Breastfeeding is often called “natural,” but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. In this special episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, I’m celebrating some huge milestones—2 full years of breastfeeding my little one, 6 months of this podcast, and over 5,000 downloads! 🎉

I’m sharing:

• My honest journey from struggling in the early weeks to finally reaching my 2-year breastfeeding goal

• Why breastfeeding feels “easy… until it isn’t”

• The biggest lessons I’ve learned from nursing 5 babies through every stage

• Encouragement if you’re in the trenches wondering if you’ll even make it 2 weeks, let alone 2 years

• Why preparing and getting the right support makes all the difference

This episode is part reflection, part celebration, and most of all, a heartfelt thank you to you—my listener and fellow mama bear. 💕

👉 Plus, I’ve got a special gift to celebrate with you: my Breastfeeding Success Guide (normally $37, valued at $97) is available to the first 10 mamas for just $17. This guide is packed with strategies to help you fix latch issues, understand milk supply, and feel confident from day one.

Grab your copy here: littlebearlactation.com/bundle and use code PODCAST20 before it’s gone.

Whether you’re preparing for breastfeeding, working through challenges, or setting long-term goals, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that confidence changes everything.

Nourishing Postpartum: How Nutrition Impacts Breastfeeding and Recovery

Struggling with low milk supply — and no one can tell you why?

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Here’s what no one is saying loud enough: Your milk supply is deeply connected to how you're nourishing your body. It's not just about calories… it’s about the right nutrients, at the right time, for your healing and lactation needs.

In this powerful episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, host Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC, doula, and mom of five, sits down with perinatal nutritionist Brooke to expose the missing piece of the milk supply puzzle: postpartum nutrition.

They break down how your diet impacts your body’s ability to make milk, how stress and depletion sabotage your supply, and what to eat to truly support breastfeeding.

If you’ve ever been told “you just don’t make enough milk” without anyone checking your nutrition or recovery, this episode will change everything.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why nutrition is foundational to healthy milk supply

• How postpartum nutrient gaps can mimic low supply issues

• The specific foods and nutrients that support lactation

• The FLOWS Formula: a holistic lens for understanding supply struggles

• What emotional stress and trauma have to do with milk production

• Why your birth recovery and milk supply are more connected than you think

• How to nourish yourself even when you're exhausted, busy, and overwhelmed

• Using Brooke’s postpartum cookbook to fuel the first six weeks of lactation

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Timestamps for Quick Navigation:

00:00 – Episode Introduction 00:17 – Welcome to the Podcast 01:09 – Meet Brooke: Perinatal Nutritionist 01:47 – What Postpartum Nutrition Has to Do With Milk Supply 02:51 – Healing After Birth: The Overlooked Foundation 07:50 – When It’s Not Your Hormones… It Might Be Nutrition 14:58 – The FLOWS Framework 29:22 – Real-World Nutrition Tips for Busy Moms 29:56 – Final Thoughts + Where to Get More Support

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Struggling to tell if your baby is actually getting milk while using a nipple shield? Wondering how to confirm milk flow when you can’t see it? In this episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, IBCLC Jamie Doula dives deep into common myths surrounding the Munchkin Flow nipple shield and shares expert insights to help you confidently understand your baby’s feeding.

• How can I tell if my baby is getting milk through a nipple shield when I can’t see milk flow?

• Is the Munchkin Flow nipple shield really effective for breastfeeding?

• What are the real signs that my baby is latched and feeding well?

• When should I seek professional help to address breastfeeding challenges?

Jaimie, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, explains that relying solely on visible milk flow through a nipple shield can be misleading and may delay addressing underlying breastfeeding issues. Proper baby positioning and latch are essential for effective feeding, even when a shield is used. This episode highlights the importance of recognizing tangible signs of milk transfer, which are often more reliable than visual cues.

• Common Myths About the Munchkin Flow Nipple Shield: Why it’s not a foolproof tool for breastfeeding success

• Signs of Effective Milk Transfer: How to recognize true feeding success without seeing milk flow

• The Role of Proper Positioning and Latch: Why these are critical for breastfeeding with or without a nipple shield

• When to Seek Professional Lactation Support: How early intervention can prevent struggles and improve breastfeeding outcomes

• Personalized Support Options: Details on Jaimie’s 20-minute breastfeeding clarity call for tailored advice

• 00:00 – Introduction and Jamie’s personal breastfeeding experience

• 00:16 – Welcome to Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast

• 01:11 – Episode overview: Why nipple shields matter

• 01:37 – Breastfeeding clarity calls explained

• 02:48 – Deep dive into nipple shield usage and common misconceptions

• 04:41 – Signs to watch for to confirm effective breastfeeding

• 07:26 – When to reach out for professional help

• 09:32 – Conclusion and call to action for personalized support

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