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.
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