34 | Breastfeeding Success Story: How Chelsea Overcame Tongue Tie with Virtual Lactation Support Despite Being Skeptical

Have you ever felt like your breastfeeding journey was doomed from the start—like something was wrong but no one could explain it?

That’s exactly how Chelsea felt. In this raw and empowering episode of the Breastfeeding With Confidence podcast, host Jaimie Zaki, virtual lactation consultant, sits down with former client Chelsea to share her real-life breastfeeding success story—one that almost ended before it began.

Together, they unpack the emotional toll of feeding struggles, the confusion around tongue tie diagnosis and release, and how virtual breastfeeding help turned it all around. If you’ve ever wondered if online lactation support is really enough… this episode proves it can be life-changing.

💬 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The early signs that something wasn’t right with breastfeeding—and why Chelsea almost gave up

• How a botched tongue tie release nearly derailed their entire journey

• The moment Chelsea realized she needed help and how she found it virtually

• What it really looks like to advocate for your baby when others brush you off

• The role of trusting your gut, even when professionals dismiss your concerns

• How virtual lactation support gave Chelsea the tools and confidence she needed to succeed

• Encouragement for moms who feel like they’re failing—and how support can change everything

Whether you’re a first-time mom, feeling lost in the newborn fog, or navigating a complicated feeding journey—this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and real solutions do exist.

🎧 Listen in and walk away with:

• Hope from a real breastfeeding story of triumph after tongue tie

• Practical insight into how a virtual lactation consultant can help you right from your couch

• Empowerment to keep going, even when it feels impossible

🔗 Links & Resources:

Fix Your Latch Guide

6 Week Postpartum Concierge Breastfeeding Support Package

Concierge Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive Package (Prenatal Prep + 6 weeks Postpartum Support)

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