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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....
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...