Every Day a Choice: How Pumping Breast Milk Empowered Breanna Seibel to Transform Grief into Strength
Breanna Seibel’s journey to motherhood is a profound story of resilience, healing, and hope. After facing infertility, the devastating loss of her son Teddy, and navigating her daughter Viviana’s NICU journey, Breanna turned to pumping breast milk as a way to reclaim control amidst unimaginable grief. In this emotional episode of All Things Conceivable, Breanna shares how breastfeeding became a lifeline—not only for her premature daughter’s survival but for her own healing process. Now an ER nurse and creator with over 200,000 TikTok followers, Breanna reflects on her NICU experience, the critical role of milk bank donations, and her journey to maintaining and increasing her milk supply. She provides invaluable advice for parents navigating pumping, from power pumping techniques to overcoming common breastfeeding challenges. Breanna’s story is a powerful testament to the strength of mothers, the impact of small acts of love, and the daily choice to find purpose in the face of grief. Tune in to hear how Breanna’s loss transformed into a mission to empower other parents and why every drop of milk—and every ounce of strength—matters. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here.