What is milk stasis? Milk stasis is the lack of milk flow in breastfeeding women causing a buildup of milk in the ducts. Basically, the milk is stagnant. Think of it like a pond, where water doesn’t flow. Why do you need to know about it? Well, simply put, milk stasis is the cause of … Read more
Breastfeeding education could really help! When your breastfeeding journey finally begins, it can be the most exhilarating and profound moment, or harrowing and filled with expectation and fear. If only breastfeeding was focused on more during pregnancy for women. It almost seems left up to chance to even work. Well what if chance was something … Read more
I hadn’t even heard of a nipple shield. When I finally came to use a nipple shield it was a great relief. Here’s what happened. I thought breastfeeding was going to be fine, figured I would just pick it up. But life can turn out differently to your expectations. There I was, new baby in arms…day … Read more