I bet you've heard that sleeping with your baby is dangerous, that you shouldn't do it. We've all seen the "Back to Sleep" campaign, which says the only safe place for your baby to sleep is flat on their back, in a crib. And you know what? For many, this is actually true, HOWEVER, it can be safe to sleep next to your baby if you follow ALL of the rules.......

Working and pumping makes you feel over the top burned out! Am I right?

Dragging baby to day care. Pumping. Working. Working. Pumping. Coming home to make dinner. Nursing. Pumping. Nursing. Bed time routing.
 REPEAT!

When do you get time for you??? If you're not practicing regular self care, you will crash and burn, momma!
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In this podcast episode we are talking all about realistic, unselfish ways to add self care into your every day. We are going to help you recharge, regroup, and fill your cup so you can keep going like the superwoman you are!!!

Are you breastfeeding and have been told to give up dairy? This advice may have come from your doctor, a good friend, or another breastfeeding momma. I hear this advice given regularly as a solution to solve certain symptoms in babies- especially in mom groups! 

As a lactation expert, this is one of the most frustrating pieces of advice people give to my clients. Gassy baby? Give up dairy! Baby spits up? Give up dairy! Fussy baby? Give up dairy!

Giving up dairy seems to be the "cure all" to everything these days- when it's actually usually NOT the answer. 

Have you ever heard that breastfeeding shouldn't hurt? 
Well, it shouldn't! It should be comfortable, but it isn't always at first for everyone.  Almost every breastfeeding mom reports nipple pain in the beginning of breastfeeding. That being said, just because it is common DOES NOT mean it is normal!!! Breastfeeding is not meant to hurt. Pain is a sign that something isn't right, and almost always, that something is baby's positioning is off.

You've been dreaming about the day your baby is born, and holding him in your arms. You've probably also been dreaming about breastfeeding. At the very least you thought breastfeeding would come naturally. Breastfeeding is supposed to be natural, after all, right?

Well, unfortunately, what is natural doesn't always come natural to us. There are many hurdles that can interfere with breastfeeding. Birth interventions, separation after birth, premature delivery, or traumatic birth are just a few circumstances that would cause a baby not to latch at the breast. Sometimes, without any obvious reasons, baby will struggle to come onto the breast too. The BEST thing you can do is seek expert lactation support (which you can find here) and follow the advice in the video below!

by Kelly Maher, CLC, CLE
​Successful Breastfeeding Expert

Virtually anyone can breastfeed! All you really need is the right knowledge, and support!
Here is some of that knowledge, and some of my best tips I share with my clients! 

One of the most common complaints among new nursing moms is that their baby is ALWAYS NURSING! They feel like a 24/7 milk factory, and find that their baby isn't happy unless on the breast. While it's true that there is never a wrong time to offer the breast, and I do FULLY ENCOURAGE you to nurse your baby often (at least 8 times every 24 hours!) there are likely times when your baby is trying to tell you that they ACTUALLY NEED SOMETHING ELSE.

There are so many supplies and gadgets that are supposed to help you breastfeed. How do you REALLY KNOW which ones you need and what is just going to pile up unused?
In this post I have compiled a list of all the products you NEED, some items that are not exactly necessary, though can be useful, AND a list of things commonly recommended that you REALLY DON'T NEED.​

If you're new to my blog, welcome! I am so glad to have you. 
I'd like to take a second to introduce to you some other resources that will help you prepare for you journey, before you move onto the gadgets in this post. 

#1- If you haven't taken a breastfeeding class yet, now is the time!! Prepare for Your Best Start with our ONLINE breastfeeding class that gives you ALL the tools you need to have Your Best Start to your Successful Breastfeeding Journey! Click the link below to have Your Best Start!
YES, I STILL NEED TO TAKE A CLASS!!!
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#2- If you're worried about your milk supply or have the fear that you won't be able to make enough milk when your baby is born, then you can download your FREE Guide to Making Plenty of Milk for your baby!!!
Get my best tips, that ACTUALLY WORK, for increasing your milk supply. (I did mention this is free, right?)
SEND ME MY FREE MILK SUPPLY GUIDE!!!!

So! Now, let's get to it! 
Here is the list of things you ACTUALLY NEED. 

I'm so glad you stopped by to get the info you need for bottle feeding your breastfed baby.
​While you're here, grab your FREE Milk Storage Guidelines printable to stick on your fridge!
​You'll never question how long your milk is good for again!

Bottle feeding your baby seems simple right? You just put milk in a bottle, warm it up a little, and then put the bottle in baby's mouth and they drink. Right? 

Well..... not exactly. This is typically how most people bottle feed a baby, however, there are some risks involved to just sticking bottle in baby's mouth and not giving feeding any more thought. (Wait, what?) 

It seems ridiculous, right? What risk could there possibly be in feeding a baby a bottle? Now, I am not talking about risks that are immediately life threatening, but these risks are still highly concerning and should grab your attention! (But don't get too worried! I am going to give you the tools you need to avoid these risks while bottle feeding your baby!)