Breastfeeding challenges are often blamed on latch issues or milk supply but one of the most overlooked factors in breastfeeding success is support.

In this episode of The Latch Lounge Podcast, Amber Ginn, IBCLC, breaks down why a strong breastfeeding support system matters just as much as technique or supply and how the wrong advice from well-meaning family members or healthcare providers can derail breastfeeding goals.

Amber explains how partners, pediatricians, obstetricians, and lactation professionals each play a role in a breastfeeding journey and how to tell when advice is helpful versus harmful.

She also covers common scenarios moms face postpartum, including pressure to supplement, dismissive responses to breastfeeding pain, conflicting medical guidance from pediatricians, and confusion around pumping, bottles, and formula use.

This episode is designed to help moms feel more confident advocating for themselves, building the right care team, and making feeding decisions that align with their goals without guilt or confusion.

In This Episode We Cover:

• Why breastfeeding often feels harder without the right support

• How family and partner advice can impact breastfeeding confidence

• When pediatrician guidance helps and when to seek a second opinion

• Breastfeeding pain, oral ties, and why discomfort should not be ignored

• The role of lactation consultants in navigating complex feeding issues

• How obstetric care, medications, and birth control can affect breastfeeding

• Bottles, pumping, formula, and how to protect milk supply if your partner is helping bottle feed

• Why clarity and support matter more than perfection

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or lactation professional for individual care.