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Why Comfort Is Often What Parents Are Really Looking For
When parents reach out for feeding or body support, they rarely say they’re looking for perfection. More often, they say things like: “Feeding just feels hard.” “My baby seems tense.” “Something feels off, but I can’t explain it.” What parents are really asking for is...
Becoming an Infant Feeding Counselor: Feeling Called to Support Parents
For many people, the path into infant feeding and lactation support doesn’t start with a career plan. It starts quietly. It looks like staying up late researching latch or supply. Supporting a friend through tears and exhaustion. Wondering why feeding feels so hard,...
Christmas Eve: A Quiet Reminder for Tired Parents Navigating Feeding Right Now
Christmas Eve looks different when you’re feeding a baby. Some homes are filled with the buzz of family. Others are quiet, holding just you, your baby, and the soft glow of a lamp. Some parents are soaking in every moment. Others are overwhelmed, exhausted, or...
Your Baby Isn’t “Just Being Fussy” — Here’s What They’re Trying to Tell You
By Kentucky Breastfeeding Center Every parent has heard it at some point: “Babies are just fussy.” “She’ll grow out of it.” “He’s probably just gassy.” “That’s normal — babies cry.” And while some fussiness is normal, so many parents are left with a nagging feeling...
The Newborn Feeding Survival Guide (Holiday Edition)
What to expect, what to ignore, and how to protect your baby’s feeding rhythm during the busiest season of the year. If you’re spending your first holiday season with a newborn, welcome to a very specific kind of chaos: you’re joyful, exhausted, adjusting to life with...
What Parents Get Wrong About “Feeding Problems” (And What’s Actually Going On)
A calm, clear guide for overwhelmed parents who just want feeding to make sense again. If you’ve ever stared at your baby during a feed and thought, “Why isn’t this working? What am I missing?” — you are not alone. Most parents come to us believing their feeding issue...
When Feeding Isn’t Feeling Thankful: A Gentle Guide for Overwhelmed Parents This Season
The holidays have a way of amplifying everything — the joy, the chaos, the expectations… and yes, the stress. And if you’re in the thick of a challenging feeding season, Thanksgiving can stir up a complicated mix of emotions. Everyone around you seems to be sharing...
5 Winter Feeding Traps to Avoid — and Cozy Ways to Make Feeding Easier
By Kentucky Breastfeeding Center Winter brings a kind of stillness that feels both calming and overwhelming when you have a baby. The darker evenings, the chilly air, the extra layers… everything shifts. And for many families, feeding can feel a little different this...
🩷 Keeping Feeding on Track Through the Holidays
Ashlee Brown, BS, IBCLC, Owner of Kentucky Breastfeeding Center The holidays bring joy, laughter, and a little chaos — especially when there’s a baby in the mix. Between travel plans, family gatherings, and disrupted nap schedules, even the most seasoned parents can...
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....