Thinking About a Wearable Breast Pump—But Not Sure If It’s Actually a Good Idea?

If you’re pregnant or postpartum and wondering whether a wearable breast pump is worth the investment… this episode breaks it all down so you can make a decision that aligns with your breastfeeding goals.

In this episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I’m sharing the real pros and cons of wearable breast pumps—without the hype or the influencer noise.

Here’s what we cover:

• Who wearable pumps are actually great for

• Why they’re not usually ideal as a primary pump

• How one mom used hers to increase milk supply while combo feeding

• What you must know before buying one

• My take on popular brands like Momcozy, Baby Buddha, and more

• And why even the fanciest pump can’t replace skilled support + good strategy

Whether you’re struggling to make exclusive breastfeeding work or just want a little more flexibility without compromising your supply—this episode will help you decide if a wearable pump fits into your feeding plan.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Is a wearable pump right for you? Let’s talk about it. 01:06 – Welcome back + why this topic matters 02:08 – The real pros and cons of wearable breast pumps 03:41 – A mom’s story: how adding a wearable pump helped boost supply 05:24 – What to consider when choosing a pump 08:09 – Final tips + why your primary pump still matters 08:38 – How to get personalized support with your feeding plan

Are hospitals accidentally sabotaging your Golden Hour & breastfeeding success without you even realizing it?

If you're planning a hospital birth and want to exclusively breastfeed from the start, you need more than good intentions—you need a strategy. In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, I’m joined by Colette—a labor and delivery nurse who’s seen it all from the inside. Together, we unpack how to protect the Golden Hour and share real hospital birth breastfeeding tips to help you advocate for yourself and your baby from the very first moments.

We dive into:

• Why the Golden Hour after birth is one critical for successful breastfeeding

• The best hospital breastfeeding tips to make sure your baby gets skin-to-skin and a good latch before anything else

• How to confidently advocate for delayed newborn procedures that interfere with breastfeeding

• What to do when hospital staff or policies aren’t aligned with your birth and feeding goals

• How to handle difficult nurses, navigate pushy routines, and stay calm and in control

• Why having a birth plan isn’t enough—and how to communicate it effectively

• How doulas, coaches, or trained support people can help you bridge the gap between hospital care and your breastfeeding vision

Whether you're weeks away or counting down the days to delivery, this episode is packed with hospital birth breastfeeding tips and empowering insight to help you go in prepared—not blindsided.

🎧 Listen now to make sure your hospital birth supports your breastfeeding goals from minute one.

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Struggling to Get Your Baby Back to Breast? Feeling Like You’ve Tried Everything Without Relief?

You are not alone—and this episode is proof that healing your breastfeeding journey is possible, even when it feels like all hope is lost.

Kaylyn lives on a remote island in Alaska, where she gave birth to her baby girl in February. Like so many new moms, she ran into a wall of feeding challenges: cracked nipples, toe-curling pain, cluster feeding, and constant pumping just to keep her supply up.

She tried to push through. But it wasn’t until she reached out for virtual breastfeeding support that everything started to shift.

In this episode, Kaylyn shares:

• How she navigated brutal pain and exhaustion

• Why pumping and formula felt like both a lifeline and a trap

• What finally helped her get her baby back to breast

• And how virtual consults, nipple shields, and chiropractic care changed everything

If you’re looking for real solutions to your breastfeeding struggles—and wondering if it's too late to fix things—Kaylyn’s story will give you hope, practical insight, and a reminder that you don’t need to do this alone.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Kaylyn 00:32 – The pain, confusion, and pressure to make breastfeeding work 01:04 – Why the hospital experience left her even more overwhelmed 01:40 – Triple feeding begins: nursing, pumping, formula 03:06 – Searching for help and finding more questions than answers 04:53 – Pivoting to pumping and formula while grieving the breastfeeding bond 10:51 – Discovering online breastfeeding support and education 14:39 – Booking a virtual consult + exploring holistic care 17:38 – Nipple shields: Not a failure—a tool 19:53 – Finding relief and gaining confidence 20:18 – Baby nurses without the shield… unexpectedly and beautifully 25:59 – The mental toll of pumping around the clock 32:57 – Why virtual support was the game-changer 35:18 – Final encouragement: You can do this Ready to change your story? Access the Breastfeeding Resource Library HERE using code PODCAST to save big! Book a 3 or 6 week breastfeeding support package here.