Can you fix nipple confusion? And is it even a real thing, or a scare tactic used by mean people to make your parenting as hard as possible? Can you fix nipple confusion? And is it even a real thing, or a scare tactic used by mean people to make your parenting as hard as …
Going back to work after maternity leave is tough. It’s tougher still if you intend to continue breastfeeding your baby. A study of almost 700 women breastfeeding newborns and working full-time jobs showed that only 1 was able to exclusively breastfeed her baby for the first six months.* One out of 700! That’s not to …
Can I be completely honest and transparent here? I’ve got a confession. When I started breastfeeding my third baby, I made a huge mistake. I knew better, of course; but sleep deprivation in the first week or two had taken its toll on my decision-making skills. I drank a 20 ounce Mountain Dew! This may …
My breastfeeding mistake – And how to avoid doing the same thing! Read More »
Sadness. Doubt. Joy. Relief. These are just a few of the great mix of emotions that come with weaning your baby from the breast. It’s kind of expected since you’re leaving behind one precious stage and moving into an exciting new one. My baby is growing up. I’ll never nurse him again. Maybe we need …
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Mae West famously said that “too much of a good thing is wonderful” Is it actually possible to have too much of a good thing though? I used to think like Mae – if something is good, then having too much of it would be impossible. I’ve since learned that you can indeed have too …
What’s worse: too much or too little? When it comes to breastfeeding, that’s a tough question to answer. The repercussions of having too little are obvious. The effects of too much are less obvious, but no less awful. It can be tough to tell if you have enough (or too much). Learn about the causes …
7 Biggest Signs of Breastmilk Oversupply for New Moms Read More »
Why is it no one really explains the process of burping? Why does no one really talk about burping at all? Unless you have a fussy baby, that is. Then they tell you to burp him…like you should know exactly how to do that. Even worse, a well-meaning relative may just say, “here give him …
I’ll never forget my first introduction to the wonder of breastfeeding. I woke at 2 AM to find two nurses, one standing on either side of my hospital bed. One nurse was holding my boob and the other was holding my new son. Medicated though I was, I caught on to what was expected of …
3 Best Tips: When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Come Naturally for You Read More »
The most crucial part of breastfeeding is making sure you have the perfect latch. Sounds wrong, doesn’t it? Well it’s not, I promise. If the latch is wrong it’s going to be a short-lived and probably painful experience for you. If only latching was as easy as making sure baby’s mouth is closed over the …
