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Breastfeeding 101: How Production Really Works
There’s a moment every new mom remembers: your baby’s first perfect latch. Your heart soars—until reality sets in. In the quiet hours after you bring baby home, you realize that breastfeeding isn’t as intuitive as it looks. Suddenly, you’re sorting through conflicting...
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I’m Hillary, the nurse founder of Baby Settler, and a mom of 4!
I’m also a lactation consultant, and I’m here to help you find your groove and navigate the overwhelming days and nights that can steal the joys of babyhood. Amidst all the chaos, I’ll bring you laughs, support, and a whole bunch of “I’ve got this!” moments.
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Ways to Get Your Partner Involved with Your Newborn Even if You’re Breastfeeding
From the moment you see those two pink lines, life as you know it changes forever. The journey into parenthood is exhilarating, yet it often feels like a roller coaster ride with no manual to guide you. For many new moms, especially those who are breastfeeding, it can seem
How to Choose the Best Pediatric Provider for your Family
How to choose the best pediatric provider for your family. Trying to choose the best pediatric provider for your family has always been a really important decision But honestly, I think it’s more important now than it ever has been. When I was having my first baby over 12
The “Dream Feed”: Baby Settler is not a fan. Here’s why.
The “Dream Feed” : A Frequently Debated Topic Among Infant Sleep Consultants At Baby Settler, we are not on board with the “Dream Feed”…but let me explain why so you can decide if you are “on board” with it! Because the truth is, you know your baby better
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Breastfeeding Success and Challenges: Navigating Early Motherhood
Hello amazing moms out there! As you embark on your breastfeeding journey, it's important to know that the path to "successful breastfeeding" isn't the same for everyone. In our latest episode of the "Early-Momming Podcast," Hillary, our host, lacatation consultant,...
Expert Insights on Botox, Skincare, and Motherhood with Claire O’Bryan
Welcome back to the Early-Momming Podcast! In episode 4, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Claire O'Bryan, a nurse practitioner and co-founder of SkinClique, a pioneering aesthetics practice that brings medical beauty treatments right into your home. In this...
Unpacking My Birth Stories: A Candid Look into My Childbirth Journey on the Early-Momming Podcast
Hey there, amazing moms and future moms! If you’ve been following along with the Early-Momming Podcast, you know that we dive deep into all things related to early motherhood. This week’s episode is especially close to my heart as I share some personal and...
Ways to Get Your Partner Involved with Your Newborn Even if You’re Breastfeeding
From the moment you see those two pink lines, life as you know it changes forever. The journey into parenthood is exhilarating, yet it often feels like a roller coaster ride with no manual to guide you. For many new moms, especially those who are breastfeeding, it can...
The Default Parent (an opinion piece)
I want to start out by saying that I'm blessed to have an incredible partner in my husband. Honestly, there are many times when I sit back and compare myself to him and feel completely inadequate in my role as a wife and mother. He does it all- literally. He is an...
How to Choose the Best Pediatric Provider for your Family
How to choose the best pediatric provider for your family. Trying to choose the best pediatric provider for your family has always been a really important decision But honestly, I think it’s more important now than it ever has been. When I was having my first...
Establishing a Schedule and Sleep Training
Establishing a schedule and sleep training are two of the most highly engaged content pieces on social media when it comes to new moms. When you google "establishing a schedule" and "sleep training you’ll find that there are a lot of experts in this space. There is...
The “Dream Feed”: Baby Settler is not a fan. Here’s why.
The “Dream Feed” : A Frequently Debated Topic Among Infant Sleep Consultants At Baby Settler, we are not on board with the “Dream Feed”...but let me explain why so you can decide if you are “on board” with it! Because the truth is, you know your baby better than...
Choosing the Best Diaper for Baby: Disposable vs. Cloth
The best diaper for baby As parents, we constantly face decisions that impact our children. One of the earliest decisions we make as a new parent is deciding what type or brand of diaper to use. When I was a mom for the first time twelve years ago I really didn't...