Making room for choice in lactation after loss

Making room for choice in lactation after loss

Lactation can continue after the loss of a baby, even while a parent is grieving. “Lactation After Loss” addresses that physical reality without assuming there is one right decision about what comes next.

The article discusses cold compresses and expressing small amounts of milk if needed for relief. It also treats stopping lactation or donating milk as a personal choice. In lactation support, that distinction matters: practical options should make room for a parent’s wishes, not add pressure at an already painful time.