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....