Katie Small

The problem with 'whatever you do, don't use nipple shields' I want to talk about something I keep hearing from new parents, and while I genuinely understand where it comes from, it bothers me. ' "Absolutely don't use nipple shields. Avoid them at all costs." If you've heard this from a midwife or healthcare provider in those early days postpartum and felt like it sounded oversimplified - you're right. It is. While this advice may be well-intentioned, when someone hasn't spent time...

If you're planning to breastfeed, you've probably spent hours learning about positioning, deep latches, and feeding cues. But I really want to share something with you - who you have in your space in the early days can matter just as much as your latch technique. After supporting over 100 families as a doula and breastfeeding coach, I've learned that the biggest difference between breastfeeding feeling manageable versus overwhelming often isn't about getting the technique perfect. It's about...

What to do when your baby feeds every hour If you're googling "how to increase milk supply" at 2am, this might help... It's 2am. Your...