@weareamma: When I first started breastfeeding, I thought I was prepared... I had read the books. I had taken the classes. I thought breastfeeding would be intuitive... But then reality hit. Over the last 9 years of breastfeeding three babies (and as a birth & postpartum doula), I've learned something I wish every new mama knew: Support, hydration, and the right tools can completely change your experience. Here are the things I wouldn't breastfeed without: ✨ A nursing cover that gives you the confidence to feed anywhere (for me, that's The Cocoon™). ✨ A Haakaa. The amount of milk I would have lost without one still hurts to think about. ✨ A nursing bra that makes you feel beautiful—not just functional. ✨ Investing in cute, functional nursing clothing that made me feel put together and beautiful (I didn't know I was going to have 3 babes...buying quality, long lasting items, went far! But I wish I would've done it from the start) And maybe the biggest lesson of all... Just because you're a new mom doesn't mean you have to sacrifice yourself. For a long time, I believed motherhood meant putting myself last. Now I know the opposite is true. The less I sacrificed my confidence, comfort, and sense of self, the more present I became for my babies. Let's make this season a little easier. What was the one item that made the biggest difference in your breastfeeding journey? I'd love to hear it below.

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