Episode 30: Learning How to Feed your Newborn & Toddler (with Lactation Specialist, Lauren Vaid)

Breastfeeding. Bottle feeding. Pumping. Tongue ties. Mom guilt. If you've ever questioned whether you're doing enough for your baby, this conversation is for you. In this episode of The Mamas Who Brunch Podcast, I sit down with Lauren, founder of Nurturing Babbles, to talk about one of the biggest challenges many mothers face: feeding their babies with confidence. Lauren shares her personal motherhood journey, what led her to become a pediatric feeding specialist and lactation counselor, and the encouragement she wishes every new mom could hear. We discuss breastfeeding myths, oral development, tongue ties, postpartum anxiety, returning to work, and why asking for help is one of the strongest things a mother can do. Whether you're expecting your first baby, navigating the newborn stage, or supporting another mom through her journey, this episode offers practical advice, hope, and reassurance that you are not alone. In this episode, we discuss: • Lauren's story and the heart behind Nurturing Babbles • Breastfeeding expectations vs. reality • Tongue ties and infant feeding challenges • Pumping and returning to work • Postpartum mental health and mom guilt • When to seek professional feeding support • Encouragement for every mother, no matter her feeding journey ✨ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with another mama who could use some encouragement today. Guest: Nurturing Babbles #Motherhood #Breastfeeding #Postpartum #LactationConsultant #TongueTie #NewMom #MomLife #TheMamasWhoBrunch #Parenting #InfantFeeding #PostpartumSupport #MotherhoodPodcast