Breastfeeding

August is national breastfeeding awareness week. I started the breastfeeding section on my blog to help raise awareness, help normalize breastfeeding, support and encourages moms, and to help moms realize…

I knew from the moment that I found out that I was pregnant with my daughter that I was going to breastfeed my children. Breast milk is not only healthy…

Congratulations on your decision to breast feed your baby!  Breast feeding is very rewarding for both mother and baby.  Many new mother’s are often faced with the toughest decision of…

  Weaning your baby from the breast can be an a challenge for both you and your baby or it will be a breeze depending on how your child reacts…

I am thankful that I never experienced any signs or symptoms of thrush while I was breastfeeding my three children. I do remember seeing some of the ladies on the…

Disclosure:  This post is for informational purposes only.  If you have any further questions, please contact a lactation consultant for additional help.   Does it hurt to express breast milk…

If you plan on breastfeeding your baby, it is important that you maintain a healthy lifestyle that you achieved while you were pregnant with your baby.  Breastfeeding your baby will burn anywhere from 300…

Have you noticed that your milk supply is decreasing?  Are you wanting to start producing more breast milk to build up a freezer stash?  Your milk supply can fluctuate for…

Congratulations, on your expected bundle of joy.  As a new mother you are probably trying to decide if you want to breast feed your baby or not, if you choose…

I was bummed with the thought of having to return to work after I had my baby.  Due to the circumstances, I was unable to stay at home with my…