Breastmilk continues to have value into the toddler years. If Elizabeth had been able to nurse, she would still be receiving mama’s milk as her primary nutrition. Because of having to exclusively pump and the challenges I experienced with maintaining milk supply, we are now out of mamas milk. I’m mostly okay with that– knowing… Continue reading Breastmilk for Toddlers
Category: Pumping
Breast Pump Wean
I’ve been MIA! Life has been BUSY! That’s how it goes with seven kiddos and a medically needy little one. I had initially hoped to continue to pump until Elizabeth’s adjusted first birthday (Sept. 9) which would have been 15 months actual. My milk supply dropped to only 10oz a day and it was still… Continue reading Breast Pump Wean
Real Food via G-Tube
If you’ve read through this site, you are probably aware that I do not plan to feed Elizabeth formulas. Just because she has a feeding tube, doesn’t mean she should exist on a diet of corn syrup and vitamins. Our plan is to transition from breastmilk to a real food, blended diet over the next… Continue reading Real Food via G-Tube
Whole 30 and Making Milk
I’ve started another Whole 30. With my last baby, I saw an increase in milk supply when I did the Whole 30. I consumed plenty of carbs from produce (mainly sweet potato and squash) along with healthy fats. I have not been successful so far with this baby- every time I attempt to get on… Continue reading Whole 30 and Making Milk
Nipple Lubes
Here’s the thing. Whether you exclusively pump, exclusively nurse, or a combination, those nipples are going to need some love. Here’s the lowdown on keeping your nipples happy and healthy. Meet coconut oil- your new BFF. Seriously. Best thing ever. I applied before every pumping session (on nipples and lubed the flanges for easy gliding). … Continue reading Nipple Lubes
Nutrition for Mom & Baby
*I am not a medical professional. You should always consult with your qualified medical professionals before beginning any new supplements or dietary changes. This is purely based on my personal research and what works for me as a passionate health conscious mama.* Nutrition is a passion of mine… we were gluten free before it was… Continue reading Nutrition for Mom & Baby
Longer Pump Times- Increase Supply Part III
This is the third post in my “what worked for me” series including increasing fluids, increasing calories, and increasing pump times. The standard advice in the lactation world is to pump for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours. This is the advice I was given in the NICU (both times) by IBCLCs and that every mom… Continue reading Longer Pump Times- Increase Supply Part III
Calories for Breastfeeding
This is part two in my what worked to increase my milk supply series. Part one is on fluid intake. While breastfeeding (nursing or exclusive pumping), the recommendation is that you will need an extra 300-500 calories per day in order to make enough milk for your little one. This correlates to two cups… Continue reading Calories for Breastfeeding
Fluid Intake & Milk Supply
There is mixed information about increasing your fluid intake and it’s correlation to increasing your milk supply. Bottom line- if you are dehydrated, you won’t produce enough milk. You’ll need to drink your bodies baseline fluids PLUS enough to create milk in order to keep things running at an optimum level. The general recommendation is… Continue reading Fluid Intake & Milk Supply
Beautiful Nourishment 