The Top 9 Best Breastfeeding Apps for New Moms
Use a Breastfeeding App to help keep track of all your baby’s feedings, growth progress, diaper changes and more! There are plenty of paid and free breastfeeding apps to choose from but we’ve narrowed it down to the best ones to help you on your breastfeeding journey! Isn’t it great to live in a time […]
50+ Ways to Stay Awake While Breastfeeding (From Experienced Moms)
Having trouble staying awake while nursing your baby? You aren’t alone! Here are 50+ ways to keep your eyes open while breastfeeding. I absolutely love newborns. Minus the sleep deprivation and frequent middle of the night feedings. With Oliver, I felt like I was able to handle them a lot better than I did with […]
Breastfeeding and Gestational Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
Does Gestational Diabetes impact your ability to breastfeed? Here is everything you need to know about Gestational Diabetes and breastfeeding. Having Gestational Diabetes does NOT mean you will have trouble breastfeeding. My milk came in at 24 hours postpartum with my son, and I’ve been able to successfully breastfeed him now for eight months. However, […]
Breastfeeding and Introducing Solids: Everything You Need to Know
Introducing your babies to solids is an exciting milestone in their life (and yours!) There are many questions surrounding how to introduce solids to breastfed babies especially because you want to ensure your baby is still getting the proper nutrition they need. In this post, we will go over everything you need to get started. […]
Breastfeeding and Work: Pump Schedule, Tips, and More
It can be hard to be a breastfeeding working mom- but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Here are some practical tips and advice from a working mom on breastfeeding and going back to work. If you’re a working mom like me, thoughts about the transition back to work started going through my head shortly […]
27 Common Breastfeeding Questions – and Answers!
Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t always mean it’s easy! Here are over 27 common breastfeeding questions – along with answers and solutions – to help you be successful! Problems with Breastfeeding For something that is as natural as breastfeeding…it can be tricky to navigate. Over the past few years as I have immersed […]
DIY Pumping Bra – Hands-Free and Cheap!
Make. your own inexpensive pumping bra that is hands-free and easy to use following this simple tutorial! Pumping is not something I enjoy. I am fortunate to not have to pump very frequently, but with my first son, it was necessary for the first few months of his life. I got so overwhelmed as I […]
Post-Weaning Depression: A Reality No One Talks About
Post-weaning depression is a reality for many mothers, but it’s a topic that is rarely talked about. Learn more about this condition and how to get help. There are many emotions a mother goes through during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. While there is, thankfully, more and more attention being brought to postpartum depression, there is […]
High Lipase Breast Milk: Why Your Breast Milk Tastes Gross (and What You Can Do)
Is your baby refusing your frozen breast milk? Does your breast milk taste soapy or sour after being defrosted – or even just after sitting for a while? You may be dealing with high lipase breast milk. Here’s what you should know and what you can do about. When it comes to breastfeeding, any type […]
Two Simple Ways to Scald Breast Milk to Fix High Lipase
If you discovered your milk has high lipase, here are two simple ways to scald breast milk using the stove top or a bottle warmer. Once you’ve discovered that your milk has high lipase and you’ve determined that your baby won’t drink it, scalding it before freezing will be the next step to ensuring you […]