15, pregnant, and told to “just get an abortion.” What happens when a teen mom chooses to breastfeed instead?

What if everyone around you says you’ll fail? What happens when you walk into the hospital as a pregnant teen—and no one takes you seriously? Can breastfeeding actually become a source of healing when everything else feels stacked against you?

In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, I’m joined by fellow IBCLC Amber Ginn, who became a mom at just 15 years old who chose motherhood and breastfeeding, even when support was nowhere to be found.

Amber opens up about the judgment, the trauma, and the dismissive care she faced as a teen mom—and how breastfeeding became more than just feeding her baby. It became her mission. Her healing. And the reason she became a lactation consultant herself.

This episode is about so much more than breastfeeding—it’s about what happens when we believe in young mothers instead of writing them off.

• Why her hospital experience left her feeling dismissed and unsupported

• Navigating high school while breastfeeding a newborn

• The role breastfeeding played in her healing and self-worth

• What inspired her to become a lactation consultant

• The gaps in the pro-life movement when it comes to real postpartum support

• Why investing in breastfeeding support matters more than most moms realize

• What it means to make confident, informed choices as a young mom

• How to support pregnant teens without shame or pressure

• What to look for in a lactation consultant who will truly advocate for you

This one is raw, inspiring, and deeply important—especially if you’ve ever felt judged for your story or underestimated by the system.

Breastfeeding Resources:

Work with Amber: get.thelatchlink.com

Jaimie's Breastfeeding Success Guide

Work with Jaimie

In this episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence podcast, Jaimie Zaki — International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, mom of five, and expert in reflexive latching — is busting one of the most frustrating myths out there: that your baby’s mouth is too small to latch.

You’ll hear the true story of a mama with a petite newborn and a diagnosed tongue tie… who still went on to breastfeed successfully. How? Because she had the right latch support, bodywork guidance, and didn’t give up just because the first advice didn’t help.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “small mouth” isn’t a true cause of latching trouble

• How proper alignment and bodywork can support a deeper latch

• What most providers miss when troubleshooting latch issues

• How early intervention and reflex-based techniques can save your journey

• The truth about tongue ties and how to approach them without panic

Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed or already feeling discouraged by pain, shallow latch, or clicking sounds — this episode gives you the clarity and tools you need to move forward with confidence.

BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

$27 Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle

FREE 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes to Avoid

Breastfeeding Rescue Plan - A curated vault of guides & workshops to get you instant answers

Book a 3 or 6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package

BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

$27 Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle

FREE 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes to Avoid

Breastfeeding Rescue Plan - A curated vault of guides & workshops to get you instant answers

Book a 3 or 6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package

Overcoming Breastfeeding Struggles: Nicole's Journey In this episode of the 'Breastfeeding With Confidence' podcast, host Jamie Zaki, an international Board certified lactation consultant and Mom of five, speaks with Nicole Kristensen. Nicole shares her challenging breastfeeding journey amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 and a formula shortage. She recounts her initial struggles with breastfeeding, including a traumatic C-section and lack of support, which led her to formula feeding. Nicole discusses her experiences with multiple lactation consultants, both in-person and virtual, and highlights the importance of finding tailored breastfeeding support. The conversation underscores the significance of overcoming societal stigma and emphasizes that breastfeeding doesn't have to be perfect to be positive.

Tune in next time for the continuation of Nicole's inspiring story.

BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

$27 Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle

FREE 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes to Avoid

Breastfeeding Rescue Plan - A curated vault of guides & workshops to get you instant answers

Book a 3 or 6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience

00:27 Welcome to the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast

01:17 Meet Nicole Christensen: A Journey Through Breastfeeding

03:02 First Breastfeeding Experience: Challenges and Lessons

10:42 Second Breastfeeding Experience: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles 12:22 The Importance of Personalized Lactation Support

28:33 Third Breastfeeding Experience: A New Approach

28:44 Conclusion and Resources for Breastfeeding Support

Are you expecting twins and worried about how breastfeeding will work? Do you feel like everyone is silently assuming you’ll “just need to supplement”? Have you heard horror stories—and are now wondering if exclusive breastfeeding is even possible with two?

If you're carrying twins, you're already doing something incredible. And when it comes to breastfeeding, you deserve support that honors your goals—not pressure to settle. So many twin moms are told right from the start that formula is inevitable. That breastfeeding two babies is “too much.”

But you don’t have to accept that story. You can write your own.

In this episode, you’ll hear from someone who’s walked that road—and made breastfeeding twins not just possible, but joyful.

In this episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I sit down with Shelly—a twin mama and lactation consultant from Canada—to talk about the real challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding twins. From the early postpartum to the decision between tandem nursing vs. individual feeding, we’re covering what it really looks like to exclusively breastfeed multiples.

Shelly shares how prenatal breastfeeding education can set you up for success, how to stay grounded in your "why," and what new or expecting twin moms can do to thrive. If you’re planning to breastfeed twins, this episode is full of encouragement, strategy, and sisterhood.

BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

Twin Mom Guide Website

Shelly on Instagram

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome + today’s topic: Breastfeeding twins 01:10 – Meet Shelly: Twin mama + fellow IBCLC 02:11 – Shelly’s story: The early days with two 04:22 – The unique challenges of breastfeeding twins 12:50 – What twin moms need to know before birth 17:31 – Tandem feeding vs. individual feeding: Pros and cons 21:29 – Final advice + supportive resources for twin moms 23:07 – Wrap-up + how to get more support for your journey

If you're pregnant and planning to breastfeed, you've probably heard of prenatal colostrum collection and you might be wondering "Should I collect colostrum during pregnancy" or "How do I collect colostrum during pregnancy"? In this episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast, Jaimie Z, IBCLC explores when, why, and how you might benefit from prenatal colostrum expression.

We discuss benefits & risks to colostrum expression, hand expression vs. using a pump, and how to store and transport expressed colostrum.

Grab your colostrum collection kit here.

RESOURCE:

Breastfeeding Guides

Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive

6 Week Breastfeeding Support Package

Want to reduce vaginal tearing during birth? Want to heal better postpartum?

Whether you're planning vaginal birth or c-section, whether you're pregnant or postpartum, pelvic floor therapy is THE resource you're missing if you want to thrive during pregnancy and postpartum.

Becca Boeveing from Pelvic Floor Momma discusses misconceptions around pregnancy & postpartum pain, discusses advocating for yourself during pregnancy and postpartum, reducing risk of vaginal tearing in labor, and gets REAL about the long term impacts of SKIPPING pelvic floor therapy! And no, we're not just talking about Kegels! We're talking REAL solutions.

RESOURCES:

What if I told you pumping schedules could be hurting your milk supply instead of increasing milk supply?

If you’ve been told you must stick to a rigid pumping routine to boost output… it’s time to rethink the rules.

In this episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really works to increase your milk supply—and spoiler alert: it’s not about strict pumping schedules to increase your milk supply.

You’ll hear Sylvie’s story—a mom who went from feeling like she had no choice but to wean to watching her supply jump from 10 to 16 ounces with just a few key shifts (no stress or marathon pump sessions required).

Whether you’re exclusively pumping, combo feeding, or just trying to build a freezer stash, this episode is packed with real solutions that actually support your body’s design.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

1. Why rigid pumping schedules can backfire—and what to do instead

2. How pump fit and flange size affect your milk output (and your sanity)

3. The power of switching to the right pump for your body

4. Simple lubrication hacks that protect your nipples and support flow

5. What’s inside the Pumping with Confidence guide and how to get early access

RESOURCES:

Breastfeeding Success Bundle

Pump Guide Waitlist

6 Week Postpartum Concierge Breastfeeding Support Package

Concierge Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive Package (Prenatal Prep + 6 weeks Postpartum Support)

⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

1. 00:00 Introduction

2. 00:11 Welcome + why support matters so much

3. 00:28 The emotional side of breastfeeding struggles

4. 01:33 Sneak peek: the Pumping with Confidence guide

5. 01:57 Flexible pumping schedules explained

6. 03:00 Personalized pumping support > one-size-fits-all advice

7. 03:29 Sylvie’s story: from weaning thoughts to milk supply breakthrough

8. 06:19 Practical tips: pump fit, pump swap, and lubrication

9. 13:24 Final encouragement for your journey