Your breasts are already making the perfect first food when your baby is born. It is the early milk called colostrum. Still, most new moms are anxious to start producing mature milk. They often ask me what helps breast milk come in. You can definitely do things in those early days after birth that can…
The first few days after a baby is born is a whirlwind. Moms are expected to learn all sorts of new things when they are running on little sleep and high levels of adrenaline. Establishing breastfeeding will be a priority. If you give birth in a hospital, you will be asked how often your baby…
Most moms don’t expect to have a cesarean. However, many women have a good chance of needing these tips for breastfeeding after c section. The cesarean rate in the US is 32% (Source). That means that almost one in three moms will birth her baby surgically. My first baby was born by c section. I…
Birth and breastfeeding are sometimes more complex than you think they will be. 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….
Breastfeeding the first week is going to be a whirlwind. You will be getting to know your new baby and learning how to nurse. You’ll also be recovering from childbirth. As a sleep-deprived new mom, you need tips that are easy to remember. Keep reading to find out the five things that will get you…
Many moms think that their babies will be ready to breastfeed as soon as they are born. Some babies will do just that and will continue feeding frequently. Everybody will be happy, and no one will worry. If your baby didn’t get the memo you might be worried, and wondering what are the tricks for…
Breastfeeding the first day may not go the way you expect. The moment you have waited nine months for is finally here. Your brand-new baby has arrived. Now what? Breastfeeding is so important to you. You want to make sure you do everything you can to get it right. You are so excited to start…
Because I was an RN who worked with new moms and helped them breastfeed I felt like I was supposed to know what I was doing the first time I breastfed. Which was silly when you think about it. I needed tips on breastfeeding for beginners just like any other new mom. How in the…
Have you heard of this mysterious phenomenon known as second night syndrome in newborns? Or did you find this post when you were frantically Googling newborn breastfeeding nonstop? However you found this post I promise it will answer all your questions and put your mind at ease about newborn second night syndrome. Newborns sleep, eat…