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Anything that was feeling a little bit out of sorts in your body during the the 1st and 2nd trimesters has likely intensified. Internal organs are making space for baby to gain weight and flex their muscles. Your center of gravity is shifting forward and upward. There is more pressure on your pelvic floor, heartburn is a daily struggle and on top of everything you are not sleeping well...and panicking because when baby joins your family you have heard that sleep is a rare

In the fall of 2022, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine issued an updated protocol for treatment of mastitis and other breastfeeding complications. It changed the previous guidance on how we treat plugged ducts and mastitis, but the new advice hasn’t made it to all corners of the internet yet, so we always like to make sure that you are aware of the updates. This is an excellent article  if you’d like to learn more. Essentially, we now understand these complications derive

Keep the milk-making hormones up with this Mantra

Don't give up the things that you love to do, just figure out how to do it with your growing family

How do you know when your baby is full?

Most people want to give breastfeeding a try...here are tips for getting started

It can be helpful for all babies to practice taking a bottle. Here are some important things to look for.

Keep yourself updated on the most recent information about formula safety

Life can be a bit overwhelming-for such a simple idea...keep your baby fed! We want you to have joy and feel supported

It can be very important to stay ahead of all the breast tissue changes you will experience after you meet your baby

If you can figure out latch, then everything else is easier. Be patient with yourself and baby!

Making your life easier one infant feeding tip at a time-Batching Formula

Exploring the emotional and logistical transitions of going back to work

Triple Feeding explained for beginners. Plus tips on how to triple feed with sustainability in mind.

Chicken soup is definitely good for the postpartum body...what else should you add or avoid?

A quick review of tools recommended by Naomi, our resident infant feeding specialist

During pregnancy, the increase of blood volume & relaxation of soft tissue, help nourish your little one and prepare your body for baby

It may help to understand why you are feeling nauseous, tired and uncomfortable during your 1st trimester

What physiological changes are helping your body get ready for labor...and how can you work with your body?