by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 7, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
I figured I needed to put this out there. I’ve been that mom. Doubting myself and offering my baby a bottle of formula because I didn’t think I was making enough. At times, struggling to maintain my supply. Thinking that so many other moms out there have...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 6, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
Breastfeeding can be tricky sometimes! You’d think that with it being such a natural thing, that it would just come easy! I’ve learned quite a bit with each of my five breastfeeding experiences. Here are my 14 best breastfeeding and pumping hacks....
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 5, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Working Mom
Breastfeeding is an awesome gift to give to your baby. Although it has loads of benefits, it still isn’t always easy. Combine breastfeeding and returning to work, and things get that much more difficult. I’ve had to return to work or school as a breastfeeding mom 5...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 4, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
Breastfeeding as a working mom can be tough. You’ve made the decision to breastfeed, and overcome all your doubts. It was awesome at first, but, then you have to go back to work. You’re not always with your baby to feed him on demand. You’re not...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 3, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
“I’m not gonna sleep well for at least the next 4 months, maybe longer”. This thought hit me each and every time I delivered one of my babies in the hospital. Somehow, I forgot about my impending lack of sleep throughout my pregnancies. But, after I delivered and held...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 2, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Mommy
If you can survive breastfeeding a newborn you can survive anything! Breastfeeding is the best, most natural way to feed a newborn baby, but it’s not always easy. It comes with loads of benefits, but can be exhausting and stressful, especially in the first few...
