by Hillary Sadler RN, MSN, IBCLC | Aug 31, 2021 | Routine
Suddenly – and sometimes all too quickly – you’ve transitioned from pregnant mama into mama of a newborn. The first few weeks of life with a newborn can be wonderful and overwhelming. Luckily, there are a few things you can do that will help support you and your...
by Hillary Sadler RN, MSN, IBCLC | Aug 17, 2021 | Feedings
I’m a lactation consultant that helps women on their breastfeeding journey. I’m also a mom of three. I know the benefits of choosing to breastfeed your baby when they come into the world. The World Health Organization and other respected health bodies recommend that...
by Hillary Sadler RN, MSN, IBCLC | Aug 2, 2021 | Feedings
Something that I want every new mom to know is that it’s okay to struggle with breastfeeding. Unfortunately, our babies don’t come out of the womb knowing how to latch. Welcoming your new little one into the world and then finding feeding them to be a challenge can be...
by Hillary Sadler RN, MSN, IBCLC | Aug 2, 2021 | Motherhood
After months of preparing and reading everything about babies you can get your eyes on, your new little bundle is at home with you. Bringing your newborn home is such a special time – but, it’s also an extremely overwhelming time. It’s easy to feel like you haven’t...
by Hillary Sadler RN, MSN, IBCLC | Jul 15, 2021 | Sleep
When you get home with your newborn, you’ll see that a large part of the day will consist of them napping. The first few weeks will consist of short naps and regular feeds. Of course, as a new parent, you may be asking yourself: “Is my baby sleeping enough?”, “Is my...
