Most mothers imagine themselves feeding their newborns directly at the breast while cuddling them in their arms. However, that’s not always how it goes for all moms. Many end up pumping either part or full time, and that’s completely fine! However, combining breastfeeding and pumping can be exhausting. Coming up with a schedule that will … Read more
If you have a reduced milk supply or just need some extra bottled milk, you’re probably wondering how to combine breastfeeding and pumping successfully. I will explain why combining breastfeeding and pumping is a good idea and share 10 tips if you do decide to try it. I will also list the possible downsides of … Read more
If you’re stockpiling your breast milk for future use, you’re probably wondering how to increase your milk supply. Well, some natural herbs and supplements can help increase your supply as well as improve your milk flow in case you’re dealing with chronic plugged ducts or mastitis. Some of the most popular products that help increase … Read more
Can you keep your baby happy, healthy, and fed when your maternity leave ends? Absolutely! Lactation consultants suggest that efficient planning and a proper pumping strategy can help you run a successful freezer stash and keep your new baby fed at all times. In today’s article, I will teach you how to build your breast … Read more
I love my coffee because it makes me feel more alert! It helps me get up in the morning, especially after becoming a full-time mother. Also, it helped me feel more awake when I hadn’t gotten much sleep because of my new baby. However, I’ve read somewhere that caffeine isn’t safe for breastfeeding, so I … Read more
If you have been using a pump to express and breastfeeding around the clock, you probably feel that wasting breast milk should be a crime. It feels awful to have to throw away extra breast milk, in any amount. But babies have a tendency to not finish their entire bottles! It can be hard to … Read more
It should come as no surprise that breastfeeding moms have an increased need for fluids. Breastfeeding is dehydrating and breastfeeding moms should try to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods rich in nutrients. But which are the best drinks for breastfeeding moms? One of my clearest memories from my first days of breastfeeding was … Read more
Breastfeeding is a natural process but not every new mother or baby is naturally good at it. Add to it the wrong information that gets passed around by people and it can soon turn into a messy situation. Many myths around breastfeeding can cause stress to the mothers and can be dangerous both for their … Read more
So you’ve just had a baby and have taken the beautiful decision to give your baby your breast milk. Before we can think about how we can build a freezer stash of breast milk, we need to be able to have an adequate supply in the first place. So how do we become milk-lords to … Read more
If you don’t already know, using a breast pump frequently and regularly to empty your breast can increase your milk supply greatly. It enables your body to make more milk that your little one needs for healthy development. If you’re a new mom and want to increase your breast milk supply then you’ve come to … Read more