…Even When it was Hard A Testimony From a Lactation Consultant Let me be honest, breastfeeding was really hard in the beginning! REALLY hard! I’m talking LONG feedings! I had low milk supply which made for a really fussy baby, who hardly napped. There were no cute baby naps for me. It felt like I…
How DO you know if your baby is getting enough from the breast?! This is the number one question that new moms struggle with!! Rest assured that we will give you some big tips in this post, so read on. First things first, how old is your baby? Most people who are wondering if baby…
Did you know that it is possible to get enough sleep and yet breastfeed during the night sleep hours?! YEP! We are here to tell you that it is! It’s every parents’ dreaded fear right?! Baby feeds well but is constantly waking up and you can’t get back to sleep because well baby won’t go…
Did you know that you could feed your baby with a small cup instead of a bottle? In fact, it is actually a fantastic alternative! We will explain why in this post. It is widely accepted that breastfeeding is the best for your baby. What many people may not know is that it is not…
We hear it all the time–breastfeeding is best. We know this. But WHY is breastfeeding really the best way to feed your baby. In this post we list 40 ways breastfeeding helps you, helps baby, and all the other benefits. The convenience of it! It is super easy just to pop your baby on the…
She is so cute right? Adorable asleep, and seemingly unable to be disturbed. But you notice that she has her mouth open. It might be wide open or it might be just cracked. Trouble is, this suggests that your sweet little one cannot breathe. That’s right… she cannot breathe well enough to keep her mouth…
It may seem that this is a new trend among some health professionals–urging parents to wear their baby. In reality, this has been around thousands of years. In fact, it dates back to biblical times. It transcends cultures. If you think about it, this is what we did prior to all the gizmos and gadgets…
Did you know that breastfeeding can help prevent diabetes, a disease that affects 25.8 million people in the United States?! Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (formerly known as insulin dependent diabetes) is the results from an autoimmune destruction of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes can typically be managed with diet and…
By now you have probably heard about the ”breastfeeding sibling study”… so what does all of this mean? Could it really be that breastfeeding is no different for your child than bottle feeding formula? Researchers Cohen and Ramey argue no, it isn’t when you take into consideration the family, accomplished through comparing siblings who were…
Many babies are born between 34 and 36.6 weeks gestation. While these babies stay in the hospital longer than babies born term, they typically do not stay in the hospital very long, limiting the additional support and teaching moms get around baby feedings. If you have a baby born between 34-36.6 weeks, your baby probably…
There are many reasons to breastfeed. Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, less diarrhea, otitis media (ear infections), and upper respiratory infections are some of the most frequently cited health protections for babies afforded by breastfeeding. Additionally, some site the emotional bonding experienced by mothers and babies who breastfeed, and less mentioned…
The first hour after birth is golden! Right after birth mom has highest levesl of oxytocin (known as the “mothering hormone”) which establishes her bonding with baby. This is also the time that a baby’s inborn reflexes are prime to initiate breastfeeding. Putting a baby skin-to-skin with mom, and leaving mom and baby untouched will…
