Early Breastfeeding: What to Expect, What’s Normal, and How to Have a Strong Start with Amber Ginn, IBCLC | Episode 06

Join The Breastfeeding Blueprint: www.thelabormama.com/breastfeeding & use the code PODCAST to save 20%Today I’m chatting with my friend Amber Ginn, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and founder of The Latch Link, on how to set yourself up for breastfeeding success before baby arrives. Amber’s got a no-fluff, straight-talking style and a passion for helping moms navigate the wild, beautiful ride of breastfeeding. Amber shares her expertise on preparing for breastfeeding, the importance of understanding your 'why,' and practical tips for those first hours and days postpartum. What’s inside this episode:Preparing for breastfeeding before birth: getting clear on your why behind your goals & the benefits of meeting with a lactation consultant prenatally. Birth decisions that might impact your breastfeeding journey.How to advocate for yourself and your little one after birth - and some tips for navigating those hospital convos.Your options for lactation care: From virtual consults to in-person support, you’ve got options to build a care team that’s right for you.Helpful timestamps:01:26 The Breastfeeding Journey02:12 Meet Amber Ginn, IBCLC04:06 Amber's Story06:53 Preparing for Breastfeeding Success11:56 Navigating Hospital Staff 15:06 Overcoming Early Breastfeeding Challenges20:17 Colostrum Collection22:28 Birth Decisions That Impact Breastfeeding25:20 Addressing Newborn Weight Loss Concerns30:29 Supplementing and Feeding Options34:45 Building Your Support TeamMore from Amber Ginn:Visit TheLatchLink.com Listen to The Latch Lounge PodcastInstagram: @ambertheibclc YouTube: @ambertheibclcMore from this episode:Visit www.thelabormama.com/breastfeeding and use code MAMA25 at checkout for 25% off!About your host:🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen!👉🏼 A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOK DisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services