Milk Supply and Production
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 MoreA Night Out
Last month my parents offered my husband and I a fantastic gift. They offered to watch our two small children overnight while we spent the night at a hotel and enjoyed a night to ourselves. We hadn’t done this for two years. The last time we had a night to ourselves was when my mom…
Read MoreWeaning
I’m not ready. I don’t think she is either. Mother nature gave us no choice. I found out I am pregnant with unexpected baby number 4 in July. I am incredibly happy to have this blessing. Blessed. Excited. Joyous. But also sad. I knew eventually my milk may dry up and it seems that unlike…
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 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…
Read MoreFueling Your Body for Parenthood after an Eating Disorder
Nursing an infant or child comes with many challenges. Supply can be an issue. Pumping. Privacy concerns. Incorrect latch. Tongue tie. Sensitivities. I could go on and on. Some challenges are not so common. Breastfeeding during or after recovery from an eating disorder presents a whole host of challenges that I think many of us…
Read MoreBest Lactation Cookie Recipe! (AND Dairy Free)
Like so many others, I crave cookies! I’ll blame it on the fact that I’m really tired and instead of caffeine my body is using sugar to keep going. SO…to cure my sweet tooth and help my milk production, I whip these up and have them handy. This is a great recipe for dairy free moms…
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