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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 […]
“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. Breast milk digests quickly and easily. At times you may notice your baby demanding back-to-back feedings, so much […]
By Jennifer Gaskill As a first-time mother, I experienced both the demanding and rewarding sides of providing breast milk for my child. My breastfeeding journey was unique and challenging. Like many moms today, my expressed breast milk saved the day. Nowadays, exclusively pumping, once the territory of mostly NICU moms, has become the chosen feeding […]
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Congrats! You and your partner just welcomed a new bundle of joy earthside! But between mommy recovering and spending most of her time getting the hang of breastfeeding, where does that leave you? How can you help in all the chaos? The support you provide can determine whether or […]
By Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC You’ve done everything right the first few weeks with your new baby. You are exclusively nursing on demand, starting every feed with skin to skin, and have surrounded yourself with all the breastfeeding resources and support you can find. But you still have pain while latching and your […]
By: Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with Kristina, a loving mother and wife, nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Kristina opens up about her longing to be a mother, her desire to breastfeed and the adversity she has faced with adopting. Join us on this intimate […]
By Danielle Lasher, Spectra Baby USA Pumping Mom and Blogger Just breastfeed! It’s that simple, right? Nurse your baby and you’ll have no concerns about accidentally finding yourself expecting another one? That’s the idea, and it actually works quite well for most. Traditionally, women who breastfeed on demand can keep their menstrual cycle suppressed and […]
By Jenn Foster MA, IBCLC Trying to pack for a trip is always stressful. One of the hardest parts of traveling away from your little one, especially when exclusively pumping, is planning ahead to ensure you have everything you need. We are here to help you be prepared for your travels and melt away some […]
By: Mirine Dye, MPH, IBCLC Going back to work and breastfeeding is very much a normal part of a woman’s life, but careful planning still needs to be done. Although pregnancy is a time to plan for birth and think about how your new family is going to work, it is also the time to […]
Power Pumping: Yes or No? Jenn M. Foster, MA, IBCLC, RLC The leading cause of mothers discontinuing breastfeeding is their fear that they don’t have enough milk for baby. There may or may not be a cause for concern of low milk supply. It’s really important to look at critically if you truly have a […]
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 […]
