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Uprooting Disappointment When Breastfeeding is Hard

Posted by Shanna McKune · July 24, 2019

When we feel disappointment collide with our breastfeeding journey, we have to be acutely aware of how it affects us. Untempered disappointment can be like a tiny weed that grows into overwhelming feelings of failure; like a vine beyond control, convincing us that we did something wrong, that we are inadequate, and that we’re alone in our struggle.

Friend, if that seed has been planted in your heart, it’s time to dig it up.

Nursing Diaries: The First 6 Weeks

Posted by Shanna McKune · July 08, 2019

Each phase of breastfeeding presents its own challenges, but surviving the first 6 weeks is perhaps the biggest hurdle a new (or new again) mom will face. The unknowns, the hormones, and the physical exhaustion don’t make it any easier!

If we peeked into the diary of a newly postpartum mom, here’s how she might describe her breastfeeding journey so far...

Easing the Mental Load of Breastfeeding

Posted by Shanna McKune · June 17, 2019

There’s a certain mental load that comes along with being a parent, and that’s something all moms will carry throughout our parenthood. Newborn “baby brain” might dissipate, but the mental load of motherhood is persistent and can often feel like an imaginary burden that takes a significant emotional toll on us.

When it comes to breastfeeding moms, there is another element to this load, an extra weight we carry.

The Breastfeeding Mom's Hospital Bag

Posted by Shanna McKune · May 06, 2019

Especially for first time moms or those who have never breastfed before, it can be difficult to know exactly what you’ll need. Keep reading for a solid list of must-haves for your time in the hospital, plus a handful of helpful tips on making the most of the first days when you’ll be starting your breastfeeding journey!

10 Common Misconceptions About Breast Pumps

Posted by Shanna McKune · March 18, 2019

Unless you’ve had a close friend or relative who breastfed her baby, you may not know much about breast pumps, and the whole idea can be a little (a lot) overwhelming! There are some misconceptions about breast pumps that are either completely untrue or have changed over recent years. Let’s dive into the most common ones, and clear up any confusion along the way.