I’ve been on a dairy elimination diet for several months. What is the best way to determine if by baby still reacts to dairy? Are there certain dairy products (cheese, butter, cream) that are easier for the transition back to dairy? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Oversupply and Block Feeding
I’m a first-time mother who has been struggling with breastfeeding for 6 months. First I thought my daughter’s constant pulling off and crying were due to low milk supply but when I took fenugreek, it got worse. I wonder if our issue might be oversupply. Is it too late to fix this problem? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Frustrated at the Breast
Fan Question: Sometimes my baby gets frustrated at the breast and won’t latch on. I’ve been breaking down and giving him a bottle of formula. What else can I do? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Should I Wake My Baby to Eat?
Fan Question: My first baby will be born soon and I’m wondering if I should wake my baby to nurse at night or if I should wait until he wakes to breastfeed. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Can I Breastfeed While Pregnant?
Fan Question: I’m 9 weeks pregnant and have a nursing 17-month-old. Is it safe to breastfeed through a pregnancy? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Pumping and Working
Fan Question: I’m a first-time mom. My baby is one month old and I go back to work in a month. When should I pump and how can I store milk for work if my baby takes a bottle every day? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Do I Need a Nipple Shield?
Fan Question: I’m expecting my first baby and have gotten so much conflicting advice. Do I need to buy a nipple shield or other products to prevent or treat nipple pain? [Read more…]
Breastfeeding Without Family Support
By Badass Jordan
My name is Jordan and I’m a pretty badass breastfeeder! I wanted to share my story so far to hopefully encourage other young mums to keep going! I’m 21 and have not long had my first baby. My daughter may only be seven weeks old but they have been such hard work! Battling reflux and oversupply, along with a tiny 5lb baby and a not very supportive partner and most of the family. [Read more…]
Lillebaby Love: A Review of the Lillebaby COMPLETE
I don’t remember exactly when we became a babywearing family. You know how people share photos of themselves on Facebook and add, “We’re a breastfeeding, cloth diapering, babywearing, extended rear-facing, natural child-birthing family!” Yeah, I totally do that. Maybe it’s obnoxious and I do sort of giggle while I’m doing it, but I’m not going to lie; I am proud of the things we have learned and the things we do differently than we used to based on our changing values since becoming parents. But I can’t remember when “babywearing” became a part of my identity. [Read more…]
