Everyone says breastfeeding shouldn't hurt, right? But here you are, 3am scrolling the internet trying to figure out "why my baby's latch hurts"... You took the classes, you're doing what the nurses said, but something still feels off... If that's you, you're in the right place. As a nurse, doula, IBCLC (Lactation Consultant), and mom of 5, I've had my fair share of personal and professional experience with breastfeeding and here's what I know for a fact: Breastfeeding shouldn't hurt, but...

If you’re a mom planning to breastfeed, you’re probably wondering what you MUST HAVE in your hospital bag to support your breastfeeding goals. As a lactation consultant and mom of 5, I’ll always believe that the ONLY thing you need is patience, love, and healthy breasts. But the reality can be far more complicated. As someone who has given birth 5 times and bought all the unnecessary things and then learned how to be a newborn-minimalist, and someone who has helped countless mothers navigate...

Breastfeeding Prep: Why Writing “Breastfeeding” on Your Birth Plan Is Not Enough If you are pregnant and planning to breastfeed, you have probably been told the same things over and over. Put skin-to-skin on your birth plan. Choose a baby friendly hospital. Write “no formula unless medically necessary.” And while none of these are wrong, they are not enough. In fact, relying on them alone can leave you more vulnerable and unprepared when challenges arise. Because when you hand your birth plan...