Congratulations on growing an entire human and experiencing such a miracle of life! If you are here seeking tips or guidance for life’s next great miracle (breastfeeding), search no more. My hope is to be able to help you through the entire breastfeeding journey, wherever that may start, and for however long that may last. Empower yourself, your body is amazing!
Breastfeeding and your period may definitely coincide at some point in your breastfeeding journey. Having knowledge about what to expect during that time can help ease your mind and navigate you when in doubt. Can your period cause a drop in milk supply? YES, but it is temporary. Many women
Weaning.....where do we start? It's complicated, but it isn't. Moms get judgement for weaning "too soon", yet also get judgement for nursing "too long." I am here to tell you that I could care less about when or why you are
So you have this pumped breastmilk.....now what?? Breastmilk is amazing, but it is also delicate and we want to preserve it (and our hard work!) so that our babies can get the most out of it. That being said, learning how to handle our precious milk is key! Here
The short answer to this question is that you likely can restart breastfeeding even after you have stopped. This process is called relactation, and it is possible to do it weeks, months, (I've even read years!) after nursing cessation. If you are a mommy who regrets weaning for
Breastfeeding jaundice, not to be confused with breastmilk jaundice, is a common concern that typically occurs at the beginning of the breastfeeding journey when mom and baby are trying to establish nursing. It is also referred to as "suboptimal intake jaundice," because the newborn is not taking in
