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Whether you’re in the process of growing a tiny human or you’ve already given birth, you know that nature is amazing. Somehow our bodies know exactly what to do throughout the pregnancy process to create a beautiful new baby. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that breastfeeding is also a part of this natural process. […]
You’re on top of your breast pumping game. You have part of the fridge and a freezer full of milk. You are rich with liquid goal for your baby, hooray! As your freezer gets fuller, you may be starting to wonder where it all will go. Before you take up more space in your home […]
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC You’ve waited nine loooooooong months to have a drink and now that baby is finally here you’re asking yourself is it really OK to pop that bottle of champagne and celebrate? I mean, you did just go through labor and delivery, some of the most painful and beautiful moments […]
Pregnancy is one of those things that is hard to describe until you’ve been through it yourself, especially since the experience is unique for every mama. Pregnancy is a miraculous and monumental occasion. (Is there really a human growing in there!?) Over the span of nine months so much changes as your baby grows and […]
“Is my baby getting enough?” This question is one of the most common among nursing moms. Whether you’re a first-time mom, or this is familiar territory for you—no breastfeeding journey is identical, and questions will likely arise. Of course, you can always track how often you’re nursing. Now measuring how much milk your little one […]
By Dr. Rachel Goldman Ph.D., FTOS, Licensed Psychologist Self-care. We have all heard about it and we know we “should” do it, but do we? Self-care is a broad term that encompasses just about anything that we do to be good to ourselves; it’s about being kind to ourselves. It doesn’t need to be going to […]
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC You’ve gotten past sore nipples, cluster feedings, and have even actually started to enjoy breastfeeding. And now you have a ton of questions again because it’s time to introduce solids! On this blog post, we will cover common concerns that come up when introducing food for the first time. […]
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Outch! Clogged ducts can be extremely painful but completely treatable. How did you even get them in the first place? A clogged duct can be caused by a variety of different reasons from prolonged time without milk removal, shallow latch, restrictive clothing or even stress. Read our IBCLC’s tips […]
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Do you have a breast augmentation? Have you heard that you won’t be able to breastfeed because of them? Well, that is just simply is not true. Rest assured mamas! You can still absolutely breastfeed your baby with breast implants. Most moms who have had breast implants will produce […]
By: Nikki Braverman, Brand Manager Spectra Baby USA Motherhood. It starts long before the baby is born. From the moment those two little faded lines pop up, the floodgates open happiness, excitement, anxiety, fear; sometimes an overwhelming combination. The advice is coming from all directions whether it’s asked for or not. Hey, don’t get it […]
Breastfeeding should not hurt. Nipple soreness and tenderness during the first weeks is normal as your body begins to learn how to nourish a baby at the breast. When a baby is latched and feeding correctly, there is no reason you should be experiencing any pain, yet so many women suffer from breast and nipple […]
photo credit: victoryrosephotography By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC You’ve learned about all the benefits of breastfeeding. You bought all your neat breastfeeding accessories, and breastpump. You are so ready for this! But wait. One more thing…is your maternity birth facility “Baby Friendly?” Where you deliver your little angel can impact your breastfeeding relationship long […]
