Lactation Smoothie Recipe to Boost Milk Supply If you’re looking for the perfect lactation smoothie to boost your milk supply, look no further than this recipe! This is the simplest recipe to make when you are breastfeeding and in need of a quick snack or meal. Breastfeeding protein powder can also be a great addition …
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How to Get More Energy as a Breastfeeding Mother
How to Get More Energy as a Breastfeeding Mother If you’re struggling with energy as a breastfeeding mother, you’re not alone! This is a common complaint among mamas in their early postpartum period and beyond. It can come and go as well- some days you may feel more energetic than others. The best way to …
Breastfeeding Snacks That Give You Energy
Breastfeeding Snacks That Give You Energy Are you always reaching for a snack while you’re breastfeeding? Do you get extra hungry at night while nursing your baby? That’s totally normal, mama! Healthy breastfeeding snacks can really come in handy when you are using so much energy to make the perfect breastmilk and nutrition for your …
How to Meet Your Breastfeeding Milestones
How to Meet Your Breastfeeding Milestones Are you eager to have a joyous breastfeeding experience and feed your baby the recommended amount of time? It helps to have a goal in mind, right? Goals propel you to achieve greatness! Have you set breastfeeding milestones for yourself? Setting milestones can help you achieve your goals. They …
Real Breastfeeding Stories and Tips for New Mamas
Real Breastfeeding Stories and Tips for New Mamas As a Certified Lactation Counselor providing support to breastfeeding mamas, I hear lots of breastfeeding stories from new and seasoned mothers about their journeys to breastfeed their babies. Some are positive, some are sad, and others are inspiring and encouraging! We can always look for the positive …
Tips for Your Period and Breastfeeding Milk Supply
Tips for Your Period and Breastfeeding Milk Supply Many mamas wonder when their menstrual cycle or period will return after having their baby. If that’s you, I understand, mama! To fill you in on a little secret, I didn’t get mine back until my son was over two years old. In this post, I’m going …
When to Introduce a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby
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Breast Engorgement Treatment for New Mothers
The topic of breast engorgement treatment comes up often in the breastfeeding groups I follow. As a new mama, it can be very overwhelming to try to find the best advice and support for your breastfeeding journey. So I created this post to help you better understand what causes engorgement and tips for natural engorgement …
Best Tips for a Working Mom Breastfeeding Schedule
Best Tips for a Working Mom Breastfeeding Schedule Returning to work as a working mom while breastfeeding can be very stressful. You may be worried about leaving your baby, not producing enough milk, how to pump while away, how much milk to pump…and the list goes on. I hope you find this post useful if …
6 Ways to Entertain Your Toddler While Pumping
When you’re an exclusively pumping mama, or you’re pumping to supplement milk, or for donating, keeping your baby or toddler busy can seem like a monumental task. If you have older children, it may be easier to keep them occupied with their own activities. In this post, I’m sharing six ways to entertain your toddler …
