Turning off the Mommy Guilt Machine
by Jessica Apel, D.O. A version of this post originally appeared on The Mothers’ Space blog. It is 4:00 pm on a sunny and warm Tuesday in October 2016. I have tears streaming down my face while I’m standing in […]
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Most Amount of Milk; Least Amount of Time
Want to know how to yield the most amount of milk in the least amount of pumping time? Who better to ask than the Pumpin’ Mamas. These are the women who are dedicated to pumping at work. Day in and […]
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BFAR: Breastfeeding After Reduction
A past history of breast reduction surgery does not by any means that a mother cannot breastfeed. It does, however, mean that a mother is at a very high risk for low milk supply. There is some theory that how […]
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BFAR: Amy’s Story
For as long as I can remember, I have had large boobs. When I finally decided to have a reduction, I was a 34F. I was 20 years old and all I could think about was fitting into clothes, being […]
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Supplementation
Striving for breastfeeding success… When Supplementation is Necessary We sometimes recommend your baby be supplemented after breastfeeding. It’s okay! This does not mean you are failing at breastfeeding! Feed the baby. A well-fed baby is better at breastfeeding. Aim for […]
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Overload the demand to your body in the first two weeks of baby’s life to increase the likelihood of the highest supply possible. A Super Stimulation Plan is a useful tool for mothers with known risk factors for low milk […]
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Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant (36-37 weekers)
A baby born at younger than 36 weeks is considered premature. A baby born at 38 weeks or later is considered full term. But what about the baby born from 36 weeks to 37 weeks, six days gestation? A baby […]
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The Plan… For Now: Elizabeth’s Story
by Elizabeth Napolin When I was 36 weeks and one day pregnant, we had some friends over for dinner. It had been a long work day and another one was scheduled the next day. I was not a happy camper when […]
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When Molly Came Too Early: Erin’s Story
by Erin Teeple I had no idea that breastfeeding would be important to me. But as a well-educated, prepared pregnant woman, I dutifully signed up for a breastfeeding class. During the class, the lactation consultant talked about latching, suckling, and […]
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The Mothers’ Space
The post below, by Balanced Breastfeeding mama and co-owner of 4th Trimester Support Libbie Feichter, gives some of the details of a new project I am honored to participate in. This is what I have been hyping in my newsletters the past few […]
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