Understanding Breast Changes During Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What to Expect

July 2nd 2023 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. Let’sContinue reading “Understanding Breast Changes During Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What to Expect”

Is Breast Always Best?

Lactation Lessons From An Expert Updated April 22nd 2022 What does “breast is best” really mean? And is it true? I recently sat down to be interviewed by Megan Pearson at The Fertile at 40 Podcast to talk all things lactation. Megan and I quickly discovered that we shared many similarities in our breastfeeding journeys.Continue reading “Is Breast Always Best?”

4 Signs Your Baby’s Latch Might Not Be Ideal

Updated December 7th 2021 How are you supposed to know if your baby has a good latch when the most common thing you hear about breastfeeding is that it can hurt? While it’s common to hear this because yes, some people do have painful experiences, breastfeeding should not hurt. There should never be a time whereContinue reading “4 Signs Your Baby’s Latch Might Not Be Ideal”

Taking Care of Your Nipples While Breastfeeding

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”

14 Tips for Breastfeeding in the First 14 days

Updated September 19th 2023 Breastfeeding can be completely unexpected. I know it was for me when I had my first baby. I did plan ahead with a prenatal breastfeeding class but I waited until I was 38 weeks pregnant and was so uncomfortable with Braxton-Hicks contractions the whole time that I couldn’t pay attention! IContinue reading “14 Tips for Breastfeeding in the First 14 days”