Breastfeeding During Cold and Flu Season
One of the big questions that comes up this time of year: If I nurse my baby while I’m sick with a cold or flu, will my baby get sick too? The answer is simple: nursing through the cold or flu is the...
View ArticleDo I Need a Lactation Consult?
Plenty of moms have “just a quick question” about breastfeeding that really seems simple enough. Internet forums are an easy way to get quick answers or find links to published information. But what...
View ArticleFinding Your Perfect Pump
The perfect pump is the one that helps you have a healthy breastfeeding experience. With all the brands and attachments on the market, how do you choose? Here is a breakdown of what’s out there, and...
View ArticleMy Latch Looks Good, Right?
One of the most common and unhelpful things mothers are told by well-meaning nurses, doctors, and friends is that their baby’s latch “looks good” when the mother does not feel confident that nursing is...
View ArticleTop Tips for Top Milk Supply
By far, the most common concern about breastfeeding is adequate milk supply. Here are the top evidence based recommendations for ensuring your short term and long term production. 1. Bring your baby to...
View ArticleWhat to Expect When Pumping
Expressing milk for your baby can be one of the most affirming or daunting tasks. Filling your pumping bottles to the max can be a real boost of confidence, but is that normal or optimal? General...
View ArticleSyringe and Cup Feeding
Bottles may be the most common way we see babies fed, but aren’t the only way to feed a baby off the breast. Some mothers want to avoid bottle preference or choose an alternate feeding method to help...
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