31/12/2023
If you’re expecting a new baby, making the decision to breastfeed can feel daunting in a world of overwhelming access to constant information and opinions. If feeding our babies is supposed to be natural and instinctual, then why does it feel like every mom you know is so eager to tell you everything that went wrong on her breastfeeding journey?
We are still coming out of decades of downright bad breastfeeding advice and nearly nonexistent access to support and care. The tides are shifting, but misinformation still circulates and families who weren’t able to get the help they needed and deserved still fall through the cracks.
One thing we can do to actually support new and expecting families who wish to breastfeed is to normalize some really foundational topics like these ones. Skin to skin care, community care, the importance of normalizing asking for help when you’re learning a new skill, and valuing yourself and your body as your baby’s best bet.
If you’re expecting a baby in 2024, reach out to me about prenatal education, in-home postpartum lactation support, and other offerings to help get you set up to meet your feeding goals and know exactly where to turn when questions arise. DM me or check out the links in my bio to get in touch via my website, where you’ll find my prices and support options. January and February are filling up quickly!
