Breastfeeding and Pumping Best Practices
Preventing the Leak 101
Leaking breastmilk is one of the more embarrassing nursing pitfalls. Some women leak milk their entire nursing journey and others leak only when their babes are newborns. A lucky few don’t leak at all but in talking to other moms, these women seem to be in the minority. I can tell you from personal experience…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Mythbusters: 5 Common Misconceptions
Myth 1: Breastfeeding is easy I feel like this misconception is everywhere. It’s implied in books and in new mom pamphlets. “Breast is best” they tout and “Breastfeeding is natural!” Many women, myself included, incorrectly read between the lines and think “oh, breastfeeding must be easy. I was made to do this.” Yes, your body…
Read MoreSurviving Black Friday with a Nursing Infant
Happy November ladies! What do you think of when you think November? I think brrr it’s cold, Thanksgiving is almost here, and I need to start thinking about Christmas Shopping – not necessarily in that order. I hate waiting to buy gifts until last minute and we try to shop sales whenever possible to avoid…
Read MoreBreastfeeding and Oversupply
Last month I wrote to you about low milk supply and how to combat the challenges that it presents. If you missed it but it sounds like something you are struggling with please check it out! You can find the link HERE. If you are on the opposite end of the spectrum and think you…
Read MoreThe Truth About Low Milk Supply
Last week was officially “World Breastfeeding Week” but many organizations are celebrating all month long. If you are or have breastfed a baby (regardless of how long you did it) give yourself some credit. Breastfeeding can be really hard! In honor of Breastfeeding Month I wanted to write about a topic that affects a lot…
Read MoreWeaning
My son has officially been weaned for about a month and half. He just turned twenty-two months old at the beginning of April. When the topic of weaning is brought up in my mommy groups I get asked two questions all of the time: 1) Am I OK with my son weaning and 2) How…
Read MoreHands Free Pumping Bras – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
If you are anything like me, there’s a good chance that at some point you have found yourself wondering if you really NEED a hands free pumping bra. When my husband and I were preparing for the arrival of our son, there were so many things on the list (given to us by our registry…
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Pumping Flanges… Size Matters!
If you are a nursing/pumping mama, you already know that pumping can be a pain in the butt but do you know for sure if you are using the correct size flanges? Having the right flange size is really important. Using the right size can seriously impact your relationship with your pump… it could mean…
Read MoreOne Day at a Time
“One day at a time” – this is the best advice that I have received to date as a new mom. My son was four days old when I left the house for the first time. My husband and I drove two hours to my aunt’s house so that I wouldn’t be alone with a…
Read MoreNavigating the Holiday Season
Being a mom during the holidays is difficult. Being a pumping or breast feeding mom during the holidays can present its own set of challenges. With a little planning and support this hectic season can feel like any other time. The most important thing that I have learned during my 5 year nursing journey is…
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