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Episode 3: Call Waiting | Think the Nurse Will Teach You Breastfeeding? Here’s the Truth
In this Call Waiting episode of Call Your Mom Friends, we answer a call from Kelsey, a mom who believes hospital nurses need more training to better support new moms with breastfeeding. Sounds reasonable, right? But here’s the twist — we play devil’s advocate and explore why prenatal breastfeeding education before delivery might actually be more effective (and realistic) than waiting until you’re in the hospital.
We unpack:
Why nurses often have limited time with new moms in busy hospital settings.
The reality of short postpartum stays and how fatigue + hormones affect learning.
Why prenatal childbirth and breastfeeding classes can set you up for long-term success.
The role of IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) in hospitals — and why access can vary widely.
Flange sizing, pumping myths, and why early education matters for milk supply and mental health.
The balance between hospital support and personal preparation so you can feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
Whether you’re expecting, preparing for birth, or reflecting on your postpartum experience, this episode will help you think differently about where real breastfeeding education should start.
✨ Bonus: We share why we offer free prenatal breastfeeding classes, plus resources like doulas, evidence-based books, and online support to bridge the gaps hospitals can’t always fill.
👉 This episode is for every mama who’s wondered: Will I get enough breastfeeding support in the hospital? or Should I prepare ahead of time? Press play to hear the truth from a labor nurse, a lactation consultant, and your mom friends who’ve been there.
🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here!
Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast
And connect with us individually: Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com
✨ Resources we want you to have:Amey's Free Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Lauren's Faith > Fear Birth™ Course Evidence Based Birth Kelly Mom - Breastfeeding Resource
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By Amey Fields, Charity Spears, Lauren MurdockIn this Call Waiting episode of Call Your Mom Friends, we answer a call from Kelsey, a mom who believes hospital nurses need more training to better support new moms with breastfeeding. Sounds reasonable, right? But here’s the twist — we play devil’s advocate and explore why prenatal breastfeeding education before delivery might actually be more effective (and realistic) than waiting until you’re in the hospital.
We unpack:
Why nurses often have limited time with new moms in busy hospital settings.
The reality of short postpartum stays and how fatigue + hormones affect learning.
Why prenatal childbirth and breastfeeding classes can set you up for long-term success.
The role of IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) in hospitals — and why access can vary widely.
Flange sizing, pumping myths, and why early education matters for milk supply and mental health.
The balance between hospital support and personal preparation so you can feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
Whether you’re expecting, preparing for birth, or reflecting on your postpartum experience, this episode will help you think differently about where real breastfeeding education should start.
✨ Bonus: We share why we offer free prenatal breastfeeding classes, plus resources like doulas, evidence-based books, and online support to bridge the gaps hospitals can’t always fill.
👉 This episode is for every mama who’s wondered: Will I get enough breastfeeding support in the hospital? or Should I prepare ahead of time? Press play to hear the truth from a labor nurse, a lactation consultant, and your mom friends who’ve been there.
🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here!
Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast
And connect with us individually: Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com
✨ Resources we want you to have:Amey's Free Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Lauren's Faith > Fear Birth™ Course Evidence Based Birth Kelly Mom - Breastfeeding Resource