Mama Nutrition & Breastfeeding: What to Do & What Not to Do
For better or worse, there is no “perfect diet” to follow while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding burns an extra 300-500 calories a day (per baby you are breastfeeding), and you may need…
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Breastfeeding Feeding Lengths: What’s Normal?
We hate to burst your bubble, but there is no precise answer to “what is a normal breastfeeding length?” There are a variety of different reasons why a baby’s feeding…
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Mama & Baby: Breastfeeding While Sick
I think we can all agree; it is the most unjust thing for moms to get sick. It’s difficult being sick as is, but being sick and being a mom?…
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Understanding Responsive or On-Demand Feeding
There are many approaches to breastfeeding. There are countless suggestions on how to time feedings, but the most recent studies find that responsive feeding, also known as on-demand feeding, is…
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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…
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5 Common Breastfeeding Concerns
We feel confident that as a breastfeeding mama, you’ve had at least one of these questions: You’re not alone! We’re here to help. As a group of mamas, we know…
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6 Ways to Increase Your Breastmilk Supply
Mama, we’ve all been there: the panic of “Am I producing enough breastmilk to help my baby grow?” or “Why is my supply decreasing? Is it decreasing?” There is a…
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Breastmilk Supply: Signs of Low Breastmilk Supply
When you become a mother, you find yourself immediately hardwired to worry about your child. One of the first worries you may experience as a new mom includes, “Is my…
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Breastmilk Storage Guidelines: How to Safely Store Breastmilk at Room Temperature, in the Fridge, and the Freezer
There’s a lot of information about the best ways to store breastmilk, but we’ll give you the simple things you must know. We are here to help! Storing breastmilk is…
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Postpartum Exercise: Will it Affect My Milk Supply?
Will exercise affect my breastmilk? Exercise is an important part of having a healthy lifestyle and can/should be done in all stages of life. Whether you are pregnant and planning…
