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
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