Does Formula Help Babies Sleep Better?
Learn why offering formula before bed can impact breastfeeding and why night waking is a normal, healthy part of baby development.
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Sep 10
- 3 min
How do I know my baby is hungry?
Babies often give hints that they are hungry before they start to cry. These cues can help you feed your baby before they get too upset.
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Sep 3
- 2 min
Does Breastfeeding Hurt?
Hey there, mama! If you’re wondering whether breastfeeding is going to hurt, you’re definitely not alone. Many new moms have questions...
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Aug 27
- 2 min
How Long Should I Breastfeed?
If you’re wondering about how long you should breastfeed, you’re not alone. It’s a question many moms ask, and there’s no one right...
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Aug 20
- 3 min
Babies Feed Best on Their Tummies
Babies feed best on their tummies, in a position known as Laid Back. Learn why tummy feeding is the biological norm and works so well!
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Aug 16
- 3 min
Boundaries for New Parents - Without the Guilt!
Establishing boundaries can be scary, especially when you're not used to doing it. Here's why boundaries are so important for new parents.
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Aug 13
- 3 min
Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
One of the biggest worries in the early days is whether your baby is getting enough milk. Here's a friendly guide to help you know.
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Aug 6
- 2 min
How Often Should I Feed My Newborn?
If you’re wondering how often you should feed your little one, you’re not alone. Let's break it down and make it a bit easier.
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Are We Failing Breastfeeding Moms?
Breastfeeding can be a smooth, natural journey for some, while for others, it can be a tough and emotionally gutting experience.
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jul 30
- 3 min
Newborn Reflexes: Rooting, Sucking, and Swallowing
A newborn's rooting, sucking, and swallowing reflexes are essential for both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Keep reading to learn why!
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jul 23
- 3 min
The Breast Crawl: Baby's First Amazing Journey
The breast crawl is nature’s way of kickstarting breastfeeding. Learn how to support your baby on their first incredible journey!
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Baby's First Feed
A baby's first feed is one of the most significant moments of any breastfeeding journey. This initial experience can set the stage...
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jul 3
- 4 min
Keep baby cool in a heatwave
Here in Canada, we've already experienced higher-than-usual temperatures this summer. My 2nd grader's school was recently let out early...
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jun 25
- 3 min
Trimming a Newborn's Nails
Trimming a newborn's nails can be nerve-wracking. Here's my step-by-step guide to make nail-trimming smooth and stress-free.
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jun 16
- 3 min
Breaking down barriers: fathers in the postpartum space
Breaking Down Barriers Becoming a parent is a truly transformative experience that impacts every aspect of one's life. While much of the...
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jun 10
- 4 min
How to burp a newborn
Many of new parents ask me how to burp their baby. They worry about how best to hold and support their newborn during burping...
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jun 4
- 4 min
What you need to know about the haakaa
Many parents don't know about the dangers associated with haakaa use. In this post, I explore a few significant issues I've been seeing...
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- May 29
- 5 min
How the body recovers after giving birth
I think with all of our planning for baby and birth, we often forget to plan for the postpartum period, which actually lasts quite a lot...
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- May 21
- 3 min
What's your flange size? Finding your best fit!
Proper flange fit is crucial for comfort, efficiency, and optimizing milk production. Yes, a better fit usually means more milk.
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Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- May 14
- 3 min
The postpartum sitz bath
Something that really helps my clients during postpartum recovery is a sitz bath. Have you heard of them before? I had not until I was...
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