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Breastfeeding 101: What Equipment Do I Actually Need?

Posted by Shanna McKune · June 06, 2021

You can absolutely breastfeed your baby without all the additional paraphernalia, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t tell you about the very best equipment and supplies that will greatly aid your breastfeeding experience. So in addition to the gear your body already contains, there are just a few items we'd recommend for every single breastfeeding mama (and the first one is free!)

How to Prepare for a C-Section (Even When You Don't Want One)

Posted by Shanna McKune · April 30, 2021

Nearly every expecting mama will admit that at least a portion of her brain is contemplating her upcoming birth. Rightfully so!

While expectant moms should be preparing mentally for a C-section, many are not.

How do we plan for a C-section, even if our hopes are set on a traditional vaginal delivery?

Baby Registries: Thinking Outside The Box

Posted by Shanna McKune · April 02, 2021

Everyone knows the baby registry staples:
Diapers, pacifiers, burp cloths, bottles, diaper rash cream....

But what if we told you there was an entire list of random items you'll be wishing you had in that first year or so of your baby's life?

Planning for the Postpartum Phase...Before You Get There

Posted by Shanna McKune · February 18, 2021

One quick Pinterest search with the keyword “expecting” or “baby” and you’ll discover the onslaught of information the internet has to offer for pregnancy and delivery, with only a fraction of that speaking to the postpartum experience.

Your postpartum phase deserves at least as much attention -- if not, more!

PART II: How to Find the Right IBCLC For You

Posted by Shanna McKune · January 04, 2021

When you’re a new or expecting mom, there is an entire world you have to become acquainted with that you’ve never stepped foot in before.

Part of that is breastfeeding and breastfeeding help. In Part I, we discussed what an IBCLC is and why you need one.

But how do you go about finding one? And not just any one, but the right one?