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Ep. 370: 9 pieces of Bad Breastfeeding Advice that are Wrecking Your Breastfeeding Relationship


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In this spicy World Breastfeeding Week episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe is calling out the BS that’s messing with your breastfeeding journey. From the "feed every three hours" myth to the outdated fear around nursing your baby to sleep, we’re busting it all wide open.

HeHe breaks down 9 of the most common (and flat-out harmful) pieces of advice that new parents are being fed — and shows you exactly how to ditch the bad info and trust your baby, your body, and your instincts instead. We’re talking evidence-based truth bombs, real-time solutions, and the exact shifts that can make breastfeeding feel less like a struggle and more like second nature.

You’ll also get access to HeHe’s free class on how to avoid a c-section, because spoiler alert: how you feed your baby matters, but how you're supported while doing it matters even more.

This episode is for every new or expecting parent who’s feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just plain tired of hearing 15 different opinions on the same thing. If you're ready to quiet the noise and feel confident in your breastfeeding journey — you're in the right place.

What We Cover:

00:00 The truly unhinged advice floating around
01:02 Welcome to The Birth Lounge Podcast
01:08 What World Breastfeeding Week should be about
02:16 Grab the Free Class: How to Avoid a C-Section
04:38 9 pieces of breastfeeding advice that need to go
05:04 #1: Feed every three hours
10:14 #2: Always feed from both breasts
15:04 #3: Supplement with formula before your milk comes in check out our episode on Low Milk Supply
18:44 #4: Don’t nurse to sleep
21:21 #5: Never wake a sleeping baby
25:28 #6: Pump and dump if you drink
28:27 #7: Cluster feeding means low supply
31:16 #8: Pacifiers cause nipple confusion
34:40 #9: Start pumping immediately after birth
40:18 Final thoughts and your permission to trust yourself

 

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Keywords: breastfeeding tips, breastfeeding myths, newborn feeding, nursing mistakes, breastfeeding advice, how to breastfeed, World Breastfeeding Week, breastfeeding help, lactation support, breast milk supply, nursing to sleep, cluster feeding, pumping tips, nipple confusion, supplementing with formula, avoid c-section, evidence-based birth, postpartum support, new mom tips, birth lounge podcast, HeHe Stewart

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