Kat Von D Makes Surprising Breast-Feeding Admission
by EG
Tattoo and makeup artist Kat Von D is admitting that breast feeding didn't come easily for her. She reveals that she had to look to a surprising source for support while she was feeding her baby. Read on for details.
Via People.
Kat Von D is opening up about her adjustment to motherhood.
On Wednesday, the celebrity tattoo artist and makeup guru — who welcomed her first child, son Leafar Von D Reyes last month — revealed that breastfeeding her newborn didn’t originally go according to plan.
“During the first two days of Leafar’s life, his blood sugar count had been low, and as much as I had committed myself to strictly breastfeed, my milk hadn’t come in yet,” she began the candid Instagram post.
“The pediatrician suggested asking around to see if any friends might have a bit of extra milk they could donate – and if not, I’d have to consider supplementing with formula – something we personally did not want to do,” Von D, 36, continued.
The makeup artist went on to explain that she called her midwife, Sara Howard, in hopes that she would know someone who would be willing to donate some of their breastmilk.
In addition to sharing the milk, Von D also requested that the person be on a strict plant-based diet, as it was “crucial” to her and her husband Leafar Seyer (birth name: Rafael Reyes).
Finally, Von D was introduced to Morgan Campbell, who she said came to her rescue “without question.”
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