Understanding Your Baby’s Stomach Size and How Much Milk They Need
When you first enter parenthood, you may feel overwhelmed. A common concern is “how much should my baby eat?” An easy answer might be to watch for signs of fullness:…
C-Section Recovery Tips
When facing a C-Section, you may be wondering, “What can I do to help myself?” As a mama who asked herself the same question when preparing to have my twins,…
Managing and Preventing Mastitis
Breastfeeding is not always all snuggles and full bellies – sometimes, there are difficulties and complications. Mastitis is one of the possible complications of breastfeeding. Mastitis occurs in about 2-10%…
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…
Formula Shortage: What You Need to Know
A formula shortage is terrifying and as we face this shortage, parents are rightfully concerned. No matter how you feed your baby (formula, combo of formula/breastmilk, or breastmilk), you should…
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…