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In the first month of your baby's life, breastfeeding can be tricky and may take some time for both you and your baby to get used to. Often times, because of this difficulty, many moms doubt their abilities and fear that their baby is not getting enough to eat. More often than not, they absolutely are getting enough! But in case you wanted to double-check or wanted to see what a great job you are doing-- we have a couple of ways to track what your baby is eating. Weights can

Welcome to part one of our series on Top 5 Breastfeeding Issues! We are excited to start our series off with LOW MILK SUPPLY! This is something that many women go into breastfeeding concerned about, so we wanted to start off our series with a BANG! Maybe you struggle with low milk supply or maybe you know someone that has, so you are afraid of experiencing it yourself... If so, this post will go over EVERYTHING from pumping, formula, frequency, and galactagogues (supplements

Childhood miles stones are somethings that don't typically get a very good reputation---with good reason. They tend to bring out comparisons and behaviors in parents, friends, and family that we might not always be proud of. We look at what each child is doing not only in relation to the miles stones but also to other children and where they are! Talk about negative behavior... It's understandable that following typical miles stones can become hard for people or just downrigh

Did you know that the bonding you and your baby have during feeding can help promote lifelong health? Many women want to breastfeed because they have been told that it helps to bond with their baby and create a strong relationship. It sounds nice, who wouldn't want a strong relationship with the tiny human they just carried for 40 weeks? But, what many don't realize is that while doing this you are ALSO helping your baby with their cognitive development--which effects their O

We have said many times how breastfeeding is so beneficial for both mom and baby, but we want to dig deeper and explain WHY. There are so many good things that come with breastfeeding, so we have to take it one step at a time. Recently, a study was published that looked into how breastfeeding affects blood sugar levels in women with type 1 diabetes. We have known that breastfeeding helps to stabilize blood sugar levels in moms, but to what extent? This study assessed 6 days o

Today we wanted to talk to you about the importance of iron in both the maternal and infant diet. Did you know that iron deficiency can alter metabolic, endocrine, and neurological function/development? During periods of rapid growth for your baby--in both the womb and postnatally--iron is in high demand in all parts of the body. This is because it helps build tissue and aids nervous system development. These critical periods of growth are within the last trimester of pregnan

Yes you heard us. Your RIGHT to breastfeed. Too often we think of breastfeeding as a choice... "to Breastfeed, or to not Breastfeed --- THAT is the question." WHICH to some extent it is a mother's simple decision. HOWEVER, do you ever stop and think about the pressures put on breastfeeding mothers that at times, make it impossible to breastfeed AT ALL! There are pressures to return to work where there is pressure to stop pumping, there is societal pressure saying "we don't w

WARNING! You may be accidentally buying toxic baby food... so READ BELOW! In a study done that looked at 168 different baby food products and tested for 4 of the most common heavy metals --lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury--- researchers found that 95% of the tested foods had at least one of these heavy metals. That means ONLY 9 of the 168 baby foods were heavy metal free! What's WORSE?! 1 in 4 of the baby foods had ALL four metals. That's insane! The most commonly contamin

This November, we are nationally recognizing and bringing awareness to the diabetes diagnosis. Approximately 9.4% of the United States population has diabetes while specifically, 1.25 million American children and adults have type 1 diabetes. Further, 1 in 7 births are affected by gestational diabetes each year! If not treated properly, Gestational Diabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes post partum. Find out more about Gestational Diabetes here with our blog post that di

*Warning: Sensitive Topic* Vaccinations, yes we are going there... While it is definitely a polarizing topic, we wanted to provide you with some facts and references for you to be able to make an informed decision your infant and vaccines. What does the CDC recommend? Based on multiple studies, the CDC recommends that all pregnant women receive a flu shot at any point in her pregnancy -- as well as a Tdap (whooping cough) vaccine in the early weeks of the third trimester. Th

HOLY LONG TITLE! But we had to get it all in there... If you read our post on "Debunking Birthing Procedures" which you can find here, you would have read about how many hospitals have birthing procedures that may not be optimal for infant health. Early cord clamping is one of those procedures. The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology has been one of the first in the world to recommend delaying umbilical cord clamping at least 30-60 seconds. This means that slowly b

A few weeks ago we discussed pumping at work and what you are entitled to legally--- both through federal AND state guidelines. Recently, an article from Huffington Post commented on how well (or not) these regulations are currently being followed. After reading this we wanted to give our thoughts on the topic --- because it really isn't that difficult for an employer to follow! AND not only is it beneficial for the mother and baby--- it shows countless positive results for c

What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational Diabetes is a form of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy. This form cannot be categorized as Type I OR II because it is NEITHER! Although --- the symptoms are more closely related to type II's insulin resistance. Why is it a somewhat common Diagnosis during pregnancy? This is because, during pregnancy, hormones are running at an ALL time high! Your pancreas is HIGHLY involved-- and your pancreas is also in charge of insulin! With al

We're sure you have heard the horror stories about cracked and dry nipples from breastfeeding. In fact, in many cases, people seem to come out of the woodwork with terrible breastfeeding experiences once you have made the adult decision to do so yourself! ANYWAY, there are a vast amount of products out there to help heal your cracked nipples due to breastfeeding. But what products should you be using? If the time comes and you want to buy a nipple cream, we encourage you to m

Nutrition these days is a HOT TOPIC, it's almost considered COOL to eat healthy. However, what we tend to forget is that HEALTH comes in all shapes, sizes, foods, exercises, etc. Most people--- at some point in their lives--- have sought out nutrition advice for multiple reasons and stumbled upon the vast amount of information on the internet. To name a few; diets and detoxes, meal delivery services, or even mixes of both. You've also probably found information on "the best f

With obesity on the rise, it is increasingly important to be aware of ways that can decrease this epidemic. According to a study conducted through the World Health Organization, breastfeeding decreases the rate of obesity by 25%. This study involved 16 countries and more than 30,000 children whose weights were consistently monitored while growing up. With the rise of obesity worldwide, but especially within the United States, this is an incredibly important concept that moth