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…
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…
Should I wake a Sleeping Baby?
The answer is a giant YES! Wake that baby up. It’s not always convenient or pleasant; however, with feeding, you’ll occasionally need to wake a sleeping baby, no matter what…
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…
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?…
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…
Is your baby getting enough breastmilk?
It is difficult to know if baby is getting enough breastmilk when you are exclusively breastfeeding. The average home doesn’t have a way to measure. We know it is really…