Milky Mama Blog

5 Steps To Get The Perfect Latch

5 Steps To Get The Perfect Latch

Posted by Krystal Duhaney, RN, BSN, IBCLC on Mar 11th 2021

Seasoned breastfeeding moms are always talking about the importance of having a good latch, but what does that mean? The latch is how your baby comes to the breast in order to draw out milk and drink. … read more
Sadness & Breastfeeding: What’s D-MER?

Sadness & Breastfeeding: What’s D-MER?

Posted by Krystal Duhaney, RN, BSN, IBCLC on Feb 18th 2021

Breastfeeding mamas have heard a lot about oxytocin, fondly referred to as the love hormone. This hormone helps your breasts to release milk and also to bond with your baby. The release of oxytocin us … read more
How To Use A Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)

How To Use A Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)

Posted by Krystal Duhaney, RN, BSN, IBCLC on Feb 4th 2021

A baby being fed is usually portrayed in two ways: with a bottle or breastfeeding. These two methods are the most common and are what has been normalized in society. Parents aren’t usually told that t … read more
​Cluster Feeding: Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?

​Cluster Feeding: Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?

Posted by Krystal Duhaney, RN, BSN, IBCLC on Jan 21st 2021

Have you heard of the “witching hour” for babies? It’s a time of day, usually evenings, when baby is not happy with anything we do. This can be accompanied by increased feeding. Some babies will nurse … read more
Baby Sleep: What's Normal and Safe

Baby Sleep: What's Normal and Safe

Posted by Krystal Duhaney, RN, BSN, IBCLC on Jan 7th 2021

Sleep is a hot topic for most parents. Once your baby is born you might feel bombarded with questions like, “Is baby sleeping through the night?” or “Does your baby sleep on their own yet?”It seems li … read more