Breastfeeding & Starting Solid Foods: When Will My Milk Supply Drop Off? with Jessica Smith, MSN, RN, IBCLC

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Apr 18, 2024

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ANECDOTE

Jessica's Personal Breastfeeding Journey

Jessica Smith struggled with breastfeeding her own son due to poor latch and infections before becoming an IBCLC.
Her personal experience motivated her to support other mothers during vulnerable postpartum times.

ADVICE

Exclusive Breastfeeding Until Six Months

Avoid starting solid foods before six months as breast milk is sufficient nutrition until then.
Resist mixed messages from doctors promoting solids too early; exclusive breastfeeding is best for first six months.

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Protect Mom's Breastfeeding Confidence

Avoid discouraging comments about milk quality as they undermine mom's confidence and can reduce milk supply.
Supportive education empowers mothers and helps them relax, improving breastfeeding success.

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#424: How often should you breastfeed once your baby starts solid foods? And what if your milk supply drops off once your baby starts eating? Jessica Smith, MSN, RN, IBCLC joins me to explain how you can succeed at continued and extended breastfeeding after 6 months of age and even past age 1.

Listen to this episode to learn:

When is the ideal time to drop a milk feed…and which one goes first?
How to handle declining milk supply after your baby starts solid foods
Why breastfeeding beyond 1 year has benefits most moms don’t know about

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/424

Links from this episode:

Jessica’s website https://blueridgelactation.wixsite.com/ibclc
Kelly Mom https://kellymom.com/
IBL: The Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education: https://lacted.org/
Infant Risk Center MommyMed for Moms: https://www.infantrisk.com/infantrisk-center-resources