Join The Breastfeeding Blueprint: www.labormama.com/breastfeeding & use the code PODCAST to save 20%I sat down with Bethany (aka The Oversupply Mama), a CLC, NICU mama, autism mama, and someone who has lived both the exclusive-pumping trenches and a redemptive nursing journey. We get real about what oversupply actually feels like when it’s your reality and how to manage an abundant supply without experiencing recurrent mastitis.What’s inside this episode:Oversupply isn’t just “extra milk in the freezer” — it can mean daily clogs, mastitis scares, hours spent labeling milk bags, and legit stress. Your struggle is valid, even if someone else would “kill to have your problem.”Pumping done thoughtfully can actually extend your breastfeeding journey (yes, even if you nurse at the breast most of the time).You can absolutely nurse + pump + bottle-feed and still hit your “exclusive breastfeeding” goals.How to gently drop pumps or reduce supply (slow is the name of the game, friends).Why weaning (even just dropping one pump session) is emotional — hormones are wild, and it’s okay to both celebrate and grieve at the same time.If you’re an exclusive pumper, or just curious about the “other side” of the supply conversation, this episode will make you feel so seen. And if you’ve ever thought, “Wait… I can keep my oversupply and actually enjoy it?” — Bethany’s got you.Helpful Timestamps:02:17 Meet Bethany: The Oversupply Mama04:03 Navigating Pumping and Nursing06:29 Understanding Oversupply and Pumping18:09 Practical Tips for Managing Oversupply22:54 Steps to Reduce Oversupply27:23 The Emotional Impact of Weaning29:35 Gradual Weaning Strategies31:38 Adapting to Changes and Seeking Help35:19 The Joy and Challenges of Pumping41:57 Final Thoughts and ResourcesMore from Bethany The Oversupply Mama:Follow her on Instagram: @theoversupplymama & TikTok: @theoversupplymamaVisit theoversupplymama.com Grab the No More Mastitis Weaning CourseAbout your host:🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen!👉🏼 A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOK DisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services