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23AugAugust 23, 2023

Breastfeeding in Public: Tips for Finding Privacy On the Go

Breastfeeding is an empowering experience. Your baby relies solely on you for nutrition, comfort and connection, and breastfeeding enables you to provide everything they need to thrive during those first six months of life (and beyond). That doesn’t necessarily mean that breastfeeding feels natural from the start. Getting used to your baby feeding from you, all while acclimating the entire world to fit these new feeding habits, can be uncomfortable and intimidating at the start. This stigma and discomfort attached...

23AugAugust 23, 2023

Loving mom cuddling her newborn while he sleeps on her chest

24AugAugust 24, 2023

Newborn Sleep Schedule: Developing Healthy Sleep Habits for You and Baby

Quality sleep is important for people of all ages, but newborn babies tend to have a hard time getting used to resting outside of their mother’s warm womb. And since babies don’t understand the difference between night and day, it’s not as easy as placing them in their crib when the sun goes down and expecting snores until the sun comes up.Developing and nurturing a healthy sleep schedule for your newborn is necessary for their physical and cognitive development,...

24AugAugust 24, 2023

16AugAugust 16, 2023

What is Letdown in Breastfeeding? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

While breastfeeding is one of the body’s most natural responses, there are still unfamiliar intricacies that you may be unaware of at the start of your journey. Letdown, for example, is a physiological process that plays a major role in your ability to feed your baby efficiently. A slow vs fast letdown in breastfeeding might be the reason your baby is feeding longer or cluster feeding. An overactive letdown, on the other hand, could be the reason you have a...

16AugAugust 16, 2023

Portrait of mom and breastfeeding baby in living room

07AugAugust 7, 2023

5 Benefits of Breastfeeding You May Not Be Aware Of

Breastfeeding has a worthy reputation and with great reason. At its core, it’s an opportunity to give your baby everything they need to thrive for the first six months of life. The nutritional content of breast milk is nothing short of amazing, full of the essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to support your growing baby. While this in itself can convince anyone to consider breastfeeding, the reality is that there are so many other advantages tied to breastfeeding, for...

07AugAugust 7, 2023

Mother making a bottle mixing formula and breast milk

06JulJuly 6, 2023

Can You Mix Formula and Breast Milk? Benefits of Combining Both for Baby

It’s recommended that mothers breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months of a baby's life, but this isn’t always the journey. Low milk supply, engorgement, or other potential breastfeeding challenges are some of the reasons why a mother might consider supplemental feeding with formula. Introducing formula into your little one’s life doesn’t mean that your breastfeeding journey must come to an end. In fact, you can even mix formula and breast milk (in the same bottle, no less). This is...

06JulJuly 6, 2023

Close-up view of glass, bottle of water, flowers in vase and mother breastfeeding baby behind at home

13JulJuly 13, 2023

How Much Water Should I Drink While Breastfeeding? Importance of Staying Hydrated

Staying hydrated is necessary for the body to function properly; it regulates your body temperature, keeps your joints in great condition, prevents infections, improves sleep quality and so much more. If you’re a breastfeeding mother, it also keeps your milk flowing, ensures your milk is full of nutrients and supports your own health during the post-birth recovery phase. So while staying hydrated is important for everyone, it may be even more critical for mothers providing for their babies. But when it...

13JulJuly 13, 2023

New mom in hospital kissing newborn son hand

23JunJune 23, 2023

6 Helpful Tips for Breastfeeding: New Moms (and Dads), Here’s How to Prepare

Getting ready for baby to arrive can be one of the most exciting yet overwhelming experiences as a parent. And if you plan on breastfeeding and never have before, those feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty may be even more prevalent at this time. You might even be asking yourself: How does breastfeeding work? Or, how can I prepare for breastfeeding as a first-time breastfeeding mom?The good news is that you’re making an incredible decision for baby. The Centers for...

23JunJune 23, 2023

Tired mother drinking coffee while she holds her baby

06JunJune 6, 2023

Can You Drink Coffee While Breastfeeding? Here’s What to Know

Motherhood can be one of the most rewarding challenges of life, but with it comes natural exhaustion. New moms are expected to tend to their baby’s needs at any moment of the day, which can make it difficult to get proper rest and a good night’s sleep. Because of this, most mothers turn to coffee or other caffeinated beverages to keep energy levels up and maintain momentum to get through each day.While caffeine can certainly be a lifesaver for...

06JunJune 6, 2023

Top view of little boy holding food in his hands baby led weaning

31MayMay 31, 2023

What is Baby Led Weaning? Tips for Weaning from Breastfeeding

It’s recommended that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life, as it’s the best way to meet their nutrition needs during their first few months on earth. By the end of this initial feeding milestone, it’s time to start introducing solids!This is called baby led weaning, the method of adding solid foods to baby’s diet by encouraging them to explore foods and self feed. Instead of spoon feeding your baby purees, you instead give...

31MayMay 31, 2023

03MayMay 3, 2023

How Long to Breastfeed: Average Age to Stop Breastfeeding

TL;DR: This blog provides comprehensive insights on breastfeeding duration, emphasizing it's a personal choice without a "normal" age to stop. Here are the main points:Personal Journey: Breastfeeding duration varies greatly among mothers and babies, influenced by personal circumstances and baby's needs. Statistical Insight: Most infants receive only breastmilk at six months, and around 35.9% continue up to one year. Reasons to Stop: Common reasons include lactation issues, cultural norms, and lack of support. Physical and Emotional Changes: Stopping can lead to discomfort, emotional changes, and hormonal shifts. Weaning...

03MayMay 3, 2023

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