Sara Gale Apr 262 minThe Importance of Paced Bottle-Feeding The importance of this technique cannot be overstated! Primarily breastfed babes who are now switching between breast & bottle benefit from
Sara Gale Mar 142 minSuspect Low Milk Supply? READ THIS!Have you heard of “perceived” low supply? This phenomenon is quite common and is a source of unnecessary stress for many families. WHAT...
Sara Gale Jan 288 minSetting Boob Boundaries & WeaningWeaning… the emotions about it are usually complicated and many Mamas are in the dark about how to do it while minimizing problems and tears
Sara Gale Jan 183 minYour Hospital Bag: Pack This, Not ThatI have 10 years of in-hospital experience working in maternal & neonatal units and I’ve seen people bring some crazy things in their hospita
Sara Gale Jan 102 minBeware of Fenugreek!Fenugreek use as a “galactagogue” (something ingested in the belief that it will increase breastmilk supply) is long-standing.
Sara Gale Dec 27, 20213 minThe Lowdown on MastitisMastitis is horrible! “What exactly is it? Why does it happen? How can I prevent it? If I get it, how is it treated?“ 👈🏻 Sample of...
Sara Gale Dec 21, 20219 minHow to Deal: Unsupportive / uneducated family & friendsHere you are, a breastfeeding mama, working unbelievably hard, probably exhausted, but also feeling super proud of your feeding accomplishme
Sara Gale Dec 14, 20212 minPumping: Maximizing Milk CollectionWhether you are #pumping every once in a blue moon, adding in pumping sessions to try to increase supply, pumping when separated from...
Sara Gale Dec 6, 20214 minInfant Sleep & Milk SupplyA question I am frequently asked is “Will my supply drop if my baby is sleeping though the night?”. Another frequently asked variation is...
Sara Gale Dec 3, 20212 minNursing StrikesNursing strikes are usually very stressful for the mother and many mistake it as the baby deciding to #wean. #Weaning is usually a...
Sara Gale Dec 1, 20215 minPumping for your NICU BabyAfter several years of working as an in-hospital #LactationConsultant, I’ve had the privilege of working with many #NICU families. Their...
Sara Gale Nov 30, 20212 minMontgomery Glands: A piece of female anatomy you've probably never heard ofThe #Montgomeryglands secrete a very small amount of a thin, waxy fluid that has lubricating and anti-infective properties. It is also...
Sara Gale Nov 22, 20212 minQuick Tips for the First 4 Weeks PostpartumThe first month after welcoming your little one(s) is incredibly beautiful and challenging, all at the same time.
Sara Gale Nov 21, 20213 minWhat is a “Late Preterm” Baby?This is the term used for all babies born between 34+0 and 36+6 weeks.
Sara Gale Nov 21, 20212 minPlugged Ducts#PluggedDucts ARE THE WOOOOOOORST! And unfortunately, they are pretty common. Let me hit you with some knowledge. 🤯😆 🧐What causes...
Sara Gale Nov 20, 20212 minProducts To Increase Milk SupplyA few things about lactation #supplements (aka “galactagogues”)…. 1. The foundation for everything with #milksupply is good breast...