In this episode of the Slow Postpartum Podcast, I’m joined by Jaimie Zaki, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), mother of five, and host of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast. Jaimie has been supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum since 2016, and her holistic approach helps mothers not only with practical breastfeeding challenges like latching and milk supply but also with the confidence to trust both information and intuition.

Together, we talk about:

• Why preparing for breastfeeding before your baby arrives is so important

• How birth interventions (like C-sections and IV fluids) can impact feeding in the early days

• The “golden hours” after birth and why protecting undisturbed skin-to-skin time matters

• The essential role of community and support in breastfeeding success

• Why nervous system regulation, sleep, and nourishment are the foundation for both mother and baby’s well-being

  
  

Jaimie also shares her top three tips for expectant parents to create a positive and successful breastfeeding journey—whether it’s your first baby or your fifth.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?”, this episode will leave you with the tools, wisdom, and encouragement you need to approach breastfeeding with confidence.

👉 Find Jaimie’s resources at littlebearlactation.com/library and listen to her podcast Breastfeeding With Confidence.