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Breastfeeding Day Three: What to Expect

How do you know what to do on day three of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and third time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I had…

Breastfeeding Day Two: What to Expect

How do you know what to do on day two of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and 3 time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I had…

Breastfeeding Day One: What to Expect

How do you know what to do on day one of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and 3 time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I had…

Everything You Need to Know in the First Week of Breastfeeding

How do you know what to do in the first week of breastfeeding?? As an IBCLC, nurse, and 3 time mom, you might think that I have breastfeeding down to a science. While it’s true I have lots of tips and tricks, every breastfeeding experience can be so different! This series came about when I…

Survey Says: Working Moms Struggle!

Working moms struggle to feel supported in their pumping/breastfeeding journey. New Little Life wanted to dig deeper and understand why. That’s why we surveyed working moms, to understand their biggest concerns, worries, and struggles about pumping. 500 working moms responded! This blog post will summarize the results of the survey. Hopefully, if you are a…

Tips for New Breastfeeding Moms

“What are your tips for new breastfeeding moms?” New Little Life recently polled moms. Moms shared things that they wished that they had done differently or general advice if they could go back and do it again. This blog post is going to share these tips for how to make your breastfeeding journey easier! (This…

5 Reasons NOT to Pump

A reason not to pump? You probably don’t hear that very often. Pumping has surged in recent years, especially since insurance companies now cover breast pumps. But just because you can get a breast pump doesn’t mean you have to use it! This post will cover five reasons NOT to pump.

Weaning Depression

Weaning, no matter when it happens, might be an emotional time for mom. But sometimes it’s more. Sometimes, it’s weaning depression.

All About Letdowns- The Milk Ejection Reflex

What is a letdown? A letdown is the milk ejection reflex. This post will dive into what it is, when it happens, why it’s not happening correctly, what happens when it happens too much, how do we make it better, all that stuff. Let’s learn all about letdowns! (This post was originally a video. Watch…

Stop Pumping!

“Can I stop pumping?? Is there anyone out there who just breastfeeds and doesn’t pump in addition??” asked a mom on a Facebook group recently. Have you ever felt this way? Pumping is great for lots of different reasons, but if you are able to be with your baby most of the time pumping is…

Letdown Tips: How to get a Faster, Better Letdown

What is the milk ejection reflex (letdown)? A letdown is when oxytocin is triggered and released, which contracts the milk ducts to send any stored breastmilk down and out of the breast. The hormone oxytocin is everywhere, sex, orgasm, pregnancy, labor, birth, and even in breastfeeding! Some of the same oxytocin experiences that you have…

MAX SUCTION Comparison of 22 Breast Pumps

Have you ever wondered which breast pump has the MAX suction? With the help of a mechanical engineer, I created a Boobie Barometer to test 22 different breast pumps. (Please remember that MAX suction does not always mean the BEST suction. Watch this video here to learn more about that!) This list will rank these…

Breastfeeding Positions – PROS & CONS

Let’s explore breastfeeding positions! Now really, there are an endless amount of ways you can feed your baby… but here are some of the most common positions, pros & cons of each, and a few extra tips too! At the end, we’ll take a look at some “not so common” positions as well! Because… #momlife…

Breastmilk Lotion Recipe and Video Tutorial

I’ll admit, I have WAY more breastmilk in the freezer than I need! I’ve been reviewing a lot of breast pumps on YouTube lately, and since I exclusively breastfeed my little one while I work from home, I don’t really need a freezer stash. Today, I’m going to share with you how to make breastmilk…

Feeding Baby with NO BOTTLE – Avoid Nipple Confusion

If you need to supplement your baby with breast milk or formula, a bottle isn’t your only option. Let’s explore some alternatives to the bottle including cup feeing, syringe feeding and using a supplemental nursing system. Bottle Feeding Alternatives Cup Feeding One of the easiest way to feed a newborn especially within the first few…

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