Planning to Exclusively Breastfeed? Be Prepared for This (Part 1)

I’m a first-time mom, currently in my breastfeeding journey, and still learning as I go.

Before giving birth, I told myself I wanted to exclusively breastfeed.

I imagined something natural, beautiful, and simple.

And while there are absolutely beautiful parts to it… there are also a few things no one really prepared me for.

So if you’re planning to exclusively breastfeed, here’s what I wish someone had told me šŸ¤

1. You will find yourself pumping anytime and anywhere

Even if you don’t plan to pump often… life happens.

Appointments, outings, long days,  sometimes your body doesn’t care where you are.

You just need relief.

Having a portable pump or a reliable manual option really saved me during those unpredictable moments (I’ll link the one I use here).

It made things feel a little less stressful when I was out.

2. You will definitely leak at some point (so be prepared)

No one really talks about this enough.

It can happen at the most random times, and yes, sometimes when you least expect it.

I learned quickly to always keep nursing pads with me.

They became one of those small essentials I never leave the house without (sharing the ones I use here).

3. You will be so thirsty all the time

I didn’t realize this would be such a constant thing.

Breastfeeding makes you thirsty in a way that feels instant and intense.

Water basically becomes your best friend.

I started keeping a large insulated water bottle everywhere I go,  beside my bed, couch, and feeding station (I’ll link mine here)

It honestly made a big difference.

4. You will spill milk at some point… and it will hurt your soul a little

No one prepares you for the emotional side of this.

You work so hard to feed your baby… and then suddenly, milk spills.

It’s frustrating. It’s emotional. And it feels wasteful in the moment.

Having good storage bottles and milk bags that seal properly helped me feel more confident (these are the storage bags I currently use).

It doesn’t stop accidents completely, but it helps reduce them.

5. šŸ½️ You will get random hunger spikes out of nowhere

One minute you’re fine… the next you’re starving.

Breastfeeding hunger is real.

I started keeping quick snacks nearby at all times, especially ones I could eat with one hand during feeds.

It made those long feeding sessions much easier.

6. You will love feeding your baby more than you ever expected

Even with the challenges… this part always brings me back ♡

The closeness.
The quiet moments.
The way your baby looks at you.

There’s something incredibly grounding about nourishing your baby with your own body.

It’s not always easy… but it’s deeply meaningful.

And in those moments, everything else fades.

Final thoughts

Exclusively breastfeeding is beautiful… but it’s also real, messy, emotional, and unpredictable.

And if you’re in it right now, or preparing for it,  you don’t have to have it all figured out.

You just have to keep going, one feed at a time šŸ¤

Breastfeeding Essentials I Personally Recommend

If you’re preparing for your journey, these are a few things that helped me a lot:

  • Nursing / portable pump →  [link here]
  • Nursing pads → [link here]
  • Insulated water bottle → [link here]
  • Milk storage bottles / bags → [link here] 

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