Parents Don’t Fail, Providers Do with Dr. Michelle Gerbi

January 3, 2024/

Dr. Michelle Gerbi offers her thoughts during a discussion on how our medical system sets parents up for failure and self blame.

Dr. Michelle Gerbi is a certified perineal health coach, chiropractor, functional medicine provider, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and international board-certified lactation consultant. She has over 17 years of experience in postpartum care and has helped thousands of mothers overcome common and difficult issues related to motherhood. With Dr. Gerbi’s expertise, her insights reveal the profound connection between emotional well-being and breastfeeding success, offering practical advice and encouragement for those struggling with pumping and infant feeding.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

The emotional challenges and the importance of support for breastfeeding at work.
A need for comprehensive healthcare that includes emotional well-being and breastfeeding success.
Restrictions faced by healthcare professionals due to insurance and administrative pressures.
The limited breastfeeding education among healthcare providers and the consequences for mothers.
Addressing the lack of follow-up care for newborns and the overreliance on weight checks.
Encouraging parents to establish care with family practice doctors and leverage nursing resources.
Recognizing the need for systemic support for new mothers rather than personal failure.

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