Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end Weaning Q&A with Carly from Seed Pod, Part 1
Oct 20, 2025
Carly Facius, a Midwife and IBCLC parenting mentor, shares her expertise on weaning and mindful transitions. She offers insightful advice on weaning a toddler while tandem feeding and handling night-time feeds during pregnancy. Carly emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and addressing family dynamics while honoring each child's needs. They also discuss strategies for supporting neurodiverse children during this transition. With a focus on connection and respect, Carly's approach helps parents navigate the often complicated journey of ending breastfeeding.
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Support Weaning With Connection
- Run ending-breastfeeding workshops that prioritise connection over abrupt methods like 'going away for nights'.
- Offer guided support so families don't improvise harmful or isolating approaches when weaning.
Why Abrupt Separation Fails
- Removing breastfeeding abruptly harms attachment and leaves the child with unresolved feelings of isolation.
- A separation 'fix' like going away for nights rarely works and often creates longer-term harm.
Fix Solid-Food Issues First
- Prioritise resolving solid-food issues before reducing breastfeeds in a 22-month-old.
- Seek a practitioner who understands both breastfeeding and eating to assess medical and relational factors.
