This chocolate malt lactation milkshake is so good that you can have it for breakfast OR dessert! It uses three milk making ingredients, and is filling, delicious, and can help you boost your milk supply. Lactation consultants often recommend eating oatmeal for increasing milk supply – the problem with that is that I really don’t like oatmeal. (Even though I… View Post
If you’re pregnant and thinking about exclusively breast pumping from birth, trying to figure out what you’ll need and how to manage pumping in the delivery room, hospital, and when you get home can be a challenge! Here is everything you need to know. Here’s What You’ll Need to Get Started When I was pregnant with my first baby,… View Post
If your baby eats more than you produce, it can be stressful! Many breastfeeding websites will recommend things like staying in bed and doing nothing but nursing when there are issues with supply so that a breastfeeding mother can get plenty of nipple stimulation and rest at the same time. While this is great advice, it won’t help women that… View Post
When you’re exclusively pumping, you need easy access to your breasts as much as a nursing mom does! In addition, though, you also want to be sure that your bra works with your hands-free pumping setup. Here are six of the best nursing bras for pumping, including the different types of bras, and what to look for when picking one…. View Post
If you are trying to boost your milk supply, you might have heard that you should try eating oatmeal to boost milk production. Does oatmeal increase milk supply? If so, how much oatmeal do you need to eat, and does it matter what kind of oatmeal? Does Oatmeal Increase Milk Supply? There is no real scientific confirmation that oatmeal affects… View Post
If you are an exclusive pumper that has enough supply to pump extra milk, it’s a good idea to start freezing your milk in breast milk bags and building up some breast milk freezer storage. A freezer stash can be great for peace of mind: it makes it easier not to cry over spilled breast milk, it’s there if you experience… View Post