There are SO many products on the market geared towards breastfeeding moms. It can be super overwhelming to decide what you need to get – do you need it all? …
Haakaa vs Milkies Milk Saver | A Lactation Counselor Weighs In
If you’ve been on any of the local Facebook mom groups for any amount of time you have likely at least seen the word “haakaa”. Most, if not all, moms …
What Do I Do With My Breast Pump When I Finish Using It?
What do I do with my breast pump when I finish using it? It is totally awesome that insurance companies are covering breast pumps since roughly 70% of women go …
Tips for Building a Breast Milk Stash
The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding exclusively for at least the first six months of your baby’s life. This may seem like a lofty goal for women who must return …
Pumping Exclusively: One Mom’s Breastfeeding Journey
This post is a bit different than our others. It was written by a local mom who’s idea of exclusively breastfeeding didn’t go exactly as planned. After hearing about her …
Common Breastfeeding Myths Busted
As a lactation counselor in Westchester, NY, Putnam, NY, and Dutchess, NY, I work with women and their new babies during the first weeks and months of the baby’s life. …