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Why a Calm Parent Is a Baby’s Best Feeding Tool
(By Ashlee Brown, BS, IBCLC, Owner of Kentucky Breastfeeding Center) You finally sit down to feed your baby — the room is quiet, the world slows down — but your mind doesn’t. You’re thinking about ounces, schedules, sleep stretches, and whether this latch feels right....
What to Expect at Your Baby’s Craniosacral Therapy (CST) Session
If you’re here, you’ve probably tried everything you can think of to make feeding feel easier — adjusting positions, working on latch, maybe even changing bottles or pumps. But something still feels off. Sometimes, when feeding challenges linger despite your best...
When Baby Won’t Latch: Gentle, Practical Tips for Early Postpartum
There’s a special kind of heartache that comes when your baby turns away from the breast. You’ve just brought this tiny human into the world, and all you want to do is feed and comfort them. But instead of a calm, peaceful latch, you’re met with pushing away, crying,...
Saving Money on Lactation Care with an In-Network Gap Exception
What Is an In-Network Gap Exception — and How It Can Save You Money on Lactation Care When it comes to navigating insurance coverage for lactation support, the rules can feel confusing and frustrating. Many families discover that their insurance either doesn’t cover...
How to Gently Wean — A Loving Approach to Closing This Chapter
How to Gently Wean — A Loving Approach to Closing This Chapter There’s a moment every breastfeeding parent eventually reaches—when you start to feel that quiet tug that it might be time to wean. Maybe your little one is growing more independent, or maybe your body and...
Breastfeeding and Busy Lives: How Personalized Support Helps You Succeed Without Sacrificing Your Routine
In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of "doing it all" is more reality than aspiration—especially for parents. Between work demands, errands, family obligations, and the general hustle of life, finding time to breastfeed (and enjoy it!) can feel overwhelming. But...
Starting Solids with Confidence: How a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Can Help
Introduction Starting solids is an exciting milestone for babies and families—but it can also feel overwhelming. When should we start? What should we feed? How do we know if our baby is ready? As a pediatric occupational therapist, I help guide families through this...
Starting Solids the Confident Way: A Pediatric OT’s Guide for Parents
Introduction Starting solids is one of the most exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) milestones in a baby’s first year. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I help families navigate this transition by focusing on the developmental foundations that support safe,...
Going Back to Work with a Newborn can Seem Scary and Terrible but it Doesn’t Have to be
You just had a baby but for some reason all you can think about is going back to work already. Rather it be that morning pump you sneak in after feeding, or if you’re primarily pumping, maybe this is a reminder of what the future is going to look like. Well it doesn’t...
The First Week of Breastfeeding: What to Expect
The first week of breastfeeding can feel overwhelming — but you're not alone. Whether you're a first-time parent or navigating a new feeding journey, it's normal to feel uncertain in these early days. This blog post is here to give you a realistic look at what to...