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How Breastfeeding Actually Works: Milk Supply, Tongue Ties & the Mother-Baby Dyad with Dr. Linda Dahl

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Episode How Breastfeeding Actually Works: Milk Supply, Tongue Ties & the Mother-Baby Dyad with Dr. Linda Dahl

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Episode Summary

Breastfeeding is often called “natural,” but that doesn’t mean it’s simple.

Taylor sits down with Dr. Linda Dahl, board-certified ENT and breastfeeding medicine expert, to explain what is actually happening biologically and mechanically when a baby breastfeeds. They discuss milk supply, latch and milk transfer, tongue ties, lactation support, and why breastfeeding works best when mother and baby are understood as a team.

They also explore the mental-health toll of difficult breastfeeding and why new moms deserve better education, clearer answers, and less shame.

In This Episode

• How breastfeeding actually works • Milk supply and milk transfer • The mother-baby dyad • Latch and oral mechanics • Tongue ties and feeding • The role of lactation consultants • Why breastfeeding advice can conflict • The mental-health toll of difficult feeding • What Dr. Dahl wishes every new mom knew

Guest

Dr. Linda Dahl is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head-and-neck surgeon specializing in breastfeeding and infant feeding. She is the author of Better Breastfeeding and Clinician’s Guide to Breastfeeding, and her work focuses on anatomy, physiology, milk supply, oral mechanics, and the mother-baby feeding relationship.

Website: https://www.drlindadahl.com/Better Breastfeeding: https://www.betterbreastfeeding.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorlindadahl/?hl=en

Resources Mentioned

• Better Breastfeeding: A Doctor’s Guide to Nursing Without Pain and Frustration • Clinician’s Guide to Breastfeeding: Evidence-Based Evaluation and Management

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Disclaimer

The information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child.

Credits

Host: Taylor Rae Roman Podcast: Since I Became a Mother Artwork: WK Creative Studio Photography: Ambe J. Williams

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