This post is all about breastfeeding foods guaranteed to increase your breastmilk supply!

Can certain breastfeeding foods really increase your breastmilk supply? 

In short, yes. There are certain foods that can lead to increasing your breastmilk supply. According to research, however, this link is more closely tied to having an overall balanced diet than it is tied to the exact food you consume.

This means the nutrition provided by the food is more important than the particular food itself. 

That being said, as a breastfeeding mom, you’re hungry and thirsty ALL THE TIME. It is extremely easy to not eat nutritious meals because you’re tired, exhausted, and need something quick. And, let’s be honest, as moms we often don’t even have full use of both our hands to cook meals because we’re busy with the baby and balancing a million other things. 

Regardless, we still need to maintain a healthy diet and eat foods that keep our breastmilk supply up.

Here are some food groups and meal ideas to help you get the nutrients you need to increase your breastmilk supply.

Here are the top 10 breastfeeding foods to help increase your breastmilk supply (source):

1. Whole Grains
2. Salmon and Sardines
3. Beef
4. Eggs
5. Leafy Green Vegetables
6. Sweet Potatoes
7. Legumes and Beans
8. Nuts and Seeds
9. Apricots and Dates
10. Yogurt

Keep in mind that each of these breastfeeding foods provides essential nutrients your body needs to maintain a good breastmilk supply. You may obtain the nutrients you need from other sources, not exclusive to this list.

For example, I am a flexitarian. Most of my meals do not include meat, however, I maintain my protein intake through other sources. Regardless of your type of diet, this is a great place to start if you are looking to increase breastmilk naturally or promote milk production. 

Please note I am not a doctor. I’m an eco-conscious, working mom sharing my personal breastfeeding experience and foods that have helped me!

1. Whole Grains

Benefits of whole grains: high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, plant compounds (source). 

Examples of whole grains: quinoa, barley, buckwheat, brown rice, oats, millet, popcorn

Notes: Please note whole grains may not be for you if you are gluten sensitive. Please check out my blog post for 50 gluten-free snacks the entire family will enjoy.

Whole Grains Breakfast Ideas

• Oatmeal with almond milk, chia seeds, and pecans
• Homemade granola cereal 

Whole Grain Lunch Ideas

• Whole wheat toast with avocado
• Quinoa salad

Whole Grain Dinner Ideas

• Brown rice health bowl
• Cilantro lime black bean brown rice – recipe here

2. Salmon and Sardines

Benefits of salmon and sardines: rich in calcium, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin B12, and selenium (source).

Salmon and Sardine Breakfast Ideas

• Smoked salmon on avocado toast – recipe here
• Smoked salmon frittata – recipe here

Salmon and Sardine Lunch Ideas

• Fish cakes – recipe here
• Sardine spread on toasted bread – recipe here

Salmon and Sardine Dinner Ideas

• Sheet pan chili-lemon salmon dinner – recipe here
• Avocado salmon rice bowl – recipe here

3. Beef (alternatives)

Benefits of beef: packed with vitamins such as vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6. I personally don’ eat beef, but here are some awesome alternatives I incorporate in my diet to get the nutrients beef provides to help maintain my breastmilk supply.

Beef Alternative Breakfast Ideas

• Chickpea potato breakfast hash – recipe here
• Scrambled eggs with veggies

Beef Alternative Lunch Ideas

• 15-minute black bean chili – recipe here
• 15-minute veggie quesadilla – recipe here

Beef Alternative Dinner Ideas

• General Tso’s Tofu – recipe here
• Crispy cauliflower wings – recipe here

4. Eggs

Benefits of eggs: Eggs provide protein, potassium, Omega-3 fatty acids, cholesterol, and vitamins A, B, E, and K (source). 

Egg Breakfast Ideas

• Boiled Eggs
• Scrambled egg on whole-grain toast

Egg Lunch Ideas:

• Baked cheddar eggs and potatoes – recipe here
• Egg, cheese, and avocado burrito

Egg Dinner Ideas:

• Loaded omelet
• Egg fried rice- recipe here

5. Leafy Greens and Veggies

Benefits of leafy greens and veggies: vitamin K, Magnesium, B vitamins, Calcium, amongst many other essential nutrients (source).

Leafy Greens Breakfast Ideas:

• Spinach, strawberry, and kale smoothie with almond milk
• Spinach and mushroom egg muffins – recipe here

Leafy Green Lunch Ideas:

• Salad
• Kale and carrot quinoa bowl – recipe here

Leafy Green Dinner Ideas:

• Spinach lasagna roll-ups – recipe here
• Collard greens with cornbread – recipe here

6. Sweet Potatoes

Benefits of sweet potatoes: abundant in vitamin A, contain anti-inflammatory properties, fibrous, and good for digestion (source).

Sweet Potato Breakfast Ideas:

• Roasted sweet potatoes with fruit on the side
• Hash with eggs, fruit, or a smoothie on the side – recipe here

Sweet Potato Lunch Ideas:

• Sweet potato black bean quesadilla – recipe here
• Baked sweet potato

Sweet Potato Dinner Ideas:

• Mexican quinoa stuffed sweet potatoes – recipe here
• Garlic parmesan sweet potato side dish – recipe here

7. Legumes and Beans

Benefits of legumes and beans: contain protein, antioxidants, and promote helpful gut bacteria

Examples of legumes and beans: lima beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, soybeans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans, pinto beans, red beans

Legume and Bean Breakfast Ideas:

• Black bean breakfast burrito – recipe here

Legume and Bean Lunch Ideas:

• Black bean nachos – recipe here
• Black bean veggie burgers – recipe here

Legume and Bean Dinner Ideas:

• Curried lentils – recipe here
• Lentil sloppy joe – recipe here

8. Nuts and Seeds

Benefits of nuts and seeds: contain mixtures of fats, including monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and omega-3 fatty acids (source).

Nuts and Seeds Breakfast Ideas:

• Homemade granola (with yogurt or with milk as cereal) – recipe here
• Power balls – recipe here

Nuts and Seeds Lunch Ideas:

• Arugula apple salad with pecans – recipe here
• Fruit, nut, and seed salad – recipe here

Nuts and Seeds Dessert Ideas:

• Dark chocolate trail mix – recipe here
• Nut and seed clusters – recipe here

9. Dates and Apricots

Benefits of dates and apricots: high in fiber, boost metabolism, anti-inflammatory, a good source of iron and copper (source).

Date and Apricot Dessert Ideas:

• Skinny Pecan Date Bars – recipe here
• Apricot Vanilla Jam – recipe here

10. Yogurt

Benefits of yogurt: packed with nutrients, high in protein, beneficial for the digestive system (source).

Yogurt Snack and Dessert Ideas:

• Yogurt Bites – recipe here
• Frozen yogurt with crushed peanuts, pecans, and almonds
• Strawberry Banana Granola Parfait

The breastfeeding foods and meal ideas in this post can help you promote milk production, but having a balanced, nutritious diet is most important when breastfeeding. Do you have other breastfeeding foods or meals that have helped your supply?

I truly hope these breastfeeding foods are helpful for you and your breastfeeding journey!

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I knew breastfeeding was cheaper, more natural, beneficial for his development, convenient (once I got the hang of it), and helped with postpartum weight loss.

I also knew breastfeeding was painful at first and took several weeks to get the hang of.

It is important for me to mention I was also aware there are about 20% of women cannot breastfeed for various reasons. While many others decide to stop before making it to six months.

Throughout my journey of breastfeeding, I have 100% empathized with women who stopped breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is hard work. Battling bleeding nipples and a hungry baby on top of extreme sleep deprivation is a lot.

On the opposite end, breastfeeding has so many more positive benefits that far outweigh the occasional irritation of being at your baby’s beck and call.

I’ve found that the longer I breastfeed, the more I love it! I am able to provide every ounce of nutrition my baby needs with milk flowing from your breast… I mean C’MON…we’re talking superpower stuff here, ladies!

I figured it would be helpful for me to share some of the benefits of breastfeeding that make it both natural and eco-friendly.

How is breastfeeding natural and eco-friendly?

No Greenhouse Gases

I practice a flexitarian diet because of the dramatic impact meat has on our environment.

Similarly, baby formula is made from powdered cow’s milk. Cow’s produce methane, a greenhouse gas.

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere. Because the heat is trapped, it can’t escape, causing our planet to warm up.

Certain human actions, like driving cars, eating excessive amounts of many animal products, and burning coal, cause an increase in the number of greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere and intensify the rate of global warming.

Breastfeeding is Zero-waste

According to a 2009 study, 550 million infant formula cans (86,000 tons of metal and 364,000 tons of paper) are added to landfills every year.

This contributes to the millions of tons of packaging and containers that are already placed in our landfill every year.

Breastmilk is naturally produced

Breastmilk is naturally created by our bodies! Your body is full of cells that send off signals telling your body to produce milk for your baby. And your body knows just what to do.

Your milk is perfectly created with the exact amount of nutrients needed to sustain your baby’s body for at least the first 6 months of life.

Formula, on the other hand, is processed and manufactured. It involves additives, packaging, and extensive travel to make its way to the store shelves.

Breastfeeding is not for everyone

Just as I understand living an eco-conscious lifestyle is not for everyone, I understand breastfeeding is not for everyone.

Women choose not to breastfeed for several reasons and ultimately, it is your choice as a woman. I understand some women do not want to breastfeed (or exclusively pump) and some women cannot breastfeed.

The purpose of this post is to communicate facts related to how breastfeeding is natural and eco-friendly.

As well, I share my own breastfeeding journey at the end of this post so stay tuned.

Zero-waste Breastfeeding Products

Here are the 11 (mostly) Eco Friendly Breastfeeding Products

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Breastfeeding itself is zero-waste. It requires nothing, but your boob and your baby! In today’s world, however, breastfeeding requires a few more items for comfort and convenience.

Here are a list of natural and eco-friendly(ish) breastfeeding products I’ve used along my breastfeeding journey.

The products I’ve recommended below have been used and tested!

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Breastfeeding Storage Pods

These breastfeeding pods are a perfect eco-friendly choice for breastmilk storage.

When I was beginning my breastfeeding journey I started with the traditional plastic breastfeeding bags.

I knew I wanted to find a more healthy and environmentally friendly way to store my breastmilk.

These silicone pods are perfect!

Pros:

• The pod seal is more secure than the classic breast pumping plastic bag
• It is faster to defrost frozen breastmilk in these pods
• They’ll save you money in the long run.

No need to keep buying bags and disposing of them after using them once.

Haaka

This is a hands-free, portable, and extremely effective tool to capture every drop of your liquid gold.

The Haaka Silicone Breast Pump is one of the most helpful items for first-time mommas.

This is for all breastfeeding mommas, but especially the leakers!

My favorite way to use the haaka was while nursing on one side, my haaka would be on the other.

Hands Free Pumping Bra

This is an absolute must-have for hands free pumping.

Can I be honest for a second? Pumping is a lot of work. You’re cemented to one spot and at the liberty of the length of your breast pump cord.

You NEED a hands-free bra to give you access to do other things while pumping.

I used my time breast pumping to read books, check social media, and write blogs.

This breast pumping bra is adjustable which was important to me. During postpartum and your breastfeeding journey you will be thankful for the forgiving clasp.

Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream

Your nipples will feel sore, painful, and raw. This helps!

Boob ease does just that! It doesn’t take away all the pain you’ll experience in the beginning, but it does provide some relief.

Your nipples will be cracked and sore for about two weeks. To help ease the pain, be sure to stock up with this balm!

Boob ease is also organic and safe for baby!

Hot/Cold Pack

If you experience clogged ducts from being engorged, you’ll need these to help relieve the pain!

Did someone sore boob relief? YES! One side of the pack is gel and the other side is cloth.

Place these in the fridge or freezer for relief when your boobs (and nipples) are feeling the pain from producing the source of all nutrients for your baby.

Pop these on your boobs for a few minutes to get some relief and ease the ache! They fit easily inside your bra and work well warm or cold.

Quick Clean Breast Pump Wipes

For the on-the-go momma who doesn’t have time to hand-wash her breast pump after use.

When breastfeeding at work, I didn’t always have the time to properly wash my breastpump with soap and water. Okay honestly, I never had the time. I was always in between meetings or events and seldom found the time to hand wash after each pumping sessions.

These wipes were perfect for a quick wipe down after pumping! It helped me feel like I was wiping away any bacteria or dirt that could have gotten trapped.

After I wipe down the breastpump parts, I would put all the pump parts in the fridge along with the freshly expressed milk to prevent any bacteria growth.

Every night I would make sure to thoroughly hand wash the pump parts with soap and warm water to be ready for the next day.

Organic Washable Breast Pads

Another necessity for the leaky momma!

These are life savers. I always had a fear that I would leak through my shirt in public or at a work meeting!

I kept these washable nursing pads everywhere. In my car, in my desk drawer, in my breast pump bag. I never wanted to be caught without them!

These pads were absorbant for me and I never had an issue with leaking through them. I washed them on gentle with baby boy’s clothes.

Nipple Shields

Nipple shields are single handily the most supportive breastfeeding accessory there is.

I am still breastfeeding to this day because I used nipple shields during the first few weeks of breastfeeding.

Nipple shields make breastfeeding in the beginning much less painful and helps your baby latch. It was seriously life-changing for me while baby and I learned the rhythm of breastfeeding.

Now, this is one more thing you have to remember to have by your bedside when nursing, but nipple shields are meant to be temporary. The comfort of nursing with them was much larger than the annoyance of having to locate it.

Buy a few to keep them in your diaper bag and diaper caddies.

Breastpump with Cooler

You and your breast pump will spend a lot of time together. This is not the time to cut corners or money.

I’ll be honest in saying there are seveal products from my registery that I would not buy again. Investing money in a high-quality breastpump is not one of them!

If you know of someone who has an old breast pump you can use, buy new parts, and reuse the breast pump. It’s cheaper and more environmentally friendly.

If not, splurge on a really nice breast pump. You’ll want something that is quiet, portable, and easy to use.

This built in pump is perfect for emptying your breast! It is efficient, gets the job done perfectly and comes with a carrying case!

Nursing Cover

Nursing covers are essential for successfully breastfeeding in public. They double as car seat covers!

This product is stretchy, light-weight, and versatile. Easy to manuever to get your baby to latch on, but it also breathable.

I had my baby in July so having a nursing cover where we could both get air was important! This product is inexpensive and works well.

Nursing Bra

If you have the energy to put on a bra, it will be a nursing bra!

Get a ton of nursing bras! I’ve been breastfeeding for 13 months and still wear them!

I started wearing these during my third trimester when the weight of my boobs started to feel like one more thing to carry and I couldn’t take it anymore.

They’re light weigh, comfortable, and very easy to pop open for feeding!

My Breastfeeding Journey as an Eco-Conscious Momma

I have a bunch of helpful breastfeeding blogs on my site, but I have yet to share my own breastfeeding journey with my baby boy.

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So, who am I?

I’m a first-time mom who tends to opt for more natural, eco-conscious lifestyle choices which of course, included breastfeeding.

I’ve been breastfeeding my son for 13 months.

In The Beginning

As I mentioned earlier, I knew I wanted to breastfeed before I had my son. Breastfeeding was so important to me I was determined to make it work.

As a Black woman raised in a Southern family, breastfeeding wasn’t something I remember a lot growing up. I never saw it nor did I ever hear about it.

It’s funny how your perception of the world is based on your own surroundings. I honestly didn’t think many women breastfed! It turns out the CDC reports 80% of women attempt breastfeeding their babies at birth.

Black women, however, have the lowest breastfeeding rates (64%) and the shortest breastfeeding duration (about 6 weeks) than any other ethnic group (source).

It is obvious it is much harder for Black breastfeeding mommas to have successful breastfeeding journey.

Thanks makes it so much more important for each of us to share our stories.

First Time Breastfeeding Struggles

The first thing I did after getting Baby Boy in my arms was placed him on my breasts to get him to latch. It was a beautiful and overwhelming experience. Obviously he wasn’t actually getting in any milk, and honestly, I was so exhausted from 12 hours of labor that I honestly may not have even given him my nipple.

All research I had done (and had I done a lot of it!) before his birth told me about the importance of suckling and attempting over and over to get a latch. The idea is that you’re telling your brain “hey, you need to fire off some signals to make milk for this hungry baby”.

This is the analogy I kept in my mind my entire breastfeeding journey. The more my son nurses, the more milk I produce.

Breastfeeding in the First 48 Hours

Nipple Shield

When we moved to our hospital room for our after birth 48-hour stay, I was told to watch a movie about SIDS and breastfeeding. I lie to you not…when I looked at the video I thought “look at their nipples! Is that how my nipples are supposed to look? My nipples DO NOT look like that!”

It turns out I have flat nipples. This was most likely contributing to why I was struggling to get my son to latch. I had been trying all day and night (I was so exhausted I don’t actually know if it was all day and night, but it felt that way!) and it was always extremely painful.

Based on my research, if you were breastfeeding correctly, it shouldn’t hurt. Clearly I wasn’t. Very quickly my right nipple became cracked and bled.

This is when a nurse brought me a nipple shield.

Honestly, I didn’t even know what they were until she brought. OMG. They saved me. The nipple shield helped pull my nipple so it was easier for my son to latch. It was so much less painful than what I was trying before.

Cluster Feeding

One thing I was not prepared for was how often I would have to nurse. When Baby Boy was cluster feeding on night two I thought I did something wrong! He was crying, I was crying, and my husband was so confused. I was trying my hardest and I thought I wasn’t doing well enough.

It turns out he wanted the comfort of me and my breast. Once I learned this, I was able to change my frame of thinking from “I’m doing something wrong” to “my baby needs me”. It helped. With breastfeeding, I learned quickly mindset is everything.

Getting The Hang of Breastfeeding

I tracked everything on my breastfeeding app

Once home, our journey began of waking every two hours to nurse. I continued the tracking the nurses started in the hospitals using the Medela app on my phone.

I tracked how often he ate, for how long, which side he fed on, and how many wet diapers he made.

Using my nipple shield was still necessary at this point, but I slowly weaned him off. I didn’t want to be dependent on it.

Supplementing with Formula

The most interesting part of the beginning of my breastfeeding journey was when I was told to give baby boy formula.

Again, I thought “what am I doing wrong!” In truth, my son was born on the smaller side and the formula was only to make sure he gets enough nutrients until my milk came in.

We only gave him one or two bottles of formula in total because I didn’t want him to favor the fast flow of the bottle over my breast.

It was also an opportunity for my husband, to help feed the baby. Up until that point, he had admittedly felt helpless because I was the sole provider for feeding the baby.

The 4 week mark

Overall, the first four weeks were tough. My nipples were aching and sore.

For some, I know maintaining an adequate supply is difficult. Fortunately, I didn’t have any issues with supply. Once my milk came in I leaked everywhere all the time.

Every single day before that 4 week mark I empathized with moms who stop breastfeeding. It was not easy! But the reward is so so sweet.

Breastfeeding 13 Months Later

Here I am 13 months later LOVING breastfeeding. I’ve grown to love breastfeeding so much that so I’m still doing it. Currently, baby boy nurses 3-4 times a day.

To be honest, I thought I would be done with breastfeeding at six months. Once I hit six months, I could easily see that I could continue for the long haul.

The comfort he feels and the closeness I feel is priceless to me. I know that it won’t last forever, but I’m enjoying every minute of it for the time being.

I worked so hard to get that latch and create that bond, I’m not going to rush it ending!

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So tell me, have you tried any of these products? Are there any other products you would recommend? Are you a first-time breastfeeding momma?

Are you a new momma starting out on your breastfeeding journey? Pregnant and considering breastfeeding? Are you simply curious about breastfeeding and how to be successful? This blog post is for you!

When I was beginning my breastfeeding journey I was clueless. Part of the reason I began blogging is to share a lot of the experiences and tips I learned along the way to help prepare new mommas for the journey of motherhood.

Below are the breastfeeding tips every new mom needs!

1. Keep the baby near your breasts

Place your baby on your breasts as soon as you are able and allow your baby to try to breastfeed. Having your baby on or near your breasts signals your brain to make more milk.

In more technical terms, the brain sends a signal to produce the hormones prolactin and oxytocin. These hormones work together to make milk and squeeze it out for your baby. Even if the baby is not latched, just allowing them to touch or suckle at your breasts is important.

If possible, as soon as you deliver, place your baby on your chest. Not only is it one of the most memorable moments of your life, but it is also an immediate reward for everything you’ve been through the past 9 (plus) months.

The American Academy of Pediatrics mentions several benefits of skin-to-skin contact. Among these many benefits is increased breastfeeding. According to research, during each opportunity to breastfeed, momma and baby’s beta-endorphin levels rise, rewarding and reinforcing momma and baby interactions.

Tip: Your partner should get some skin-to-skin too!

2. Feed on demand

It’s not only important to have your baby on your breasts, but also to have your baby on your breasts OFTEN.

I had NO IDEA how often my son would need to feed the first few weeks.

In the hospital, I felt like he was constantly on my breasts. I thought this meant I was doing something wrong! I was so frustrated and was feeling so guilty.

Later, I learned he was cluster-feeding! Cluster feeding occurs when your baby feeds several times in a very short period. They will ask to eat, feed, doze off, ask to eat, feed, doze off, fuss, ask to eat, etc. over and over again. While exhausting, cluster feeding is totally normal and to be expected.

Until your milk comes in, only a few drops of nutrient-packed colostrum are coming from your breasts. Feeding your baby as often as they like is important to get that milk flowing and keep your baby nourished.

Tip: Your baby will most likely lose weight up to the first week they are born. The American Pregnancy Association found that breastfed babies can lose 7% – 10% of their birth weight within the first week of life. This is normal.

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3. Be mindful of your position

When I was in the hospital after Baby Boy was born my positioning was all wrong. The nurse gave me extremely useful advice that transformed my breastfeeding experience.

I will share that same wisdom from my nurse with you:

Support your back.

• Use pillows if you’re sitting in bed, sit all the way back on the couch, or sit straight up in a chair. Never, ever slouch down or lean over to breastfeed.

Bring your baby to you and not the other way around.

• This goes back to supporting your back. Leaning over to bring your boobs to your baby is uncomfortable and creates a strain on your neck and back. Once I leaned back and supported by back and brought the baby to me, my body immediately relaxed. This is where the boppy really helped! Click here for my list of must-have baby items.

Try different positions until you find something that works for the two of you.

• There are various positions for breastfeeding. Keep trying different ones until you get a rhythm.

It’s okay to detach and try again.

• If you’re feeling pain when your baby latches it’s okay to detach and try the latch again. Use one or two fingers around the baby’s mouth to gently break the seal around your breast and allow your baby to get a better latch. If he’s latched correctly you shouldn’t feel any pain. Your nipples may still be sore, but the actual latch should not be causing pain.

4. Everyone’s nipples are different

I remember watching one of the mandatory safety videos at the hospital and thinking “my nipples DO NOT look like that!” “Is that how my nipples are supposed to look?” “Does that mean I can’t breastfeed?”

Am I the only person on Earth who didn’t realize that people have different types of nipples?!

I immediately asked to speak to a lactation consultant to express my concern. Fortunately, she assured me that the size of a woman’s boobs and the type of nipple a woman has does not determine whether or not she can breastfeed.

While it may be more difficult for mommas with certain kinds of nipples to get a proper latch immediately, it isn’t impossible! Your baby will adjust over time and hopefully grow to prefer your breasts.

The lactation consultant gave me a nipple shield to help Baby Boy get a proper latch. Breastfeeding felt SO much better when I used my nipple shield. It was life-changing and gave me so much relief. I only had to use it on one of my nipples and I only used it as needed, when I couldn’t get a proper latch. The nipple shield made a world of a difference in the first two weeks.

5. Don’t give up!

You’re exhausted, your baby is always hungry, your nipples hurt, and you’re wondering “am I doing this right? Is he getting enough?” 

All of these thoughts are totally normal!

Push through the doubts and ignore those with negative commentary who don’t understand, release the negative energy, and know that breastfeeding has so many benefits for your baby.

The benefits far outweigh the negatives you’re feeling right now. It took me about four weeks to really get comfortable breastfeeding and for my son and me to get the groove of things.

Below are the breastfeeding tips every new mom needs!

Remember, your baby is a person. You have to learn them just like they have to learn you. Be kind to yourself and enjoy the process. When you get the hang of it, you’ll be whipping your boob out without a second thought. Once you and your baby get it down, breastfeeding is amazing and SO good for your little one.

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