Weaning and Mental Health Workshop
Gain clarity, confidence, and support to successfully and gently wean from breastfeeding or pumping.
Breastfeeding can be a whirlwind of an experience...and now weaning? Does it ever end?! We're happy to say that yes, it does! And it includes all of the bittersweet feelings.
If you answer YES to any of the following, this workshop is meant for you. Keep reading!
Are you feeling touched out and ready to wean?
Are you trying to wean and you’re worried about clogged ducts or mastitis?
Are you experiencing insomnia or emotional struggles regarding weaning?
Are you being told you need to wean for any reason and you’re feeling overwhelmed by it?
Are you questioning yourself at every turn, wondering where to even begin with the weaning process?
Why weaning can be so hard on your mental health and what to expect
How to go about weaning - child led weaning vs mother led weaning
Practical things you can do to help and support yourself and your infant or toddler through the adjustment, both mentally and physically
How to properly wean from the pump
How to gently reduce or eliminate night feeds
A thorough mental health checklist for anxiety and depression
Mental health activities cheat sheet
Activity sheet for how to wean night feeds and/or how to wean completely
Clarity about how to initiate or navigate the weaning process
A better understanding about why weaning can be hard on your mental health and what to do about it
Confidence to successfully follow through with weaning
Because it's important to know who you're learning from
Alice Pickering, Psy.D., CCTS-I, is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified clinical trauma specialist who believes that prioritizing your mental health should be a non-negotiable. More importantly, she's a mom to 2 little girls who are 17 months apart. Alongside mothering, she owns a private practice Postpartum Link PLLC and specializes in maternal mental health. She seeks to foster a community of happy and healthy mothers who can make a difference in their homes and ultimately, the world. You can learn more about Dr. Pickering here.
Allegra Gast, RDN, IBCLC is a dietician and board certified lactation consultant. She believes that proper nutrition begins with loving and nourishing yourself. She's a mom of 2 who has a passion for helping women navigate the challenges of breastfeeding. She owns Aloha Nutrition where she offers breastfeeding support and consultations. You can learn more about Allegra here.