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”
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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”
What You Need to Know About Your Breast Pump
Updated January 14th 2025 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 wonderingContinue 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
Updated June 10th 2024 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? If you have these questions, you’re not alone! You might not have previously considered breastfeeding at the time you got your nipple pierced. Maybe now you’reContinue reading “Breastfeeding With A Nipple Piercing”
4 tips for clearing plugged ducts
Updated April 7th 2025 It’s really common to hear about someone who experienced a plugged duct (sometimes called a clogged duct) while breastfeeding. Many of my clients do, but what does that actually mean? Especially because this doesn’t have to happen. But what do you do if you find yourself with a plugged duct? KeepContinue reading “4 tips for clearing plugged ducts”
4 Signs Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk
Updated June 10th 2024 How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk? This is probably one of the top questions I get from new parents. It makes sense. You can’t see the milk going into their body so how do you really know? The good news is, there are definitely a fewContinue reading “4 Signs Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk”
3 tips to get a better latch, NOW!
Updated January 15th 2025 I’ll start by saying there is tons of information online that references “a good latch”. The hospital staff might have said to you “he has a good latch”. The new parent blog you read said “Be sure to get a good latch”. You see posts on Instagram that say “A goodContinue reading “3 tips to get a better latch, NOW!”