Updated June 6th 2022 You’ve likely had someone tell you that you can’t get pregnant while breastfeeding only to have someone else tell you they got pregnant 3 months after having a baby What’s the right answer? Should you be able to rely on breastfeeding as a method of birth control? You can get pregnantContinue reading “Breastfeeding and Birth Control”
Category Archives: Baby
Weaning: my personal experience weaning a toddler (part 2)
Part 2 Updated June 24th 2023 If you haven’t had the chance to read part 1 of my journey yet, read it here. When I weaned my son, I didn’t tell anyone I weaned him. Here I am, a lactation expert, helping people solve breastfeeding challenges, encouraging natural term weaning and I was feeling guiltyContinue reading “Weaning: my personal experience weaning a toddler (part 2)”
How to Start Solids with a Breastfed Baby
Updated June 10th 2024 Starting solids is such an exciting milestone! Your baby has reached a new developmental stage and they are about to try foods other than breastmilk or formula for the first time. This milestone can bring a lot of questions, worry and overwhelm. If you’re asking yourself how do I know myContinue reading “How to Start Solids with a Breastfed Baby”
4 Signs Your Baby’s Latch Might Not Be Ideal
Updated December 7th 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 time whereContinue reading “4 Signs Your Baby’s Latch Might Not Be Ideal”
5 Tips to Boost Your Milk Supply
Updated April 14th 2023 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. But you shouldn’t compare yourself or feel bad about your milk production. Most of what youContinue reading “5 Tips to Boost Your Milk Supply”
Five Signs Your Baby Has A Good Latch
Updated December 23rd 2025 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 July 5th 2025 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”
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Guide to packing your hospital bag for birth and breastfeeding Updated January 15th 2025 When I was pregnant with my firstborn 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 aContinue reading “What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag”