Mom Journey: Embracing the Realities of Breastfeeding with Tongue Tie

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Melissa Arntt, a soon-to-be mom of 3 and a self-proclaimed chaos coordinator. Melissa shares her journey with her children from pregnancy, through delivery, and their breastfeeding journey. Together, they delve into topics like identifying ties and finding the perfect pediatrician for your family's needs.Melissa works in corporate America as an executive assistant at a Fortune 200 company, but her true passion is lactation care. After her own breastfeeding difficulties, Melissa felt called to help other moms facing challenges in their breastfeeding journeys. She’s a board member of the local chapter of her state's breastfeeding coalition and a certified breastfeeding specialist. In this episode, you’ll hear:Building a trusting relationship with your healthcare providers and seeking second opinions when necessary.Navigating insurance hurdles to ensure access to the necessary breastfeeding care, even if your policy doesn't cover it.Ways to handle the delayed diagnosis of ties and getting treatment for an older babyPreparing during pregnancy for having a baby with oral tiesEmbracing flexibility and releasing expectations to achieve the desired outcome in your breastfeeding journey.A glance at this episode:[3:35] Melissa introduces herself and tells about her family life[5:52] How Melissa came to breastfeed and how she prepared for it[19:07] How Melissa coped with being unprepared and undereducated for breastfeeding[24:15] Connecting with a lactation consultant and navigating Melissa’s second breastfeeding journey[36:22] Resetting expectations for a successful breastfeeding journey[38:10] Personal advice from Melissa for expecting parents[44:54] How to seek breastfeeding help and find supportRelated Links:Melissa’s InstagramOur Links:Holistic Lactation WebsiteDiscount on Products Use Code PODCAST15Follow on Instagram Support the showMore from Holistic Lactation: Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at https://holisticlactation.com/products Shop on Amazon Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/holisticlactation Access group support & our courses at https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic Thanks for listening & subscribing! Leave us a review