#12 Surprising Secrets Of Inducing Lactation For Surrogacy (part 1) - with Alyssa Schnell
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Episode Notes
You might believe that breastfeeding is only for women who give birth, and you can’t nurse your baby born through surrogacy - the good news is, you’re wrong!
Thanks to inducing lactation, breastfeeding is not only for birthing women. With correct guidance and methods, any mother, including non-gestational (non-birthing), and adoptive moms can produce breast milk. This means, you can experience the deep connection and nutritional benefits of breastfeeding.
But how do you navigate this complex process successfully?
How do you induce lactation?
And is it worth it?
In this episode we sit down with Alyssa Schnell, a seasoned lactation consultant specializing in induced lactation. She literally wrote the book on Breastfeeding Without Birthing
In this episode, we talk about
The differences between inducing lactation and relactation.
How some women make more milk - including the impact of previous lactation and medications
Whether or not you can induce lactation if you don’t have ovaries or you’re in menopause?
If you don’t want to give formula, what you can do instead.
The simple fact — *almost* every intended parent has the potential to make breastfeeding a part of their surrogacy journey with the right support and techniques.
How does the possibility of breastfeeding reshape your perception of bonding with your baby through surrogacy?
Tune into this episode of Surrogacy Made Simple and transform the way you approach your surrogacy journey with the incredible possibility of breastfeeding. Don't miss out on these insights—listen now!
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About the Host
Dr. Alyssa Small Layne is a board-certified OB/GYN and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, but more importantly, she's someone who truly gets the surrogacy journey. After navigating her own struggles with fibroids, infertility, and surrogacy, she founded JUNIE to make the process easier and more accessible for intended parents.
On Surrogacy Made Simple, Dr. Layne brings her medical expertise and personal experience together to break down surrogacy in a clear, honest, and supportive way—so you can feel confident and informed every step of the way.
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