by Kentucky Breastfeeding Center | Jul 10, 2024 | Lactation Consultant
You’re awake at 3 AM, your baby is crying, and no matter what you try, breastfeeding just isn’t working. Frustration and exhaustion start to set in. You’re not alone in this struggle; many new moms face the same challenge. Finding the right support...
by Kentucky Breastfeeding Center | Jun 12, 2024 | Lactation Consultant
It’s estimated that one out of four babies are exclusively breastfed during the first six months. Since breastfeeding is the natural option, many expecting mothers often assume that it will be easy. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Whether it’s...
by Kentucky Breastfeeding Center | Apr 4, 2024 | Lactation Consultant
Some experts believe that sucking on a pacifier can actually improve the quality of an infant’s sleep. Most parents will, at some point, reach for a pacifier to soothe their little ones, but not everyone uses the best pacifiers. A new and improved pacifier may...
by Kentucky Breastfeeding Center | Mar 13, 2024 | Lactation Consultant
There are times in our lives when we face challenges, and some soothing words of encouragement from friends and family are enough to get us through. Then there are the other types of challenges: the ones where we need the wise words of an expert. A lactation...
by Kentucky Breastfeeding Center | Sep 6, 2023 | Ashlee Brown, Breastfeeding, Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding is the ultimate bonding experience between you and your new baby. Still, it is common for new mothers to wonder: When is the best time to start bottle feeding a breastfeeding infant? Experts agree that many babies can start drinking breast milk from a...