S2 E3 Why We Don't Give Permission to Quit, with IBCLCs Erin Dykstra & Pamela Tessmann

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Brimful

Brim Lactation and Family Care

9 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to Brimful (formerly Sound Beginnings), where your host Pamela Tessmann, an IBCLC and CBE, dives into the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, infant feeding, and parenting. With a wealth of evidence-based insights, tips, and heartfelt stories, Pamela brings her expertise and passion to each episode, guiding you through the transformative phases of early parenthood. Tune in for empowering conversations that inform, inspire, and celebrate the magic of new beginnings! Want to support the podcast? https://buymeacoffee.com/brim.familycare

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S2 E3 Why We Don't Give Permission to Quit, with IBCLCs Erin Dykstra & Pamela Tessmann

Brimful

40 minutes 21 seconds

1 week ago

S2 E3 Why We Don't Give Permission to Quit, with IBCLCs Erin Dykstra & Pamela Tessmann

In This Episode:

How breastfeeding can lower stress hormones and inflammation — key factors linked to depression.

How exclusive breastfeeding supports better sleep quality and quantity for mothers.
The bidirectional link between mental health and lactation: each impacts the other.
The protective effects of breastfeeding for trauma survivors.
How poor or dismissive support increases depression risk, and positive support decreases it.
Rethinking the idea of “permission to quit” through the lens of autonomy, respect, and real care.

References Mentioned:

Kendall-Tackett, K. A. (2015). Depression in New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives. Available via PubMed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4842365/

Key findings: Breastfeeding reduces cortisol and inflammation, improves sleep, and protects against depression — especially in trauma survivors.

Dennis, C.-L., & McQueen, K. (2016). The relationship between infant-feeding outcomes and postpartum depression: A longitudinal study. CMAJ Open, 4(1), E103–E109. https://www.cmajopen.ca/content/4/1/E103

Study of 380 mothers in Calgary: 88% experienced feeding difficulties. When support was perceived as positive, risk of postpartum depression dropped from 14.9% to 5.25%. Negative or dismissive support did not improve outcomes.

Connect with us:

Host: Pamela Tessmann, IBCLC www.brimfamilycare.ca Instagram: @brim.familycare

Buy Me a Coffee to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/brim.familycare

Guest: Erin Dykstra, IBCLC Sweet Spot Lactation Instagram: @sweetspotlactation

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