The Real Barriers to Breastfeeding & How to Overcome Them
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Breastfeeding Talk
The Real Barriers to Breastfeeding & How to Overcome Them
Mar 08, 2023 Episode 97
Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC, CSOM

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In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Allie Page as they embark on a 6-day Birth of a Mother Summit. This episode is Jacqueline’s airing at the summit and it’s filled with some amazing tips and insight into motherhood from Jacqueline’s point of view. 

You’ll hear about everything from how to prep your body for an easier conception and healthier pregnancy, to being challenged to think about birth from a new perspective, and tons of tips to foster a smoother postpartum period.


In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • The health benefits to mom and baby when breastfeeding
  • When, how, and why you should seek out an IBCLC
  • How to go about finding donor breastmilk



A glance at this episode:

  • [1:57] How Jacqueline got into birth work
  • [4:59] What is a vital sign
  • [7:23] Why most caregivers won’t know that breastfeeding is a vital sign
  • [10:57] When and why you should have an IBCLC on your team 
  • [19:21] Health benefits to mom when she breastfeeds
  • [23:36] Breastfeeding benefits for baby
  • [38:22] Having formula on hand and how that can hinder your breastfeeding experience
  • [42:03] Insight and tips on finding donor breastmilk
  • [48:49] Jacqueline shares one thing she would change about her intro to motherhood
  • [51:37] One thing Jacqueline wishes new mothers could know before they become mothers
  • [54:08] One way Jacqueline would encourage spouses to connect for the transition into motherhood


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