Dr. Nicole Kumi

Dr. Nicole Kumi, PhD, PMH-C, is a maternal identity expert and the founder of The Whole Mom, where she helps women navigate the emotional, psychological, and identity shifts of motherhood. Her work centers on supporting the health and well-being of the whole mother—not just the baby—and creating more honest conversations around postpartum care, feeding, and maternal mental health. She has been featured by News4Jax and Chalkboard Magazine.

Breastfeeding and Mental Health: 7 Signs It May Be Time to Change Your Feeding Plan

July 22, 2026

Feeding your baby should never require abandoning yourself. A perinatal mental health expert shares seven signs it may be time to reconsider breastfeeding, pumping or your current feeding routine.