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How to Increase Your Milk Supply: The Basics
Struggling with low milk supply? Start with the basics! Milk production works on supply and demand. Read on for more tips.

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Mar 26, 20252 min read


Breast Refusal: Getting baby back to breastfeeding
Sudden breast refusal doesn't mean the breastfeeding journey is over. Here's a guide to help with a baby who refuses the breast.

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Jan 7, 20253 min read


Oatmeal for Breastfeeding
Oatmeal is often suggested to increase milk supply. But is this claim true, or is it just another myth?

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Oct 8, 20242 min read


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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Jul 30, 20243 min read


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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Jul 23, 20243 min read


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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Jul 10, 20243 min read


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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Jun 10, 20244 min read


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...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jun 4, 20244 min read


Can Oreo cookies boost your milk supply?
Do Oreos Really Boost Milk Supply? You’ve probably heard it somewhere—maybe from a friend, your mom, or a TikTok: “I ate Oreos, and it really boosted my supply!” And when you're tired, worried about your milk supply , and just want a quick solution, a cookie sounds pretty darn good. But do Oreos really help with milk supply? The Oreo Myth: Where Did It Come From? Oreos aren’t a proven galactagogue (a food or substance that increases milk production). But there are a few theo

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Apr 1, 20242 min read


How do I know that breastfeeding is going well?
"How do I know that breastfeeding is going well?" It's a question I hear often. The breastfeeding journey is not always as...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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