Breast/ Nipple Pain, Breastfeeding In the hospital, Latch, The Basics of Breastfeeding, Tools and Tricks
Let me guess, your nipples don’t look like the ones you saw in the books and online?! Now you’re freaking that they won’t work! Girl, let me tell you, most nipples don’t look like that! Nipples come in all shapes and sizes. You can’t judge...
Milk Supply, Pumping, The Basics of Breastfeeding
Your sister had a low milk supply. Your BFF had a low milk supply. Your neighbor’s cousin’s sister-in-law had a low milk supply. So, naturally, you will, too, right? WRONG. Girl, listen… If I had to name the number one thing that new breastfeeding mothers worry...
Breastfeeding In the hospital, Pumping, The Basics of Breastfeeding, Tools and Tricks
Nearly every single new mother I see asks this question. I’m going to answer the question, dispel some myths, and hopefully provide some clarity in your breastfeeding journey. The basics: Your body starts making colostrum at around 20 weeks into your pregnancy....
Breastfeeding In the hospital, Preparing in Pregnancy, Pumping, The Basics of Breastfeeding, Tools and Tricks
If you are separated from your baby or your baby is not feeding well, you may need to begin expressing your milk. While there are a few different ways to accomplish this, research shows hand expression to be the most effective initially and have the best long-term...
Breastfeeding In the hospital, Hot Topics, The Basics of Breastfeeding
Are they good? Are they bad? Do I need to buy them? What kind? Will they cause nipple confusion? This is a hot topic and one with lots of opinions. Here are the facts: Pacifiers are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to help reduce the risk of SIDS...
Breastfeeding In the hospital, Latch, The Basics of Breastfeeding
Expect baby to be super alert in the first hour after birth. This is probably the most alert you’ll see him for days. Expect baby to go into a deep sleep called recovery sleep 1-2 hours after delivery. This can sometimes last up to six hours.Expect to offer the breast...
