The "Let's Talk Titties" Blog

We know that breastfeeding is an incredible and natural thing for both mama and baby. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its fair share of breastfeeding struggles. From the correct latch and cluster feeding to wondering if your baby’s getting enough milk to pumping, breastfeeding is a wild ride and doesn’t come easily for everyone. That’s where lactation consultants come in. 

Are you breastfeeding? Ever wonder how much water should I drink while breastfeeding? You may already know that a typical adult requires 8 glasses of water a day. However, what if you are a breastfeeding mom? How much water should you be drinking to meet your and your baby's needs? Did you know that...

We all know that breastfeeding comes with its fair share of challenges (they don’t call it a breastfeeding JOURNEY for nothing!) One of these challenges is mastitis, and while not every breastfeeding mama experiences it, approximately 10% of mamas in the USA get it, and 30% of mothers worldwide. But what is mastitis, and is there... 

When you have a baby, your whole world changes. Your home suddenly becomes a much busier place. Cleaning, washing, caring for your children, preparing meals…the list is endless. A lot of the time it feels like it’s down to the mom to do “the house stuff,” as well as being the main caregiver. This is something that has been going on for millennia, and, in a lot of ways, it can feel like not much has changed. Parenting is a partnership mama. And we’re going to...

Let me ask you, something mama. Are you currently breastfeeding? Or have you breastfed in the past? How did you find it? Was it a challenge? Did you find it lonely at times? Yep. Breastfeeding is magical and beautiful (not to mention natural), but we’ve noticed something. It can...

When you’re pregnant, instead of resting and taking it easy, you seem to spend your days planning. Your babymoon, the birth, care plans for older children (if you have them), maternity leave, baby-proofing, organizing your baby register, whether you plan to breast or bottle feed, planning out the nursery…it never seems to end! But the most important thing to plan is...

It’s time to embrace self-love. Self-love is a crucial aspect of our mental and emotional well-being, and yet it's often one of the most neglected. Many of us struggle with self-doubt, negative self-talk, and a lack of self-compassion. We’ve put together a list of the best short and inspiring self-love quotes to help you on your self-love journey. But first...

Postpartum can be rough. Let’s talk about self-care to help you through this time. Postpartum can be a challenging time for new mothers. You are adjusting to the many demands of caring for a newborn all while managing your own physical and emotional recovery. You have just given birth and...

Feeding your new baby can be a magical and beautiful experience. While breastfeeding is natural, it is not necessarily easy. The truth is mamas and babies both need to learn how to breastfeed. An in-home lactation visit is often the difference between...

You’ve got a gorgeous lil’ bun in the oven and we are SO excited for you. With a little one on the way, you’re probably working on a thousand different to-do lists… and trying to decide what you need to buy before your baby makes their grand arrival. We know. It’s a lot. Just what do you put on your...