Milky Mama Blog

​Mastitis or Blocked Duct?

​Mastitis or Blocked Duct?

Posted by Krystal Duhaney, RN, BSN, IBCLC on Mar 25th 2021

You and your new baby have been trying really hard to get the hang of this whole breastfeeding thing. Maybe you’ve been working to correct their latch or you’re a pumping mama still figuring out the b … 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
Breastfeeding with Tongue- and Lip-Ties

Breastfeeding with Tongue- and Lip-Ties

Posted by Krystal Duhaney, RN, BSN, IBCLC on Jul 9th 2020

Whenever you think of breastfeeding issues you most likely think of issues mom is having with supply or correct latching techniques. Although those are common and can usually be fixed relatively easy, … read more