Feeding a Sleepy Baby
Many moms think that their baby will be ready and waiting to breastfeed as soon as they are born. It is true that some babies will do just that. Many babies will continue feeding frequently. Everybody will be happy, and no one will worry. Then there are the babies...Birth and Breastfeeding
Your baby is born, and he is placed on your chest. He looks up at you, wriggles his way to your breast, latches on and sucks strongly. You feel a rush of emotion that is filled with love and awe and power. You just birthed a baby, and now your body will continue to...
Ten Steps to Make Breastfeeding Easier
Breastfeeding is hard! Breastfeeding is easy! You will hear both of these proclamations. Which is it? The truth is it can be hard for some mamas, and it can be easy peasy for others. I’m going to share ten steps that can make your breastfeeding journey easier. I am...Milky Minutes – How do I know how much my baby is eating
This can be a constant concern, or even cause anxiety for some breastfeeding moms.You want to make sure that your baby is getting enough to eat. You may have people saying, are you sure he is getting enough? My mother-in-law, who breastfed her own children, said this...Sore Nipples
Sore Nipples– Normal, or Sign of a Problem? A mom having sore nipples is one of the reasons given most frequently for ending her breastfeeding journey sooner than she had planned. Some women tough it out, but breastfeeding is not a pleasant experience for them, and...Getting Help With Breastfeeding
When You Need Help With Breastfeeding Many people experience breastfeeding challenges. This can happen, even if you have breastfed before, trouble free. Each baby is different, each breastfeeding experience is unique. If you experience breastfeeding challenges, at...5 Easy to Remember Tips for Surviving the First Week of Breastfeeding
You’ve made the decision to breastfeed. You have heard that it can be hard, especially in the beginning. You have heard that being educated and prepared will help you be successful. So, you take a class. You buy some books. However, instead of feeling prepared, you...Schedules –Good, Bad or Ugly?
Should you put your baby on a schedule? It’s one of the great debates of being a mom. When we talk about a schedule for a baby, we are thinking in terms of how often the baby eats, and are usually think of scheduled vs demand feeding. This would imply that schedules...About Me
Hi! I’m Andrea, an IBCLC. I love helping mamas and mamas-to-be with breastfeeding. Click HERE to read more about my story.
