Q&A: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Newborn, Parent, Homebirth, Vbac, Kids & Family, Doula, Firsttimemom, Midwife, Pregnancy, Doctor, Parenting, Pregnant, Vanessamerten, Physician, Csection, Prenatalcare, Breastfeeding, Naturalbirth, Nursing, Birthcenter, Family, Baby, Hospitalbirth, Health, Obgyn, Research, Trimester, Expecting, Labor, Mom, Diet, Dad, Birth

4.5 • 948 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Breastfeeding can feel intimidating, especially if it’s something you’ve never done before. While it’s a natural process, it doesn’t always come easily. With the right education, preparation, and support, you can set yourself up for success. In this episode, we address a listener’s concerns about feeling uneasy about breastfeeding, worries about milk supply, and what she can do to prepare in advance. There are simple yet effective steps you can take before your baby arrives to feel confident and prepared. This episode covers common challenges, practical tips, and essential resources to help you build confidence, establish your supply, and reach your breastfeeding goals.

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0:00.0	You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Merton.
0:10.4	Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast.
0:15.7	In this episode, we're talking about tips to prepare for breastfeeding before your baby arrives.
0:22.5	Breastfeeding can feel very intimidating, especially if this is something that you've never done.
0:28.3	While it is a natural process, it doesn't always come easily. With the right education,
0:35.0	preparation, and support, you can set yourself up for success.
0:39.8	In this episode, I address a listener's concerns about feeling very uneasy about breastfeeding,
0:46.8	worrying about milk supply, and asking what she can do to prepare in advance.
0:52.3	There are very simple, but effective steps that you can take
0:56.9	while you're pregnant so that you feel confident and prepared to breastfeed. We'll cover common
1:02.8	challenges, practical tips, and essential resources to help you build confidence, establish your
1:09.4	supply, and reach your breastfeeding goals.
1:12.3	You can find the complete article and all of the resources for this episode at
1:18.1	Pregnancy Podcast.com slash breastfeeding prep.
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1:47.5	Check out Pregnancy Podcast Premium at Pregnancypodcast.com slash premium.
1:55.9	Thank you to Blossom for supporting this episode.
2:00.1	Ladies, let's talk about something that affects
2:02.7	so many of us after having children. Those unexpected leaks when we laugh, sneeze, or exercise.
2:09.7	It's incredibly common. Forty-eight percent of first-time mothers will experience urinary incontinence,
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