So here’s the behind the scenes for you, Mama. Breastfeeding can be as messy as it is gloriously satisfying and nourishing and fulfilling and challenging! In those early days and weeks, while supply is still settling down, both you and your little one are getting used to each other and rhythms are beginning to form. It’s a beautiful, hot mess of leaking breasts, tears and joy. And it does not come easy to all moms. (In the US, 20% of moms stop breastfeeding by the first four weeks.) If you’re about to embark on your breastfeeding journey, we’ve rounded up 5 breastfeeding essentials ...
20 Tips to Help a Baby With Reflux
If you suspect your baby has reflux, you’ve probably found yourself down a Google rabbit hole with questions like: How to know if your baby has reflux? Why does my baby spit up so much? What foods in breastmilk cause baby to have reflux? What are symptoms of reflux in a baby? How can I help my baby with reflux? And 20 websites later you still don’t have an answer. We can help. It can be stressful to watch your baby experiencing pain and discomfort but not know the cause or how to soothe them. If you notice any of the following signs, your baby might be suffering from ...
My Breastfeeding Journey
After my first son was born and put on my bare chest in the hospital, he wiggled down and found my breast just like in the videos on YouTube—just like the lactation consultants told me it happens. It was beautiful and perfect. That’s pretty much where he stayed until we went home from the hospital. We had some minor hiccups in the beginning with his latch and it was horribly painful for the first 6 weeks, but once we got through that period, we had a beautiful experience. When he was 11 weeks old I had to go back to work full time. We had created a beautiful rhythm and I was blessed with ...
