E46: Latch On: The Realities of Breastfeeding no one Prepares You for, with Jen Keeney RN, BSN, IBCLC

In this special episode of Delivered, we are joined by Jen Keeney, who is a well experienced nurse and lactation consultant. She joins us this week to discuss the ever-evolving topic of breastfeeding.  Breastfeeding is often portrayed as this natural, beautiful bonding experience — but for so many moms, the reality is far more complex. In this honest and compassionate episode, we pull back the curtain on the parts of breastfeeding that no one really prepares you for: the physical pain, the emotional toll, the pressure to "get it right," and the silent struggles so many moms carry alone. From latching difficulties and supply worries to exhaustion, guilt, and mental overload, we're having the conversations that are usually whispered, not shared. Whether breastfeeding came easily for you, felt impossible, or landed somewhere in between, this episode is about validation, truth, and support — not perfection. If you're in the thick of feeding struggles or carrying shame about how your journey looks, let this episode remind you: you are not broken, you are not failing, and you are not alone. Your feeding journey is valid, your mental health matters, and your baby needs you — not a flawless feeding story. This is for the moms who are trying, the moms who are tired, and the moms who just need someone to say: you're doing an incredible job. Jen's Instagram: @wavesoflovelactation To contact Jen for more information: [email protected] To learn more about Delivered and sign up for my newsletter, go to https://athenaestelle.com/ Follow the Show Apple Podcasts - Spotify