Breastfeeding: The First Weeks and Leaks

Rochester LocalJuly 26, 2022July 31, 2022

by Rochester LocalJuly 26, 2022July 31, 2022

Your breasts will leak...a lot. Breastfeeding can be a challenging, unique, beautiful, confusing and rewarding time in a woman's life. Read on for tips and tricks from certified lactation consults...

I am a Human Pacifier

Heather PlizgaJuly 5, 2020

by Heather PlizgaJuly 5, 2020

I have three boys, and each one was very different when it came to their pacifier preferences. My first son was very PRO-pacifier. Pacifiers helped tremendously with his self-soothing skills...

Our Story of a “Lip-Tied” and “Tongue-Tied” Infant

Heather PlizgaJune 16, 2019May 19, 2020

by Heather PlizgaJune 16, 2019May 19, 2020

I managed to breastfeed both of my first two boys until they were 12 months old or until they started biting me - whichever came first....

Growing into Motherhood One Feeding at a Time

Tricia KnutsonJanuary 6, 2019January 6, 2019

by Tricia KnutsonJanuary 6, 2019January 6, 2019

However, my coworkers were very unsupportive. They would call/text/rattle the door handle every time I would pump, thinking they were being funny....

Why I’m Still Nursing My Toddler

Marnie KopischkeOctober 21, 2018October 21, 2018

by Marnie KopischkeOctober 21, 2018October 21, 2018

I’m letting go of the societal pressure to nurse for a set time - or let them self-wean - or force them to wean. I'm going to do what works...

This Boob Next: Tips for Breastfeeding Twins

Megan ToneyJanuary 14, 2018

by Megan ToneyJanuary 14, 2018

Breastfeeding twins is going to take a lot of your time! While people can bring you babies, most of the work is on you here. Self care will be important....

Motherhood and the Love Hormone

JuanitaNovember 28, 2017October 28, 2020

by JuanitaNovember 28, 2017October 28, 2020

Oxytocin affects people differently and levels of it vary from person to person. We do know that loving, positive actions and feelings can help increase it....