What, Why, and How to Hand Express Breastmilk
It’s important to express yourself, and I’m not talking about expressing emotions right now. 😉 Hand expressing breastmilk is a vital breastfeeding skill for breastfeeding health and success. This post…
-
-
How Much Milk Should My Baby Drink?
One of the most nerve-wracking things about breastfeeding is the concern about baby getting enough milk. If you’re pumping for baby and worrying about milk consumption, the question stands: how…
-
Understanding Breastmilk Let-Down
Experiencing a “let-down” takes on a whole new meaning when you enter parenthood. The reality is that “let-down” when it comes to breastfeeding is a hugely crucial biological function. This…
-
Breastfeeding Success After a Cesarean Delivery
The C-section rate in the United States is 31%. That means nearly a third of births are completed through C-sections. We need to better support C-section mamas! Now, some birth…
-
Bottle-Feeding a Breastfed Baby: How to do Paced Bottle-Feeding
When breastfeeding, it can be challenging to know when or how to offer a bottle. Will my baby prefer the bottle? Paced bottle feedings make bottle feeding more similar to…
-
Newborn Weight Loss: What to Expect
What should I expect when it comes to your newborn’s weight? What is normal? What should I watch for? These are questions you may be thinking of as you get…
-
15 Things Your Nursing Station Needs
Making a nursing station will absolutely ease your breastfeeding experience. A nursing station provides both comfort items and necessities, hopefully making it all a bit more comfortable. You can choose…
-
7 Breastfeeding Pumping Tips to Get More Breastmilk
Pumping, while also breastfeeding full-time, can feel cumbersome. Sometimes pumping mamas (who are also breastfeeding full-time) have to pump multiple times to get enough milk for one feeding. Knowing facts…
-
Pumping: Are You Using the Right Flange Size?
Every new mom with a brand new breast pump has this same experience. Imagine it: you’re opening your new pump for the first time. You’re excited and ready to give…
-
Pumping and Breastfeeding: Why, When, & How Often
You’re going to get mixed opinions on pumping milk, but we’re here to guide you through to make pumping the best possible experience. Whether you’re exclusively pumping or pumping to…
