Updated October 29th 2021 Are you catching yourself comparing what you produce to someone else online? Social media is filled with with images of collection bottles filled to the caps and bags upon bags upon bags of frozen milk. It’s no wonder you’re comparing yourself and feeling bad. Most of what you see is eitherContinue reading “5 Tips to Boost Your Milk Supply”
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Five Signs Your Baby Has A Good Latch
Updated September 21st 2021 How are you supposed to know if your baby has a good latch when the most common thing you hear about breastfeeding is that it can hurt? While it’s common to hear this because yes, some people do have painful experiences, breastfeeding should not hurt. There should never be a timeContinue reading “Five Signs Your Baby Has A Good Latch”
Taking Care of Your Nipples While Breastfeeding
Why does breastfeeding hurt sometimes and how to care for your nipples Updated December 4th 2022 Let me start this by saying you do not need to toughen up your nipples or do anything to prepare them for breastfeeding. If your experience is anything like mine, you received unsolicited advice from well meaning friends andContinue reading “Taking Care of Your Nipples While Breastfeeding”
Breastmilk Freezer Stash: Why you don’t have to have one
Or why you don’t have to have one as large as you think! Updated February 2nd 2023 When I gave birth to my son and started breastfeeding, I felt like I was supposed to be storing milk. No one explicitly told me to do this. I just thought it was something you did. I sawContinue reading “Breastmilk Freezer Stash: Why you don’t have to have one”
14 Tips for Breastfeeding in the First 14 days
Updated December 4th 2022 Breastfeeding can be completely unexpected. I encourage you to prepare in advance but you may still end up surprised by changes in your body or your baby’s behaviour. You may also come across unexpected challenges. This is why I put together my top 14 tips for breastfeeding in the first 14Continue reading “14 Tips for Breastfeeding in the First 14 days”
An IBCLC’s Guide to Packing Your Hospital Bag
Updated January 7th 2023 When I was pregnant and it came time to pack my hospital bag, I really wasn’t sure what to bring. I was delivering my baby at our midwife clinic. They had a beautiful birthing suite there that included a fridge for drinks and snacks. I knew I needed a diaper andContinue reading “An IBCLC’s Guide to Packing Your Hospital Bag”
What You Need to Know About Your Breast Pump
So you bought the pump, opened up the box, took a look at the manual and all those pieces and put it away. I get it. It can be overwhelming wondering how to put a pump together and sort out how it works. Or maybe you’re using a pump but wondering if you need toContinue reading “What You Need to Know About Your Breast Pump”
Milk Boosting Berry Smoothie
A dairy free smoothie made with ingredients to nourish your body and milk supply.
Breastfeeding With A Nipple Piercing
Can I breastfeed with a nipple piercing? What if I used to have one? Will a nipple piercing affect my milk supply or my baby? You might not have previously considered breastfeeding at the time you got your nipple pierced. Maybe now you’re thinking about breastfeeding or you’re about to have a baby and wonderingContinue reading “Breastfeeding With A Nipple Piercing”
4 tips for plugged ducts
It can be common to hear about someone who experienced a plugged duct (sometimes called a clogged duct) while breastfeeding but what does that actually mean? And what do you do if you find yourself with a plugged duct? Before jumping right to what to do, it’s important to understand a little more about breastContinue reading “4 tips for plugged ducts”