For Moms
10 Breastfeeding Hacks Every New Mom Needs to Know I’m not going to be another person that tells you that breastfeeding is hard. You probably already know that. Instead, I’ve put together a list of my favorite breastfeeding hacks for brand new moms. There’s not …
Well, we’re at the end of an era in our household. After nearly 15 months, Weston is officially done drinking breast milk. After breastfeeding for 13 months, he’s been chugging away at our freezer stash of over 1,500 ounces for the last two months. Yesterday, …
After 13+ months, we are officially done breastfeeding (insert happy face and sad face here). I am so grateful to have had the ability to provide milk for Weston for over a year, and for the beautiful breastfeeding bond we shared. However, as Weston’s first …
Tips and Tricks that will Help you Breastfeed in Public with Comfort and Confidence If you’re a breastfeeding mama, chances are you’re going to have to feed your child in public at one point or another. I can still feel that twinge of anxiety I …
Before you even start breastfeeding, establishing a healthy milk supply is a concern for many moms. When will my milk come in, will it be enough, how will I know if my baby is getting enough breast milk? These are all normal questions that run …
We’ve officially celebrated one year of breastfeeding and during that year, I’ve encountered so many myths and misconceptions about nursing. It still amazes me that one of the most natural functions of the female body is so controversial and so misunderstood. Don’t get me wrong, …
The dream feed. Yet another phrase added to my post baby vocabulary. I remember the first time I said, “well I’m going to dream feed him”, and Sam looked at me like I was crazy. What is a dream feed? A dream feed is when …
When I was pregnant, the topic of breastfeeding was never far off. For some reason, people seem to be very concerned about how you intend to feed your baby. When I would mention that I was hoping to breastfeed, I would hear the same piece …
There are so many wonderful things about breastfeeding. One of them being that you don’t need a whole lot to get the job done. Truthfully, you could successfully breastfeed your baby with two simple things… your breasts and your baby. But, let’s be honest, that …
How to Survive Cluster Feeding your Newborn Cluster feeding. It’s crazy to think that something I never heard about before having a baby became one of my main concerns after coming home from the hospital. I remember how excited my husband and I were when …
