Have you considered the different choices there are when feeding your baby? Offering choices and education is something we value here at PYC. Our job is to support your choices for birth, however you choose to birth. When it comes to feeding baby, nevertheless, not all parents feel this support. Many parents sense judgement from others when they opt for formula feeding or bottle feeding. In this conversation, Jayne Freeman talks about the need to normalize formula feeding. She shares how the current breastfeeding narrative may contribute to anxiety, lack of confidence and postpartum depression. Jayne gives some practical information on how to choose formula if that’s the path you opt to take.
On this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, we welcome Jayne Freeman to have this discussion. Jayne Freeman is a CEA/MNY certified childbirth educator, breastfeeding counselor and postpartum doula specializing in mood disorder prevention. After the birth of her two daughters, Jayne started a public access show about birth and parenting, titled “Mamarama.” More recently Jayne’s area of focus has been on postpartum mood disorders and she is working on advanced certifications for perinatal mental health. Her current mission is to shift our feeding paradigm to one of choice and inclusion.
Expectant parents put so much emphasis on how they will be taking care of the baby and they do not consider how they will be taking care of themselves. New parents would benefit from being better prepared when it comes to taking care of themselves during the postpartum period. It’s important to acknowledge that when something is not working, such as breastfeeding, it’s okay to transition to an alternative without feeling any sense of guilt.
In this episode you will learn:
- About Jayne Freeman and her journey into the birth world.
- A brief history of how society and expectations played a role in feeding babies.
- Jayne’s thoughts on formula feeding and more about her formula tutorial.
- Jayne’s opinion on the current breastfeeding narrative.
- Jayne’s feeling on how the current breastfeeding narrative may contribute to a negative parenting experience.
- Different ways to normalize formula feeding.
- Ways in which formula feeding has evolved in the last several decades.
- Where parents can find support and advice on choosing the right formula for their baby.
- Jayne’s advice for expectant parents.
- How to find more information on Jayne’s work.
About Jayne:
Jayne Freeman is a CEA/MNY certified childbirth educator, breastfeeding counselor and postpartum doula specializing in mood disorder prevention. After the birth of her two daughters, Jayne started a public access show about birth and parenting, titled “Mamarama.” It aired for over a decade on Comcast Cable and made her a local celebrity in her hometown of Jersey City. Eventually, she turned her hobby into a profession and has been working full-time in the birth world for over 12 years. Jayne has taught for several pediatric practices, worked with pregnant teenagers, volunteered at the Jersey City clinic, and gave Snooki & J-Woww their childbirth class on MTV. She is also a passionate advocate, successfully petitioning the PATH train to create signage and announcements for pregnant passengers and creating a dedicated lactation room for her former employer, The Princeton Review. More recently Jayne’s area of focus has been on postpartum mood disorders and she is working on advanced certifications for perinatal mental health. Her current mission is to shift our feeding paradigm to one of choice and inclusion. Every month she teaches a class on infant formula for us at City Births. Jayne also writes a regular column for the Jersey City Times where she highlights the challenges of new parenting.
Stay connected with Jayne:
Website: Mamarama.tv
Instagram: Mamarama_jc
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