13. Prepare for Breastfeeding Success During Pregnancy with Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC

Jaimie Zaki is a military wife, mom of 5, nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. After Jaimie struggled to breastfeed her oldest and experienced medical gaslighting by doctors and lactation consultants, she learned the secret to breastfeeding success wasn't about luck. It was about foundational knowledge, support, and self-advocacy skills. Jaimie became an IBCLC and dedicated herself to ensuring other moms can learn how to shut out the toxic whispers of the world and learn how to connect with their God-given intuition to unleash their Inner Fierce MamaBear and make confident feeding decisions with a sense of hope and peace. Join in on our conversation as we discuss the formula industry, what to expect from the support through the hospital and medical system, what mistakes you could be making even in pregnancy to set you back to achieving your breastfeeding goals, and the significance of having the RIGHT support and community around you.  00:05 Meet Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC00:22 Importance of Lactation Consultants01:30 Personal Breastfeeding Journey07:51 Challenges and Advocacy10:37 Becoming an IBCLC13:33 Understanding Lactation Certifications16:59 Hospital Experiences and Advice25:57 The Confident Mama Bear Society36:58 Personal Struggles with Breastfeeding37:47 Preventable and Fixable Breastfeeding Issues38:23 The Confident Mama Bear Society39:46 The Importance of Early Support42:00 Trustworthy Pediatricians and Breastfeeding57:21 The Role of Partners in Breastfeeding01:02:33 Conclusion and ResourcesConnect with Jaimie:Join her ANNUAL membership for 50% OFF with the code PODCAST50!!! You do NOT have to do this alone, get a coach and consultant that will help guide you to achieving your breastfeeding dreams!Visit www.littlebearlactation.comJoin her FREE Breastfeeding class: Secrets to a First Latch Without PainConnect with her on Instagram and FaceBookMore from My Friend's a Nurse:Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!Visit MyFriendsaNurse.comGrab this FREE Hospital Bag ChecklistEmail Colette directly for coaching availability and membership [email protected] you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email [email protected] Connected:InstagramTikTokFaceBook