The act of breastfeeding has often been likened to a dance—parent and baby move together to figure out their own unique rhythm and fit.…
Category: Breastfeeding
Oversupply: Too much of a good thing
With the emphasis put on building a good milk supply—which, don’t get me wrong, is important—and the folks who talk about all of the…
The top two questions an IBCLC hears
What are the top two questions posed to IBCLCs and other breastfeeding peers and professionals? How do I make enough milk? and Is my…
Is my baby getting enough breastmilk?
How do you know if your breastfed baby is getting enough to eat? The answers lie in their diapers and on a scale. If…
Nursing in public: you’ve got some nerve
What you will read below may shock you. Can you believe the nerve of some people? “Some breastfeeding mothers feel it’s their God-given right…
Twin Cities breastfeeding help: Know your options
The Twin Cities is positively engorged (I do apologize for the pun) with options for help for breastfeeding/lactating people. We have a thriving community…
Holiday tips for breastfeeding families
Get it? Turkey BREASTS? This image is all over the internet, but the original source is unbeknownst to me. Ah, the holidays. Good food,…
6 things to do if your pumping output drops
The love/hate relationship many have with their breast pumps tilts toward the “hate” side when pumping output drops. For better or worse, our bodies…
Hands-on pumping how-to
Hands-on pumping—massaging and squeezing your breasts as you pump—can help maximize your milk production by yielding more milk from a pumping session. Everyone puts…
Breastfeeding is not broken
Photo credit: Irina Patrascu via Flickr Creative Commons. It feels, sometimes, like breastfeeding is an exercise in doom. Friends and family have their stories.…