Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally and when something isn’t working, there’s usually more to the story.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tabitha Baker, pediatric nurse and lactation consultant with Birmingham Breastfeeding, to talk about some of the reasons breastfeeding can become difficult, even when it seems like you’re doing everything “right.”

One of my favorite parts of our conversation is what can happen around the 3- to 4-month mark. Feeding may have seemed to be going well and then suddenly there are concerns with milk supply, weight gain, latch, or feeding efficiency. Tabitha explains why this transition can sometimes reveal an underlying issue that wasn’t as obvious in those early weeks.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Possible causes of low milk supply and why it isn’t always as simple as “make more milk”
• The 3- to 4-month breastfeeding shift and why feeding difficulties can suddenly appear
• Tongue ties, oral function, and what really matters when deciding whether intervention is needed
• How latch, positioning, body tension, and milk transfer can affect breastfeeding
• Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby arrives
• When it may be time to reach out to a lactation consultant
• What to consider when choosing a breast pump and preparing to return to work

If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, pumping, or wondering why feeding suddenly feels harder than it used to, this conversation will give you practical information to help you ask better questions and look a little deeper.

Because sometimes the question isn’t simply, “Do I have enough milk?”

It might be, “What’s making it difficult for my baby to get it?”

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Website: https://www.birminghambreastfeeding.com/

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