What's A Nipple Shield and Do I Need One?
A nipple shield is a breastfeeding accessory that can help moms overcome common breastfeeding challenges. It’s made of ultra-thin, super-soft, clear silicone and rests over the mom’s nipple when placed...
View ArticleCluster Feeding
Babies do not come with an instruction manual and they are figuring things out just like you! Babies need to feed very often, especially in the early weeks and months as they teach your body how much...
View ArticleNursing Strike
A nursing strike happens when your baby is so distracted by all her new discoveries that she seems disinterested in nursing and may refuse the breast. Many moms assume that a breastfeeding strike is a...
View ArticleBenefits of Breastfeeding Past 6 Months
You and baby will have increased health benefits when you breastfeed past 6 months! Benefits of breastfeeding for mom include a reduced risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, heart disease, and...
View ArticleTeething and Biting when Breastfeeding
Teething can be very painful for babies. It’s normal for your baby to want to bite down or rub her swollen gums on something for relief... ...and your breast may seem like a good place. While your...
View ArticleBreastfeeding in Public
For breastfeeding to be successful, you will need to nurse your baby frequently and sometimes at a moment’s notice. Babies get hungry and need to nurse often, which means it’s likely you will have to...
View ArticleHow Baby Breastfeeds
One of the most incredible facts about breastfeeding is that babies are born with all the skills they need to breastfeed right away. Baby has been practicing sucking reflexes for months in utero, and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Positions
There are four popular positions for breastfeeding used by moms. Find the one that works best for you and your baby. Once you are comfortable with the different breastfeeding positions for baby, you’ll...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Around the Clock
Two important facts for every new parent to know... First, babies don’t come with instruction manuals and will rarely follow the “textbook” advice from pediatricians, friends and family members....
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Early Hurdles-Soreness, Engorgement and Plugged Ducts
Breastfeeding is natural but it does not come naturally for everyone. It is very common to have some early challenges. Here are a few of the most common early hurdles so you know what to watch for and...
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7 Myths about Breastfeeding
Myth 1: Breastfeeding is painful Fact: While there can be discomfort while your body’s adjusting, the discomfort will go away before long. In the meantime, there are remedies available so there is no...
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They Call Me Mommy Series - Tiffany
Four babies call Tiffany mom. Well, they’re not all babies anymore! Her oldest is 15 and learning to drive, and her youngest is 2 months and a champion at nursing. Tiffany’s breastfeeding experience...
View ArticleMaking the Mind-Milk Connection
Many new moms find themselves feeling a broad range of emotions about their new role and the responsibilities that go along with it. Combined with the regular stressors and responsibilities of life,...
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Using A Breastmilk Collector
If you’re breastfeeding, it helps to build a little stash of breastmilk for when you may need to be away from baby. One of the newer ways to do this is to use a breastmilk collector. It can be a...
View ArticleBreastfeeding through viral respiratory infections
There’s a lot of discussion and understandable concern about Coronavirus right now and it’s natural to wonder how best to care for a little one at a time like this. Breastfeeding and providing...
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4 Ways to Support Milk Supply Through Nutrition
Leading health organizations agree that breastmilk represents the nutritional gold standard for infant nutrition and provides infants the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. It is...
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The Benefits of Skin-To-Skin Contact
What’s an easy way to bond with your baby that benefits both of you? Get so close to one another that there’s nothing between you. It’s called skin-to-skin contact. Place your baby, wearing nothing...
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Does Breastfeeding Hurt?
Breastfeeding has a lot of benefits to offer you and your baby, but if you haven’t experienced it, you may wonder what to expect. Much like birth stories, it seems that every pregnant mom hears...
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Washable and Disposable Nursing Pads: Which one is right for you?
You’re going about your business when you feel a familiar tingle. You look down and there it is: two wet spots on the front of your shirt. (Thank goodness someone else didn’t notice it first!) Many...
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Relactation: Starting breastfeeding again after a break
We all know that the breastfeeding path can sometimes be bumpy. For some, those bumps can mean a gap or pause in their breastfeeding or pumping routine. While frequent and continued breastfeeding or...
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