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Choosing the Right Bottle: Why Nipple Flow and Breastlike Design Matter
Look for bottles that are designed to mimic the shape, feel, and flow of the breast. A wide, gradual-slope nipple, paired with slow-flow, helps maintain a latch and suck similar to breastfeeding.A wide, rounded nipple with a gradual slope (not too long or narrow)...
Bottle-Feeding the “Breastfed Way”
Breastfeeding is known for its numerous benefits for both mother and baby. These advantages extend far beyond an infant’s nutritional needs. However, there may come a time when a breastfeeding mother needs or chooses to introduce bottle-feeding into her routine....
Rooting Reflux and The Breast Crawl
Did you know newborn babies can crawl immediately after birth? It’s called the Bauer crawling reflex, and it is developed in the womb around 28 weeks, then disappears around 6 weeks.The rooting reflex and breast crawl are instinctual behaviors in newborns that...
The Biological Nursing Position: Supporting Natural Breastfeeding Reflexes
Experience the profound connection and comfort of breastfeeding through the intuitive biological nurturing position, enhancing the bond between mother and child.Biological nurturing is a breastfeeding approach that emphasizes the natural instincts and reflexes of both...
Breastfeeding Commitment And The Power Of Words
A parent who says, "I will try to breastfeed" or "I plan on breastfeeding" is not the same as one who declares, "I will breastfeed." These simple differences in wording, spoken at the very beginning, can often determine whether or not a breastfeeding journey will be...
How To Break or Modify A Poor and Shallow Latch…And Try Again
A shallow latch occurs when the baby does not take enough breast tissue into their mouth during breastfeeding. This can result in discomfort, inadequate milk transfer, and even sore nipples for the mother. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to break a poor...
Slow And Steady Wins The Race: Why Paced-Bottle Feeding Is Important When Mom Is Not Around
Bottles are usually the method of choice when the mother is separated from her baby during feedings. There are instances when the mother may be temporarily away and unable to breastfeed—such as when she returns to work or school, in the case of an emergency, or simply...
Milk Savers: The Breastmilk Saving Hack, You Didn’t Know You Needed
As mamas we are constantly worrying about the what if's. What if our sole breastfeeding baby needs to be left with a caregiver during an emergency or a date night? This worry tends to lead new and seasoned mothers to pumping before 6 weeks, in order to build a "supply...
The Case Against Mittens For Newborns: Keep Those Little Fingers Free
Mittens have traditionally been believed to prevent babies from scratching their face, particularly in the first few months when their nails are sharp and often grow unpredictably. However, research has now shown that it can actually do more harm than good. While...
Holding Baby: Tummy-to-Tummy, Ear, Hip, Shoulder And Comfortable Nursing Positions
A quick google search will give you all sorts of different breastfeeding positions and techniques. Whichever, position you choose and find most comfortable, the way you align baby with you should always stay the same. If you take away anything from this article, I...
Power Pumping: What It Means, And How It Can Harm Your Milk Supply
Power pumping is a breastfeeding technique that involves pumping breast milk in quick and intense sessions to increase milk supply. While many turn to power pumping as a way to "increase their milk production", this practice may actually do more harm than good,...
Feed The Baby, Not The Freezer: Your Worth Is Not Measured In Ounces.
You have probably seen that picture on online of breastfeeding mothers with the a freezer full of breastmilk. Or that mother who is proud of being a 'milk machine' and able to donate a plethora of milk. Unfortunately, pics like this are unrealistic and frequently...
Risks of Pumping Before 6 Weeks: Why Patience is Key
Pumping - an alternative to direct breastfeeding - is often sought after by mothers to provide flexibility and convenience and sometimes suggested to increase milk supply or to combat a concern of oversupply and engorgement. While it may seem logical to start pumping...