63. Breastfeeding 101: How to Breastfeed & Prepare for the Mommy Transition - with Morgan Jackson #FabulousFriends

Morgan Jackson is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who founded Prepared Beginnings because she is passionate about women and infant health, growth in motherhood, and seeing families thrive. I’m a month away from giving birth(!) and I don’t remember how to breastfeed, so I’ve been paying close attention to Morgan’s Instagram and all of the practical breastfeeding advice that she shares. Morgan’s also the mother of a beautiful boy and currently pregnant with baby number two, and I’m so excited to not just have this conversation but be going through this process alongside Morgan! You will learn about... Breastfeeding isn’t as intuitive as a lot of people think It’s okay to ask for support! How to get ready for breastfeeding while you’re pregnant What all potential parents should know about the physiological benefits of breastfeeding for the parent How breastfeeding helps reduce your chances to get cancer and other diseases Local breastfeeding support: La Leche League International What to expect in the first few days after giving birth The different breastfeeding holds Oral anomalies like tongue ties What you need to know about pumping What to expect from a newborn’s poop How do you know if your baby is getting enough milk? Newborn weight fluctuation Breastfeeding red flags Storing breast milk Paced bottle feeding The best bottles available Resources: Prepared Beginnings Instagram: @preparedbeginningslactation Find breastfeeding support at La Leche League International Read: “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding” Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.