Let me be honest. Milk supply is a very sensitive topic for all breastfeeding mothers. There may be times in your breastfeeding journey that you feel your milk supply is low. Your baby may be fussing at your breast or your baby may be cluster feeding. Both of these situations, among others, may make you …
Should You Give Your Baby a Pacifier?
As a new mother, it’s natural to want to cater to your baby’s needs. So you may wonder, should you give your baby a pacifier? Is that something you should do to help comfort your baby? Sometimes, they may seem like they are nursing a lot, which is normal. This may be due to a …
11 Essentials Moms Really Need When Bringing Baby Home
Bringing your baby home is such an exciting time for you as parents. There are essentials mamas really need when bringing your baby home that you’ll want to have on hand to make your life easier. Whether this is your first baby, or you have had one before, it is a time for celebration. If …
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10 Tips for Healing Your Body After a Baby
Whether you have a natural childbirth or a cesarean section, being kind to your body is the most important after giving birth. I’m going to share some practical tips to get through those first few weeks and share tips for healing your body after a baby. As one of our dear friends told me after …
What is Cluster Feeding and How to Deal With It
Cluster feeding occurs most often in newborns, although older babies may exhibit cluster feeding behaviors during growth spurts and teething. It usually tapers off around the 3-4 month mark for most babies. It is a time in which your new baby will exhibit differently than normal feeding patterns. Newborns eat a lot, so don’t be …
Important Breastfeeding Tips for New Mothers
Breastfeeding is a magical time for new mamas and their babies. If you’re a new mother, learning important breastfeeding tips for new mothers and educating yourself prior to the delivery of your baby is critical. This can drastically increase the likelihood of making it past the first week, and having a successful and healthy start! …
Signs Your Baby is Getting Enough Breast Milk
There are common signs that lactation professionals and pediatricians use to determine if your baby is getting enough breast milk. As a breastfeeding mama, it is helpful for you to know these too. Knowing these signs or doing your own assessment, does not replace seeing a lactation specialist or pediatrician. If you have any doubts, …
10 Reasons Why Breastfeeding is Best
10 Reasons Why Breastfeeding is Best As a newly pregnant mother, you often hear different ideas about how you should feed your baby. People may even ask you what your plans are for feeding him/her. Unfortunately, in the United States especially, we live in a bottle feeding society. We don’t watch women breastfeeding their children …
