Board Certified Lactation Consultant Jennifer Dean | Navigating breastfeeding and lactation! Don’t go into breastfeeding blind! Learn what you need to...

Breastfeeding is one of the most challenging parts of motherhood. When I became a first time mom, (I am embarrassed to admit this) I didn't even know what a nursing bra was and I didn't own one when he arrived!! That's how little I knew about breastfeeding and how much work it was going to take. Especially if you don't have someone there to guide you and help you understand what your baby needs when they: don't latch good your nipples are cracked and bleeding your baby won't stop crying you feel like you have low milk supply If you're a mom that has or is experiencing this, don't lose hope and don't let the next mom you encounter go through what you went through! If you're the one that finds yourself suddenly having graduated from maiden to mother and feel like you're losing yourself in the process don't hesitate to reach out! You are losing yourself, but in a good way. Motherhood makes all of us die to ourselves and come alive in a more selfless way. Do not give up. You're doing a great job! Here are some resources that can help: La Leche League Milk Chat of East Texas Facebook Group Kelly Mom Connect with Jennifer on Facebook Follow her on IG