This week we chat with Shelly Jacobs, an Orange County-based international board-certified lactation consultant, who shares her expertise on breastfeeding and the vital role a lactation consultant plays in supporting mothers & their feeding journeys. Surprise!- breastfeeding can be a lot more challenging than many of us new moms anticipate, so having support before and during the journey can make a significant positive impact on our confidence & overall experience.

Shelly spills her secrets on the best ways to prep for breastfeeding (ie. storing colostrum!), addresses common breastfeeding challenges, offers tips on feeding positions, managing and boosting milk supply, and when to introduce a bottle. She also answers a handful of rapid-fire questions submitted by our community (aka YOU)! Tune in for literally everything you need to know about breastfeeding and more.

Key Takeaways:

• What a lactation consultant does for a mom
• Shelly's #1 tip for successful feeding & milk production
• Common challenges women face when breastfeeding
• Tips and advice to overcome challenges
• Must-have products for breastfeeding
• Myths about how food affects supply

Links:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyjacobs_ibclc/
• Website : https://shellyjacobs.com
• Lolo Baby: https://shellyjacobs.com/the-lolo-baby & IG : https://www.instagram.com/thelolobaby/
• Course : https://shelly-jacobs.mykajabi.com/offers/i9UsbLwz/checkout

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***Gentle reminder that many of the conversations we have stem from personal experience. We always recommend running everything past your trusted professional team of caregivers. We also strive to be a place of support for all women and their unique circumstances by highlighting the inspiring stories of other women & professionals in their field of work. We love you! xx Tayla & Tori