Babies aren’t gas tanks

April - 26 - 2025

Babies aren't gas tanks. They're not meant to "fill up" and then coast for hours. It's normal (and healthy!) for babies to eat different amounts at different times-just like you do. Some feedings are full meals. Some are snacks. Some are just quick sips for…

What lactation consultants need to know about thyroid function and milk supply

April - 26 - 2025

Thyroid Function and Milk Production: What a Lactation Consultant Needs to Know 1. Why the Thyroid Matters for Lactation The thyroid gland regulates metabolism and energy through hormones: mainly T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). It's under the command of the brain (pituitary and hypothalamus) via…

You’re Pumping Wrong

April - 25 - 2025

I hate to break it to you… But you might be pumping wrong. Here's why you're not seeing more milk: It's not that your body's broken. It's not that you "don't respond well to the pump." It's that most of us were never taught how…

Why do I need to wake my newborn to feed every 3 hours if I’m supposed to feed them on demand

April - 25 - 2025

In the first few days of life, your baby's entire world shifts-suddenly they're breathing, regulating temperature, digesting, and feeding for the first time. And feeding isn't just about filling their belly-it's essential for their body's ability to adjust to life outside the womb. Here's what's…

Why does my baby need a helmet?

March - 30 - 2025

Plagiocephaly happens when a baby develops a flattened spot on their head, usually due to prolonged pressure in one area. This can result from: • Positioning - Spending lots of time on their back (as recommended for safe sleep) or favoring one side when lying…

Why is my baby chewing on their pacifier or bottle and not sucking any more?

March - 30 - 2025

Reflexes are neurological blueprints that help us do movements for survival and to learn skills. Reflexes are triggered by certain movements, touch or sound. Sucking and swallowing are primitive reflexes present at birth to help us learn how to feed. These reflexes are triggered by…

Co-regulation and babies

March - 30 - 2025

From the moment they are born, babies rely on us to help regulate their nervous systems. They don't yet have the ability to manage big emotions or stress on their own, so they depend on a process called co-regulation-where a calm, attuned caregiver helps them…

Why am I not losing weight while breastfeeding?

March - 30 - 2025

Breastfeeding is often celebrated for its many benefits, including the extra calories it burns - up to 500 calories per day for some people. However, the relationship between breastfeeding and weight loss is far from straightforward. While some find that breastfeeding supports gradual, natural weight…

When should I start pumping if I’m exclusively breastfeeding?

March - 30 - 2025

When should you start pumping if you're exclusively breastfeeding? It depends! If you're planning to be with your baby, you never need to pump!! An efficiently feeding baby who is fed on demand will maintain your milk supply with no need to pump. But that's…

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