Updated January 14th 2025 When I was pregnant with my firstborn back in early 2019, I chose to stop drinking coffee. I know, crazy right?! – and yes, caffeine is safe during pregnancy (up to 200mg) I just chose not to drink it from coffee anymore. Coffee was never really about the caffeine for me; itContinue reading “Collagen Hot Chocolate for pregnancy or postpartum”
Tag Archives: milk production
3 Self Care Tips for Breastfeeding Moms
Updated September 3rd 2024 I think we’ve all heard the phrase “you can’t pour from an empty cup”. And when you’re a mom, it’s real easy to let your cup empty. And one of the easiest ways to care for yourself is often overlooked by most new moms I work with (I know I overlookedContinue reading “3 Self Care Tips for Breastfeeding Moms”
Do Lactation Cookies Work?
Updated June 2nd 2024 If you’re reading this, chances are you have an abandoned online cart of lactation cookies and you’re trying to find out if the purchase is going to be worth it. Don’t worry, I’m going to let you know whether or not you should abandon that cart for good. But first, IContinue reading “Do Lactation Cookies Work?”
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”
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”
Can I still breastfeed if I’m Sick?
Updated February 3rd 2025 Every year around cold and flu season, I get questions about breastfeeding while sick. Moms will ask me what they can take for their cold while breastfeeding that won’t affect their milk supply or how to keep up their milk supply while they’re feeling so run down. So I’m going toContinue reading “Can I still breastfeed if I’m Sick?”
Breastmilk: how many ounces should my baby drink
and how do I know if it’s enough? Updated December 23rd 2025 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”
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 September 9th 2024 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”