I’m a mom of two beautiful daughters who, as luck would have it, were both tongue tied. This wrecked havoc on my breast milk production. Sometimes, I struggled with too much milk. Other times, I was terrified that I wouldn’t be able to feed my little ones. Thankfully, I discovered a few home remedies to…
Breastfeeding a tongue-tied baby is difficult. There’s just no way around it. If your baby was diagnosed with tongue tie, you face the difficult choice between a frenotomy and coping with your child’s unique anatomy. It can be tiring and frustrating for your baby and sometimes painful for you. You’re doing everything you can to…
Lactation recipes. The one time you’re allowed—no, encouraged—to indulge in delectable treats at 2:30 in the morning. The internet is stocked with lactation recipes of all sorts. Unfortunately, some tend to be less than delicious. Do you know what I’m talking about? You find a recipe that looks good but tastes like cardboard? Ugh! Well,…
Exclusively breastfeed is the best way to feed a newborn, but there can be several reasons why a new mom is unable to do so. A lot of babies struggle to latch onto the nipple for the first 10 months. Medical complications like inverted nipple, nipple trauma, plugged ducts also prevent new mothers from breastfeeding….
At the beginning of my breastfeeding experience, I would have rather hidden away at home than risk nursing in public. The thought of exposing even a centimeter of my breasts (or receiving the inevitable criticism) terrified me. For the mamas that are confident enough to nurse without fear, I applaud you. For the women that…
Finding fantastic maternity outfits isn’t always easy. While popular retailers are finally rising to the occasion, many lines are overpriced or styled…weird. In the past, I’ve shopped at Amazon or discount retailers like Ross or Marshall’s. While it absolutely is possible to find great maternity outfits at these locations, it kind of feels like the…