It’s common to hear new moms talk about their milk “coming in”, but this phrase gives the impression that there isn’t any milk in the...

Babies go through a rapid period of development in the first year of life, and a big portion of that is physical development.  In order...

It can be frightening when infants get sick, and for good reason.  Their immune systems are weak at birth and it takes time for them to...

Expressing breastmilk by hand is not only a “handy” skill to have, but it quite possibly could change the direction of your breastfeeding...

If you’ve ever given birth, you know that many things change as your body transitions from pregnancy to postpartum.  While not every mama...

Each mother’s experience post-birth is unique. Some relish the hazy days of early postpartum while others struggle through it like...

Babies come into the world ready to communicate with us.  It’s our job to carefully observe their body language and cries to determine...

All mammals have milk glands to nurse their young. But not all baby mammals nurse with the same frequency. Human babies are considered...

Newborns sleep a lot, and sleep patterns are unique to each baby.

A topic on many expecting moms' minds is what to pack in her hospital bag. The answer to this question depends on multiple factors,...

Have you considered including a lactation professional in your birth team plan? Getting breastfeeding off to a great start isn’t always a...

Some babies are very sleepy after birth and aren’t up for latching and frequent nursing.  In order to cue your breasts to start making a...

Sleep.  Such a welcome and yet dreaded word.  How does one five letter word have the potential to trigger such stress and anxiety?!  When...

When times are tough and finances are tight it can be stressful and overwhelming when planning for all the things you need for your new...

For most moms, the days following giving birth are anything but stress-free when you factor in all the “must-dos” like navigating...

The early postpartum weeks are a unique and special time for families.  The priorities during this vulnerable time should be focused on...

The first hour after birth, the first few days and the first two weeks are all really important in getting breastfeeding well...

Young infants who don’t have purposeful control over their arm movements are not yet ready to hold objects in their hands. It isn’t until...

One major focus for babies in the first couple years of life is learning about trust. Their experiences and the conclusions they come to...

Dear Friends and Family of a Newborn Mother, Breastfeeding is a full time job.  If you’ve never spent much time around a breastfeeding...