How to Create a Portable Nursing Station Stocked With Breastfeeding Essentials for Mom & Baby Getting ready to set up your portable nursing station (or a stationary one, for that matter)? You’ll definitely want to look over my ultimate breastfeeding station checklist. Make sure you have all the things you’ll need handy when it’s time…
Why Is Your Baby Pulling Off While Nursing? Baby latching and unlatching repeatedly? Or unlatching and crying? Hang in there, there’s likely a reasonable explanation for this common (yet, perhaps, frustrating!) behavior. Luckily, these things are typically short-lived and resolve quickly. However, this doesn’t mean you should disregard it entirely! While your baby could simply…
Does Your Breastfed Baby Sleep Through the Night? Milk Supply FAQs Answered “Should I pump if my baby sleeps all night without waking to breastfeed?” Trust me, you’re not alone in wondering if you’ll lose your milk supply if your baby misses a nighttime feed or two. It’s a valid question, and I’m here to…
Why Does Your Baby Grunt And Squirm While Breastfeeding? Babies do a number of cute, strange, and downright frustrating things while nursing, which I presume is why you’re here – wondering why your baby squirms while breastfeeding and how, exactly, to deal with that. Don’t worry, you are NOT alone! And that’s why I’m here…
10 Tips for Increasing Breast Milk Supply + Other FAQs Answered Are you worried about a sudden drop in milk supply? Wondering what might have caused it and how you can get it back? Fear not! If you’re exclusively nursing, it’s possible that your supply is fine. And even if your supply truly has dipped,…
Everything You Need to Know About Washing Breast Pump Tubing If you’ve noticed condensation or even a little milk in your pump’s tubing, you might be wondering how to clean it out (and dry it so that it doesn’t get moldy). Well, I’m here to help! After all, I’ve wondered the same thing. I promise,…
Plus, My Best “Milk Cube Tray” Product Recommendation Wondering how to freeze breast milk in ice cube trays so that you can quickly grab a couple ounces at a time – without having to thaw an entire bag of frozen milk? (Because nobody wants to waste that “liquid gold”!) Or… Is it even safe –…
The Ultimate Guide to Power Pumping & Increasing Your Milk Supply Are you worried about your milk supply and wondering if you could benefit from power pumping? You’re not alone! Breastfeeding and pumping aren’t always easy – and sometimes they can be downright stressful! (Which isn’t good for your milk supply, by the way.) So…
10 Tips for Combating a Low Supply and Producing More Milk If you’re worried about low milk production, you’re probably wondering how to increase your breast milk supply fast. As a mom of two (and one more on the way), I breastfed my babies for more than five years combined, and I’ll be starting up…
Willow Pump: How to Use It, Plus Your FAQs Answered Wondering how to use the Willow Pump? If you’re thinking about getting this wireless electric breast pump, you might have a few questions about it. Pumping can be a huge hassle, whether you’re working outside the home or staying at home with your new little…