In this episode, we hear from Sarah Crowley, IBCLC and owner of Wee Bumble, a home visiting lactation consulting business in Helena, MT. Not only is Sarah an absolute expert in breastfeeding, she is also one of the most kind and compassionate humans we've ever met. We talk about her crash course introduction to breastfeeding after the birth of her first son, Amos and how the pain and suffering she experienced during that time motivated her to pursue a career in breastfeeding support. Since that time, Sarah has become a certified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has, for the past 16 years, been helping women and families with babies, navigate their own journeys. We cover a lot in this conversation: healing from birth trauma, "hamburger nipples", pumping recommendations, medication concerns during pregnancy and breastfeeding, baby friendly hospital initiatives, the beauty of holding space for new moms, questions around "pumping and dumping", and caring for moms who are struggling with addiction, including tobacco and nicotine use. Sarah shares so many resources she takes the cake for longest list of show notes to date! Plus, her voice is like honey and her presence feels like a warm hug from a trusted friend.Wee Bumble Lactation Consulting Website Wee Bumble Lactation Consulting InstagramThe Lactation Network (help with breastfeeding support insurance coverage)Prepared Parenting Classes (free) St. Peter's HealthFind birth and parenting classes in your local MT communitySt. Peter's Healthcare Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Melissa Zimmerman, Family Nurse Practictioner - St. Peter's HealthMT La Leche League List of GroupsPartners in Pediatrics (Helena)Find pediatric clinics/care in your local MT communityDr. Hale's Book: Medications and Mothers MilkLactmed (list of medications for safety concerns while breastfeeding)For statewide resources please visit the Linking Infants and Families to Supports athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/