Breastfeeding is a beautiful way to nourish and bond with your baby, but it can come with its share of challenges. From positioning to milk supply, the journey can be full of questions and trial and error. This guide provides a well-rounded look at the essentials for...
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...
You know your baby’s in pain but you don’t know why or what to do about it. All babies have reflux except some might be “happy spitters”, meaning they spit up and don’t even realize it, while others have really painful symptoms and can suffer tremendously. The former...
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...
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...
Dr. Barry Steinmetz is one of the most sought after pediatric GI’s in Orange County and because of our personal experience, I can understand why. He is calm, confident, encouraging and really helps you understand what your baby might be experiencing. I’m thankful we...
