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…
Waiting and Ready for PPD: Anna’s Story
I knew that I was at higher risk of Postpartum Depression (PPD) after having my twins due to experiencing infertility and have multiples. My husband and I were watching for…
Breastfeeding Tips for Taking Care of a Toddler & a Newborn
Making the jump from one kid to two kids (or one to three like I did) can be daunting. You may ask yourself: how am I going to do this?…
Notes from a Twin Mama & Twin Breastfeeding Positions
As a mom of twins, I understand the concerns of how to breastfeed two babies. Can I exclusively breastfeed twins? Do you feed them both at the same time? Do…
5 Most Common Breastfeeding Positions
There are many different positions in which you can feed your baby. Lucky for all of us, there is a great variety to choose from, so if one doesn’t work…
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…
Survival Guide: Baby’s First Two Weeks
Newborn life is challenging. Often, even the most experienced parents struggle. We created this survival guide to help you have the best first two weeks possible. Let’s dive in. Take…
Learning Baby’s Hunger Cues
It is recommended to feed your baby on-demand when they start showing signs of hunger. Feeding on-demand helps you meet all of your baby’s needs—hunger, comfort, bonding, and developmental needs….
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…