This week on Sense by Meg Faure, expert lactation consultant Tasha Perreard provides a practical crash course for expectant and new moms. Tasha shares her top five actionable tips for a confident start, including the importance of the 'golden hour,' latching correctly, and asking for help early. She also discusses the most common breastfeeding battles—from perceived low milk supply to pain—and offers a simple 5-step toolkit for those overwhelming moments when you just need to reset. This episode is a goldmine of information for any parent preparing for or navigating the early days of their breastfeeding journey.

About Our Guest:

Tasha Perreard is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a South African Certified Lactation Consultant (SACLC), and a neonatal nurse based in Cape Town. As a mother to three, including a set of twins, she brings both professional expertise and profound personal experience to her practice. Tasha runs the Well Mother and Child Clinic and is the creator of "The Confident Breastfeeder's Guide" course on the Parent Sense app. You can find her at wellmotherandchildclinic.co.za or on Instagram @wmc_clinic.

Episode References and Links:

• The Confident Breastfeeder's Guide: Get 50% off Tasha’s course in the Parent Sense app with code CBF25.
• Episode 111: The Truth about Tongue Tie with Dr. Shlomo Goldberg-Botwin
• 📱 Parent Sense App – Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. Download it here.

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