Updated April 5th 2024 When I was expecting my first child I was planning for postpartum while I was still pregnant. I was reading different books to help be better understand what was going to happen to my body and how to best prepare. I read books about labour and birth stories, books about nutritionContinue reading “Top 5 Postpartum Must-Haves: to help you through the first week”
Category Archives: Breastfeeding
How Do I Get My Breastfed Baby to Stop Biting?
It doesn’t mean weaning or switching to bottles Updated February 27th 2024 Fear not! Teething and biting does not mean the end of your breastfeeding relationship if you don’t want it to. It also doesn’t mean that you need to wean onto bottles (if you’re not already using them) though it may feel like thatContinue reading “How Do I Get My Breastfed Baby to Stop Biting?”
How to bring back your milk supply after it drops
Updated April 13th 2025 It’s an awful feeling to feel like *or know for sure* your milk supply has dropped. Especially if you’ve already been having a hard time with your milk supply. You feel defeated, sad, worried. I completely understand and that’s why I want to provide you some reassurance and walk you throughContinue reading “How to bring back your milk supply after it drops”
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy: what you need to know
Updated July 30th 2025 Maybe you’ve already found out you’re pregnant or you’re currently nursing your baby or toddler and are planning for your next pregnancy. Whatever your situation, I’m going to walk you through what you need to know to breastfeed during your pregnancy. What can you expect? There are many people all overContinue reading “Breastfeeding During Pregnancy: what you need to know”
Breastfeeding to sleep: why it’s not a bad habit
A Lactation Consultant’s Story Updated January 23rd 2026 Breastfeeding and sleep looked very different from my first child to my second. It was dangerous sleep circumstances with my firstborn that led me to make changes and then completely changed how my second born slept. When my first was born, I wasn’t really prepared for howContinue reading “Breastfeeding to sleep: why it’s not a bad habit”
The Top 10 Must Have Baby Registry Items: planning to breastfeed edition
Updated November 23rd 2023 If putting your registry together has you overwhelmed, don’t worry! You’re in the right place. When I was putting together my baby registry for the first time, I had no idea what I needed to add. I relied entirely on google and random lists I found on the internet to helpContinue reading “The Top 10 Must Have Baby Registry Items: planning to breastfeed edition”
Is it OK to drink alcohol while breastfeeding?
Updated November 22nd 2023 Whether you’re wanting a sip of champagne in the delivery room or trying to plan ahead for when you’re able to go out for a girls night, alcohol and breastfeeding can mix when you know the facts. After the birth of my firstborn, a sip of ice cold beer hit theContinue reading “Is it OK to drink alcohol while breastfeeding?”
Letdown Reflex: why do I feel tingling when my baby nurses?
Updated August 12th 2023 Have you ever felt a tingling sensation in your breast while your baby is feeding or you are pumping? This sensation begins a few seconds after your nipples are stimulated and you feel it within the breast. You might wonder what’s going on, why you’re feeling it and why it’s happeningContinue reading “Letdown Reflex: why do I feel tingling when my baby nurses?”
Understanding Breast Changes During Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What to Expect
Updated March 21st 2025 Pregnancy is an exciting journey that brings about many changes in your body. If you’ve noticed changes in your breasts and are wondering if they’re normal, you’re in the right place. Breast changes are a common occurrence during pregnancy and are often one of the first signs of this incredible journey.Continue reading “Understanding Breast Changes During Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What to Expect”
Advice for Transitioning from 1 to 2 kids
May 29th 2023 I always knew I’d have kids someday. It wasn’t a burning desire but I knew I wanted to have a family and I knew it meant one than more child. I have two younger sisters so maybe that’s why I wanted more than one. My sisters and I are all quite closeContinue reading “Advice for Transitioning from 1 to 2 kids”