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...
Breastfeeding is NaturalâSo Why Is It So Hard?
If youâre struggling with breastfeeding, let me tell youâyou are NOT alone. So many new moms start their journey expecting it to come naturally, only to be met with sore nipples, latching issues, and endless self-doubt.
But hereâs what no one tells you: breastfeeding is a learned skill. Just like walking, talking, or riding a bike, it takes practice and the right information to get it right. And unfortunately, many moms are set up to fail before they even begin.
Lie #1: Your body will just know what to do. Breastfeeding is instinctual for babies, but itâs still a learning process for both mom and baby. A good latch doesnât always happen automatically, and positioning takes practice.
Lie #2: If youâre struggling, just push through the pain. Pain is NOT normal. If breastfeeding hurts, thereâs likely an issue with the latch, positioning, or even a tongue tie. You donât have to sufferâthe...
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