A sane approach to triple feeding.
Lots of new parents are told to triple feed, but rarely is an individual, sustainable approach offered. Here’s a way to get your baby what they need while remaining sane.
We’re not meant to do this alone.
Parenting in the postpartum period is so much harder without adequate social support. The rate of postpartum depression is estimated to be between 10 and 20%, but we can bring our risk down by ensuring that many of our needs are met by others.
Do I have low milk production?
Do you worry that your milk production is low? Find out if you actually have low production or if it’s just perceived.
The ultimate guide to returning to work while breastfeeding.
Want to learn how you can continue breastfeeding when you head back to work? It’s all here in this ultimate guide!
5 Ways to Pump More Milk in Less Time…with More Comfort.
Learn 5 ways to maximize your pumping sessions, without sacrificing comfort!
Making room for our partners to step up.
We want our partners to be more involved and engaged. Is the problem that we’re not letting them?
Everything you need to know about introducing a bottle.
A lot of us assume that bottle feeding will be easy for our baby, but then we try and it doesn’t go as planned. What now?!
Help! I think I have a plugged duct!
A common concern for lactating people is plugged ducts. Let’s dive in to what it is, why it happens and how to treat (and prevent!) them.
Partners have questions about breastfeeding.
Our partners want to be part of the conversation on breastfeeding. Let’s invite them in.
Breastfeeding during illness.
How does illness affect breastfeeding? How does breastfeeding affect illness? Get the latest on how to care for yourself and your child when those bugs get the best of you.
How to choose a breast pump.
The world of breast pumps can feel super overwhelming and what works for one person doesn’t work for everyone. Let me take some of the mystery out of choosing a pump and guide you towards trusted resources if you want to go deeper.
When babies arrive early…
No one thinks it will happen to them, but 10% of births in the U.S. are preterm. Learn what the unique challenges are when breastfeeding a preterm baby.
It’s time we got real about infant sleep.
Bedsharing is practiced all over the world, but in the U.S. and other Western countries, it’s seen as taboo. What is this about? Is it actually risky? Why aren’t parents given the whole story?
Negative feelings during breastfeeding.
We expect that breastfeeding will make us feel relaxed and in love with our babies, but it doesn’t always work this way. For people with D-MER, breastfeeding can feel downright awful.
Your guide to combining formula with breastfeeding.
Most parents who intend to exclusively breastfeed will use some amount of formula at some point in their journey. Let’s break down the stigma around formula so parents can get accurate and nonjudgemental information about feeding their baby!
Unlock the best kept secret for a better latch.
Positioning yourself and your baby in a reclined position will usually allow for a deeper, more comfortable and more effective latch. So, lean back and let your baby do most of the work.
My gift guide for new parents.
Looking for a gift that a new family will be grateful to receive? Ditch the flowers and onesies in favor of a product or service that will allow the new family to find more joy in the newborn period. Check out my Ultimate Gift Guide for New Parents! 🎁
Want a powerhouse technique to improve breastfeeding? Learn hand expression!
Incorporating hand expression into breastfeeding and pumping is one of the most important ways to increase your confidence and to provide extra milk for your baby. It’s research-backed and simple. Learn this skill at the end of pregnancy and set yourself up for an easier experience after delivery.
The anxiety of the freezer stash
The stress of building a freezer stash while on maternity leave is real, y’all. But is it really necessary to have 200 ounces in the freezer? I call BS.
The secret sauce of parenting: releasing expectations.
Parenting is hard. The sleep deprivation, the steep learning curve, feeling like you have no idea what you’re doing most of the time. Thankfully, there’s one simple mindset shift we can all make which will allow us to find more joy in parenting. Whether your child is 1 week old, or 42 years old, it’s time to shine a light on our expectations, cause we’ve all got ‘em and they just ain’t serving us.