Pretty Mama journal

Breastfeeding Basics

Calm, practical guidance for the early feeding questions that come up at home.

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Nipple Shield Breastfeeding: A Calm Parent Guide

When a nipple shield may help, what to watch during feeds, and when a feeding check can bring clarity.

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Paced Bottle Feeding: A Calm Guide for Parents

A practical, cue-led way to offer a bottle, slow the flow, and know when your baby needs a break.

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Pumping Breast Milk: Comfort, Timing, and Safe Storage

A practical guide to pump comfort, a manageable routine, milk handling, and when to ask for individual support.

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Supplementing Breastfeeding: A Safe Feeding Plan

How to discuss extra milk, prepare feeds safely, support your goals, and know when your baby needs reassessment.

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Triple Feeding: A Plan for Feeding, Rest, and Review

Understand the three parts of triple feeding, organize support, and ask for a clear reassessment and step-down plan.

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Breastfeeding Positions: 5 Holds to Try With Your Newborn

A practical guide to finding a comfortable position, supporting a deeper latch, and knowing when to ask for help.

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Liz Chang, IBCLC, founder of Pretty Mama Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Latch: A Calm Guide to Getting Comfortable

Simple, practical steps to help your baby latch deeply, recognize what is working, and know when personal support can help.

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How to Breastfeed a Newborn: A Calm Guide

A steady, practical guide to getting started with feeding, noticing your baby’s cues, and knowing when to get personal support.

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Newborn Hunger Cues: How to Read the Early Signs

A calm guide to the small feeding signals that often come before crying, plus when to ask for personal support.

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Newborn Cluster Feeding: A Calm Parent Guide

What frequent feeding can look like in the early weeks, ways to make the next few hours easier, and when to ask for help.

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