Hey Mama! If you’re “expecting”, you’ve likely heard the term skin-to-skin thrown around in different circles. While it’s a pretty straightforward idea, there are many reasons that incorporating skin-to-skin time with your newborn is so beneficial. But what you may...
My favorite breastfeeding course is given by Lactation Link. It is truly incredible and if you plan on breastfeeding it is a must. Why I am here and who I am: Hey mama, I am Trish— AKA Labor Nurse Mama. I am a labor and delivery nurse with over 15 years of high-risk...
Photo by Camylla Battani What exactly is the postpartum phase? The meaning of the Latin word postpartum means “bringing forth” or “after birth”. It's such an appropriate word for such a monumental time in your life. You are literally bringing...
Breastfeeding on demand is becoming the norm again. For a while, the modern thought became feeding, whether breast or bottle, should be done on a schedule. Parents set the schedule, the baby follows it. Boom! But breastfeeding on a schedule may not be the best for you...
Of course, you know that there are health benefits of breastfeeding. But did you know specifically that breastfeeding your child reduces their risks of some pretty hefty issues? The health benefits of breastfeeding continue to amaze me every time I research the topic....
The rights of breastfeeding in public stir up feelings inside people, ugly emotions. So, back in 2014, there was a story circulating about a Starbucks employee and a Breastfeeding mother. The crazy story starts with a woman of all things. A woman, enjoying a cup of...
