Breastfeeding — the most natural thing, yet the most misunderstood.

In this episode, we sit down with lactation consultant Prachi Kathuria to talk about everything breastfeeding — the highs, the hurdles, and the help we all wish we had. From latching struggles to societal pressure, we also dive into weaning problems, feeding guilt, and the emotional rollercoaster moms go through!

00:00 Preview

00:47 Intro

01:00 Meet Dr. Prachi & Her Journey

06:06 What People Don’t Understand About Lactation 

09:30 Before I was a mom..

13:23 How does she do it ALL?

15:13 Is Breastfeeding Supposed to Hurt?

18:33 Prepping for Breastfeeding Before Birth

20:24 Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?

23:55 My Struggle with Breastfeeding Positions

26:27 What Breaks Mom’s Confidence about breastfeeding?

29:21 The Mindset Every New Mom Needs

34:00 First Mom I Helped: A Turning Point

35:50 What I Had to Unlearn as a Doctor-Mom

38:30 Cluster Feeding, Growth Spurts & Real-Life Examples

43:30 Myth vs Fact: Breastfeeding Causes Cavities

48:13   Rapid Fire

51:39 Myth Busting!

58:30 Involving Grandparents in the Feeding Journey

1:00:00 Strong-Headed Parenting & Explaining Your Choices

1:02:37 A Note to Our Children

1:04:55 The Mom Pause: 2 Minutes of Affirmation & Calm