Breastfeeding is supposed to be natural, right? Then why do so many moms struggle with low milk supply from the start? The truth is, most of the time, itâs not because their body canât make enough milkâitâs because they were set up for failure without even realizing it.
If youâre a first-time mom and planning to breastfeed, you need to avoid these three costly mistakes that can tank your supply before you even get started. Letâs dive in!
Your baby is born with a strong instinct to latch, but that instinct fades quickly. If you wait too long to start breastfeeding, your baby might get too sleepy or frustrated to latch properly, which means your body wonât get the signals it needs to produce milk.
đĄ Solution: Aim to nurse your baby within the first hour after birth (a.k.a. âThe Golden Hourâ). This kickstarts milk production and sets you up for long-term breastfeeding success.
This FREE cheat sheet will walk you through 3 evidence-based strategies to boost your breastfeeding confidence and increase your milk supply.