Breastfeeding
Gaslighting women, especially Mamas, needs to end!
I am fiercely protective of the Mamas that I work with, especially when they tell me that their concerns were disregarded/dismissed and were told that there’s nothing wrong by their primary healthcare provider. Gaslighting women is not new. It’s been going on for centuries. Women being called hysterical, telling them that their pain is all…
Read MoreIBCLC Day 2023
Today is IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) day. Although I have over 17 years of experience supporting Mamas with breastfeeding, it wasn’t until 2 years ago that I became an official IBCLC. What does this mean? This means that I had to take extra courses, lots of extra education, and write a board certification…
Read MoreHow to tell if your baby has a good latch
Signs your baby has a good latch Breastfeeding is very much a skill that both you and baby need to learn and master. Many Mamas struggle with pain or with breastfeeding issues because you don’t know what you don’t know. Mamas think that it’s normal to pain when breastfeeding. PAIN IS NOT NORMAL!!!! Many…
Read MoreHow to increase low milk supply
⭐️ Increasing your milk supply ⭐️ This is the number one question I get asked from breastfeeding Mamas❗️ One of the biggest challenges a new Mama will face is building up her milk supply. What Mamas don’t realize is that it is a process and that it takes time and that every breastfeeding experience will…
Read MoreStaying hydrated in Summer
☀️ Let’s talk about staying hydrated during hot Summer days ☀️ Most of us do a very poor job of drinking enough water on a normal day, let alone on a hot day. Being dehydrated can especially impact pregnant and breastfeeding Mamas. Why? For pregnant Mamas, being dehydrated can cause you to feel tightenings or…
Read MoreBreastfeeding a baby with a tongue-tie
What is a tongue-tie? A tongue-tie is where the tissue that connects your tongue to bottom of the mouth is short, tight or thick. This can cause your baby’s tongue to have difficulties moving and can cause challenges for breastfeeding. Although, not every baby that has a tongue-tie has issues breastfeeding. Things to keep an…
Read MoreTop 5 Diaper Bag Essentials
Diaper Bag Essentials ❤️⠀ Back when my son was a baby, I used a bag from Lululemon. It had compartments, easy to clean fabric and it wasn’t too big. When choosing a diaper bag, you want one that works for you and your lifestyle. I know a lot of Mamas like the backpack style. You…
Read MoreBreastfeeding: Everyone’s journey is different
Breastfeeding. It can be a very triggering word. If you don’t breastfeed, then you’re judged. If you breastfeeding for over a year, you’re judged. You can’t win. There’s so much societal pressure placed on Mamas! It’s amazing how much weight there is in a word. For some breastfeeding is the best part of their journey…
Read MoreSupporting New Parents (especially during the Coronavirus)
Being a new parent is hard under normal circumstances but now with this Pandemic, it’s even more difficult, scary and isolating. With us all self-isolating, the risk of Postpartum Depression increases No more visits to meet the newborn No more grandparents snuggling the baby No baby showers no one helping with laundry, dinner Even though…
Read MorePregnancy & the Coronavirus
Pregnancy and the Coronavirus. I know that many of you pregnant Mamas are scared right now. So many questions: Can I still deliver in the hospital? Is it safe for me to deliver in the hospital? Will I transmit this to my baby? Is it safe for me to breastfeed? Here’s a great article from…
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