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...
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...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...