Are you a mama who is thinking of continuing to breastfeed your baby beyond six months? Is a drop in breast milk supply getting in your way? There are a few reasons why you could be experiencing a drop in breast milk supply, and luckily there are a few ways you...
Have you typed that question into Google yet? If you haven’t, I’m going to guess you fall into one of these three categories: You think working with a lactation consultant will be awkward. I get it. I won’t lie to you. Almost ten years ago I had my first baby,...
Have you heard the advice, “Never wake a sleeping baby”? Well, this depends on what you’re waking them up for. Waking up your newborn to feed is actually recommended. Your newborn is peacefully sleeping - finally! All too soon the two hour mark comes up and your baby...
Does your baby love their bottle and are you worried about finally getting them to kick the habit? As your baby gets older and they start eating more solids, their bottle should be replaced with a cup. It’s important to not allow your little one to bottle feed...
Changing your baby’s clothes multiple times a day, changing your own shirt, too, and worrying your little one isn’t getting enough milk – baby spit up isn’t fun! It can also be very anxiety inducing. So, why do babies spit up and when should you be worried? Why Do...
If you’re breastfeeding, it can be tough to judge whether your baby is getting enough breastmilk. It can be completely normal for a breastfeeding mama to have a drop in breastmilk supply. So, what are the signs your baby isn’t getting enough milk during feedings, and...
Mastitis is an infection that is caused by blocked milk ducts in breastfeeding women. It can be really uncomfortable, and usually requires antibiotics to treat. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, this condition affects around 10% of moms in the...
When you become a mom, there are plenty of people in your life who will offer you free advice on how to look after your newborn. However, there are some myths that are routinely dolled out, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. Let’s bust these breastfeeding...
Looking to stop breastfeeding? It’s not as simple as just going back to ordinary bras and giving your baby a bottle of formula. Breastfeeding weaning cold turkey is a lot to expect from you and your baby. You’ve got to give your body time to adjust. This means...
Our bodies are amazing! Not only are a lot of mamas able to feed their babies with their breast milk, but they’re also able to increase the volume of milk they’re producing for future use. Do you want to increase your milk supply? Adding pumping into your...
