Rose’s Lactation Blog #6

 

– Update: Rose talks about the letdown reflex and the mental game needed to induce lactation.

A Milkmaid’s Tale

– Let it flow! Release the milk! –
by Profile Photo Agent Rose 

Welcome back, everyone. Thank you again for your feedback and support via the comments, messages, and the main chat room. I am humbled. Thanks for letting me take you on this journey as I see it. Again, please do not hesitate to chime in via comments as you see fit. This is intended to be a community conversation.

Today, I want to dig into the other aspect of inducing lactation – the letdown reflex. One of the rare occasions where one yearns for numerous letdowns and the lack of them feels like you’ve let yourself down.

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16 thoughts on “Rose’s Lactation Blog #6”

  2. Thank you Rose
    It can be easy to focus on the pumping and supplements and forget/assume oxytocin release but important factor in every pumping session.

    I have an article that you and readers may find interesting. Some are not relevant but many are and may start a discussion.

    Have you tried aromatherapy Oils Rose? Some are shown to increase oxytocin and are often used in labour too. Clarysage and jasmine I find quite ‘heavy’ but if used with other oils that blend well, it would improve smell and still have same effect. Lavender I like on its own but for others it can bring memories associated with smell and can affect like/dislike. Again just blend with another oil 🙏🏼❤️

    https://www.optimallivingdynamics.com/blog/25-effective-ways-to-increase-oxytocin-levels-in-the-brain

    3. Just to add I love the thought of an ABF meditation. I really enjoyed listening to one added too 🙂 thank you.
      I find watching nursing videos very relaxing and helpful in oxytocin release (adult and baby)
      I love this short french film. It never ceases to send me into presence; noticing something new in their interactions every time I watch..,

      https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0xSP9RUoiX0

      3. Thank you Pearl.

        That was a beautiful video. It can be hard to find good videos on the subject matter without it leading to a porn site or sex scene. I do understand the sexual side of it, but it’s not always welcome. I would rather see videos of these fleeting moments of intimacy without expectation, even between strangers. I would love to see more of the intimate bonding experience between people.

        Thank you! This has been an amazing journey thus far.
        You two ladies are quite a blessing, thank you!

    4. I know this is a very late reply, but I will second Lavender. Years ago I worked with some very special needs kids, If a kidlet was working something out or expressing frustrations a spot of lavender oil on a cloth along with rocking( we had permission if we were observed.) would often calm some very agated students. There is no reason drop on a cloth along with relaxation techniques wouldn’t be successful with let down.

  3. I love love love your updates Rose!!

    So wonderful and professional!! You are able to produce informative pieces that I’m thrilled to read.

    I was wondering about this drug Domperidone that I’ve heard so much about.??

    Anyone else heard or tried it??

    Rose, a beautiful flower between many thorns 😘

    1. Hi Suzie,

      I am not currently using domperidone but I do know some other ladies are. There is a discussion forum entry inquiring about inducing without dom. There are some experienced women on that thread.

      And, thank you. I am glad you are enjoying my writing.

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