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The First 72 Hours of Breastfeeding: What I Wish Every Parent Knew Before Delivery
The First 72 Hours of Breastfeeding: What I Wish Every Parent Knew Before Delivery If you're expecting a baby, you've probably spent time thinking about labor, your hospital bag, and what life will look like once your little one arrives. But there's one part of...
Breastfeeding Went Well Last Time. Do You Really Need a Prenatal Lactation Consultation?
Breastfeeding Went Well Last Time. Do You Really Need a Prenatal Lactation Consultation? If breastfeeding went well with your first baby, you may be wondering why you would need a lactation consultation before your second baby arrives. You already know how to latch a...
When Should You Start Pumping When Introducing a Bottle?
When Should You Start Pumping When Introducing a Bottle? You've been exclusively breastfeeding for the first few weeks, and things are going well. Now you're ready to introduce your baby's first bottle. But one question immediately follows: "When am I supposed to...
When Should You Introduce a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby?
One of the most common questions I hear from new parents is: "When should I introduce a bottle?" Ask five different people, and you'll probably get five different answers. Some say to introduce one immediately after birth. Others recommend waiting until six weeks—or...
Should You Collect Colostrum Before Your Baby Is Born?
As your due date gets closer, you may start hearing about antenatal colostrum collection—the practice of hand expressing and freezing colostrum during pregnancy. Some parents are told it's essential. Others have never heard of it. So, what's the truth? For some...
Why Is Breastfeeding Suddenly Hard at 4 Months?
If breastfeeding seemed to be going well and suddenly everything changed around 4 months, you're not alone. Many parents tell me things like: "My baby won't stay latched." "They keep looking around the room." "Feedings used to take 20 minutes, and now they're done in...
Nourishing Yourself While You Nourish Your Baby This Holiday Weekend
The Fourth of July often means cookouts, family gatherings, long days outside, and plenty of excitement. If you're breastfeeding or pumping, it's also a good reminder that caring for yourself is part of caring for your baby. It's easy to become so focused on making...
Protecting Milk Supply
Travel, schedule changes, vacations, and summer activities can sometimes disrupt breastfeeding routines. Fortunately, a few simple strategies can help protect milk supply. Feed Frequently Milk production works on supply and demand. Frequent milk removal remains the...
Breastfed Babies Do Not Need Water
Summer brings warmer temperatures, outdoor activities, and questions about hydration. Many parents wonder whether their baby needs extra water during hot weather. Breastfed Babies Do Not Need Water For healthy, full-term babies under six months, breastmilk provides...
Common Signs of Allergies or Intolerances
Many parents are surprised to learn that food proteins can pass into breast milk and occasionally contribute to symptoms in sensitive babies. Common Signs of Allergies or Intolerances Blood or mucus in stools Persistent eczema Significant reflux symptoms Excessive...