Pace bottle feeding
**What is Paced Bottle Feeding?** Pace(d) bottle feeding is a responsive feeding technique designed to mirror the slower, more controlled flow of breastfeeding. The idea is to allow babies to feed at...
View ArticleThe rooting reflex
The rooting reflex (RR) is a fascinating developmental milestone that begins even before birth and continues to evolve during infancy. RR is an automatic response in newborns characterized by turning...
View ArticleMilk Blebs or Blisters
Managing a milk bleb (also known as a milk blister) can be uncomfortable, but there are effective ways to address it. Here are steps to help manage and treat a milk bleb: Frequent Nursing: Continue...
View ArticleThe Importance of Lubrication While Pumping
Breastfeeding can be a rewarding but challenging journey, especially when it comes to using a breast pump. One often overlooked aspect that can significantly enhance your pumping experience is...
View ArticleCup Feeding: An Alternative to Bottles
Cup feeding is an alternative method to bottle feeding that involves using a small cup to feed a baby, typically with expressed breast milk or formula. This method can be particularly useful in...
View ArticleSpectra Pump Settings
For a tutorial on setting up and using the Spectra and Motif Luna CLICK HERE For a tutorial on the Spectra Synergy Gold vs Gold Portable CLICK HERE For a review of the Spectra S9 CLICK HERE The...
View ArticleCoffee and breast milk
Caffeine While Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know Understanding Caffeine and Breastfeeding Caffeine is a common component of many beverages and foods, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate,...
View ArticlePostpartum Hormone Shifts
When the placenta is delivered, estrogen levels drop. While breastfeeding, periods may not return for several months because the hormone that causes you to make milk, prolactin, also stops you from...
View ArticleBabies have 7 senses
We have 7 senses. They aren’t all fully developed at birth: Vision. Babies have very poor vision with no depth perception. They can see about 8-10” away, the distance from the breast to your face....
View ArticleHow much milk do I need in my freezer stash?
“The stash” is actually a modern concept that’s only a few years old. Prior to 2010 and the Affordable Care Act where anyone on an insurance plan can qualify for a free pump, very few people were...
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