#10: Breastfeeding: What to Know BEFORE Your Baby is Born

Breastfeeding is the next natural step after birthing a baby - but guess what, you AND your baby still have to learn how to do it. In this episode, we discuss several principles to successful breastfeeding, and how to prepare for the process during your pregnancy. Having a newborn comes with many steep learning curves, and this is certainly one of them - but having education and resources to back your inherent instincts and motivation to breastfeed your baby can make or break the experience. We have to remember that we used to get this info as little girls surrounded by community - but today, most new mothers have never even seen a baby latch. From tongue ties to letdowns, building your supply, positioning, and mastitis - let us help guide and pump you up for this special relationship, so there’s no surprises - let’s go!

DOCTOR'S WEBSITES

Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com

Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/

Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com 

Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ 

RESOURCES

1. Breastfeeding videos by Jack Newman's International Breastfeeding Centre: https://ibconline.ca/breastfeeding-videos-english/

2. Book: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by the Le Leche League - click here

3. Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump: https://haakaausa.com/products/haakaa-silicone-breast-pump-with-suction-base-5-oz-1pk-1

4. Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin - click here 

5. Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin - click here 

6. Kelly Mom Breastfeeding website: kellymom.com

7. Dr. Morgan MacDermott's Mastitis Manual https://milkmedicine.company.site/