Tag Archives: milk supply

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”

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”