Perceived low milk supply isn't actually low milk supply. It's the perception that your supply is low based on beliefs about what milk supply should look like. In today's episode I'm going to walk you through how society influences your ideas about milk production as well as how companies influence you and what real support can look like including a look inside my group support program.

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Study on the effectiveness of lactation cookies:

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It's not about shaming or shoving breastfeeding down your throat. Breastfeeding and breastmilk is the biological norm for human babies. In today's episode I'm sharing how I feel and what comes up for others often during this time of year.

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You can access breastmilk even if your baby is not in the NICU. Milk donation is something available to many people but it isn't talked about often. It can be done safely and in today's episode, I'll share more about how to receive or donate milk and what you need to consider.

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Join me live every Monday this summer to chat all things baby feeding including milk supply, pumping, latching, mastitis, pacifiers and more! It's free and it's happening inside my private Facebook group, Breastfeeding Mavens.

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If you'd like to learn more about how to make more milk, you can watch my free instant access webinar here: https://motherhoodbloomslactation.aweb.page/p/1571ef39-e41b-4617-9605-5d4f20dd08e1

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The Naked Nursing Tank is a great addition to your summertime nursing wardrobe. They are made from cotton and bamboo so they are breathable and comfortable. This nursing tank is designed to cover your midsection and accommodates any bra type or size and with sizes from XS to 5XL they are size inclusive. It's a great way to use the two-shirt method when it comes to nursing in public.

You can check them out here and if it's something you'd like to add to your collection of nursing clothes, you can save 10% off your purchase with code MOTHERHOODBLOOMS at checkout.

Lactation cookies and coconut water aren't the answer. When you know how milk production works, you can take the steps to increase it. In today's episode I'm going to walk you through how you can increase your milk supply by working with your body's natural ability.

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Using Hands On Pumping to increase supply

How to hand express (starts at 5min mark)

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The Naked Nursing Tank is a great addition to your summertime nursing wardrobe. They are made from cotton and bamboo so they are breathable and comfortable. This nursing tank is designed to cover your midsection and accommodates any bra type or size and with sizes from XS to 5XL they are size inclusive. It's a great way to use the two-shirt method when it comes to nursing in public.

You can check them out here and if it's something you'd like to add to your collection of nursing clothes, you can save 10% off your purchase with code MOTHERHOODBLOOMS at checkout.

Foremilk and hindmilk are all over the internet when you’re trying to find the answers to if your baby is getting enough milk. Some sources suggested keeping your baby at breast for a specific amount of time but what’s actually most important is how your baby feed. It’s much more important than how long they feed for and I’ll explain why.

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Having a freezer stash seems to be something on every new parents mind. Even if you’re returning to work quickly (to anyone in the US or anywhere with a short maternity leave) you still don’t need a huge stash⁣. You may be thinking there’s no way this applies to you and that you do in fact need a large supply in the freezer but I’m going to share with you why you may need less than you think.

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The Naked Nursing Tank is a great addition to your summertime nursing wardrobe. They are made from cotton and bamboo so they are breathable and comfortable. This nursing tank is designed to cover your midsection and accommodates any bra type or size and with sizes from XS to 5XL they are size inclusive. It's a great way to use the two-shirt method when it comes to nursing in public.

You can check them out here and if it's something you'd like to add to your collection of nursing clothes, you can save 10% off your purchase with code MOTHERHOODBLOOMS at checkout.

More importantly than what a latch looks like is how it feels. In today's episode we'll talk about how you're supposed to know if your baby has a good latch when the most common thing you hear about breastfeeding is that it can hurt.

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Social media and the content we consume on a regular basis significantly impacts our thoughts on breastfeeding and our perception of what’s biologically normal whether we realize it or not. In todays episode, I’ll open your eyes to how social media (and baby product marketing!) is influencing you. You'll also have the chance to learn more about why a prenatal breastfeeding class is so important and what I, as an IBCLC, include in mine.

If you're currently pregnant, the Breastfeeding Before Baby Program is the prenatal breastfeeding course that will help you prepare ahead of time whether you're delivering in the hospital or at home. Learn more here.

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If you're currently struggling or feeling confused about breastfeeding information, the community inside the Bumps + Breastfeeding Academy is your solution. You can create your own unique relationship with breastfeeding that supports both you and your baby. And inside this 3 month program, I’ll be there every step of the way to support you!

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Nipple shields are a breastfeeding tool that are often just handed out or suggested without any real guidance as to how to use them correctly and how to wean from them when the time comes. In today's episode I'm talking about the benefits of nipple shields, the considerations to make before or while using one and how to wean from them.

If you're currently using a nipple shield and you need some guidance around how to wean or you're looking for support along your feeding journey, the community inside the Bumps + Breastfeeding Academy is your solution. You can create your own unique relationship with breastfeeding that supports both you and your baby. And I’ll be there every step of the way to support you inside this three month group program. 

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*Clarification on late preterm: 34-36.6 weeks. Early term is 37-39.6 weeks

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In today’s episode I’m talking about busy babies. Nursing the 7-11 month olds who are starting to get mobile and might be nursing less often or for shorter periods of time. I'm also sharing a real life example from nursing my 8 1/2 month old (at the time of recording) and sharing with you how I managed a time when he was so fussy he didn't want to nurse.

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To learn more about the milk storage guidelines I mentioned in today's episode, check out the blog post "How to Donate And Receive Breastmilk" here

Did you know while over 80% of new moms initiate breastfeeding in North America, less than 30% are still exclusively breastfeeding by 6 months? Moms want to breastfeed but run into challenges they feel they cannot overcome. Breastfeeding isn't the problem. Breastfeeding problems are the problem. We live in a society that doesn't set us up for success. Early returns to work, lack of support in the home, lack of access to childcare; it all leads to breastfeeding relationships being negatively impacted. If you're a breastfeeding mom and things are feeling hard right now, or you feel like you don't have anyone to answer your questions with the level of detail you need or if you feel like something is wrong but your doctor is dismissing your concerns and not sending you to an IBCLC, I have curated a community to support you. Learn more about the Bumps + Breastfeeding Academy here.