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Bottle Feeding and Breastfeeding

As a new parent, you might be exploring bottle feeding for your newborn—whether you’re supplementing breast milk, transitioning from breastfeeding, or just need a break. While bottle feeding can be incredibly convenient, it’s important to remember that the way we bottle feed can significantly impact your baby’s feeding habits, especially if you're planning to continue breastfeeding. Click here to learn more about how to bottle feed your baby that will support them to go interchangeably between the two.

What to Expect: Frequency of feeds

Feeling completely exhausted? Wondering why your baby seems to be feeding so often? Maybe you're thinking, "Should I start sleep training?" If your baby is feeding more frequently, rest assured—this is totally normal! Babies cluster feed for many reasons, including seeking comfort, taking advantage of your milk supply, going through growth spurts, and more. Click here to learn why cluster feeding is a natural phase, and how it IS NOT a sign of low milk supply!

The Unrealistic Pressures of Losing Baby Weight: Embracing Your Body’s Journey

The pressure to quickly lose baby weight after childbirth is unrealistic and harmful. It disregards the incredible things your body has done, from creating and delivering life to nourishing your baby. Instead of focusing on appearance, celebrate the strength and resilience your body has shown during pregnancy, birth, and recovery. Society’s unrealistic expectations of “bouncing back” are damaging and perpetuate harmful body ideals. Embrace your body for all it has accomplished and focus on self-care and healing. Remember, you are worthy and beautiful just as you are. If you struggle with these pressures, seeking support from a therapist or loved ones can be helpful.

Postpartum Rage

Often times, we hear and are screened for postpartum depression or anxiety, but have you felt another emotion recently - RAGE? Click here to learn more about what postpartum rage is, and how you can seek support or provide support to someone. Please

The Impact of Pacifiers on Breastfeeding and Milk Supply: Why Timing Matters

Has your baby been really fussy? Has someone mentioned giving them a pacifier? Pacifiers can be a helpful tool for soothing babies, but introducing them too early—before breastfeeding is well-established—can interfere with feeding cues and milk supply. In the first few weeks, frequent breastfeeding is crucial for establishing milk production, and using a pacifier too soon may cause parents to miss hunger signs, leading to underfeeding and reduced milk supply. Click here to learn more about when to introduce an pacifier into your tool box

New Year Celebrations and Breastfeeding

3,2,1 ... HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are you considering a glass of wine or a can of beer to ring in the new year? Read more to learn more about the transfer of alcohol into breastmilk, when the best time is to breastfeed, etc!

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