As you near the end of your pregnancy, you might have heard about colostrum harvesting. It’s a technique where you, the expectant mother, can hand-express colostrum before your baby is born. While colostrum harvesting can be beneficial, it’s not a must-do for everyone. Colostrum is your body’s first breast milk – a nutrient-rich, golden fluid…
If you’ve noticed your breast milk seems a bit more like water than you expected, you’re certainly not alone. Many new parents that I talk to as a breastfeeding counselor are surprised by the varying consistencies that breast milk can have. Changes in the appearance of your breast milk are often completely normal. Why is…
When you’re a new breastfeeding mom, everything you eat and drink seems to come with a question mark – will it affect your baby’s health? Coffee, alcohol … the list goes on! But can you eat chocolate while breastfeeding? The answer is: YES!! Some reports can make you worry because chocolate contains a substance called…
If you’re here, chances are you’re a breastfeeding mom with a sweet tooth, wondering how much of your favorite chocolate you can enjoy without worrying. Welcome to our branded chocolate calculator for breastfeeding moms! Simply enter your chosen chocolate bar brand and the calculator will tell you how much sugar and caffeine is in the…
Breast milk is often referred to as “liquid gold” due to its numerous health benefits for babies. However, sometimes breast milk can go bad and leave you wondering what to do with the spoiled milk. Or there may be occasions when it’s not expired, it’s just unusable like after taking certain medications or drinking over…
As a mom who’s navigated the breastfeeding journey twice, I know the worry that comes with hearing your baby make unexpected sounds during nursing. Both of my babies had episodes of clicking during breastfeeding – one due to tongue tie and the other because of laryngomalacia. Here’s what I want you to know: hearing a…
When you’re considering how to feed your little one, paced bottle feeding is a technique that’s worth knowing about – especially if you’re using expressed breastmilk/pumped milk or baby formula. Diving into motherhood not once, but twice, taught me a ton about feeding tiny humans. With one of my kids needing surgery for laryngomalacia, paced…
Are you pumping your milk to feed your baby? Maybe you are returning to work or breastfeeding just didn’t work out for you. Or maybe you are sharing the care of your baby and need your milk available to bottle feed your baby? Whatever your circumstance, this ‘How much expressed milk to feed baby calculator‘…
Choosing the best bedside bassinet for baby is more than just picking out baby furniture; it’s about creating a secure and snug environment for your little one. These baby bedside bassinets provide the convenience of having your baby close by for easy access during nighttime feedings and comfort, all while offering a safe, dedicated space…
As a dental health care professional and a parent, I’ve navigated the exhilarating journey of my child’s early development with both a professional lens and a personal heart. The anticipation of each developmental milestone, especially those related to oral motor skills, was a path filled with excitement and a bit of anxiety. From eagerly awaiting…