If youâre pregnant and thinking, âI want to breastfeed, but I have literally NO idea where to startâŚââyouâre not alone.
Most first-time moms feel unsure (or overwhelmed) when it comes to breastfeeding. And while itâs something your body is designed to do, the truth isâit doesnât always come naturally.
But guess what?
With the right guidance and prep (yes, even before baby arrives), you can feel way more confident, calm, and ready. Letâs dive into what you really need to know before baby latches for the first time.
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Letâs get this out of the way first:
â âBreastfeeding is natural, so itâll just happen naturally.â
I hear this all the timeâand itâs one of the biggest mindset traps out there.
Hereâs the truth:
âď¸ Breastfeeding is a learned skillâfor both you and your baby.
Just like birth, walking, or talkingâit takes time, practice, and support.
So if it doesnât âclickâ on day one? Youâre not failing. Y...
Welcome to week 27 of pregnancy â the official start of the third trimester. đ At this point, your baby is busy growing, your body is shifting in new (and sometimes strange) ways, and you might be feeling the pressure to "get everything ready." But letâs be real â most first-time moms feel a little unsure right now.
So hereâs your real talk guide to whatâs going on in your body, your babyâs development, and how to actually start preparing for labor and breastfeeding.
At 27 weeks, your baby is about the size of a head of cauliflower â around 15 inches long and 2 pounds in weight. But the most exciting change? Brain development.
Babyâs brain is building billions of neural connections
REM sleep (and even dreaming) begins this week
Baby can now recognize your voice â talk and sing away!
These changes are laying the foundation for learning, bonding, and early attachment. Itâs the perfec...
This FREE cheat sheet will walk you through 3 evidence-based strategies to boost your breastfeeding confidence and increase your milk supply.