Lorah's story - breastfeeding after a thyroid cancer diagnosis

This week’s guest is the amazing Lorah, from Leeds. Lorah is a mother of four, who found herself pregnant with her son, Luca, during her treatment for thyroid cancer. She shares her journey of breastfeeding her four children, who all had different challenges, and the emotional rollercoaster tied to her cancer treatment and weaning. She discusses her support systems and the difficult decision to delay treatment so that she could breastfeed Luca. Lorah highlights the emotional and physical struggles, the process of treatment, and the importance of support groups and communities for those going through similar experiences.

My picture book on how breastfeeding journeys end, The Story of Jessie’s Milkies, is available from Amazon here -  The Story of Jessie's Milkies. In the UK, you can also buy it from The Children’s Bookshop in Muswell Hill, London. Other book shops and libraries can source a copy from Ingram Spark publishing.

You can also get 10% off my books on supporting breastfeeding beyond six months and supporting the transition from breastfeeding at the Jessica Kingsley press website, that's uk.jkp.com using the code MMPE10 at checkout.

Follow me on Instagram  @emmapickettibclc or find out more on my website www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com

Resources mentioned - 

Macmillan Cancer Support https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Maggie's, Yorkshire https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-yorkshire/

Mummy's Star https://www.mummysstar.org/

Leeds Bosom Buddies https://northleeds.mumbler.co.uk/leeds-bosom-buddies-support-groups/

This podcast is presented by Emma Pickett IBCLC, and produced by Emily Crosby Media.