeding so Hard?
Description: Do you ever wonder why feeding babies from our own bodies is so hard? We are mammals, so when and how did it become challenging? Today, I take a dip into some evolutionary and anthropological research that helps answer these questions that are always top of mind for me as a breastfeeding mother and an IBCLC. On this episode you will hear:Evolutionary factors that influence breastfeedingSocietal factors that influence breastfeedingHow humans have evolved to make breastfeeding workChallenges that arise in other primates in terms of feeding their youngRecommendations made to policy makers, healthcare professionals and researchers based...