Simple Wishes Mom Blog

 Guest Author: Dr. Kathleen McCue (DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC) Nipple tenderness is perfectly normal when you first have your baby and begin to breastfeed. You and your baby are both learning what...

 Guest Author: Dr. Kathleen McCue (DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC) It’s fair to say that I spend most of my clinical days regulating maternal milk supply. The number one complaint is “I don’t...

If you find yourself with extra breast milk — no matter how little or much — don’t let it go to waste.The healing power of donated breast milk helps fragile infants...

Pumping is a journey. Whether you do it every now and then or it's something you have to do multiple times a day, learn 8 tips from Melissa Harris, author of...

The Nursing Bra Shopping Guide  (and Common Mistakes to Avoid) You’ve spent countless hours preparing for your baby...you’ve agonized over the right car seat, perfect crib, stroller, carrier, and more....

 Guest Author: Dr. Kathleen McCue (DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC) "Will Breastfeeding Hurt"? Great question, because the answer is, as you might have expected, not a simple “yes” or “no.” So, I would...

Finding the right bra fit can feel like finding your prince charming or finding a needle in a haystack, especially if you have a baby to look after! Don’t fret....