by Janelle Sorensen | Jul 31, 2024 | Baby Essentials, Feeding
Happy World Breastfeeding Week! This year’s theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All” and we couldn’t be more aligned given our mission to fundamentally change the way new moms are cared for. New moms need – and deserve – so much more...
by New Mom School | Sep 22, 2022 | Baby Essentials, Feeding
So here’s the behind the scenes for you, Mama. Breastfeeding can be as messy as it is gloriously satisfying and nourishing and fulfilling and challenging! In those early days and weeks, while supply is still settling down, both you and your little one are getting...
by New Mom School | Jul 26, 2022 | Baby Essentials, Feeding
If you suspect your baby has reflux, you’ve probably found yourself down a Google rabbit hole with questions like: How to know if your baby has reflux? Why does my baby spit up so much? What foods in breastmilk cause baby to have reflux? What are symptoms of reflux...
by New Mom School | Jul 21, 2021 | Feeding, Wisdom
After my first son was born and put on my bare chest in the hospital, he wiggled down and found my breast just like in the videos on YouTube—just like the lactation consultants told me it happens. It was beautiful and perfect. That’s pretty much where he stayed...
by New Mom School | May 13, 2016 | Feeding, Wisdom
Written by Katrina Cameron, Program Manager for OCMM. One of the best tips I ever got to prepare for breastfeeding was to have water and a basket of healthy snacks readily available by my rocker, bedside, and anywhere I would be nursing my baby girl. I found my...
by New Mom School | Jul 31, 2014 | Feeding
One of the most frequent questions I receive from mommies is: When do I start feeding my baby solids and what is the best way to start? There are a few different factors to consider. With Jack, we started at 6 months and Asher is just about there! When can my baby...