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.

15, pregnant, and told to “just get an abortion.” What happens when a teen mom chooses to breastfeed instead?

What if everyone around you says you’ll fail? What happens when you walk into the hospital as a pregnant teen—and no one takes you seriously? Can breastfeeding actually become a source of healing when everything else feels stacked against you?

In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, I’m joined by fellow IBCLC Amber Ginn, who became a mom at just 15 years old who chose motherhood and breastfeeding, even when support was nowhere to be found.

Amber opens up about the judgment, the trauma, and the dismissive care she faced as a teen mom—and how breastfeeding became more than just feeding her baby. It became her mission. Her healing. And the reason she became a lactation consultant herself.

This episode is about so much more than breastfeeding—it’s about what happens when we believe in young mothers instead of writing them off.

• Why her hospital experience left her feeling dismissed and unsupported

• Navigating high school while breastfeeding a newborn

• The role breastfeeding played in her healing and self-worth

• What inspired her to become a lactation consultant

• The gaps in the pro-life movement when it comes to real postpartum support

• Why investing in breastfeeding support matters more than most moms realize

• What it means to make confident, informed choices as a young mom

• How to support pregnant teens without shame or pressure

• What to look for in a lactation consultant who will truly advocate for you

This one is raw, inspiring, and deeply important—especially if you’ve ever felt judged for your story or underestimated by the system.

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In this episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence podcast, Jaimie Zaki — International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, mom of five, and expert in reflexive latching — is busting one of the most frustrating myths out there: that your baby’s mouth is too small to latch.

You’ll hear the true story of a mama with a petite newborn and a diagnosed tongue tie… who still went on to breastfeed successfully. How? Because she had the right latch support, bodywork guidance, and didn’t give up just because the first advice didn’t help.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “small mouth” isn’t a true cause of latching trouble

• How proper alignment and bodywork can support a deeper latch

• What most providers miss when troubleshooting latch issues

• How early intervention and reflex-based techniques can save your journey

• The truth about tongue ties and how to approach them without panic

Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed or already feeling discouraged by pain, shallow latch, or clicking sounds — this episode gives you the clarity and tools you need to move forward with confidence.

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BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

$27 Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle

FREE 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes to Avoid

Breastfeeding Rescue Plan - A curated vault of guides & workshops to get you instant answers

Book a 3 or 6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package

Overcoming Breastfeeding Struggles: Nicole's Journey In this episode of the 'Breastfeeding With Confidence' podcast, host Jamie Zaki, an international Board certified lactation consultant and Mom of five, speaks with Nicole Kristensen. Nicole shares her challenging breastfeeding journey amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 and a formula shortage. She recounts her initial struggles with breastfeeding, including a traumatic C-section and lack of support, which led her to formula feeding. Nicole discusses her experiences with multiple lactation consultants, both in-person and virtual, and highlights the importance of finding tailored breastfeeding support. The conversation underscores the significance of overcoming societal stigma and emphasizes that breastfeeding doesn't have to be perfect to be positive.

Tune in next time for the continuation of Nicole's inspiring story.

BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

$27 Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle

FREE 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes to Avoid

Breastfeeding Rescue Plan - A curated vault of guides & workshops to get you instant answers

Book a 3 or 6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience

00:27 Welcome to the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast

01:17 Meet Nicole Christensen: A Journey Through Breastfeeding

03:02 First Breastfeeding Experience: Challenges and Lessons

10:42 Second Breastfeeding Experience: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles 12:22 The Importance of Personalized Lactation Support

28:33 Third Breastfeeding Experience: A New Approach

28:44 Conclusion and Resources for Breastfeeding Support

Are you expecting twins and worried about how breastfeeding will work? Do you feel like everyone is silently assuming you’ll “just need to supplement”? Have you heard horror stories—and are now wondering if exclusive breastfeeding is even possible with two?

If you're carrying twins, you're already doing something incredible. And when it comes to breastfeeding, you deserve support that honors your goals—not pressure to settle. So many twin moms are told right from the start that formula is inevitable. That breastfeeding two babies is “too much.”

But you don’t have to accept that story. You can write your own.

In this episode, you’ll hear from someone who’s walked that road—and made breastfeeding twins not just possible, but joyful.

In this episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I sit down with Shelly—a twin mama and lactation consultant from Canada—to talk about the real challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding twins. From the early postpartum to the decision between tandem nursing vs. individual feeding, we’re covering what it really looks like to exclusively breastfeed multiples.

Shelly shares how prenatal breastfeeding education can set you up for success, how to stay grounded in your "why," and what new or expecting twin moms can do to thrive. If you’re planning to breastfeed twins, this episode is full of encouragement, strategy, and sisterhood.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome + today’s topic: Breastfeeding twins 01:10 – Meet Shelly: Twin mama + fellow IBCLC 02:11 – Shelly’s story: The early days with two 04:22 – The unique challenges of breastfeeding twins 12:50 – What twin moms need to know before birth 17:31 – Tandem feeding vs. individual feeding: Pros and cons 21:29 – Final advice + supportive resources for twin moms 23:07 – Wrap-up + how to get more support for your journey