Ep. 13 - Latch, Supply, and Weight Loss: Your Breastfeeding 101
Surviving Tiny Humans: 10 Minute Triage for Newborns & New ParentsShow Notes
Breastfeeding can be beautiful, frustrating, painful, confusing, time-consuming—or all of the above in the same 24 hours.
In this episode, we walk through the basics of breastfeeding in a practical, no-shame way, covering: • what a good latch actually looks like • why a shallow latch is painful and often ineffective • how to know if baby is getting enough milk • when sleepy feeding, short feeds, or weight concerns might matter • what to do if you’re worried about low supply • breastfeeding more often vs pumping vs power pumping • galactagogues, supplements, and when to ask about medication • what to know about mastitis and common troubleshooting • whether breastfeeding really helps with postpartum weight loss
This episode is designed to help you understand the mechanics of breastfeeding without spiralling over every feed, every ounce, or every wet diaper.
Free guide here: https://www.vitalswithdrbuller.com/low-milk-supply-read-this-before-you-panic
Key takeaway: A painful latch is not something you just have to push through. Low supply has solutions worth trying. And breastfeeding does not have to be all intuition and guesswork.
We also talk honestly about the reality that breastfeeding and weight loss are not nearly as predictable as people claim—and why your worth has absolutely nothing to do with what your body looks like postpartum.
If you want an easy-reference tool for supply concerns, check out the free breastmilk supply guide here: https://www.vitalswithdrbuller.com/low-milk-supply-read-this-before-you-panic
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Supplements: - leafy greens, oats, barley, and nuts - Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle - potentially beer (some non alcoholic options include Guiness 0.0, Erdinger Alkoholfrei and Bravus Oatmeal Dark)
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