Supply Concerns
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…
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…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Inverted Nipples Having inverted nipples is a condition where the nipple is retracted inwards and usually lies flat against the areola (the colored ring around the nipple). Inverted nipples can be congenital, meaning that the person has them from birth or acquired as the person develops them later in life. Inverted nipples can happen to men and women. Are inverted…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Constant pain could be very uncomfortable for you and for the attachment to your baby during breastfeeding. It’s important to be able to identify the causes of the pain so you can treat them, go back to feeling well, and enjoy the process of bonding with your baby. It is also important that you know that constant pain is not…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Every day all around the world, many moms are challenged during their breastfeeding journey, dealing with feeding sessions that are not as plentiful as they used to be, so know that you are not alone in this, and going through ups and downs is part of the process, and with the help of your family doctor or lactation consultant, you…
Reading Time: 4 minutes A quick walk through the baby aisle in the supermarket or a scrolling session to compare baby formulas on Amazon can leave you confused pretty fast, leaving you to ask yourself how are you going to pick the best formula for a baby; while having plenty of options to choose from can be a good thing for parents who are…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether you are returning to work, are trying to get your partner or any other family members to participate in the feeding process of your kid, or are looking forward to a more flexible feeding schedule… there are plenty of reasons that can lead you to choose introducing formula to a breastfed baby. All arguments behind this decision are totally…
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a new mommy you will find yourself facing different choices regarding your wellbeing and your baby’s, and one of the biggest decisions is to choose between breastfeeding and formula feeding. No matter the side you pick on the breast milk vs formula debate, always remember it does not have to be one or the other, neither all breastmilk or…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Congratulations on your sweet baby! Although a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Observation Nursery may not have been in your plans, there are still many things you can do to provide breast milk for your baby during your hospital stay. Many premature babies and other babies admitted to the NICU end up being successful breast feeders,…
