BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain

Top tips for getting a deeper latch when breastfeeding to reduce latching pain, increase milk transfer, and establish a strong milk supply. 

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If you've heard breastfeeding pain is normal, and you just need to wait it out, but you don't want to suffer through unnecessary pain -- this episode is for you.  Whether you're pregnant and want to PREVENT pain or you're  a new mom and need latching help NOW -- This episode will help you understand why breastfeeding hurts, why mom suffer unnecessarily, and the first steps toward getting a pain-free latch!  Resourc...

Many mothers are told two completely opposite things after having a baby:

“Breastfeeding prevents pregnancy.”

—or—

“You can get pregnant anytime while breastfeeding.”

So what’s the truth?

In this episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast, we explore one of the most common postpartum questions: Can you get...

If you’re pregnant and planning to breastfeed, you’ve probably already decided you’ll only use formula if it’s medically necessary. But here’s the hard truth: most moms are never taught how to determine what “medically necessary” actually means in the first 48 hours after birth.

Nearly 80% of American moms start breastfeeding, yet many babies receive formula in the hospital due to concerns ...

Don’t put “breastfeeding” on your birth plan.

I know that sounds controversial, but if you are pregnant and planning to exclusively breastfeed, this might be the most important mindset shift you make.

Most moms are told to choose a baby friendly hospital, request skin-to-skin, and write “no formula unless medically necessary.” But when feeding challenges show up in the hospital, many still end up suppl...

Returning to work or school as a breastfeeding mom can feel overwhelming. Many pregnant and postpartum women worry they will have to choose between their breastfeeding goals and their career. But the truth is, you don’t have to—if you prepare early and get the right support.

In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, we talk about the biggest mistake moms make when planning their return to work: assum...

Is baby formula really the key to marriage equality?

That’s the provocative claim behind a recent New York Times article—and in this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie (IBCLC, mom of five) sits down with her husband Sebastian to unpack why that headline isn’t just misleading… it’s dangerous.

Because when we frame formula feeding as the solution to an unequal marriage, we quie...

What happens to your milk supply if you’re separated from your baby after birth?

If you’re pregnant and this question has quietly been sitting in the back of your mind, this episode is for you.

Whether you’re planning a hospital birth with the possibility of monitoring or NICU time, or you’re planning a home birth but know that transfer is always a possibility, separation can feel scary — especially w...

Should you wake a sleeping baby to breastfeed — or is “never wake a sleeping baby” actually hurting your milk supply?

This is one of the most confusing and anxiety-producing questions new parents ask, especially in the early weeks of breastfeeding. One person tells you to let your baby sleep as long as they want. Another warns that if you don’t wake every 2–3 hours, your milk supply will tank. So which...

Breast engorgement* during the first week of breastfeeding is incredibly common — and incredibly misunderstood. In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence, IBCLC Jaimie Zaki breaks down exactly what breast engorgement is, why it happens, and how to relieve engorgement safely without damaging your milk supply or latch.

If your breasts feel hard, hot, swollen, painfully full, or difficult for your baby to latch onto, ...

Can you breastfeed after breast cancer—even after a double mastectomy?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Emily, a birth worker and breast cancer survivor, to talk honestly about what breastfeeding can look like after cancer—and how a Supplemental Nursing System (SNS) made it possible for her to nurse her babies at the breast.

This con...

Were you told in the hospital that your breastfed baby lost “too much” weight and now you’re questioning everything?Newborn weight loss is one of the most misunderstood and fear-based decision points in early breastfeeding, and it’s where so many breastfeeding journeys are unintentionally derailed

In this episode, IBCLC and mom of five Jaimie Zaki breaks down what newborn weight loss actually means, why hosp...

Did your lactation consultant, postpartum nurse, midwife, or pediatrician tell you your baby has a "good latch" so the breastfeeding pain you're experiencing is probably "normal" and you'll just have to wait for it to disappear?  What if I told you it doesn't matter what your baby's latch LOOKS like, if you're in pain?  In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC (Lactation Consultan...

Christmas week can feel magical… and also incredibly overwhelming when you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or navigating breastfeeding challenges. In this short and gentle check-in episode, Jaimie shares encouragement, emotional support, and simple ways to get the breastfeeding help you need without leaving home during the busy holiday season.

Whether you’re anxiously waiting for your baby’s arrival or deep ...

You’re Not Broken, You’re Postpartum: Redefining “Normal” in Early Motherhood

What if the problem isn’t you… it’s the expectations you were handed about postpartum?

In this powerful episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie sits down with mom of six, birth worker, podcaster, and author Katherine Stephens to talk about her new book: You Are Not Broken, You Are Postpa...

So many pregnant moms head into breastfeeding worried about low supply — especially when they hear “your baby is nursing constantly” or “you don’t have much colostrum.”

But here’s the truth (and what most moms are never told):

Frequent nursing + tiny amounts of colostrum = NORMAL. Your baby is doing exactly what tells your body to make more milk.

In today’s episode of the Breastfeed...

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of breastfeeding beyond nutrition and immune health? We often talk about connection with breastfeeding, but here's what we don't talk about: The physical and developmental benefits of breastfeeding.   The truth is breastfeeding is so much more than “no pain and good weight gain.”

In this episode of The Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, we dive into the mechanical and...

If you care about autonomy, informed consent, and saying no to pressure in pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I’m joined by doula and Holistic Pregnancy Podcast host, Taylor Shaffer, to unpack what real informed consent actually looks like (and why those hospital “consent forms” usually aren’t it).

We walk through the BRAIN method—Benefits, Risk...

Protecting Your Milk Supply During the Holidays: Breastfeeding Tips for Thanksgiving

In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC and mom of five, shares essential tips for maintaining milk supply and avoiding common breastfeeding challenges during the holidays. Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings can be joyful but overwhelming, and it’s common for breastfeeding moms to experience clo...