15. Breastfeeding is Hard... But it Doesn't Have To Be
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In this episode, I speak with Kim Hunter, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who is passionate about helping families navigate their postpartum and breastfeeding journeys successfully.
Kim is a mom of two amazing kids who felt called to help families in their pregnancy, labor & postpartum journeys. She had hired a doula for the birth of her son and realized the importance of birth doulas.
Kim became certified as a postpartum doula with DONA International in 2019, certified as a birth doula with DONA International in 2019, became a Lactation Educator through UC San Diego in 2019, and then completed her Lactation Consultant education and clinical training to become an IBCLC.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
- Breastfeeding can be challenging at first but with the right support and resources, moms can overcome these challenges and successfully breastfeed their babies.
- Proper latching is crucial for successful breastfeeding. Moms should seek the help of a lactation consultant if they are having difficulty with latching.
- Breastfeeding is a supply and demand process, so the more a baby nurses, the more milk the mother will produce.
- There are many lactation support resources available.
- Breastfeeding should be a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both mom and baby. If a mom is experiencing pain or discomfort during breastfeeding, she should seek the help of a lactation consultant.
Connect with Kim ⤵️
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doula_kimhunter_ibclc/
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DoulaKimHunter
Website: https://www.doulakimhunter.com/
Resources:
- KellyMom - an evidence-based website with information on breastfeeding and parenting.
- La Leche League - a nonprofit organization that provides education, information, and support to breastfeeding mothers.
- International Lactation Consultant Association - a global network of lactation professionals that can connect moms with a lactation consultant in their area.
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