Morgan Jackson is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who founded Prepared Beginnings because she is passionate about women and infant health, growth in motherhood, and seeing families thrive. I’m a month away from giving birth(!) and I don’t remember how to breastfeed, so I’ve been paying close attention to Morgan’s Instagram and all of the practical breastfeeding advice that she shares. Morgan’s also the mother of a beautiful boy and currently pregnant with baby number two, and I’m so excited to not just have this conversation but be going through this process alongside Morgan!You will learn about...Breastfeeding isn’t as intuitive as a lot of people thinkIt’s okay to ask for support!How to get ready for breastfeeding while you’re pregnantWhat all potential parents should know about the physiological benefits of breastfeeding for the parentHow breastfeeding helps reduce your chances to get cancer and other diseasesLocal breastfeeding support: La Leche League InternationalWhat to expect in the first few days after giving birthThe different breastfeeding holdsOral anomalies like tongue tiesWhat you need to know about pumpingWhat to expect from a newborn’s poopHow do you know if your baby is getting enough milk?Newborn weight fluctuationBreastfeeding red flagsStoring breast milkPaced bottle feedingThe best bottles availableResources:Prepared BeginningsInstagram: @preparedbeginningslactationFind breastfeeding support at La Leche League InternationalRead: “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding”Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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