REPLAY: Top 5 Breastfeeding tips for the first week with your new baby
BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch PainShow Notes
Worried about how to get a great first latch when your baby is born? Maybe you're worried about how often you're supposed to feed to bring your milk in? What if you face issues like engorgement? And is there anything you SHOULD know that no one is telling you? In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast I'm laying out 5 quick tips every pregnant mom who wants to breastfeed should know about the first week with baby: From getting a great first latch, to breastfeeding on demand, and so much more! Wanna dive deeper into setting yourself up for Breastfeeding Success? Check out these breastfeeding resources: 🌟BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES🌟- Instant Access to the Breastfeeding Resource Library - PODCAST50 to save $50 - Get your questions answered: Book 20 min Q&A call Episode Breakdown00:00 – Introduction & Replay Announcement00:19 – Meet Your Host: Jaimie Zaki - Nurse, Doula, IBCLC + mom of 502:09 – The Breastfeeding Resource Library03:19 – Tip 1: Getting a Great First Latch04:33 – Tip 2: Establishing a Feeding Schedule06:05 – Tip 3: Dealing with Engorgement07:16 – Tip 4: Trusting Your Instincts08:47 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement10:24 – Conclusion & Call to Action
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