Breastfeed Confidently
Reading Time: 3 minutes As if being a nursing mom wasn’t already a demanding experience, sometimes exposure to everyday viruses can cause you to catch a cold or a stomach flu that you weren’t anticipating. Becoming sick can come as a surprise, leading you to have questions regarding whether it is safe to continue breastfeeding while you’re sick or which safety measures you should…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Congratulations! Amazing work! So proud of all that you have endured during your breastfeeding journey. Now, you are ready to begin a new chapter in you and your baby’s life. Whether you breastfed for 1 month or 1 year (or more!) there is a process for weaning your baby from breastfeeding or from the breast pump. While discussing the different…
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you have found your way here, you may have recently had a baby come a little earlier than expected or are expecting to deliver early (before 37 weeks). First and foremost, congratulations on your bundle of joy! Having a premature baby can be a bit of a roller coaster experience, but just by coming here, you are taking a…
Reading Time: 4 minutes When preparing to pump and store breast milk it is always recommended to: The first step to properly store breast milk, is t wash your hands first with soap and water or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water is not available. Prepare the container to store breast milk: You can use breastmilk storage bags, or…
Reading Time: 5 minutes In the beginning, positioning the baby correctly at the breast is so important. Once the baby starts to get a little bit older, they tend to take the lead on how they position their body at the breast. But in the beginning, in order to encourage efficient and comfortable milk removal, proper breastfeeding positions can play a big role. For…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Good news! Almost every insurance company is now required to provide a breast pump to pregnant/breastfeeding parents. This includes Medicaid and Medicare insurance as well. There are a few steps that you have to go through, but often the process is quick and easy and well worth the time. This is what you need to do: Contact your specific insurance…
