Medications and Breastfeeding
While it is commonly known that many medications cannot be taken while pregnant, mothers are often left wondering what is safe to...
What is Baby Reflux and Tips to Manage Baby Reflux
Most babies, including my own, spit up. Spitting up, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a normal process that occurs in...
I’m Pregnant, Can I Eat Deli Meats?
Deli Meats and Pregnancy I love charcuterie. And pizza. And sandwiches. I’m now in my second pregnancy and there never ceases to...
What is Baby-Led Weaning and Should we do it?
Before I became a parent, I had no idea what baby led-weaning was. I actually thought it had to do with breastfeeding! I...
Should We Use Soothers (Pacifiers) For Infants?
Before I became a mother, I did not realize how attached an infant can be to their soother. Madi loved her soother,...
Can I Eat Sushi or Other Fish While Pregnant?
One of the most common food types that people will tell you that you cannot eat while pregnant is sushi, or raw...
Ways to Improve Breast Milk Supply
Breastfeeding was not intuitive for me. I struggled with low milk supply early on and had difficulty getting Madi to latch correctly. Fortunately, with the help...
What is Placentophagy (Consuming your placenta postpartum) And Should You Do It?
There is a growing trend for new mothers to encapsulate and consume their placenta postpartum, called placentophagy. I did NOT consume placenta...
How to Use Pacifiers Safely
Before I became a mother, I did not realize how attached an infant can be to their pacifier (soother). Madi loved her...
Why do we Give Vitamin K to Newborns?
Vitamin K is a substance our bodies need to stop bleeding and form clots. Vitamin K primarily comes from the food we eat,...
