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”
Tag Archives: breastfeeding
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?”
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”
Breastmilk: how many ounces should my baby drink
and how do I know if it’s enough? Updated March 7th 2023 Are you constantly wondering if your baby is drinking enough breastmilk? Do you find yourself on Google trying to figure out how much they should be eating? If you are, you’re not alone! I am frequently asked about this subject especially from firstContinue reading “Breastmilk: how many ounces should my baby drink”
What is an IBCLC?
And how does it differ from other lactation consultants? Updated March 1st 2023 The first Wednesday in March is IBCLC day. A day dedicated to all the support IBCLCs provide to families so what better day to share about what an IBCLC is than today. When you’re expecting a baby, you might have people tellContinue reading “What is an IBCLC?”
Advice for Expecting Moms
50 pieces of advice for expecting moms from real, first time moms
How to Donate or Receive Breastmilk
And how to safely store breastmilk if you’re donating or accepting donor milk December 12th 2022 Did you know you could donate or receive breast milk to support feeding your baby? Not many parents outside of those with medically fragile babies in the NICU even know that human milk sharing is available to them! InContinue reading “How to Donate or Receive Breastmilk”
Holiday Booby Traps: Avoiding Mastitis and other issues
How to manage a baby and breastfeeding during the holidays Updated November 15th 2022 The holidays are here and with it can come a lot of stress and worries or concerns over your family and your new baby. I’m going to start with a little story. I had a 4 week old at Christmas backContinue reading “Holiday Booby Traps: Avoiding Mastitis and other issues”
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
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”