Why does my breast milk supply drop during my period?

March - 27 - 2021

Did you know that many of us will notice a supply drop right before our period is going to start and lasts through the period? This is caused by hormone shifts in your body. As supply dips, the milk flow slows. Research shows that the…

Which is the best breast pump?

March - 24 - 2021

Pumps are machines designed to help establish and maintain milk supply to feed your baby. They are not perfect and no where near as efficient as a baby If they are not used correctly they can fail you (and your supply). Make sure you’re using…

I have a breastfeeding question…

March - 23 - 2021

Asking for medical advise from social media forums, especially mommy groups, is like asking a mother who's had a baby to deliver yours. Just because she has experience in the field does not make her qualified to give technical advice in that area. She can…

Maternal vaccines and breastfeeding

March - 20 - 2021

Did you know babies routinely get antibodies to anything you’ve been vaccinate against? Babies get temporary disease protection from you in this way. When you are vaccinated, your body has an immune response that makes antibodies to what you were vaccinated against. Antibodies are then…

The Second Night

March - 20 - 2021

Second Night Syndrome : What absolutely every parent should be warned about in pregnancy. Second night syndrome. I hate the word syndrome. It implies something is wrong. For nine months your baby has been in your belly. Heard your voice. Felt your body move. Listened…

Do I need to night wean because of cavities?

March - 20 - 2021

Were you told by your dentist to night wean your breastfed baby for concerns of it causing cavities? Extensive research has proven that there is no link between breastfeeding (nighttime or otherwise) and cavities. Breastfed babies can get cavities, though, so good dental hygiene is…

If Goldilocks Needed a Breast Pump

March - 9 - 2021

IF GOLDILOCKS PUMPED What pump do you have? What size flange are you using? The answer can make a huge difference in pumping success. Not all pumps are created equal. Prior to the ACA, there were few pump choices. Once laws said people needed to…

Why can’t I put my baby down to sleep?

February - 22 - 2021

SLEEP IN THE FOURTH TRIMESTER I was going back through pictures when peach was a tiny baby. I have so many pictures of her sleeping on me. Babies don’t like to be put down, especially in the first 3-4 months. All their instincts and reflexes…

How often should I breastfeed or pump?

February - 21 - 2021

BREAST STORAGE CAPACITY The size of your breast has nothing to do with the amount of milk you will make. The size of your breast is determined by the amount of fatty tissue in the breast. The amount of milk you will make is determined…

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