Breastfeeding Support Why It is NOT a Plugged Duct Have you ever noticed a sore, swollen spot on your breast while breastfeeding? Chances are that you were told it was a “plugged duct.” And for years, that’s exactly what lactation professionals were taught and what parents were told to treat. As it turns out, what
Breastfeeding Support Why Babies Don’t Swallow the Entire Time They’re Breastfeeding At some point early on, most families I’ve worked with have been told… “Your baby should be actively sucking and swallowing the entire time they are breastfeeding.” “Your baby is being lazy at the breast when they’re just suckling and not swallowing.” “Your baby
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Newborn Care Why Scheduling with Your Baby Isn’t the Solution Scheduling a newborn’s sleep… sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? Knowing when baby will be hungry, sleepy, or awake. Being able to plan your day with things other than just baby care. I think many, like myself, love a predictable schedule and being able to get stuff
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Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding is SO Much More than Food It’s always struck me as interesting how breastfeeding/nursing has somehow been reduced to milk going into a baby. Breastfeeding ≠ only milk Families are often told, “Breastfeed your baby for X number of minutes then switch sides for the same amount of time,” or “Your baby
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