In this episode, host Meaghan Beames sits down with IBCLC Jaimie Zaki to explore how CST and other bodywork therapies can revolutionize breastfeeding outcomes. 

They discuss real-life origin stories, the importance of collaborative care, and strategies for identifying the root causes of feeding challenges.

Jaimie Zaki is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and mom of 5! Jaimie provides holistic breastfeeding advice for pregnant & new moms, helping them overcome unexpected latching trouble and milk supply issues. She empowers mothers to make informed decisions from a place of confidence and intuition.

Episode Timestamps:

• 01:14 – Jaimie Zaki's origin story & hyper-specialization in latching issues
• 02:19 – Transition from nurse to IBCLC and the challenges of clinical training
• 06:05 – Early referrals to bodyworkers: successes and frustrations
• 08:44 – Why “pop-and-go” treatments often fail—and the need for time
• 19:05 – Understanding fascial contractility and session time requirements
• 21:10 – Magic of tongue function: how tissue release enables palate expansion
• 23:08 – The role of “active waiting” in infant healing
• 26:13 – Closing thoughts.

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