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