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High Lipase: My breast milk tastes soapy

March - 8 - 2024

Have you heard of high lipase in breast milk? Lipase is an enzyme that helps break down fat in breast milk. The breakdown of the fat in breastmilk by lipase is normal but not noticeable when the baby is feeding directly at the breast. When…

Do I need to pump overnight to maintain milk supply?

March - 6 - 2024

There is a science in how breast milk is made and maintained. The MOTN is when hormones are highest for making milk. Milk removals overnight drives a fuller supply all day long. Strong sucking at the breast overnight also plays a role in delaying periods…

Sudden Breast Milk Supply Drop

February - 23 - 2024

Occasionally I'll hear of moms who had a well established milk supply and all of a sudden their supply drops. What can cause a late onset decreased milk supply? 🤰🏽Pregnancy. Milk supply drops during pregnancy because of hormone shifts to protect and grow the fetus.…

Breastsleeping

February - 23 - 2024

Let's talk about co-sleeping and bed sharing. The recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Safe to Sleep program for a safe sleep environment include: 💡Baby on his/her back 💡Use a firm sleep surface 💡Room-sharing without bed-sharing 💡Avoid soft bedding 💡Avoid overheating. Additional…

How can I toughen up my nipples for breastfeeding?

February - 22 - 2024

Were you told nipple pain and damage were normal while breastfeeding and your nipples just needed to "toughen up"? Whoever told you that does not understand basic anatomy. Nipples, are made from elastic, erectile tissue (the same tissue from a cellular level as the penis!)…

Tongue tie with no nipple pain

February - 22 - 2024

While maternal nipple pain and damage are classic signs of tongue tie in baby, I have seen many cases where the mother reports absolutely no pain with breast-feeding. These babies tend to have very high palates and some times a weak suck (not always). The…

Why does my breast pump hurt?

February - 21 - 2024

You would think that the stronger is better. But I'm telling you: don't suck your brains out your nipples. Breast pump suction power is measured in mmHG (millimeters of mercury), the standard unit of measuring vacuum pressure. Studies were done on babies sucking at the…

How much breast milk does my baby need?

February - 21 - 2024

Day 1-3 5-15mL per feeding: 8-11 times in 24 hours Day 4-Week 2 1-2oz per feeding: 8-16 times in 24 hours Weeks 2-3 1-3oz per feeding: 8-16 times in 24 hours (15-24oz per day based on baby's weight) Months 1-6 2-5oz per feeding: 6-12 times…

Understanding the dynamics of breast milk fat composition

February - 20 - 2024

Breast milk, often referred to as nature's perfect food, dynamically adapts to meet the nutritional needs of a growing baby. From birth through infancy, the composition of breast milk undergoes significant changes in nutrients, fat content, and volume, catering to the evolving requirements of the…

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