Breastfeeding
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
Get evidence-based, judgment-free guidance on breastfeeding, pumping, and feeding your baby. From building a healthy milk supply to managing challenges like clogged ducts or bottle refusal, these articles help you find what works best for your body and your baby—without pressure or guilt.
Pumping Breast Milk: A Warm, Educational Guide for New Parents
Whether you’re exclusively pumping, combination feeding, pumping at work, building a freezer stash, or pumping for intended parents, we’re here to guide you with compassion and clarity. Pumping can feel overwhelming at first — there’s equipment to learn, schedules to juggle, and a whole lot of “Am I doing this...
Cluster Feeding in Newborns: Why Babies Nurse Constantly and How to Make It Easier
Just when you thought you had your baby’s feeding schedule figured out, they are suddenly nursing CONSTANTLY (or at least it feels like that). Or they seem hungry, you make a bottle, and suddenly they are too fussy to take it. And why, all of a sudden, are they inconsolable...
Breastfed Baby Won’t Take a Bottle? 9 Expert Tips to Solve Bottle Refusal
It can be heartbreaking when your baby cries every time a bottle comes near. You’re not failing—bottle refusal is incredibly common for breastfed babies, and it doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. Many babies need time and gentle encouragement to adjust to a new feeding method. Whether you’re preparing to...
Lactation Support Resources in Atlanta, GA
Breastfeeding is a big undertaking, and it's one that's so much better with proper support. Fortunately, Atlanta, GA, offers a variety of lactation support resources to help parents get answers to their top breastfeeding questions and to succeed in their breastfeeding goals. Here is a comprehensive guide to some of...
Should I use a pacifier with my newborn [or will it cause nipple confusion]?
That is the question! Pacifiers are a hot topic. Should you use a pacifier, that's ultimately up to you as parents. But as a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, sleep consultant and lactation educator...I am very pro Paci. Let me explain why: Pacifier Concern number one: Pacifiers will effect breastfeeding...
Lactation Support Resources in Naples, FL
During pregnancy a lot of overwhelming questions come up in regards to medical professionals and which one is right for your growing family. With a myriad of doctors, doulas and midwives parents wade through to find birthing support, choosing lactation support can get lost in the mix. So, how can Florida parents...
Is it worth it to hire a night nanny if I am breastfeeding?
Typically, yes. Hi! We are a "night nanny" agency. Which means that we have a team of newborn care specialists and postpartum doulas that provide in-home overnight support to new parents. Some weeks we talk to as many as 50 inquiring parents wanting to understand how our services work. "Is...
Best Online Newborn Care Classes
Becoming a new parent is one of life's most exciting and overwhelming experiences. Whether you're welcoming a baby through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption, those first few months can feel like a whirlwind of immense joy - and stressful uncertainty. That's where Baby Care Classes comes in - providing expert guidance...
Understanding Breastmilk and Surrogacy
When considering surrogacy, intended parents may have questions about feeding their newborn, including the use of breastmilk. Do surrogates provide breastmilk? What infant feeding options do intended parents have? Let's explore breastmilk and surrogacy. Here's a guide to understanding feeding options for surrogate-born babies, including surrogate breastmilk typical costs, breastmilk...
Weaning 101
Happy World Breastfeeding Week! One part of the breastfeeding journey that is often overlooked is weaning. As your baby grows, they will eventually need to transition to solid foods. This process, known as weaning, can be both exciting and daunting for parents. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you...
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
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Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.
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