Before I had my first baby, my friend who was one year ahead of me in motherhood sat me down and dished out everything about that first year. As a first time mom I didn’t really appreciate it as much as I should have because honestly, no amount of shopping or nesting could have prepped …
If you google “how to increase your milk supply”, then you’ll find about 1000 different answers. Most of them are aimed towards marketing a specific product – such as lactation teas, cookies, shakes, drinks, pills… you name it, it’s out there. But from my personal experience breast feeding/pumping for twins, and working with moms as …
Doctors, nurses, lactation consultants, the media and your Mom is more than willing to tell you all the reasons why you should breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding has lots of benefits for you and your new baby, if that is what you decide to do.
Once labor and delivery (congrats new mom!) is over, you will be holding in your arms the precious little stranger who will be yours to take care of for the next 18 years. It’s pretty daunting, and new parents understandably have so many questions and anxieties. My favorite part of being a pediatric nurse and …
Breastfeeding in those first days after you come home from the hospital can be both amazing and incredibly stressful. It is a time of bonding as a new family, as you and your baby learn about each other and figure out nursing in the midst of sleep deprivation and roller-coaster hormones. While everyone’s journey looks …
I breastfed both of my babies and while it was tough at the beginning, it was the best decision I ever made. Not only are there great benefits for both you and baby but also looking back I got so many special cuddles. I had no idea how sweet and precious it is to nurse …