When it’s time to go home with your little one bundled in your arms, you want to keep your eye on them 24/7. Additionally, you’ll be wanting to cuddle with them at night, but that might be dangerous to your baby. A common topic among parents and pediatricians is:  should parents co-sleep or bed-sharing with […]

    Got Extra Milk? Donate Your Extra Supply of Breastmilk As nursing mamas, we experience hard and heavy breasts and sometimes some leakage here and there when our milk starts to come in. It reminded me how the start of motherhood could be so beautiful and chaotic at the same time. The joy of […]

It has been our experience that 99% of books and resources associated with breastfeeding are for the mom.  Either it’s a book on what mom should be eating, or a guide on how mom should be positioned, or even what mom should be thinking about.  (That’s what guided meditations are, right?) But how many books […]

It’s been proven that added stress can negatively impact milk production for new moms.   As if you don’t have enough to worry about in life, now you need to concern yourself with whether you’ll be able to feed your little one.  This cuts deep.  One of the most simple human actions is a mother’s ability […]

We talked in an early post about your first days of breastfeeding and building a strong bond with your baby as you learn to latch, letdown, and feed efficiently. As your baby grows, however, your maternity leave may be coming to a close, or you begin to include other loved ones in feeding times. Finding […]

Many pregnant mothers envision their first moments with their new baby as a picturesque, tranquil moment providing sustenance for their newborn. Oftentimes, that picture crumbles when we realize that breastfeeding isn’t effortless. Other moms have heard horror stories from friends about their own breastfeeding experiences, and they approach nursing with angst and anxiety.  We’ll say […]

During these steamy summer months, most of us are digging in our freezers to grab a frosty treat – you know the favorites like ice cream, popsicles, and… breast milk? Now is an important time to know how to care for your preciously pumped ounces. We’ve compiled a guide to address all of your questions […]

Most of us could indeed be millionaires if we received a nickel for every time we hear “new normal” or “pivot,” but the reality is that working parents are facing a “pivot” as they embrace a “new normal” for both their families and careers (and, you’re welcome for earning you another dime). Even with the […]

Since we’ve all been put in a position where we’re spending more time at home, what better time to try out some self care.  This can look different for everyone, whether you want to meditate and journal or throw on a facemask and unwind with a good book. In these strange times of isolation and […]

In this uncertain time, planning for baby’s arrival feels difficult. Hospitals are having to restrict who is allowed in the delivery room due to the spread of COVID-19. Those who have always planned on a hospital birth are currently having to reconsider or come to terms with delivering alone. The process of deciding between birthing […]