Lactation

February 24, 2026

#123: My Milk Supply Survived Hashimotos, Pneumonia, and Getting My Cycle Back: Here's How

In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the full story of how I built and sustained a resilient milk supply through one of the hardest years of my life. This wasn’t about pumping around the clock, panicking, or fighting my body. It was about understanding the foundations of lactation, creating a personalized care plan to support my health, and working with my body instead of against it. If you’ve ever feared your period, illness, thyroid issues, or stress would tank your supply, this episode will give you a new lens. Because protecting milk supply isn’t about doing more—it’s about supporting your physiology in the right way. And yes—I made it to one year breastfeeding without needing formula or relying on pumping to maintain supply.
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About this episode

What you'll learn:

  • How thyroid dysfunction can impact breastfeeding and what actually matters most
  • What I focused on during hospitalization to protect my milk supply
  • The foundational “basics” that create long-term lactation resilience
  • Why pumping more is not always the answer to supply fears
  • The importance of a personalized care plan for sustainable milk production
  • How shifting from fear and shame to partnership with your body changes everything
  • How to get a personalized care plan for your own breastfeeding challenges

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Transcript

Hey I'm Brooke!

I'm a perinatal holistic nutritionist here to help make your motherhood journey joyful and stress-free. Here you'll find recipes to nourish your body throughout all of pregnancy and postpartum, as well as educational articles and resources to empower you as you heal your body and raise a family.

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