Rising Above The Drama of The First Days of Breastfeeding

Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As healthcare workers, we should not be creating drama in the first days of breastfeeding. When you’re a parent in the throes of learning to breastfeed your new baby, it’s normal to have questions, doubts, concerns, and anxieties. But if you’re a healthcare worker, you should have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of human lactation; you should be able to avoid adding to the confusion or struggle. Join me on this episode of the Evolve Lactation Podcast where I discuss the vision, the mission, and the realities of early lactation support. (You can click Transcript above to read it if you prefer.)Thank you for reading Evolve Lactation with Christine Staricka IBCLC. This post is public so feel free to share it.Have you read my new book, Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours? It is now available at this link. You may also be interested in my Free Guide to the 3 Best Questions to Ask in the First 100 Hours. Grab your copy here!I’d love to hear your feedback in the Comments after you’ve listened. Please share your experiences so we can keep the conversation going! Get full access to Evolve Lactation at ibclcinca.substack.com/subscribe