The Motherhood Feeding Journey

Explore and celebrate the journey of feeding your baby – whatever road you take. Join us as we speak to Real Moms about the joys and challenges of feeding their babies. And learn with us as we delve into what you really need to know about nursing, baby poop & more from the experts.

Meet our real moms 

Sharing their firsthand experiences to guide you through it all – from latching, to pumping, to bottles and more.

EXPERT ADVICE SERIES 

What does a good latch look and feel like? How do I treat a clogged duct? Is breast really best? Our panel of experts share their advice on all things nursing, feeding your baby, and taking care of yourself.

Jennifer Ritchie

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant & Author of “The Smart Parents Guide to Breastfeeding”

Dr. Amna Husain

Pediatrician & International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

Corky Harvey

MS, RN & International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

CHAPTER1: NATURAL, NOT INTUITIVE

CHAPTER1:

NATURAL, NOT INTUITIVE

This time is filled with a roller-coaster of emotions and worries. Is the baby eating enough? How often should I be nursing? Why does this feel so awkward? But you also have this amazing, brand new baby depending on you.

And the depth of love you feel? Indescribable.


CHAPTER2: MAMA THE MILK MACHINE

CHAPTER2:

MAMA THE MILK MACHINE

Pregnancy is only a glimpse at what sharing your body means. You can do pretty much whatever you want when you’re pregnant – go here, go there, have lunch, shower.


Life breastfeeding a newborn baby? That is a whole ‘nother level of sacrifice.

CHAPTER3: ALL FOOD IS GOOD FOOD

CHAPTER3:

ALL FOOD IS GOOD FOOD

CHAPTER4: EXPERT TO OVER

CHAPTER4:

EXPERT TO OVER

It feels like once you get the hang of the whole feeding thing – it changes, and then it’s over. And you might end up in a place you never thought you would –

Missing the days (and nights) of long, sleepy feeding sessions.

EXPERT ADVICE SERIES 

What does a good latch look and feel like? How do I treat a clogged duct? Is breast really best? Our panel of experts share their advice on all things nursing, feeding your baby, and taking care of yourself.

Jennifer Ritchie

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant & Author of “The Smart Parents Guide to Breastfeeding”

Dr. Amna Husain

Pediatrician & International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

Corky Harvey

MS, RN & International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

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