Breastfeeding

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 to explain all the details about your period …

Breastfed babies don’t have to take a bottle. If your baby is nursing well, transferring milk, gaining weight, and diaper count are good, your baby does not have to take a bottle. The only real exception to this includes if your baby is premature or requires additional supplementation for medical reasons. Your baby can be …

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 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 …

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 …

You may think breastfeeding while sick poses many health concerns for you or your baby. However, breastfeeding your baby while you or your baby is sick is actually the best thing for your baby. Whether you have a common cold, a virus infection, or a bacterial infection…all of these are reasons to keep breastfeeding your …

Once you’ve reached the third trimester, you’ll probably start stocking up on nursing bras, breast pads, and loose button-down shirts for the coming months ahead. While getting ready to breastfeed, you can also create your personal area, a custom-designed breastfeeding chair area for yourself. Your nursing area should reflect your personality. If you like a …

Many mamas find that they can eat whatever they may like during breastfeeding, and maybe you heard there are no foods to avoid when breastfeeding. The nutritional requirements for your baby will rely solely on breastmilk, and therefore you will need to maintain a healthy diet.  If your baby is large and grows fast, the …

Your breast milk is the perfect food for your baby no matter what you eat! The foods you eat are broken down in your body and those nutrients are used to make your breastmilk. A healthy diet consisting of whole foods is the best source of lactogenic foods to increase milk supply. These foods include …

In addition to all of the amazing physical, mental, and emotional benefits for both mother and baby, breastfeeding can help in healing a mother’s heartache associated with infertility or not being able to conceive her own baby for whatever reason. When a mother is able to induce lactation without pregnancy, a baby and mother are …