Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

← Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end21 sept · 55 min

Sharnaé's story - nipples shields, hospitalization and a weaning journey

Sharnaé's story - nipples shields, hospitalization and a weaning journey21 sept55 min

This week, I’m delighted to be joined by listener Sharnaé Storm from New Zealand. We’re talking about breastfeeding her three-year-old son Enzo. Sharnaé shares how night weaning and ending the bedtime feed happened gently through repeated “cuddles for sleep” affirmations, with breastfeeding temporarily increasing during illness (recent RSV). She describes early breastfeeding challenges, flat nipples, mixed opinions about possible tongue tie, and choosing to persevere with a nipple shield. Sha...