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what is thrush?

What is thrush, what are the symptoms, and how do we treat it?

Breastfeedingkarrie locherMarch 13, 2023Thrush, yeast, Candida, yeast infection, breastfeeding

Cute Aggression & Bonding With Our Baby

Why mamas sometimes get the urge to “eat their baby”

Baby, Motherhoodkarrie locherFebruary 15, 2023Cute aggression, bonding, baby bonding, kissing our baby

MILK OVERSUPPLY: Why it Happens & What to Do

Is oversupply actually a “good problem” to have? Let’s talk about why that’s not usually the case and what all factors into oversupply.

Breastfeedingkarrie locherFebruary 1, 2023Oversupply, engorged, engorgement, breastmilk, gassiness, fussiness, fast letdown

A Gift Basket For Your Nurses

Want to treat your nurses to something special? Consider making a gift basket!

Birthkarrie locherJanuary 13, 2023birth, hospital birth, hospital, Nurses, gift basket, delivery, labor, labor and delivery

C-Sections: All You Need to Know

Birthkarrie locherJanuary 2, 2023birth, c-section

hospital bag checklist

A hospital bag checklist for you and baby.

Birth, Motherhoodkarrie locherDecember 13, 2022hospital birth, hospital, newborn, postpartum, birth

Freeze-Drying Breastmilk

Talking all about my experience freeze-drying my breast milk

Breastfeedingkarrie locherNovember 29, 2022breastfeeding, breastpump, breastmilk, freeze dried

What The Research And Data Says About Drinking Alcohol & Breastfeeding

We’re ditching the “pump & dump” rule and talking about the facts and options for consuming alcohol + breastfeeding!

karrie locherOctober 25, 2022

Portable Pump Comparison

A deep-dive comparison on 8 of the most popular portable pumps

Breastfeedingkarrie locherOctober 21, 2022portable pump, portable, pump, breastpump, pumping, milk, on the go

Pump Basics

Breaking down all of the terms, abbreviations, and settings to help you understand and navigate your pump better!

Breastfeedingkarrie locherOctober 20, 2022pump, pumping basics, basics, pump 101, pumping, breastpump

Caffeine & Breastfeeding

A look into the misinformation and research surrounding caffeine consumption while breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, Motherhoodkarrie locherOctober 10, 2022caffeine, breastfeeding, soda, coffee, evidence, lactation

Using the Doona as baby gets bigger

With such a hefty price tag: I wanted to dig into the longevity of it—what about as baby gets a bit older and bigger? Is it really worth it? I tested this stroller/carseat with my son Teddy at 10-12 months old (he still fell within the “limits” for use) to see if it was as easy and functional as the newborn days. Let’s get to it!

Baby, Motherhoodkarrie locherOctober 9, 2022doona, stroller, baby stroller, travel, babies

First Birthday Party (on a budget) Tips

Ideas to throw an amazing party without breaking the bank, because let’s face it - a Pinterest-perfect first birthday party isn’t always realistic or a monetary option!

Baby, Motherhoodkarrie locherOctober 3, 2022birthday, first birthday, birthday party, party, balloons, one year old

DIY Party Hat Banner for First Birthday

A fun and easy DIY how-to that is sure to be a hit at birthdays for years to come

Motherhood, Babykarrie locherOctober 3, 2022birthday, birthday party, first birthday, first, party hats, banner, decoration

Gestational Diabetes

Debunking the misconceptions about gestational diabetes

karrie locherSeptember 26, 2022

Pumping As A Nursing Mom

A guide for nursing moms who want to add pumping to store up breast milk!

Motherhoodkarrie locherSeptember 11, 2022Pumping, nursing, breastfeeding

All About Storing Your Milk

All about storing your pumped breastmilk in the fridge and freezer

Breastfeedingkarrie locherSeptember 7, 2022pumping, storing milk, milk storage, breastmilk, pumped milk

1 Year Old Birthday Ideas

I know it’s so important to us to celebrate our baby, but there is no pressure to get them #allthethings or throw a huge party - your baby truly only needs your love and anything else you do is just icing on the birthday cake.