by admin_kbc | Jul 14, 2026 | Kentucky Breastfeeding Center
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...
by admin_kbc | Jul 6, 2026 | Kentucky Breastfeeding Center
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...
by admin_kbc | Jun 30, 2026 | Kentucky Breastfeeding Center
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...
by admin_kbc | Jun 23, 2026 | Kentucky Breastfeeding Center
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...
by admin_kbc | Jun 15, 2026 | Kentucky Breastfeeding Center
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...
