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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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....

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...

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,...