Nurturing the Journey: Preparing for Breastfeeding and Beyond.

This article explores pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum care, emphasizing preconception health, self-care, and informed breastfeeding decisions. It advocates for accessible resources, prenatal lactation education, and culturally sensitive assistance. Addressing challenges like maternal medications and systemic barriers, it supports diverse representation in lactation support. It discusses the role of comprehensive support networks, including health care providers, lactation consultants, family, and community organizations, in empowering mothers and birthing people and promoting maternal and infant well-being.