When Is the Right Time to Wean? Breastfeeding & Pumping Tips with Abby Theuring (The Badass Breastfeeder)
All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast with Nazca Fontes
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Show Notes
Weaning is one of the most emotional—and often confusing—transitions in the breastfeeding or pumping journey, and no two experiences are alike.
In this episode of All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast, host Nazca Fontes is joined by Abby Theuring, founder of the Badass Breastfeeder community, to unpack everything moms (and surrogates) need to know about weaning.
They discuss:
- How to know when the right time to wean is
- Gentle and safe ways to reduce milk supply
- Physical and emotional changes, including post-weaning depression
- Practical guidance for pumping parents, breastfeeding parents, or those choosing to suppress lactation
Abby emphasizes the importance of community support and working with a lactation consultant, while exploring topics relevant to women preparing for a surrogacy journey, from milk donation to advocacy, autonomy, and self-care.
Whether you’re weaning by choice, necessity, or in preparation for surrogacy, this episode offers expert insight, reassurance, and guidance to help you feel informed, supported, and less alone.
Loved the episode? Explore our blog for even more tips:
- Weaning from Breastfeeding or Pumping: Expert Tips from Abby Theuring.
- The Ultimate Guide to Weaning: How to Stop Breastfeeding Gently, Safely, and Without Guilt
If you’re considering surrogacy while still breastfeeding, we can help you plan a journey that fits your weaning timeline and supports both you and your baby every step of the way. Learn more about how to become a surrogate here.