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Ever wondered about the safety of consuming alcohol while breastfeeding?  Today, IBCLC Jaimie Zaki is going to tell the TRUTH about breastfeeding & drinking alcohol, the science and the safety.  If you're curious about the safety of drinking alcohol when breastfeeding, whether you should pump & dump breastmilk, and more this episode will dive into myths, misconceptions, and give expert adv...

Is your baby’s movement trying to tell you something about their breastfeeding struggles? In this episode of The Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, I sit down with pediatric physical therapist Allison Mel to dive deep into a topic not enough providers are talking about—how baby motor development and breastfeeding challenges can be connected.  From tongue ties and body tension to the surprising...

Thinking About a Wearable Breast Pump—But Not Sure If It’s Actually a Good Idea? If you’re pregnant or postpartum and wondering whether a wearable breast pump is worth the investment… this episode breaks it all down so you can make a decision that aligns with your breastfeeding goals. In this episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I’m sharing the real pros and cons of wearable breast pumps—with...

Are hospitals accidentally sabotaging your Golden Hour & breastfeeding success without you even realizing it? If you're planning a hospital birth and want to exclusively breastfeed from the start, you need more than good intentions—you need a strategy. In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, I’m joined by Colette—a labor and delivery nurse who’s seen it all from the insid...

Struggling to Get Your Baby Back to Breast? Feeling Like You’ve Tried Everything Without Relief? You are not alone—and this episode is proof that healing your breastfeeding journey is possible, even when it feels like all hope is lost. Kaylyn lives on a remote island in Alaska, where she gave birth to her baby girl in February. Like so many new moms, she ran into a wall of feeding challenges: crac...

15, pregnant, and told to “just get an abortion.” What happens when a teen mom chooses to breastfeed instead? What if everyone around you says you’ll fail? What happens when you walk into the hospital as a pregnant teen—and no one takes you seriously? Can breastfeeding actually become a source of healing when everything else feels stacked against you? In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Conf...

Is your baby struggling to latch… and someone told you it’s just because they have a “small mouth”? Have you been told your newborn is just “too tiny” to breastfeed well — or that it’s your breast size or nipple shape that’s the problem? In this episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence podcast, Jaimie Zaki — International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, mom of five, and expert in reflexi...

Navigating Breastfeeding with Confidence: Nicole's Journey of Perseverance and Support   In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, host Jamie Zaki, an international board-certified lactation consultant, engages in a comprehensive discussion with Nicole Christensen, a doula and owner of Holystic Maternity Care.   Nicole shares her personal journey through multiple births, detail...

Overcoming Breastfeeding Struggles: Nicole's Journey In this episode of the 'Breastfeeding With Confidence' podcast, host Jamie Zaki, an international Board certified lactation consultant and Mom of five, speaks with Nicole Kristensen. Nicole shares her challenging breastfeeding journey amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 and a formula shortage. She recounts her initial struggles with breastfeeding, i...

Are you expecting twins and worried about how breastfeeding will work? Do you feel like everyone is silently assuming you’ll “just need to supplement”? Have you heard horror stories—and are now wondering if exclusive breastfeeding is even possible with two? If you're carrying twins, you're already doing something incredible. And when it comes to breastfeeding, you deserve support that honors your...

If you're pregnant and planning to breastfeed, you've probably heard of prenatal colostrum collection and you might be wondering "Should I collect colostrum during pregnancy" or "How do I collect colostrum during pregnancy"? In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie Z, IBCLC explores when, why, and how you might benefit from prenatal colostrum expression.   We discuss be...

Are you pregnant and struggling with symphisisy pubic dysfunction (SPD), back pain, sciatica, and even find yourself wearing diapers because you can't stop peeing yourself? Pain and incontinence during pregnancy is COMMON but NOT NORMAL... Want to reduce vaginal tearing during birth? Want to heal better postpartum?   Whether you're planning vaginal birth or c-section, whether you're pregnant or po...

Book a Breastfeeding Clarity Call Now!    What if I told you pumping schedules could be hurting your milk supply instead of increasing milk supply?  If you’ve been told you must stick to a rigid pumping routine to boost output… it’s time to rethink the rules. In this episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really works to increase your milk supply...

Is your baby struggling to latch, feed efficiently, or seem tense for no clear reason? Could the missing piece in your breastfeeding journey actually be hidden tension in their body? In this eye-opening episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I’m joined by craniosacral therapist Meghan Beames to unpack something most parents never hear about in the hospital—how subtle tension patterns in your ba...

Have you ever wondered if your breastfed baby needs more hind milk to gain more weight?   One Instagram follower asked me recently, "How long should my baby nurse on each side to get the fatty hind milk needed to gain weight" and I thought this made the perfect Breastfeeding Q&A topic! Today we'll unpack the foremilk‑vs.‑hindmilk myth and shows you how breastmilk naturally shifts in fat conten...

Have you ever felt like your breastfeeding journey was doomed from the start—like something was wrong but no one could explain it? That’s exactly how Chelsea felt. In this raw and empowering episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, host Jaimie Zaki, virtual lactation consultant, sits down with former client Chelsea to share her real-life breastfeeding success story—one that almost end...

Did you see the recent claims by  a Thompson Method IBCLC who guested on Pain Free Birth, claiming babies can't swallow air and tongue ties aren't the problem, the latch is?  As an IBCLC the claims made in the social media posts were so upsetting -- mostly because thousands of Mamas follow this account and are hearing this misinformation that is being framed as "debunking misinformation".  In toda...

Trying to figure out babywearing and breastfeeding? Not sure why your baby seems to hate the carrier, or it feels like you need too many hands? Maybe you're not sure which carrier is best for breastfeeding or how to baby-wear safely. In this episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence podcast, I'm joined by Jordan Morillo, a maternal health occupational therapist, certified baby-wearing consultan...

Why are so many new moms quick to consent to circumcision—an elective surgical procedure—but deeply hesitant about something as therapeutic as a tongue tie release, even when it's sabotaging breastfeeding? As an IBCLC, nurse, and mom of five, I’m sharing both personal stories and professional insight to challenge this growing double standard. If you’ve ever felt pressure, confusion, or guilt aroun...

Wondering if you really need to get a tongue tie release for your baby? Lisa Paladino, RN, CNM, IBCLC from Tongue Tie Experts podcast & instagram shares her insight after over a decade working with tongue tied babies.  In this episode we're going to answer questions like: "I think my baby has a tongue tie, what next?" and "Does my baby really need a release?" We also talk about why there is so...

If you're considering a nipple shield, you might have seen the flow view nipple shield and thought, "That seems cool!"  In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC breaks down the good and the bad about this new-to-market nipple shield & sets the record straight.  If you're having latching issues, worries about milk supply, and worries about your baby getti...

Is your baby spitting up way more since you stopped using the nipple shield? Here’s what’s really going on… If you’ve been using a nipple shield and are now trying to wean off—but suddenly your baby is spitting up like crazy—you are NOT alone. And no, it doesn’t mean your milk is “too much” or that your body is broken. In this episode of Breastfeeding with Confidence, Jaimie Zaki tackles one of th...

Is your baby refusing to latch, screaming every time you try to feed her, and you're sick of the battle? You're not alone. Let's learn what to do when your baby refuses to nurse, hates breastfeeding, or won't latch. Jaimie Z. IBCLC answers a listener's urgent question: "Why does my baby pull off the breast and cry during feedings?" She unpacks what’s really happening when a baby seems frustrated,...

Book a Breastfeeding Clarity Call Now!    Do you need to make shift in sleep with your baby? Does "cry it out" and "sleep training" seem like your only option, but go against everything your instincts are telling you? You're not alone!  Struggling with infant sleep is common, but it helps to know what's normal, what's a sign of a problem, and learn strategies that WORK while preserving your mental...

Book a Breastfeeding Clarity Call Now!    So you've been exclusively pumping and now you're wondering, "Is it too late to get my baby back to the breast?" The short answer? No, it’s not too late. Whether you chose the pump out of necessity or because breastfeeding got off to a rocky start, so many moms reach a point where they deeply desire to bring baby back to the breast—and feel completely unsu...