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Let's Talk About Sore Teats

Let’s talk about teats… but not just any teats. Let’s talk about sore teats (cringe). I have something to share with you that may come as a surprise. Breastfeeding should not be painful. Now, so...

Breastfeeding Tips for Managing Multiples

Breastfeeding a full-term healthy baby is physically and mentally exhausting for most of us, so how do mothers of multiples succeed? Information, support, and a plan are essential when breastfeedin...

Exclusive Pumping: What is it?

Before having children of my own and entering a whole new world I had never heard of Exclusive Pumping – to be abbreviated as EP. As a mental health counselor with a specialty in pregnancy...

Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week

by Tayo Mbande, Educator, Birth and Postpartum Doula In celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week, our guest blogger Tayo Mbande shares about the annual event: Studies on breastfeeding disparities...

Highs and Lows of Breastfeeding

by Courtney Ticen, Guest Blogger I'd consider myself a bit of a scrunchy mum. A little bit of convenience, a little bit of all natural. Regardless of what niche I put myself in as a mother, I'm...

How Do You Boost Your Milk Supply?

After the birth of my beautiful twin boys, it’s been hectic and wonderful! I am grateful that I worked on my health and fitness which enabled me to have a smooth and safe birth. Now that I’m...

Milk Supply: The Ping Pong Effect

Most women I meet with are looking to yield enough milk for their baby’s needs as well as enough to pump a few ounces extra daily.  It can be comforting knowing you have some back up in th...

Night Pumping

Breast pumping is an art, for some it comes easy while for others it is difficult. Lessons and practice bring about the skills for success. Night pumping can present even more challenges. ...

Does Breastfeeding Prevent Food Allergies?

March is National Nutrition Month, and breastmilk provides a wealth of nutritional, immunity, and bonding benefits for mother and child. One common question that parents ask, though, is wh...