Every breastfeeding and pumping journey eventually comes to a close. Whether you have been feeding for two days, two months, or two years, deciding to stop is a deeply personal milestone. Society often frames weaning as a loss or an abrupt end. We prefer to view it as...
When we talk about breastfeeding, we spend a lot of time discussing latching, ounces, and pumping schedules. But we rarely talk about the emotional weight of feeding a baby. The postpartum period is a massive physical and psychological transition. You are navigating...
There is a common myth that you have to choose between exclusively nursing or exclusively bottle-feeding. In reality, combination feeding is a wonderful, flexible path for many families. Whether you are introducing a bottle so a partner can help with night feeds,...
Breastfeeding should not hurt. If you are experiencing toe-curling pain, or if your baby seems to be working incredibly hard to stay latched, you might be dealing with an oral restriction. Commonly known as a “tongue-tie” (ankyloglossia) or...
Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is an emotional rollercoaster. If you have been tirelessly pumping milk to be delivered via feeding tube or bottle, you have already moved mountains for your baby. Bringing your baby home, or getting the green...