Should does waking up baby to breastfeed make sense? If you’ve ever stared at your baby monitor at 2:00 AM wondering “should I wake my sleeping baby to breastfeed?”  — you’re not alone. This is one of the most Googled breastfeeding questions for a reason. New parents are often given completely opposite advice, and both sides sound confident. “Never wake a sleeping baby.”“Wake every two to three hours or your milk supply will tank.” The truth is, neither of these blanket statements tells the...

How to fix breast engorgement during the first week postpartum so breastfeeding doesn't hurt & you can protect your milk supply Breast engorgement during the first week of breastfeeding is one of the most common postpartum experiences and the start of many feeding challenges. Many mothers are told that pain is “normal,” that their milk came in “too strong,” or that pumping is the solution. In reality, engorgement is a temporary physiological process that can be managed safely when you...

Using a Supplemental Nursing System to support milk supply and preserve your breastfeeding experience even if you don't make breastmilk Breastfeeding after breast cancer can feel like a conversation no one knows how to have. Many survivors are told—directly or indirectly—that breastfeeding simply isn’t possible, especially after surgery like a double mastectomy. But for some mothers, the desire to bring their baby to the breast doesn’t disappear just because milk production may be limited or...