SPECIAL: Breastfeeding Prep: Avoiding unnecessary formula supplementation

Are you pregnant and planning to exclusively breastfeed? Hospitals often have routines that can unintentionally push formula on new parents, even when it isn’t necessary. In this short promo episode, Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC and mom of five, shares a real story about a mom who walked into the hospital fully prepared to breastfeed—and left feeling pressured to supplement with formula.

Learn why this happens, how to advocate for your baby, and why preparation is key to protecting your milk supply.

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👉Access the Confident Mama Breastfeeding Academy for step-by-step guidance on protecting your milk supply, managing common breastfeeding struggles, and getting a pain-free latch: littlebearlactation.com/library (use code PODCAST50for a discount)

👉 Book a 20-minute Q&A session with Jaimie for personalized support