Hidden Ways To Sabotage Milk Supply
Unfortunately, many of these "hidden" items are quite popular in our modern, western culture; leaving mother's confused and blaming themselv
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Sara Gale
- Apr 26
- 2 min
The 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 14
- 2 min
Suspect 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 28
- 8 min
Setting Boob Boundaries & Weaning
Weaning… 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 18
- 3 min
Your Hospital Bag: Pack This, Not That
I 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 10
- 2 min
Beware 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, 2021
- 3 min
The Lowdown on Mastitis
Mastitis 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, 2021
- 9 min
How to Deal: Unsupportive / uneducated family & friends
Here you are, a breastfeeding mama, working unbelievably hard, probably exhausted, but also feeling super proud of your feeding accomplishme
Sara Gale
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
Pumping: Maximizing Milk Collection
Whether 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, 2021
- 4 min
Infant Sleep & Milk Supply
A 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, 2021
- 2 min
Nursing Strikes
Nursing strikes are usually very stressful for the mother and many mistake it as the baby deciding to #wean. #Weaning is usually a...
Sara Gale
- Nov 30, 2021
- 5 min
Pumping for your NICU Baby
After 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, 2021
- 2 min
Montgomery Glands: A piece of female anatomy you've probably never heard of
The #Montgomeryglands secrete a very small amount of a thin, waxy fluid that has lubricating and anti-infective properties. It is also...
Sara Gale
- Nov 26, 2021
- 1 min
Weighed Feedings
Curious about weighed feedings? Let’s discuss…
Sara Gale
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Quick Tips for the First 4 Weeks Postpartum
The first month after welcoming your little one(s) is incredibly beautiful and challenging, all at the same time.
Sara Gale
- Nov 21, 2021
- 3 min
What is a “Late Preterm” Baby?
This is the term used for all babies born between 34+0 and 36+6 weeks.
Sara Gale
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Plugged Ducts
#PluggedDucts ARE THE WOOOOOOORST! And unfortunately, they are pretty common. Let me hit you with some knowledge. 🤯😆 🧐What causes...
Sara Gale
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Products To Increase Milk Supply
A few things about lactation #supplements (aka “galactagogues”)…. 1. The foundation for everything with #milksupply is good breast...