As a lactation consultant, I work with a lot of women who are pregnant and preparing for breastfeeding. It’s not uncommon to learn moms are struggling to pick a quality prenatal vitamin that they can stick with, especially because it’s recommended that they continue taking a prenatal during postpartum while breastfeeding. Because so many moms have a hard time picking a prenatal that is both high quality and palatable, many of the holistic moms I meet try to focus on just eating well. See,...

If you're planning to breastfeed, you may be wondering: When should I take a breastfeeding class? Do I really need one? And is an online breastfeeding class actually worth it? The best time to learn about breastfeeding is before you're trying to do it with a hungry newborn in your arms. Breastfeeding is natural—but that doesn't mean you'll intuitively know how milk production works, what a good latch feels like, whether your newborn is getting enough milk, or why your baby suddenly wants to...

Are you pregnant and planning to breastfeed and sitting here wondering "what can I actually do now to prepare?" Most moms are told breastfeeding is "nautral" so they think they'll just intuitively figure it out when baby arrives. Unfortunately, most moms using this approach end up struggling and quitting before they're ready. Breastfeeding preparation isn't about memorizing rules or trying to predict everything. Preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy is about understanding what normal...