How to perform this Press, Compress and Release method to collect milk Updated September 12th 2024 Hand expression is a valuable skill for all lactating parents to have because all you need is your hands! It’s been shown that hand expression increases breastfeeding rates when compared to pumping at 2 months postpartum. Hand expression isContinue reading “How to Hand Express”
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4 Ways to Help Your Distracted Baby Feed Better
Updated January 15th 2025 So your baby has been nursing well for the past 12-15 weeks when suddenly, you notice your baby becoming more distracted when they are nursing. Every sound seems to catch their attention, the dog walks by or someone new comes into the room. All of these events will cause your babyContinue reading “4 Ways to Help Your Distracted Baby Feed Better”
Lactogenic Breakfast Cookies
A simple, allergen friendly, lactogenic cookie recipe!
Navigating the Holidays with a Newborn
Tips for breastfeeding a newborn around the holidays.
Could you be iron deficient?
Updated December 23rd 2025 Are you constantly tired? Do you feel weak? Do you have brittle nails and hair? What about shortness of breath or weak concentration? If you answered yes to any of these, you might be iron deficient (or anemic, just keep reading) and not even know it. Did you know iron deficiencyContinue reading “Could you be iron deficient?”