For Moms
Pumping Bag Essentials for Breastfeeding Moms If you’re a breastfeeding mom, chances are you’ll need to know what to pack in your pumping bag at some time or another. Whether you work, travel, or simply spend an evening away from your baby, you’ll want to …
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 …
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 …
The Best Tips and Tricks for Clearing a Clogged Milk Duct After breastfeeding for over a year now, I’ve spent plenty of time clearing a clogged milk duct, and it isn’t fun. Although clogged ducts are common for breastfeeding moms, they can be a major …
I’m officially at that stage in life where everyone is having babies! My social media feeds are filled with monthly milestone pictures and pretty pregnancy announcements. What’s even better is that some of my closest friends are having babies, which means that we all get …
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, …
I have a love hate relationship with my breast pump, as I’m sure all breastfeeding mothers do. I love it because it affords me the opportunity to leave the house without my baby, have a drink when I want to, let daddy take over the …
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 …
If you’ve read any of my other posts, you (hopefully) know I like to be honest and upfront with my readers. So, to start this post, I want to let you know that I never returned to work full time after my son was born. …
8 Simple Ways to Increase your Milk Supply I don’t think there’s a breastfeeding mama out there who doesn’t worry about her supply. I was obsessive about my supply when Weston was first born (like… crazy ya’ll). I had heard so many stories of moms …
