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How to Get Your Milk Supply Off to a Strong Start in the Hospital
How to Get Your Milk Supply Off to a Strong Start in the Hospital When you're pregnant, there is a lot you can prepare for. You can take a childbirth class, pack your hospital bag, install the car seat, and make plans for those first days at home. But breastfeeding...
Your Baby Is Coming in September. Here’s What to Do Now to Prepare for Breastfeeding
Your Baby Is Coming in September. Here's What to Do Now to Prepare for Breastfeeding If you're expecting a September baby, you may be starting to realize just how close you are. The nursery might be coming together. Your hospital bag may be partially packed. The car...
It’s Day 4 and Your Milk Hasn’t “Come In.” Should You Be Worried?
It’s Day 4 and Your Milk Hasn’t “Come In.” Should You Be Worried? It's day 4. You're exhausted. Your baby wants to nurse constantly. You're looking at your breasts wondering when they're going to suddenly feel full and heavy. And you're starting to wonder: Where is my...
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...