On June 27, 2022, The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its existing policy statement on breastfeeding. The revision has come at a controversial time amidst the current formula crisis, failed ...
Babies are born with a strong innate sucking reflex necessary for survival. When combined with the rooting reflex, a newborn baby can find the breast, suck and swallow milk. Sucking can also bring ...
The first 12 weeks of your breastfeeding journey requires frequent breastmilk removal, stimulating healthy milk production. Studies show moms who exclusively pump for a minimum of 120 minutes per d...
Are you ready to hit the road with your breast pump this summer? Planning ahead will eliminate unnecessary stress so you can enjoy the time away and make long-lasting memories. Read on for our prac...
Though most women have the initial desire to breastfeed, the CDC reports only 25% of babies meet the recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. As the baby formula shortage...
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC Are you worried your precious little one will grow to prefer the bottle over your breasts? Are you concerned you might not be able to keep up once baby begins ta...
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 anythi...
Nipple soreness in the first few weeks postpartum is normal as you navigate breastfeeding, but wanting to cry every time you turn on the pump or latch your baby is NOT normal. Painful nipples can b...
Parallel Pumping is a feeding technique that involves nursing a baby at the breast on one side while simultaneously using a breast pump on the other breast. Why Parallel Pumping? Many mothers are ...
Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC With so many breast pump options, it can be overwhelming to make a final choice. We’re known for our innovative closed system pumps that make pumping more hygienic wh...
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...