Practical, judgment-free tips for the early days of breastfeeding, from latch struggles to supply questions to surviving the first month.
YES, it is completely normal! Newborn poop can be a mystery as it changes. It is hard to wrap your mind around your baby not pooping anywhere from 4-8 times a day, especially when you feel like all you do is change diapers in those first few days and weeks. Some newborns poop with every […]
After a quarter of a century working in the postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn fields in hospitals, schools, classrooms and homes, PLUS being a mom myself, here are some postpartum tips that I wish everyone knew BEFORE they have a baby: (in no particular order) -FED is BEST! Breast. Bottle. Pumping. Formula -Breastfeeding might be natural […]
Some new dad’s find it hard to bond completely with their little one especially if they are nursing. Baby’s eat frequently and mom is the only one who can provide that nourishment in the beginning but soon, she can pump and share this responsibility with you. There are many other ways for dad’s to […]
In case you didn’t know why the NFL is proudly incorporating pink into everything or you are seeing a “sea of pink” everywhere – October is breast cancer awareness month. This is an important month to all of us who have family or friends that have been affected by this disease. According to the […]
Breastfeeding and surviving the first month…..feeling like a cow (because they graze all day) with no time to do anything else! Relax, this is normal and to be expected! So, you’ve delivered your baby and have decided to breastfeed, whether it is direct from the tap or pumping and bottle feeding, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You will be giving […]