How to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression
We’ve shared how to help new moms and moms of multiples, but I feel like we need to share how to help a mom with Postpartum Depression. Postpartum Depression is…
The Golden Hour After Birth: What is it and why is it so important?
What is the Golden Hour After Birth? The Golden Hour is the time right after delivery where mom and baby have uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact for at least the first one…
How to Help and Support a Mom of Multiples
I’m a mom of multiples (twins, to be specific!). Thus, it’s of no surprise that supporting moms of multiples is a cause near and dear to my heart. I want…
How to Help and Support a New Mom
Most everyone wants to help a new mom, and luckily, there are many ways to help a new mom. It can be a rough transition, whether she is a veteran…
Breastmilk Composition: What Is It Made Of?
Breastmilk is nothing short of incredible. Researchers have found that breastmilk has more than 200 components, some of which they have yet to discover what they do. As a complete…
How to Get a Breastpump from Insurance
Using a pump can be a great resource when breastfeeding, whether you use it occasionally or full-time. Did you know that you can get a breast pump for free?! Read more…
What An IBCLC Can Do for You
Your first question is going to be, “what is an IBCLC?” It’s a mouthful of an acronym, but it’s essential to understand in the lactation consultant world. What does IBCLC…
10 Ways for Partners to Support Breastfeeding
We know that moms are much more likely to continue breastfeeding when they have a supportive partner. As mentioned in our Breastfeeding Basics course, mamas are four times more likely…
The Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact with your Newborn: Benefits, Breastfeeding, and Beyond
We’ll get right to the point – Skin-to-skin contact with your newborn should be a non-negotiable part of your birth plan. It has so many benefits, especially for breastfeeding and building…
Tavin’s Birth Story
We are so excited to be able to share this birth story with you. Tavin is Jesi’s second child and he came into this world in a way that Jesi…