You’ve put in the hard labor and now your bundle of joy has arrived! What’s next? Skin-to-skin is the practice of holding your naked baby on your bare chest. With or without a diaper, but no hat or socks are necessary. This practice is a biological norm for mothering. When you perform skin-to-skin care (SSC),…
You are preparing to deliver your baby, and you plan to breastfeed. What does one have to do with the other? How do events in labor affect your breastfeeding success? This post will be the first in a series discussing labor interventions and their effects on breastfeeding. Disclaimer: We generally like to keep it simple…
It’s time to leave the nest and your baby is still at the breast! Whether you are traveling while breastfeeding or pumping while away, leaving home for a long trip for the first time can be difficult to navigate. Where will you nurse? How will you clean your pump parts and transport your milk? The…
Preparing for your hospital stay can be overwhelming. You want the necessities and the comforts of home, but not the kitchen sink. The average woman delivers between 37 and 40 weeks gestation. You should start packing between 32-35 weeks. We have created this simple hospital packing list as a guideline and included links to some…
When you breastfeed your baby, you provide them with the best nutrients. But what foods will you need and how do diet and nutrition affect your baby? What you should eat: Healthy foods! Just like you should all be doing all the time. Easy right? Think whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, and high protein…
Congrats, you have decided to provide the best possible nutrition for your baby! The American Academy of Pediatrics and World Health Organization recommends exclusively breastfeeding your baby for 6 months, with breastmilk being a main staple of nutrition for one year and beyond as long as mom and baby are comfortable. Breastfeeding offers short and…
