BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain

44 | Teen Pregnancy & Breastfeeding with IBCLC Amber Ginn

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 Confidence podcast, I’m joined by fellow IBCLC Amber Ginn, who became a mom at just 15 years old who chose motherhood and breastfeeding, even when support was nowhere to be found.
Amber opens up about the judgment, the trauma, and the dismissive care she faced as a teen mom—and how breastfeeding became more than just feeding her baby. It became her mission. Her healing. And the reason she became a lactation consultant herself.
This episode is about so much more than breastfeeding—it’s about what happens when we believe in young mothers instead of writing them off.
Inside this episode, we talk about:
Why her hospital experience left her feeling dismissed and unsupported
Navigating high school while breastfeeding a newborn
The role breastfeeding played in her healing and self-worth
What inspired her to become a lactation consultant
The gaps in the pro-life movement when it comes to real postpartum support
Why investing in breastfeeding support matters more than most moms realize
What it means to make confident, informed choices as a young mom
How to support pregnant teens without shame or pressure
What to look for in a lactation consultant who will truly advocate for you
This one is raw, inspiring, and deeply important—especially if you’ve ever felt judged for your story or underestimated by the system.
 
Breastfeeding Resources: 
FREE!! 5 Mistakes That Sabotage Breastfeeding
Get Breastfeeding Help! 
Access Breastfeeding Resources Library 
Download Breastfeeding Success Bundle
Work with Amber: get.thelatchlink.com
Jaimie's Breastfeeding Success Guide 
Work with Jaimie 
 

43 | My baby's mouth is too small to breastfeed! How can I help her latch?!

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 reflexive latching — is busting one of the most frustrating myths out there: that your baby’s mouth is too small to latch.
You’ll hear the true story of a mama with a petite newborn and a diagnosed tongue tie… who still went on to breastfeed successfully. How? Because she had the right latch support, bodywork guidance, and didn’t give up just because the first advice didn’t help.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
Why “small mouth” isn’t a true cause of latching trouble
How proper alignment and bodywork can support a deeper latch
What most providers miss when troubleshooting latch issues
How early intervention and reflex-based techniques can save your journey
The truth about tongue ties and how to approach them without panic
Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed or already feeling discouraged by pain, shallow latch, or clicking sounds — this episode gives you the clarity and tools you need to move forward with confidence.
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES 
$37 Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle 
FREE 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes to Avoid 
Breastfeeding Rescue Plan - A curated vault of guides & workshops to get you instant answers 
Book a 3 or 6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package
 
 

42 | Nicole's Breastfeeding Success Story Part 2 - How her birth story & postpartum support team helped her reach her breastfeeding goals

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, detailing her experiences and transformations with each child. From the challenges of her first two births to the more prepared and supported approach with her third, Nicole emphasizes the vital importance of building a robust support team. This includes doulas, pelvic floor therapists, lactation consultants, and the crucial role of good nutrition and self-care.
 
The episode underscores the significance of both education and instinct in navigating breastfeeding and the varied experiences new moms can expect, aiming to inspire confidence and resilience in mothers facing similar challenges.
 
 
 
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES 
$37 Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle 
FREE 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes to Avoid 
Breastfeeding Rescue Plan - A curated vault of guides & workshops to get you instant answers 
Book a 3 or 6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package
 
 

41 | Nicole's Breastfeeding Journey Part 1: Emergency C-section, COVID, Formula Shortages, and Breastfeeding Redemption

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, including a traumatic C-section and lack of support, which led her to formula feeding. Nicole discusses her experiences with multiple lactation consultants, both in-person and virtual, and highlights the importance of finding tailored breastfeeding support. The conversation underscores the significance of overcoming societal stigma and emphasizes that breastfeeding doesn't have to be perfect to be positive.
Tune in next time for the continuation of Nicole's inspiring story.
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES 
$27 Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle 
FREE 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes to Avoid 
Breastfeeding Rescue Plan - A curated vault of guides & workshops to get you instant answers 
Book a 3 or 6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package
 
 
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience
00:27 Welcome to the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast
01:17 Meet Nicole Christensen: A Journey Through Breastfeeding
03:02 First Breastfeeding Experience: Challenges and Lessons
10:42 Second Breastfeeding Experience: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles 12:22 The Importance of Personalized Lactation Support
28:33 Third Breastfeeding Experience: A New Approach
28:44 Conclusion and Resources for Breastfeeding Support

40 | Tips for Breastfeeding Twins - with Twin Mom & IBCLC Shelly P. from Twin Mom Guide

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 goals—not pressure to settle. So many twin moms are told right from the start that formula is inevitable. That breastfeeding two babies is “too much.”
But you don’t have to accept that story. You can write your own.
In this episode, you’ll hear from someone who’s walked that road—and made breastfeeding twins not just possible, but joyful.
In this episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I sit down with Shelly—a twin mama and lactation consultant from Canada—to talk about the real challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding twins. From the early postpartum to the decision between tandem nursing vs. individual feeding, we’re covering what it really looks like to exclusively breastfeed multiples.
Shelly shares how prenatal breastfeeding education can set you up for success, how to stay grounded in your "why," and what new or expecting twin moms can do to thrive.  If you’re planning to breastfeed twins, this episode is full of encouragement, strategy, and sisterhood.
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES 
Twin Mom Guide Website 
Shelly on Instagram 
 
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome + today’s topic: Breastfeeding twins01:10 – Meet Shelly: Twin mama + fellow IBCLC02:11 – Shelly’s story: The early days with two04:22 – The unique challenges of breastfeeding twins12:50 – What twin moms need to know before birth17:31 – Tandem feeding vs. individual feeding: Pros and cons21:29 – Final advice + supportive resources for twin moms23:07 – Wrap-up + how to get more support for your journey

39 | Prenatal Colostrum Collection - What is it? How do you do it? And WHY do you do it?

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 benefits & risks to colostrum expression, hand expression vs. using a pump, and how to store and transport expressed colostrum.
 
Grab your colostrum collection kit here.
 
RESOURCE:
 
Breastfeeding Guides
Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive
6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package

38 | Peeing yourself during pregnancy isn't normal! Thrive during Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy with Becca Boeving @pelvicfloormomma

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 postpartum, pelvic floor therapy is THE resource you're missing if you want to thrive during pregnancy and postpartum.
 
Becca Boeveing from Pelvic Floor Momma discusses misconceptions around pregnancy & postpartum pain, discusses advocating for yourself during pregnancy and postpartum, reducing risk of vaginal tearing in labor, and gets REAL about the long term impacts of SKIPPING pelvic floor therapy! And no, we're not just talking about Kegels! We're talking REAL solutions.
 
RESOURCES:
 
Podcast: Belly Birth Beyond with PelvicFloorMomma
www.pelvicfloormomma.com
instagram.com/pelvicfloormomma
 
Breastfeeding Resources:
 
Breastfeeding Guides
Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive
6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package

37 | Pumping Schedule for Increasing Milk Supply

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—and spoiler alert: it’s not about strict pumping schedules to increase your milk supply.
 
You’ll hear Sylvie’s story—a mom who went from feeling like she had no choice but to wean to watching her supply jump from 10 to 16 ounces with just a few key shifts (no stress or marathon pump sessions required).
 
Whether you’re exclusively pumping, combo feeding, or just trying to build a freezer stash, this episode is packed with real solutions that actually support your body’s design.
Book a Breastfeeding Clarity Call Now! 
 
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Why rigid pumping schedules can backfire—and what to do instead
How pump fit and flange size affect your milk output (and your sanity)
The power of switching to the right pump for your body
Simple lubrication hacks that protect your nipples and support flow
What’s inside the Pumping with Confidence guide and how to get early access
 
RESOURCES:
Breastfeeding Resource Library (SAVE $100!) 
Breastfeeding Success Bundle
Pump Guide Waitlist
6 Week Postpartum Concierge Breastfeeding Support Package 
Concierge Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive Package (Prenatal Prep + 6 weeks Postpartum Support)
 
 
 
 
 
⏱️ Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Welcome + why support matters so much
00:28 The emotional side of breastfeeding struggles
01:33 Sneak peek: the Pumping with Confidence guide
01:57 Flexible pumping schedules explained
03:00 Personalized pumping support > one-size-fits-all advice
03:29 Sylvie’s story: from weaning thoughts to milk supply breakthrough
06:19 Practical tips: pump fit, pump swap, and lubrication
13:24 Final encouragement for your journey
 
 

36 | How Cranio-sacral Therapy Can Help You Baby's Latch with Meghan Beames, CST

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 baby’s body can cause major breastfeeding challenges… and how craniosacral therapy can gently release them.
 
We talk about:
Why your baby’s latch might not improve with positioning tweaks alone
What oral motor dysfunction really means and how it’s connected to the nervous system
The myth of the “lazy baby” and how fight-or-flight can show up in newborns
How bodywork like craniosacral therapy can support milk supply, digestion, and better sleep
Signs your baby may be compensating for hidden body tension—and what to do next
 
Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, combo feeding, or just starting to wonder if something feels off—this episode will leave you feeling empowered, equipped, and ready to advocate for your baby’s functional wellness.
 
🎧 Tune in now to discover how craniosacral therapy can unlock better breastfeeding—without waiting for a full-blown crisis.
 
RESOURCES:
FREE - 5 Mistakes that Sabotage Breastfeeding (littlebearlactation.com/mistakes )
Breastfeeding Success Bundle (littlebearlactation.com/bundle )
Virtual Lactation Support (littlebearlactation.com/virtual-lactation-consultant )
Find a Craniosacral Therapist near you (https://www.beamescst.com/grads/)
Megan's Podcast (https://tr.ee/wB12wHSvts)
Breastfeeding Resources
Fix Your Latch Guide  
6 Week Postpartum Concierge Breastfeeding Support Package 
Concierge Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive Package (Prenatal Prep + 6 weeks Postpartum Support)
 
 
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome to Breastfeeding With Confidence
00:57 Meet Megan Beams: What is Craniosacral Therapy?
04:56 Tension in Newborns: What to Look For
15:05 Oral Motor Dysfunction & Feeding Struggles
20:43 Common Breastfeeding Problems That Start in the Body
21:15 Fight or Flight in Babies—And Why It Matters
21:59 The Truth Behind the “Lazy Baby” Label
22:31 Feeding Reflexes: What You’re Not Being Told
24:46 Hands-On Tips for Supporting Baby’s Body
28:58 Why Movement Matters for Breastfeeding Success
31:47 How to Trust Your Intuition When Something Feels Off
33:09 Finding a Skilled Craniosacral Therapist Near You
33:56 Traveling for Treatment & Final Thoughts
35:53 Final Encouragement & Next Steps

35: "How long should my baby nurse on each side to get the fatty hindmilk for better weight gain?"

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 content as your baby nurses. You’ll learn why timing feeds by the clock isn’t necessary, and how simple cues—like letting baby finish one breast before offering the other—ensure they get the richer milk. Jaimie walks you through gentle breast massage techniques and optimal latch tips to promote even fat distribution and efficient drainage of breastmilk.
 
Breastfeeding Resources:
FREE 5 Mistakes that Can Sabotage Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle
Breastfeeding Guide Library
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Concierge Breastfeeding Support
 
Timestamps
00:00  Welcome and Introduction
00:16  Free Resource: Five Mistakes Checklist
01:08  Foremilk vs. Hindmilk Myth Debunked
02:43  Breast Massage & Latch Tips
04:21  Monitoring Intake Without Formula
06:32  Accessing the Free Checklist
07:20  Virtual Consultations Overview
10:16  Conclusion & Next Steps