Updated May 16th 2025 If you’ve been googling because you have older family members telling you that your breastfed baby should have extra water on those really hot days, you’re in the right place. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, breastfeeding is my specialty. And I can tell you, if your baby is underContinue reading “Top Tips for Breastfeeding Your Baby in the Summer Heat”
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How Birth Can Impact Breastfeeding
Last updated April 13th 2025 Congratulations! Preparing for a new baby is so exciting. When you start preparing for birth, you may take a prenatal labour and delivery class, you might read some books about labour and delivery or you might hit the internet to find out about what you can expect (like this blog!).Continue reading “How Birth Can Impact Breastfeeding”
Top 5 Postpartum Must-Haves: to help you through the first week
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”
27 Reasons Your Baby Wants To Breastfeed
Updated January 22nd 2024 You’ve likely had someone question how often your baby was nursing or maybe you’ve been wondering “what’s normal”? This is so common especially because someone likely told you a breastfed baby eats every 2-3 hours so when your baby wants to nurse more often than that, it makes you wonder. YouContinue reading “27 Reasons Your Baby Wants To Breastfeed”
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy: what you need to know
Updated June 15th 2026 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”
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”