What if I told you pumping schedules could be hurting your milk supply instead of increasing milk supply?

If you’ve been told you must stick to a rigid pumping routine to boost output… it’s time to rethink the rules.

In this episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really works to increase your milk supply—and spoiler alert: it’s not about strict pumping schedules to increase your milk supply.

You’ll hear Sylvie’s story—a mom who went from feeling like she had no choice but to wean to watching her supply jump from 10 to 16 ounces with just a few key shifts (no stress or marathon pump sessions required).

Whether you’re exclusively pumping, combo feeding, or just trying to build a freezer stash, this episode is packed with real solutions that actually support your body’s design.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

1. Why rigid pumping schedules can backfire—and what to do instead

2. How pump fit and flange size affect your milk output (and your sanity)

3. The power of switching to the right pump for your body

4. Simple lubrication hacks that protect your nipples and support flow

5. What’s inside the Pumping with Confidence guide and how to get early access

RESOURCES:

Breastfeeding Success Bundle

Pump Guide Waitlist

6 Week Postpartum Concierge Breastfeeding Support Package

Concierge Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive Package (Prenatal Prep + 6 weeks Postpartum Support)

⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

1. 00:00 Introduction

2. 00:11 Welcome + why support matters so much

3. 00:28 The emotional side of breastfeeding struggles

4. 01:33 Sneak peek: the Pumping with Confidence guide

5. 01:57 Flexible pumping schedules explained

6. 03:00 Personalized pumping support > one-size-fits-all advice

7. 03:29 Sylvie’s story: from weaning thoughts to milk supply breakthrough

8. 06:19 Practical tips: pump fit, pump swap, and lubrication

9. 13:24 Final encouragement for your journey

Is your baby struggling to latch, feed efficiently, or seem tense for no clear reason? Could the missing piece in your breastfeeding journey actually be hidden tension in their body?

In this eye-opening episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I’m joined by craniosacral therapist Meghan Beames to unpack something most parents never hear about in the hospital—how subtle tension patterns in your baby’s body can cause major breastfeeding challenges… and how craniosacral therapy can gently release them.

We talk about:

1. Why your baby’s latch might not improve with positioning tweaks alone

2. What oral motor dysfunction really means and how it’s connected to the nervous system

3. The myth of the “lazy baby” and how fight-or-flight can show up in newborns

4. How bodywork like craniosacral therapy can support milk supply, digestion, and better sleep

5. Signs your baby may be compensating for hidden body tension—and what to do next

Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, combo feeding, or just starting to wonder if something feels off—this episode will leave you feeling empowered, equipped, and ready to advocate for your baby’s functional wellness.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how craniosacral therapy can unlock better breastfeeding—without waiting for a full-blown crisis.

RESOURCES:

FREE - 5 Mistakes that Sabotage Breastfeeding (littlebearlactation.com/mistakes )

Breastfeeding Success Bundle (littlebearlactation.com/bundle )

Virtual Lactation Support (littlebearlactation.com/virtual-lactation-consultant )

Find a Craniosacral Therapist near you (https://www.beamescst.com/grads/)

Megan's Podcast (https://tr.ee/wB12wHSvts)

Breastfeeding Resources

Fix Your Latch Guide

6 Week Postpartum Concierge Breastfeeding Support Package

Concierge Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive Package (Prenatal Prep + 6 weeks Postpartum Support)

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Welcome to Breastfeeding With Confidence

00:57 Meet Megan Beams: What is Craniosacral Therapy?

04:56 Tension in Newborns: What to Look For

15:05 Oral Motor Dysfunction & Feeding Struggles

20:43 Common Breastfeeding Problems That Start in the Body

21:15 Fight or Flight in Babies—And Why It Matters

21:59 The Truth Behind the “Lazy Baby” Label

22:31 Feeding Reflexes: What You’re Not Being Told

24:46 Hands-On Tips for Supporting Baby’s Body

28:58 Why Movement Matters for Breastfeeding Success

31:47 How to Trust Your Intuition When Something Feels Off

33:09 Finding a Skilled Craniosacral Therapist Near You

33:56 Traveling for Treatment & Final Thoughts

35:53 Final Encouragement & Next Steps

One Instagram follower asked me recently, "How long should my baby nurse on each side to get the fatty hind milk needed to gain weight" and I thought this made the perfect Breastfeeding Q&A topic! Today we'll unpack the foremilk‑vs.‑hindmilk myth and shows you how breastmilk naturally shifts in fat content as your baby nurses. You’ll learn why timing feeds by the clock isn’t necessary, and how simple cues—like letting baby finish one breast before offering the other—ensure they get the richer milk. Jaimie walks you through gentle breast massage techniques and optimal latch tips to promote even fat distribution and efficient drainage of breastmilk.

Timestamps

00:00  Welcome and Introduction

00:16  Free Resource: Five Mistakes Checklist

01:08  Foremilk vs. Hindmilk Myth Debunked

02:43  Breast Massage & Latch Tips

04:21  Monitoring Intake Without Formula

06:32  Accessing the Free Checklist

07:20  Virtual Consultations Overview

10:16  Conclusion & Next Steps