Fall in Love with Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is often talked about as something that should feel natural, instinctive, and full of magical bonding moments. And sometimes it is. But just as often, it’s messy, emotional, exhausting, and full of questions, especially for a new mom finding her rhythm with a new baby.
This month, our theme is Love in the Little Moments, part of our bigger belief that feeding happens one feeding at a time. Falling in love with breastfeeding doesn’t mean pretending it’s easy. It means learning how to stay grounded, supported, and kind to yourself through the hard parts.
The Struggles No One Warns You About
Breastfeeding comes with a learning curve that can feel steep. Latch issues, cluster feeding, pumping logistics, sleep deprivation, and worries about milk supply can creep in fast. Many parents struggle with low milk supply or simply wonder if their baby is getting enough. Even when things are technically “going well,” the mental load can still be heavy.
For many new moms, the pressure to do everything “right” can take the joy out of feeding altogether. Add in sore nipples, inconsistent schedules, or a fussy baby, and it’s easy to feel discouraged.
If you’re in that place, you’re not failing. You’re learning.
Redefining What Success Looks Like
Breastfeeding success doesn’t have to look like an oversupply freezer stash or perfectly timed feeds. It can look like showing up again after a tough night. It can look like finding a routine that works for your body and your baby.
Sometimes success is simply continuing, one feeding at a time.
Reframing your expectations can help protect your mental health and make space for those small moments of connection: the sleepy sighs, the tiny hand gripping your finger, the quiet pauses where everything feels still.
Staying Positive Through the Hard Days
When breastfeeding feels hard, small mindset shifts can make a real difference:
Focus on today, not the whole journey. You don’t have to solve everything at once.
Create comfort rituals. A cozy chair, your favorite show, a warm drink, or a satisfying snack can change the feel of a feed.
Stop comparing. Every lactation journey is different, even between siblings.
Give yourself permission to rest. Feeding a baby is real work.
Nourishing yourself is part of the process. Eating consistently, choosing foods that feel comforting and indulgent, and having easy options on hand can help support your energy and overall well-being during lactation.
Where Snacks Fit Into the Picture
Breastfeeding hunger is real. Many parents find that having quick, satisfying options nearby makes feeding sessions feel more manageable.
Lactation snacks like lactation cookies made with whole ingredients can feel like a small act of care in the middle of a long day. Some families enjoy lactation snacks with brewer’s yeast as part of their routine, especially when they’re thinking about milk boosting or supporting milk supply.
While no snack is a magic fix, having foods that taste like a real treat can help you feel more nourished and supported, especially during moments when low milk supply worries feel overwhelming.
Finding Joy in the Little Moments
Falling in love with breastfeeding doesn’t happen all at once. It builds slowly, in the in-between moments. The feeds that feel calm instead of chaotic. The confidence that grows quietly over time. The realization that you and your baby are learning together.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, combo feeding, or simply figuring things out as you go, you deserve support that feels realistic and kind.
Because love doesn’t show up perfectly, it shows up consistently. One feeding at a time.
