Mamas in the Know

Needing a fun date night out with your hubby? Perhaps you are dealing with a case of engorgement? Maybe you just want to start stocking up a supply of breast milk in the freezer for baby? The reasons for needing a breast pump are endless.Read More

There are so many things that I wish I could say to them before they begin their breastfeeding journey. In today's post, I'm sharing all of the things that I wish mothers knew when seeing a lactation consultant.Read More

One thing that most mothers look for when choosing a breast pump is weather it has an open or closed system, but what do you really need to know?Read More

If your neighborhood is anything like mine (filled with trees older than my grandma) then winter storms are especially scary for you and your liquid gold. Have no fear! When the power goes out, there are some things that you can do to protect your supply and maintain your pumping schedule.Read More

Having a new baby is wonderful, but it also leads to significant life stress. The stress can overwhelm you and you may feel like crying. A good cry can help, but if you feel like you are crying all the time, that you’re no longer doing the things you like to do, that you’re snapping at your partner, or you feel numb, it may mean something more serious is going on.Read More

Ok, Mama. You’ve finished your breast pumping journey, or have decided it’s time to get a new pump. What do you do with your old pump? There are some definite dos and don’ts when it comes to disposing of an old breast pump.Read More

In the months and weeks leading up to the birth of your baby you’ll have a lot on your mind. It can feel like a very exciting and also very stressful time trying to get everything ready and tie up loose ends before your baby arrives. The important thing to remember is that our bodies are meant to make milk, and even though every mother and baby have different experiences, breastfeeding is a completely normal process.Read More

The first week of breastfeeding contains many of the biggest pitfalls for moms, but if you approach it confidently and with supportive helpers, you can make great strides toward breastfeeding success.Read More

During the “4th trimester” or postpartum period, moms are just beginning to get a handle on life with their new baby. The most important thing is that you and baby and resting, well-fed, and spending lots of time cuddling.Read More

Whether you are co-sleeping or putting your baby in a crib at night, you’re probably waking up frequently to breastfeed. During the first month, babies will have varying feeding habits.Read More