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”
Tag Archives: Pregnancy
How soon will my milk come in?
Updated July 30th 2025 If you’re reading this, chances are you’re pregnant and you’ve already heard some stories, from friends or family, about their milk coming in after birth. Some might have said it happened on day 3. Another might have shared it took almost a week. So what does it actually mean and whyContinue reading “How soon will my milk come in?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Could you be iron deficient?
Updated December 23rd 2025 Are you constantly tired? Do you feel weak? Do you have brittle nails and hair? What about shortness of breath or weak concentration? If you answered yes to any of these, you might be iron deficient (or anemic, just keep reading) and not even know it. Did you know iron deficiencyContinue reading “Could you be iron deficient?”