Spill the Milk Breastfeeding Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of Spill the Milk. 🥛
And fair warning—you may notice I'm a little spicier this season.
After more than 20 years of working with moms and babies, I've become pretty protective of you and your feeding goals. I'm not here to convince you to breastfeed. I'm here to help you understand what's happening, make informed decisions, and fight for the feeding experience you want.
And sometimes that means I have a few things to say. 😉
We're starting Season 2 with something I see all the time: moms who are terrified they aren't making enough milk.
We have more breastfeeding information available to us than ever before. We can track ounces, minutes, feeds, diapers, sleep, pump output, freezer stashes, weight, and just about everything else.
Then we open social media and see another mom pumping eight ounces, a freezer overflowing with breast milk, or a baby following a picture-perfect feeding schedule.
But here's the problem:
You're seeing the data. You're not seeing the context.
In this episode, we're talking about supply anxiety, pump output, unrealistic expectations, conflicting breastfeeding advice, social media comparison, and why one number—or one TikTok—cannot tell you the whole story of a breastfeeding relationship.
Sometimes we need to stop staring at one feed, one pump session, or one number and zoom out.
How is your baby doing?
How are you doing?
What does feeding look like over 24 hours?
And is there actually evidence that something isn't working—or are you afraid because your experience doesn't look like what someone told you breastfeeding was supposed to look like?
Your baby is an individual. So are you.
Let's look at the whole picture.
🥛 Spill the Milk with Baby Whisperer Nicki
Nicki Davis, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Helping Families Feed with Confidence.
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What if some of the most common breastfeeding advice isn't helping moms at all?
In this episode, we're talking about the things we need to stop telling breastfeeding mothers. From "feed 8–12 times a day" and "don't feed your baby to sleep," to "pump to see how much milk you have" and "just push through the pain," we're taking a closer look at where these messages come from, why they can be misleading, and what evidence and normal infant behavior actually tell us.
We'll cover topics like:
Feeding by the clock vs. feeding your baby
Why "full feeds" aren't as simple as they sound
Normal night waking and cluster feeding
Why pump output doesn't measure your milk supply
The problem with routine triple feeding
Pain during breastfeeding
Tongue tie referrals
Feeding to sleep
And more...
My goal isn't to shame parents or healthcare providers—it's to replace fear and rigid rules with practical, evidence-based information that helps you better understand your baby and trust your instincts.
Whether you're expecting your first baby, currently breastfeeding, or supporting a breastfeeding family, this episode will help you separate breastfeeding facts from breastfeeding myths.
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Moms Aren’t Failing. The Advice Is.
Let’s be honest — a lot of breastfeeding advice out there is just plain wrong.
In this unfiltered, no-sugarcoating episode, I’m calling out the most common advice that leaves moms overwhelmed, confused, and questioning their bodies.
From “feed every 3 hours” to “your baby should only nurse for 20 minutes” — we’re breaking down what’s actually happening and why this kind of guidance sets moms up to struggle.
After 20+ years as an IBCLC, I can tell you this with confidence:
most moms aren’t failing breastfeeding — they were failed by the advice they were given.
This episode is raw, honest, and yes… a little spicy.
But it comes from one place: making sure moms get the truth and the support they deserve.
If you’ve ever felt like breastfeeding “just didn’t work,” this one’s for you.
You’re not broken.
Your body didn’t fail.
You probably just got bad advice.
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New parents receive breastfeeding advice everywhere — from the hospital, family members, social media, and even well-meaning professionals. The problem? Much of that advice is given without anyone actually watching the baby feed.
In this episode, Nicki Davis, RN, BSN, IBCLC, breaks down some of the most common breastfeeding advice parents hear and explains why so many of these rules create more stress than solutions.
We talk about:
Why pumping more isn’t always the answer

The truth about babies “using you as a pacifier”

Why pain during breastfeeding should never be ignored

How weight checks without context can create unnecessary panic

Why triple feeding is often suggested far too quickly

Breastfeeding isn’t about rigid rules or watching the clock — it’s about understanding your baby, milk transfer, and feeding patterns.
If you’ve ever followed advice and thought, “Why does breastfeeding suddenly feel harder?” this episode will help you understand why — and what actually matters instead.
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This episode is for pregnant moms who are already worried about pumping and returning to work.
Let me be clear right from the start:
There is nothing wrong with choosing to be an exclusive pumper from day one. That is a valid, intentional feeding choice.
But this episode is specifically for those of you who plan to breastfeed and know pumping will eventually be part of your journey—most often because you’ll be returning to work.
And let’s also clear this up: not everyone needs to pump.
Pumping is a tool, not a requirement.
In this episode, I break down why pumping works best when breastfeeding has a strong foundation first—and why trying to “prepare for pumping” without understanding breastfeeding often leads to unnecessary stress, disappointment, and confusion.
We talk about:
Why pumping struggles often start before pumping even begins

How early breastfeeding sets your milk supply and pumping success

Why breastfeeding education belongs in pregnancy

Why pumping education makes more sense after baby arrives

The order that actually supports working moms long-term

If pumping has been weighing on your mind already, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and prepare in a way that actually supports your body and your goals.
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