Breastfeeding is often harder than moms expect, not because of failure or lack of effort, but because of misinformation and unrealistic expectations.

In this episode, board-certified lactation consultant Amber Ginn walks through the most common breastfeeding myths she sees every day in practice. Topics include pumping and insurance myths, wearable pumps, flange fit, breastfeeding pain, feeding frequency, bottles and pacifiers, combo feeding, formula use, dairy elimination, and postpartum nutrition.

This episode is designed to help moms understand what’s normal, when something needs support, and how to make feeding decisions from a place of confidence instead of fear.

In this episode, Amber covers:

1. Why pumping without a clear plan causes unnecessary stress
2. The difference between primary and secondary breast pumps
3. Why wearable pumps are not ideal for building supply
4. Why most pump flanges are the wrong size
5. Breastfeeding pain myths and what pain actually signals
6. Normal newborn feeding frequency and cluster feeding
7. Why taking a bottle doesn’t automatically mean low supply
8. Dairy elimination myths and infant digestion
9. Bottles, pacifiers, and modern feeding realities
10. Combo feeding and formula use without guilt
11. Why postpartum nutrition directly impacts milk supply
12. What actually matters long-term in your feeding journey

Key Points:

00:10 Pumping Myths That Set Moms Up to Struggle

00:16 Why You Need a Clear Pumping Plan

01:26 Primary vs Wearable Breast Pumps

02:34 Flange Fit Myths and Why Size Matters

03:40 Breastfeeding Pain Isn’t Normal

05:22 Feeding Frequency and Cluster Feeding

09:40 Bottles After Breastfeeding Explained

10:57 Combo Feeding, Formula, and Pressure

14:05 What Actually Matters Long Term