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Skin to Skin & Breastfeeding: Why It Matters

Posted by Shanna McKune · April 15, 2019

Most moms will experience skin to skin contact with their newborn but don’t know exactly why it’s important or what the extent of the benefits are. Well, let’s dive in because it’s fascinating, and doesn't just have positive effects in the short term, but the long term as well. Who knew such a simple act could be so beneficial and powerful?

10 Common Misconceptions About Breast Pumps

Posted by Shanna McKune · March 18, 2019

Unless you’ve had a close friend or relative who breastfed her baby, you may not know much about breast pumps, and the whole idea can be a little (a lot) overwhelming! There are some misconceptions about breast pumps that are either completely untrue or have changed over recent years. Let’s dive into the most common ones, and clear up any confusion along the way.

What's Your Why?

Posted by Shanna McKune · March 03, 2019

Give this serious thought and consideration: Why are YOU choosing to breastfeed? The emphasis matters because nursing is an incredibly personal choice.

Please remember this: your WHY does not have to be explained to anyone, nor does it have to be approved by anyone.

It’s yours.

10 Helpful Breastfeeding Hacks

Posted by Ben Weaver · February 04, 2019

By now I think we can all come to the same conclusion when it comes to breastfeeding: it isn’t for the faint of heart!

It is a learned skill, and although some will find it comes more “naturally” than others, it’s an adjustment regardless.

With that in mind, I have a handful of breastfeeding hacks to share with you today, in hopes these will make the workload and stress of . . . .

How to Conquer the Early “Calibration Phase” of Breastfeeding

Posted by Ben Weaver · January 07, 2019

Breastfeeding is established during this period known as the “calibration phase”. Your newborn is learning to latch, you are learning positioning, timing, and troubleshooting through all of those problems that arise at the beginning. Your body is taking signals from you and your baby on how much milk to produce, when to produce it, and what it’s composition should be!