BREASTFEEDING 101 EXPERT

Avery Reckers

CD(DONA)


Hello! My name is Avery Reckers. I am a DONA certified birth doula, writer, and editor! I am a momma of one and I have a passion for educating women about birth and health!

What can hinder Weight Loss after childbirth?

Reading Time: 4 minutes After delivery, it  may seem like you are tossed into a new routine. Your time isn’t really yours and your needs seem to take second place. There is a lot of adjusting during this period of time. Sit back and recognize the amazing job you are doing! Stop judging yourself for not getting back to your weight like you may…

How to Overcome Parental Anxiety

Reading Time: 4 minutes Becoming a parent is followed by a large sense of responsibility, and it is natural to feel worried.  The issue is when you can´t turn these worries off. In this article we will talk about parental anxiety, what it means, and ways to overcome it so you can enjoy this journey of taking care of a child. What is Parental…

Dealing with Postpartum Anxiety and Depression

Reading Time: 4 minutes Having a baby can bring many changes to your body, including hormonal movements. Childbirth can also bring psychological and social changes. In this article, we´ll talk about two medical conditions that could show up after (or even before) giving birth. Postpartum Depression First of all, we want to distinguish between postpartum depression and baby blues, as they are two different …

The Difference Between Anxiety and Depression

Reading Time: 4 minutes Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health problems of today. We may all have feelings of sadness or anxiety at different points  in our life, and that’s ok. This becomes a problem when these feelings become constant, making it difficult to function on a daily basis. In this article, we will talk about anxiety and depression:…

How Much Exercise is Enough to Keep my Kids Healthy?

Reading Time: 3 minutes Technology has made  life easier in many ways.However, it has also made us more sedentary, which isn’t necessarily a good thing. This can encourage kids to spend a lot of time sitting down staring at a screen instead of participating in physical activities that help with healthy brain and body development. In this article, we will talk about the benefits…

Signs of Food Allergies in Babies

Reading Time: 4 minutes If your baby is having an abnormal response to a certain food it could be a sign of a food allergy. In this article, we will tell you about how it can affect your baby and what you can do to help. What are the most common food allergies? First of all, it’s important to mention that a food allergy…

Weaning: what impact it will have on my child’s development?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Weaning doesn’t necessarily mean the introduction of solids. There could be another reason you might choose to wean your baby, such as introducing formula. Weaning means a switch in your baby’s diet from  breast milk to formula or  other fluids/ foods. It also means a change for you as you will stop producing milk. In this article we will tell…

Can milk production be stopped?

Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we will talk about alternatives that you can have when going back to work if you are breastfeeding, whether you decide to keep up producing milk or to stop. There is no right or wrong here, it is a matter of what’s best for you and for your baby and to make the necessary adjustments to get…

Optimize Pumping into Breastfeeding Schedule

Reading Time: 4 minutes We usually hear all the wonders that breastmilk is to your baby, but sometimes that milk doesn’t come out as we would want. In this article we will talk to you about a method that has been shown to have great results in increasing milk supply, called power pumping. Keep in mind that you are doing an amazing job just…

Can I tell if my baby is Tongue tied?

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are having trouble breastfeeding or if your baby seems to have difficulty moving his/her tongue, it could be a sign of a tongue tie.. In this article we will tell you what a tongue-tie is and how you can help your baby if he/she is diagnosed with one. What are the signs of a tongue-tie? A tongue-tie is…

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