Two months. I can’t tell you how many times I considered giving up breastfeeding during that time. The teeth-grinding pain when my daughter nursed, her obvious frustration, and the constant battle between an overactive letdown and low milk supply had removed any joy from the act of breastfeeding. I spent the majority of it wondering…
Breastfeeding is a unique time, and it’s easy to wonder what’s actually safe to take. Your nutrition matters, and whatever you consume can end up in your breast milk. So, making smart choices about supplements isn’t just about you. It’s about your baby too. Generally, safe supplements while breastfeeding include prenatal vitamins, vitamin D, omega-3s,…
You’ve mastered birth and now have a beautiful baby to cuddle and stare at. Now comes the challenge of breastfeeding. While this is a magical bond between you and your bundle of joy, it can be hard work. If you are anything like I was, it took some time for both of us to get…
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,…