By Trill Paullin, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Free to Feed ∘ Military Veteran ∘ Breastfeeding Mother of 2 Many parents struggle in their breastfeeding journey. We know breast milk does an amazing option for ...
“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,...
You finally got the hang of breastfeeding. You perfected baby’s latch, you’ve mastered the football hold while texting, and baby has a ton of poop diapers so you know your milk supply is right on t...
When breastfeeding and pumping come to mind, the first thought that typically comes to mind is a mama’s return from maternity leave. If you’re a mom, you know this can be an exciting transition bac...
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 sta...
If you’re breastfeeding and not quite ready to start growing your family, you might be considering birth control. Most birth control methods are not harmful to your breastfed baby, but some forms o...
Pumping breastmilk for your baby is a huge accomplishment, one that takes time, hard work, and patience. You are already juggling the work of caring for a newborn, maintaining a household, and poss...
By Danina Avery Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Breastfeeding Counselor Doula-ing is the act of educating, loving, respecting, listening, embracing, advocating for, and assisting a person prenatall...
What is the “Magic Number”? The “Magic Number” refers to the number of times per day a breastfeeding mom needs to empty her breasts to maintain healthy milk production. This theory is based on indi...
We’re unboxing The Spectra Synergy Gold Dual Electric Breast Pump just in time for Christmas! If you’re on the fence about purchasing the SG or have questions on what makes it special, read on for ...
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 man...
By Jacquelyn Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC A breath mint, candy cane, or peppermint patty all seem pretty harmless, right? Did you know that peppermint is often the sneaky culprit of reduced milk supp...
Setting up a pumping station is an inexpensive and practical way to make breastfeeding easier for all moms! This simple DIY can save you time and allow you the mobility to move around the house to ...