Birthing with Confidence
Breastfeeding Shouldn't Hurt.
Let's check your latch together!
A 30-minute Virtual Latch Check with online lactation consultant to identify what's actually causing pain and what to do next — even if you've been told everything "looks fine."
During this call we will:
👉🏼Identify likely reasons why feeding hurts
👉🏼Fix positioning mistakes in real time
👉🏼Know if this is a simple fix or needs more support
👉🏼Stop Guessing & Make a Clear Plan
If you’re here, feeding probably hurts.
Or your baby keeps popping off the breast or falling asleep as soon as he/she latches.
You want to bond with your baby through breastfeeding but find yourself dreading feeds instead.
It just feels wrong — even though you’re doing everything “right.”
And you’re wondering:
“Is this really normal… or is something wrong?”
If you've already talked to 2 Lactation Consultants, your doula, and the pediatrician, and they've all left you with more questions... this is for you.
imagine if breastfeeding felt easy
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Latching your baby easily, without bracing for pain
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Feeding without cracked or bleeding nipples
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Your baby staying latched instead of slipping or chomping
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Being able to nurse on the go — couch, car, friend’s house
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Not needing constant repositioning or “fixing”
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Feeling your body relax during feeds
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Enjoying feeding your baby instead of dreading it
The problem with most latch advice
Most latch advice is wrong:
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Nipple to Nose
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Wait for a wide mouth & smoosh
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Keep adjusting until it works
But if you’ve already tried all of that, you know the truth...
👉 A simple position change doesn’t always fix pain.
👉 Trying to “control” the latch often makes it worse.
This is because most latching & positioning advice is about controlling your baby, not working WITH their design.
I’ll teach you reflex-based latching mechanics that actually make a difference & exactly what to do next if pain doesn’t improve.
I've helped countless mothers fix breastfeeding when they were almost ready to quit.
During your Virtual Latch Check I'll help you
1. Implement 3 Cardinal Rules of Latching
No matter what position you prefer, these three rules reduce nipple compression and slipping — so feeds feel more stable and less painful.
2. Understand What Is Happening Inside of Your Baby's Mouth
Learn the basics of oral function so you can tell what’s working (and what’s not) inside the latch — not just how it looks from the outside.
3. Implement the LATCH Technique Work with your baby’s natural reflexes for a deeper, more secure latch — instead of constantly adjusting against them.
If you’re tired of pushing through pain, let’s make your next feed easier.
This is for you if:
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You value breastfeeding and don’t want to give up prematurely
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Feeding hurts, feels off, or creates anxiety
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You’re tired of Googling at 2am with more questions & no answers
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You want clarity — not false reassurance
This is not for you if:
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You’re looking for a guaranteed overnight fix
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You’re okay with “just waiting it out”
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You’re not open to understanding why latch isn’t working
During your Virtual Latch Check, we will show you what most advice overlooks -- and you'll get our FREE Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle so you can keep improving breastfeeding when questions come up.
Book your Virtual Latch Check with an online lactation consultant So You Can Start Enjoying Feeding Without Battling Your Baby and get a FREE copy of the Breastfeeding Success Guide Bundle ($97 Value) on-demand.
What you get when you book now:
Latch Clarity Call ($87)
3o minute private consult with a lactation consultant to:
✔️ Assess Latch
✔️ Identify Possible Root Causes
✔️ Make Adjustments
✔️ Create a Next-Steps Plan
Breastfeeding Success Guide ($97 Value)
Three Essential Breastfeeding Guides to
✔️ Help you practice what we fix
✔️ Reinforce Positioning Techniques
✔️ Spot red-flags before they spiral
✔️ Protect your milk supply
Book Virtual Latch Check with Lactation Consultant this week + download Breastfeeding Success Guide - Just $87 ($184 Value)
FSA/HSA Eligible. Superbill available upon request for insurance reimbursement.
Hi, I’m Jaimie Zaki — IBCLC, nurse, former doula, and mom of five and founder of Little Bear Lactation.
I’ve worked with countless families who struggled — not because breastfeeding was impossible — but because the root issue was ignored.
The frustrating part? Usually, it is just a simple fix... but most of the people in their support circles kept repeating the same bad advice.
I designed Little Bear Lactation so you can get the clarity I wish every family had access to before feeding became overwhelming... no matter where you are located.
Do you guarantee this will fix my latch?
While we can’t make guarantees, many mothers experience relief quickly — and others gain clarity about what’s actually preventing improvement so they can take specific action to fix it fast.
Either way, you’ll understand what’s happening, what to try next, and how to advocate for the right support if you need it, instead of continuing to suffer in confusion.
Both outcomes move you forward — instead of leaving you stuck in pain and confusion.
What if my baby has a tongue tie?
If we recognize signs and symptoms consistent with tongue tie, we will provide education on options to work with your baby for a more comfortable latch, education on tongue tie management, next steps for ruling out tongue tie, and recommend an ongoing support plan to properly resolve latching issues related to tongue tie.
I saw a nurse, LC, or pediatrician who said the latch “looks fine.”
Most of the mothers I work with say the same thing. The truth is: how a latch looks is only part of the picture. Unfortunately, most hospital based lactation consultants and pediatricians are not taught how to support a functional latch. They make their assessments based on a quick checklist, and ignore nuance. But here's what you should know: We can’t see inside your baby’s mouth. And if feeding hurts or isn’t working well, appearance doesn’t matter. That's why Little Bear Lactation goes beyond how your baby's latch looks — and teaches you how to fix how it feels and functions.