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Why Baby’s Oral Function Matters More Than You’ve Been Told
When feeding feels difficult, many parents are told: “Give it time.” “Baby will grow out of it.” “Some babies are just fussy.” Sometimes that’s true. Often, it misses a very important piece of the puzzle. How a baby’s mouth, tongue, jaw, and muscles function plays a...
One of the Best Ways to Show Love to Your Baby Starts Before Birth
When people think about preparing for a baby, they often focus on: Setting up the nursery Buying clothes and gear Packing a hospital bag Those things matter. But one of the most meaningful ways to care for your baby happens long before labor begins. It’s preparing for...
Low Milk Supply: When to Get Support and Why Virtual Help Can Make a Difference
Many parents worry about milk supply at some point in their feeding journey. Sometimes that worry is rooted in real changes. Sometimes it’s fueled by conflicting advice. Sometimes it’s simply a gut feeling that something isn’t quite right. All of those experiences are...
How Understanding Your Baby Can Change the Feeding Experience
One of the most meaningful shifts parents experience isn’t from doing more - it’s from understanding more. When parents begin to understand how their baby is experiencing feeding, movement, and regulation, things often start to feel different. Not perfect. Not...
Common Doesn’t Always Mean Comfortable
One of the most common phrases parents hear in the early months is: “That’s normal.” And often, it’s true. Many feeding challenges, sleep disruptions, and fussy periods are common in infancy. But common doesn’t always mean comfortable. Many babies fall into a gray...
Why Advice Doesn’t Always Make Feeding Feel Easier
Many parents arrive at feeding support feeling exhausted. Not because they haven’t tried, but because they’ve tried everything. They’ve adjusted positions. They’ve followed schedules. They’ve implemented tips from well-meaning professionals, friends, and the internet....
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...