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How to increase supply on a slacker boob

Slacker boob, AKA "shitty titty", is the way some breastfeeding parents refer to one breast producing less milk than the other. It's important to note that breast milk production can naturally vary between breasts, and having one breast that seems to produce less milk doesn't…

Alcohol and breastfeeding

Current scientific research, including studies published in reputable journals such as 'Journal of Human Lactation,' supports the idea that moderate alcohol consumption is generally considered acceptable during breastfeeding. The key is understanding the timing of alcohol metabolism and its presence in breast milk. A study…

Postpartum Rage: It may also be grief

Social media is filled with pictures of overflowing bottles and serene mothers cradling their content newborns to their breast. For many, though, the breastfeeding journey may not be what was planned for or expected, leading to intense emotions that go beyond frustration. Postpartum mood disorders,…

Toddler Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding toddlers offers a range of benefits that extend beyond infancy, contributing to the overall health and well-being of the child. One notable advantage is the continued nutritional support provided by breast milk. As toddlers transition to a more varied diet, breast milk remains a…

Can I take medications while breastfeeding?

Women are often told they need to stop breastfeeding because of medical testing or a medication. Or told that they cannot receive treatment until the child is weaned. The good news is that most medications (even many antidepressants and meds for ADHD) are compatible with…

Breastfeeding with nipple piercings

Will nipple piercings impact breastfeeding? In my experience, the majority of people who've had a piercing will have absolutely ZERO issues with breastfeeding. But every body is different in how it reacts to taking out the jewelry out prior to breastfeeding. Just like with pierced…

Baby cheek dimples

If a baby's cheeks are dimpled or they makes a clicking sound when breast or bottle feeding, they is not latched well. It can be a sign of a shallow latch, wrong shape bottle nipple, issues from a small/retracted jaw, signs of a cleft palate,…

Can I start collecting colostrum before baby is born?

Hand expression is the most effective tool for emptying colostrum from the breast when baby is sleepy or not efficient at the breast in the first 3-5 days after delivery. When baby isn't latching immediately after birth, many hospital lactation consultants will have the mom…