What if you could skip washing your pump parts after each session for your work day? Or you have what feels like hundreds of pieces to clean when you get home… In this post, we’ll explore the popular breastfeeding fridge hack. How it works, if it’s safe, and tips to make it work for you!

Returning to work doesn’t mean breastfeeding needs to come to an end. It is completely possible for mothers to work outside of the home and continue breastfeeding their baby. Of course, some adjustments will need to be made. If you’re feeling nervous about breastfeeding and returning to work, let’s help you get prepared and feeling confident about this transition!

Prenatal colostrum collection (or harvesting) is becoming more popular and for good reason! More parents are considering it because of its ability to set you up for breastfeeding success and prevent the need for supplementation in the early days of breastfeeding.

Did you know 1 in 3 breastfeeding parents will develop mastitis at some point in their breastfeeding journey? Yikes, that is not a fun statistic. When it comes to managing mastitis, there is a lot of conflicting information floating around out there.

In February, during my third breastfeeding journey, I had my first-ever experience with mastitis. Even as a lactation counselor, this caught me off guard, and it gave me a deeper appreciation for just how challenging mastitis can be. My personal experience with mastitis gave me an even better perspective to help new moms when going through this – it’s not fun!